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Rafael Nadal struggles through in Australian Open
Friday, 22 January 2010
Defending Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal endured a nervy night on Rod Laver Arena before eventually fending off the persistent challenge of Philipp Kohlschreiber in four sets.
Davydenko steps into the spotlight
Friday, 22 January 2010
Victory at the World Tour Finals last year has transformed the Russian journeyman into a Grand Slam contender. He tells Paul Newman in Melbourne why now is his time and how he can win the Australian Open.
Rick Kulacz leads Abu Dhabi Golf Championship after birdie blitz
Friday, 22 January 2010
Little-known Australian Rick Kulacz blazed 11 birdies in a nine-under-par 63 second round to snatch a one-shot halfway lead at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship.
Sweet success at 16 for Robson
Friday, 22 January 2010
Laura Robson celebrated her 16th birthday yesterday by becoming the youngest British woman in the Open era to have played in a senior competition at the Australian Open.
Rafael Nadal endures Australian Open challenge
Friday, 22 January 2010
Defending champion Rafael Nadal endured a nervous night on Rod Laver Arena before eventually fending off the persistent challenge of Philipp Kohlschreiber in four sets at the Australian Open today.
The ten best tennis outbursts
Friday, 22 January 2010
Andy Roddick has been kicking up a something of a racket (no pun intended) at the Australian Open this week.
Another early exit for 'Aussie Ana' in Melbourne
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Two years ago Ana Ivanovic was the darling of the Australian Open.
Roddick tweets apology after outburst
Thursday, 21 January 2010
It was a moment reminiscent of John McEnroe's famous "You cannot be serious!" line.
Williams sisters roll on in Australia
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Serena Williams joined older sister Venus in the third round of the Australian Open today as the main contenders continued to move safely and swiftly through the draw.
Federer progresses in style
Thursday, 21 January 2010
World number one Roger Federer sent out an ominous warning to his rivals with the most comfortable of second-round victories over Victor Hanescu at the Australian Open.
Henin banishes comeback doubts
Thursday, 21 January 2010
If Justine Henin had any doubts about how successful her comeback might be they were surely dispelled by her 7-5, 7-6 victory over Elena Dementieva at the Australian Open here.
Baltacha's spirit rises to new levels
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Battling Scot joins Murray in third round with best win of her career over Bondarenko
Murray wins emphatic victory over Gicquel
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
Andy Murray marched into the third round of the Australian Open with a straight sets win over Frenchman Marc Gicquel today.
Baltacha battles through to Melbourne third round
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
From Paul Newman in Melbourne: Whether or not it has anything to do with the fact that they come from her native Ukraine, Elena Baltacha clearly enjoys playing the Bondarenko sisters.
Henin states case with win over Dementieva
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
Justin Henin proved she is a genuine contender for this year's Australian Open title after she beat fifth seed Elena Dementieva in straight sets today.
Kournikova's mother charged with child neglect
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
Tennis star Anna Kournikova's mother has been arrested in Florida and charged with child neglect.
Nadal wins in straight sets
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
Defending champion Rafael Nadal secured his second straight-sets win to progress to the third round of the Australian Open.
Clijsters progresses in Australia
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
Reigning US Open champion Kim Clijsters was among the seeds to progress to the women's singles third round at the Australian Open in Melbourne today.
Andreev's nerves let Federer off the hook
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
Igor Andreev throws himself into his crashing forehand with such vigour that you sometimes wonder whether his arm might one day fly off and follow the ball over the net.
Sorensen breaks duck of the Irish
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
25-year-old becomes first from Republic to win Grand Slam match in the Open era
O'Brien joins Baltacha in Melbourne second round
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
It is not an achievement that would cause the blink of an eyelid in most of the game’s major tennis-playing countries, but Britain will have two women in the second round of the Australian Open for the first time for 19 years.
Federer survives scare as Serena eases through
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Top-ranked Roger Federer had some anxious moments in his first-round match at the Australian Open before fending off Russia's Igor Andreev 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (2), 6-0.
'Bad day' as Sharapova loses to Russian rival
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Maria Kirilenko and her boyfriend, Igor Andreev, refused to look on the bleak side after the singles draw for the Australian Open was made here last week.
Murray (and new team) breeze into next round
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Scot celebrates return to top four with quick victory while Baltacha also wins
Djokovic eases through first round
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Third seed Novak Djokovic overcame a spirited start from Spaniard Daniel Gimeno-Traver to win his first-round match at the Australian Open.
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