Grand Slam

When Roger Federer won 2017 Australian Open...

Prayers of many were answered on a beautiful and sunny Sunday afternoon in Melbourne when five years after his last major triumph, Roger Federer stunned his nemesis Rafael Nadal.

Jan 30, 2017, 00:23 AM IST

Roger Federer's 18 Grand Slam titles - In numbers

Complete list list of Federer's Grand Slam titles.

Jan 29, 2017, 18:58 PM IST

Australian Open 2017: Roger Federer beats old nemesis Rafael Nadal in epic five-setter to clinch record-extending 18th Grand Slam

The Swiss marvel also became the oldest man in the post-1968 Open era to win a major final since Australia`s Ken Rosewall at the 1972 Australian Open.

Jan 29, 2017, 18:26 PM IST

Australian Open 2017: Henri Kontinen, John Peers thwart Bryan brothers' bid for 17th major in doubles

The 38-year-old brothers have committed to playing at least one more year in order to chase the all-time doubles major record currently held by John Newcombe.

Jan 28, 2017, 20:58 PM IST

AUS Open, Men's singles final, PREVIEW: Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal, captivating but lopsided rivalry

The head-to-head record between the  Swiss and the Spaniard is anything but even, with Nadal winning 23 matches out of 34.

 

Jan 28, 2017, 14:11 PM IST

AUS Open, Women's Singles Final, PREVIEW: Serena Williams vs Venus Williams

Serena holds a 6-2 edge in the major deciders, with a 16-11 win-loss record overall against sister Venus Williams

Jan 28, 2017, 08:56 AM IST

Past wins against Federer mean nothing, says Nadal

The 14-time Grand Slam champion conjured one of his greatest fighting performances to deny Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov in an epic five-hour, five-set semi-final on Friday.

Jan 27, 2017, 22:14 PM IST

Australian Open 2017: Mirjana Lucic-Baroni defeats Karolina Pliskova, enters grand slam semis after 18 years

she made the 1999 Wimbledon semis as a 17-year-old, she has been waiting 18 years for another crack at a Grand Slam last four.

Jan 25, 2017, 09:28 AM IST

Australian Open 2017, Day 7: Top seeds Andy Murray, Angelique Kerber crash out; veterans Roger Federer, Venus Williams in quarters

Murray was stunned by 50th-ranked serve-and-volley specialist Zverev before Kerber tamely succumbed to Vandeweghe.

Jan 22, 2017, 20:53 PM IST

Australian Open: Roger Federer downs Kei Nishikori to reach quarters

Federer will now play Andy Murray`s conqueror Mischa Zverev after winning 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 in three hours 24 minutes on Rod Laver Arena.

Jan 22, 2017, 18:32 PM IST

Australian Open 2017, Day 6: Ageless Rafael Nadal outlasts future hope, Serena Williams sails into last 16

Nadal needed all his trademark grit against Zverev, 19, dubbed "the future of tennis", and his superior fitness told as he ground out a thrilling five set win.

Jan 21, 2017, 19:38 PM IST

Australia Open: Roger Federer sails past Tomas Berdych; sets up mouth-watering last-16 clash with Kei Nishikori

The Swiss legend is looking to become the third man to win five Australian Open singles titles after Novak Djokovic and Roy Emerson, who have both won six.

Jan 20, 2017, 18:20 PM IST

Australian Open: Classy Venus Williams beats Chinese DuanYingying, cruises into fourth round

Seven-time Grand Slam winner will next play either Australian hope Ashleigh Barty or German qualifier Mona Barthel.

Jan 20, 2017, 16:56 PM IST

Australian Open, Day 4: Novak Djokovic suffers huge shock, Serena Williams in control

With Istomin inspired, the defending champion sent down 72 unforced errors as he lost 7-6 (10/8), 5-7, 2-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 in the second round.

Jan 19, 2017, 23:22 PM IST

Roger Federer makes it look so easy on court, it pisses me off: Andre Agassi

The Olympic gold medallist also said that Federer was arguably the greatest tennis player ever because of what he could do on any surface.

Jan 19, 2017, 00:11 AM IST

Australian Open 2017: Rafael Nadal beats Florian Mayer in straight-sets; to face Marcos Baghdatis in second round

Nadal is bidding to win his second Australian Open after beating Roger Federer for the 2009 crown.

Jan 17, 2017, 12:00 PM IST

Australian Open 2017: Serena Williams swats all doubts, beats Belinda Bencic to reach second round

William is set to play in second round clash against Czech Lucie Safarova.

Jan 17, 2017, 09:21 AM IST

Australia Open: Injury clouds host nation's best hope in Grand Slam

Clouds have surrounded Kyrgios all summer, struggling with a knee injury for which the pain is managed by cortisone patches.

Jan 16, 2017, 00:10 AM IST

Australian Open: Andy Murray aims to end Aussie jinx, Novak Djokovic to continue winning streak

Andy Murray sets out tomorrow to end a record run of Australian Open final defeats as his great rival Novak Djokovic vies to become the tournament's greatest champion of all-time.

Jan 15, 2017, 14:49 PM IST