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Roger Federer survives Taylor Fritz's scare to reach Australian Open last-16

Fritz, 21, was meant to offer Federer a meaningful test with his prodigious serve and powerful ground-strokes but was instead sent packing after less than 90 minutes.

Jan 18, 2019, 12:12 PM IST

Novak, Rafa and I are still Grand Slam favourites: Roger Federer

Before the tournament, top seed Djokovic declared the three should be favourites to win the Slams, and Federer agreed when asked after his Evans match.

Jan 16, 2019, 17:52 PM IST

Ruthless Serena Williams makes stunning Australian Open return

Playing her first Grand Slam since infamous rant against the umpire at last year`s U.S. Open final, Williams seemed to have decided to move on from last September`s incident that caused a furore across the world.

Jan 15, 2019, 12:59 PM IST

Excited Caroline Wozniacki more careful of her body in title defence

Wozniacki, who beat world number one Simona Halep in last year`s Australian Open final, begins her title defence against Belgian Alison Van Uytvanck in the evening session on Monday.

Jan 15, 2019, 11:39 AM IST

Brave Andy Murray bows out of Australian Open in first round

On Friday, a teary-eyed Murray said the Australian Open could be his last tournament as a professional but the battle-scarred 31-year-old left the door ajar for a return.

Jan 14, 2019, 18:15 PM IST

Umpiring a 'strange occupation', believes Nick Kyrgios

Kyrgios faces a tough first-round opponent in Canada's Milos Raonic at Melbourne Park next week.

Jan 12, 2019, 12:52 PM IST

Angelique Kerber feels solid again with new coach Rainer Schuettler

Kerber will kick start her campaign at the 2019 Australian Open against Polona Hercog of Slovenia on January 14. 

Jan 12, 2019, 12:39 PM IST

Australian Open tweaks extreme heat policy

Tennis Australia said it would introduce a new "Heat Stress Scale" at the Jan. 14-27 tournament after conducting research with thermal experts at the University of Sydney.

Dec 29, 2018, 14:57 PM IST

Australian Open: Basketball to make debut at season-opening Grand Slam

Spectators with Australian Open tickets will be able to attend both the tennis and the basketball, which will see the venue converted for the occasion.

Dec 06, 2017, 12:11 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

2017 Australian Open: Serena Williams routs Lucie Safarova to reach third round at Rod Laver Arena

Williams, 35, served up a storm, clubbing 15 aces and 35 winners in the 86-minute contest.

Jan 19, 2017, 16:35 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

Australian Open: Sir Andy Murray to be treated like 'royalty' in Melbourne

Murray's stellar 2016 saw him crowned Wimbledon champion, enjoy a successful Olympic title defense.

Jan 12, 2017, 09:50 AM IST

Australia Open: Angelique Kerber has Serena Williams in sights

The German left-hander stunned the American powerhouse at Melbourne Park last year, upsetting her in the final and ultimately dethroning her as the top ranked player in the world.

Jan 11, 2017, 21:00 PM IST

Andy Murray heads to Abu Dhabi to prepare for Australian Open

Murray has won nine titles in 2016, including Wimbledon and the Olympic gold medal, and thrashed Djokovic in the final of the ATP Tour Finals

Dec 29, 2016, 14:25 PM IST

Australian Open setback: Petra Kvitova ruled out of Hopman Cup with foot injury

Kvitova has been replaced by three-time doubles Grand Slam champion and two-time Olympic medallist Lucie Hradecka.

Dec 20, 2016, 12:32 PM IST

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic defeats Andy Murray to equal Roy Emerson's record of six titles

Djokovic took just under three hours to claim his 11th Grand Slam title and join Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg on the all-time list - and inch closer to Roger Federer's record of 17.

Jan 31, 2016, 17:17 PM IST

Australian Open, Men's Final: Novak Djokovic vs Andy Murray - As it happened...

Follow live score and latest updates as we bring you minute-by-minute coverage of the grand finale.

Jan 31, 2016, 13:08 PM IST

Australian Open, Men's Singles Final: Novak Djokovic vs Andy Murray – Preview

Born a week apart 28 years ago, Djokovic and Murray have contested three previous finals at the Melbourne Park with the Serbian emerging triumphant on each occasion.

Jan 30, 2016, 23:21 PM IST