Australian Open: Week two takes interesting turn

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 17:24

Just before the start of Australian Open, many tennis pundits were of the view that in women’s singles, the competition for the title race lacked spark.

Australian Open: `Big Four` through as Maria Sharapova sinks in Melbourne

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 07:22

Rafa Nadal came through his first proper test to storm into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Monday but Maria Sharapova was ushered to the exit after a second big shock in as many days in the women`s draw.

Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova stumble; leave women`s draw wide open

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 12:19

Women`s tennis has been unpredictable over last few years.

Australian Open: Ouster of Serena makes way for many `title` contenders

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 05:09

After the shocking exit of Serena Williams, who was bidding for her sixth Australian Open and 18th Grand Slam title, the Major has suddenly open the doors for many title contenders in women`s singles.

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 2014: Ivanovic shatters Serena's dream of 18th major title

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 23:06

An injury-hit Serena Williams crashed out of the Australian Open against Ana Ivanovic on Sunday, denying her an 18th major title and the chance to win a rare calendar-year Grand Slam.

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.

Hot topic at Australian Open – how to beat the heat?

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 02:59

Just before the start of the Australian Open -- first Grand Slam of the year -- world number one tennis player and a strong contender to lift the title - Rafael Nadal- expressed his disappointment over the blue turf. According to the Spaniard, it was playing comparatively faster. But as the tournament started, the focus has been shifted entirely to the scorching heat, which started taking a toll on players from the very first day.

Australian Open 2014: Djokovic, Williams storm into third round

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 08:29

Title favourites Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams shrugged off a second day of intense heat to reach the Australian Open third round Wednesday alongside China`s Li Na.

Australian Open: Serena Williams wastes little time in reaching third round

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 09:55

Five-times champion Serena Williams played well within herself in stifling conditions on Rod Laver Arena to advance to the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-1 6-2 victory over Serbia`s Vesna Dolonc on Wednesday.

Who will stop Serena at Australian Open?

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 09:30

World No.1 Serena Williams went 78-4 and won 11 titles in 2013. She also beat Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka back-to-back last week to win in Brisbane without dropping a single set.