Juan Martin del Potro storms past Bernard Tomic in Sydney final

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 21:57

Juan Martin del Potro bludgeoned Bernard Tomic with his powerful forehand to win a lopsided Sydney International final today.

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.

Rafael Nadal to face Bernard Tomic in Australian Open first round

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 22:13

World number one Rafael Nadal will play rising Australian star Bernard Tomic in the opening round of the Australian Open here.

Australian Open: Can Rafa get second time lucky?

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 13:04

It would be interesting to see whether Nole will continue his domination at Australian Open, or Nadal manages to justify his top billing, with a second Australian Open title.

Nadal finds early-in-year timing of Australian Open `bit strange`

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 17:25

After sealing his 61st career title, Rafael Nadal said he is in a better condition for the first Grand Slam event of the year, but finds it a bit strange playing in the Australian Open, which happens to be the only second tournament of the year.

Rafael Nadal defeats Gael Monfils to win Qatar Open

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 09:41

World number one Rafael Nadal defeated France`s Gael Monfils 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-2 on Saturday to win the Qatar Open.

Ferrer, Djokovic win semifinal in Abu Dhabi

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 22:07

David Ferrer won the semifinal against his fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal clear in two sets, while Serbia`s Novak Djokovic was victorious over Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Friday, the second day of the Mubadala World Championship in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Nadal loses to Ferrer on return to courts

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 22:51

Rafael Nadal got his season underway with a 6-4, 6-4 loss to fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in the semi-finals of the Mudabala World Tennis Championship exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi on Friday.

Hope to make another strong appearance in Chennai: Wawrinka

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 18:46

World No. 8 Stanislas Wawrinka had a terrific 2013 and he is keen to start the coming year on a high at one of his favourite tours, Chennai Open, to be held here from December 30 to January 5.

Nadal not interested in celebrity coaching

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 01:17

Rafael Nadal has no intention of joining the dizzying coaching merry-go-round which has seen Novak Djokovic hire Boris Becker in just one of a raft of changes ahead of the 2014 season.

Federer at 2014 crossroads, Serena eyes history

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 10:26

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray open the 2014 season in Abu Dhabi on Thursday with Roger Federer hoping his absence isn`t an indicator of more misery ahead.