Tag: Australian Open 2017

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal breezes into second round

His reward is a second-rund tie with Marcos Baghdatis.

January 17, 2017

Australian Open: Serena Williams spanks Belinda Bencic

Williams, who is chasing a record 23rd singles Grand Slam title, said she "has nothing to lose".

January 17, 2017

Felt nervous: Federer after first-round Oz Open win

Federer defeated Jurgen Melzer in straight sets to earn his 308th Grand Slam victory on Monday.

January 17, 2017

Felt nervous: Federer after first-round Oz Open win

Federer defeated Jurgen Melzer in straight sets to earn his 308th Grand Slam victory on Monday.

January 17, 2017

Australian Open: Cilic, Nishikori stretched in first round

Meanwhile, top seed Andy Murray beat Illya Marchenko 7-5, 7-6 (5), 6-2 in the first round.

January 16, 2017

Nicolas Almagro denies money-grab after 23-minute match

Almagro threw in the towel with a calf injury at 4-0 down in the first set against France's Jeremy Chardy.

January 16, 2017

Nicolas Almagro denies money-grab after 23-minute match

Almagro threw in the towel with a calf injury at 4-0 down in the first set against France's Jeremy Chardy.

January 16, 2017

Australian Open: Unruly fans barred after flare-up

Ahead of this year's event, police warned troublemakers would not be tolerated.

January 16, 2017

Andy Murray taking aim at Aussie Open hoodoo

Murray opens his campaign with a match against Ukraine's Illya Marchenko on Rod Laver Arena.

January 15, 2017

Pain part of my game: Rafael Nadal

Nadal hasn't reached a Grand Slam semi-final since 2014, can he set the record straight Down Under?

January 15, 2017

Australian Open 2017 preview: Who’s the best man?

With over a 120 elite players taking part, who is in best shape to take home the first Slam of the year?

January 13, 2017

Australian Open 2017 preview: Who’s the best man?

With over a 120 elite players taking part, who is in best shape to take home the first Slam of the year?

January 13, 2017

Serena’s tough draw in quest for Aussie Open No.7

The American powerhouse is bidding for a mind-boggling 23rd Grand Slam crown.

January 13, 2017

Murray, Djokovic face testing draws at Australian Open

Djokovic, in the bottom half of the men's draw as the second seed, has a tough first-round match.

January 13, 2017