Radwanska faces down power to combat big hitters

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 17:10

Power is not one of the things used to describe Agniezska Radwanska`s tennis game.

Venus hopes to come to Auckland next year with sister Serena despite ASB Classic loss

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 14:04

American tennis star Venus Williams has said that she wants to come to Auckland next year with her sister and world number one Serena Williams for the ASB Classic final as she had a great experience in New Zealand despite losing at the final to Ana Ivanovic.

Ana Ivanovic beats Venus Williams to claim Auckland title

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 22:52

Ana Ivanovic claimed her first WTA Tour title in more than two years when she completed a 6-2 5-7 6-4 victory over fellow former world number one Venus Williams to clinch the Auckland Classic on Saturday.

Williams, Azarenka to meet in Brisbane final

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 09:15

World number one Serena Williams will meet the second ranked Victoria Azarenka in the final of the Brisbane International after she downed Maria Sharapova in an enthralling semi-final Friday.

Ivanovic stands out as Auckland determines final four

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 14:38

Ana Ivanovic continued her compelling form in the Auckland Classic as she swept into the semi-finals with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Japan`s Kurumi Nara on Thursday.

Serena rivalry making me a better player, says Azarenka

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 15:08

Victoria Azarenka thinks her rivalry with Serena Williams is making her a better player and is looking forward to renewing it over the next four weeks at the Brisbane International and the Australian Open.

`Refreshed` Federer arrives for Brisbane International with new coach in tow

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 18:57

Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer has reportedly arrived in Australia for the Brisbane International tournament with a refreshed outlook for 2014, no injuries and a new coach on his team.

Bolt continues to dominate global titles

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 18:33

Olympic and World champion Usain Bolt of Jamaica and American tennis star Serena Williams have been voted International Sports Press Association (AIPS) Best Athletes for the second year in a row.

JLS overcome with emotion after final concert

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 15:50

JLS broke down in tears as they performed their final song at their last ever gig together.

I will go under the knife when I hit 40: Robbie Williams

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 15:33

Singer Robbie Williams is planning to undergo cosmetic surgery once he turns forty.

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.