THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 12:21 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 12:21 |
|
History at Australian Open final as Djokovic clinches itDefending champion Novak Djokovic battled past Rafael Nadal in an epic, five-set Australian Open final which clocked in at five hours and 53 minutes. Australian Open
Rafa outguns rival Federer to reach Open finalRafael Nadal has once again proved Roger Federer's Grand Slam nemesis, beating the Swiss great to reach the Australian Open final. Australian Open
Tennis legend tempts gay rage at Australian OpenTennis legend Margaret Court reignited controversy over her views on homosexuality as she defied gay protest threats by visiting the Australian Open. Australian Open
Murray charges through to Australian Open semisAndy Murray proved too strong for Japanese star Kei Nishikori, reaching the semifinals of the Australian Open after a comfortable straight-sets win. Nadal reaches Australian Open quartersRafa Nadal blew hot and cold against fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez but has emerged to become the first man into the Australian Open quarter-finals. Australian Open
Djokovic, Murray on top form at Australia OpenNovak Djokovic and Andy Murray hit top gear on Thursday as Petra Kvitova was the only top seed to encounter difficulties at the Australian Open. Australian Open
Djokovic begins triple title questNovak Djokovic has begun his quest for a third straight Major title at the Australian Open, beating Paolo Lorenzi 6-2, 6-0, 6-0. Australian Open
Petkovic pulls out of Australian Open with back injuryAndrea Petkovic has withdrawn from the Australian Open with a stress fracture in her lower back that could keep her side-lined for two months. Brisbane International
Murray to face Dolgopolov in Brisbane finalA merciless Andy Murray subjected Australia's Bernard Tomic to a 6-3, 6-2 thrashing on Saturday to deflate local fans. Australian Open
Clijsters bows out of semifinals with injuryAustralian Open champion Kim Clijsters has retired from her semifinal match against Daniela Hantuchova at the Brisbane international with an injury. Qatar Open
Tough start to 2012 for NadalRafael Nadal had to fight hard not to lose his opening match of 2012, fighting back against Philipp Kohlschreiber in the Qatar Open. Tennis
Lendl looms as saviour for Andy MurrayBritish tennis fans longing for their first male Grand Slam winner since 1936 will be hoping Ivan Lendl can help break the drought. SA's Anderson pulls out of Brisbane InternationalSouth Africa's Kevin Anderson has pulled out of the tennis season's opening Brisbane International ATP 250 event due to a niggling knee injury. Tennis
Soweto Open called off amid sponsorship crisisFollowing the cancellation of the SA Open, South African tennis has suffered another setback with the scrapping of the Soweto Open. Davis Cup
Argentina trounces Spain with Davis Cup doubles winDespite playing together for the first time, Argentina’s Nalbandian and Schwank overwhelmed Spain’s Nadal and David Ferrer in the Davis Cup final. Tennis
Federer sets out new plans for 2012 titlesRoger Federer says his record sixth title at the ATP World Tour Finals will be the ideal springboard to end his Grand Slam drought in 2012. ATP World Tour
Djokovic slammed out of ATP World TourNovak Djokovic ended his initially spectacular season with an elimination from Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena. World Cup
McIlroy, McDowell seek winning formulaMajor winners Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell are hoping their chemistry will produce a winning formula for Ireland at the World Cup in China. ATP World Tour Finals
Nadal not ready to say goodbye despite ATP thrashingAfter one of the worst beatings of his career Rafa Nadal refused to be downhearted and said he was still in contention at the ATP World Tour Finals. ATP World Tour Finals
Djokovic recovers to beat Berdych at ATP finalsNovak Djokovic saved a match point in the third set against Tomas Berdych before winning 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (3) at the ATP finals. TOPICS IN THIS SECTION
|
IN THIS WEEK'S PAPER
SUBSCRIBE: - Paper edition - iPad edition (NEW!) - Kindle edition - Digital edition Read stories online ![]() @mailandguardian - Top stories & newsflashes @NicDawes - M&G editor Nic Dawes @ChrisRoperZA - Editor, M&G Online @amabhungane - M&G Centre for Investigative Journ @mgfeed - Our whole news feed Advertisements |







