Australian Open: Roger Federer defeats James Duckworth to clear first hurdle

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 20:39

The Rod Laver Arena was jam packed. The crowd roared and cheered for the local lad James Duckworth, and the four-time Australian Open champion Roger Federer.

Australian Open: Of tennis legends and their star wards

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 00:45

With the onset of season-opening Grand Slam at the Melbourne Park, some of the sports legends will also make their own comebacks of sorts.

Edberg hopes to inspire Federer to more grand slams

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 22:28

Stefan Edberg believes his return to the Tour as a coach of Roger Federer can help the Swiss add to his record tally of 17 grand slam titles.

Australian Open 2014: Men`s singles Preview

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 09:25

The tennis aficionados wait with bated breath to see the coronation of champions of the blue turf at Melbourne, home to year`s first major tournament - the Australian Open.

Roger Federer: Bio

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 17:58

The all-time Grand Slam record-holder, now 32, faces a challenge to remain at the top of men`s tennis after falling to world number six.

Australian Open 2014: I can knock off Nadal, Djokovic, warns Federer

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 23:50

Roger Federer warned he was still a force to be reckoned with Saturday as he heads into the Australian Open armed with a new, bigger racquet and with Stefan Edberg in his corner.

Speedy courts irk Nadal

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 15:49

Rafael Nadal complained Saturday that the Australian Open courts had speeded up and were too fast, but old rival Roger Federer said he didn`t see a problem.

Australian Open 2014: Can Federer win against all odds?

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 08:27

Roger Federer - arguably the greatest player of all time, is all set to play the first Grand Slam of the year – Australian Open. If we go by his form, he is certainly not among the top two contenders to win the title. In fact, age is another factor that is taking its toll on this former world number one tennis star.

Federer feels in good shape to revive career

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 09:15

Roger Federer says he feels a return to top form could be months away but he is in good shape for a tilt at next week`s Australian Open in Melbourne.

Defeat not a set back to Australian Open preparations: Roger Federer

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 14:56

Former No. 1 Roger Federer has said that his preparations for the first Grand Slam of the year will not suffer despite his three-set loss to Lleyton Hewitt at the Brisbane International .