Serena Williams turns her back on injury excuse after shock exit

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 23:07

Serena Williams admitted that a bad back sustained during practice hampered her movement during her shock fourth round loss to Ana Ivanovic on Sunday, but refused to blame the injury for her stunning exit that blew the Australian Open wide open.

Australian Open: Paes advances in mixed, men`s doubles; Bopanna-Qureshi knocked out

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 22:59

It was a fruitful day for veteran Indian star Leander Paes, who sailed into the quarterfinals of the men`s doubles with Czech partner Radek Stepanek, besides making the second round of the mixed doubles with Slovakia`s Daniela Hantuchova at the Australian Open, here today.

In-form Serena Williams breaks Australian Open wins record in Melbourne

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 15:47

World number one Serena Williams set a new record of 61 Australian Open wins Friday as she scorched into the fourth round -- and warned she plans to get even better.

Australian Open 2014: Serena Williams thrashes Daniela Hantuchova to enter 4th round

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 13:13

Serena Williams powered past Daniela Hantuchova 6-3 6-3 at the Australian Open on Friday to advance to the fourth round.

US Open 2013: Azarenka wins one for younger generation

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 13:21

Victoria Azarenka struck a blow for the younger generation by beating Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia 6-2 6-3 to join a trio of 31-year-olds in the semi-finals of the US Open on Wednesday.

US Open: Victoria Azarenka punishes Daniela Hantuchova`s mistakes to reach last four

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 08:33

Second seed Victoria Azarenka beat Slovakia`s Daniela Hantuchova 6-2, 6-3 on Wednesday to set up a US Open semi-final clash with Italy`s Flavia Pennetta.

Age of success: Five women over 30 reach last eight of US Open

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 10:07

Life-long friends Roberta Vinci and Flavia Pennetta as well as Daniela Hantuchova reached the US Open quarter-finals to ensure five women over the age of 30 will be in the last eight.

Duval`s U.S. Open comes to an end

Last Updated: Friday, August 30, 2013, 13:26

The animated 17-year-old American bowed out of the US Open with a 6-2 6-3 loss to Slovakia`s Daniela Hantuchova on Thursday before revealing she was likely to become one of the tallest player on the women`s tour.

Martina Hingis not satisfied with progress in doubles comeback

Last Updated: Saturday, August 24, 2013, 14:31

Former World No.1 Martina Hingis has said that she is not happy with progress in her doubles comeback as she lost in the first round at this week`s New Haven Open along with her partner Daniela Hantuchova.

`Swiss Miss` Hingis marks triumphant return to tennis after six-year hiatus

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 12:45

Former World No.1 Martina Hingis made a comeback on the tennis courts at the Southern California Open, playing doubles alongside Slovakia`s Daniela Hantuchova, in her first WTA match since 2007.