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Australian Open

‘I was a little bit disappointed’ – SA’s Kevin Anderson
Article
/ 25 January 2015

‘I was a little bit disappointed’ – SA’s Kevin Anderson

Kevin Anderson has expressed disappointment about his loss to Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open.

By PJ Van Rooyen
SA tennis can still rally
Article
/ 30 January 2014

SA tennis can still rally

South African Craig Tiley, the man behind the Australian Open, says a "think big, act boldly" plan will turn things around for local tennis.

By Sy Lerman
Wawrinka beats injured Nadal, claims Aussie Open title
Article
/ 26 January 2014

Wawrinka beats injured Nadal, claims Aussie Open title

Swirtzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka has claimed his first Grand Slam title by beating world number Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final.

By Staff Reporter
Li beats Cibulkova to claim Australian Open tennis title
Article
/ 25 January 2014

Li beats Cibulkova to claim Australian Open tennis title

China’s Li Na overcame poor serving and an errant forehand in her first set against Slovakia’s Dominika Cibulkova to win her second Grand Slam.

By Ian Ransom
SA’s Klaasen through to Australian Open doubles finals
Article
/ 23 January 2014

SA’s Klaasen through to Australian Open doubles finals

South African tennis star Raven Klaasen and his American partner Eric Butorac have made it through to the men’s doubles finals of the Australian Open.

By Sapa
Sharapova out, Federer, Nadal stay the course
Article
/ 20 January 2014

Sharapova out, Federer, Nadal stay the course

Maria Sharapova has crashed out of the Australian Open as Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Victoria Azarenka kept their title bids intact.

By Sapa Afp
Vintage Federer books Murray quarterfinal
Article
/ 20 January 2014

Vintage Federer books Murray quarterfinal

Roger Federer has beaten Jo Wilfried Tsonga at the Australian Open and will face Wimbledon champion Andy Murray in a quarterfinal.

By Ian Ransom
Sharapova survives heat to reach Australian Open third round
Article
/ 16 January 2014

Sharapova survives heat to reach Australian Open third round

Third seen Maria Sharapova has made it through a major scare to stay alive in the Australian Open, battling Italy’s Karin Knapp in intense heat.

By Martin Parry
Australian Open: Serena Williams barely breaks a sweat
Article
/ 15 January 2014

Australian Open: Serena Williams barely breaks a sweat

As the temperature soars in Melbourne, US tennis star Serena Williams has denied feeling any pressure as the favourite to win the Australian Open.

By Martin Parry
Serena Williams puts having fun over winning
Article
/ 13 January 2014

Serena Williams puts having fun over winning

Serena Williams has insisted winning wasn’t her main priority in the Australian Open and having fun was more important.

By Sapa Afp
Stefan Edberg joins Roger Federer’s coaching team
Article
/ 29 December 2013

Stefan Edberg joins Roger Federer’s coaching team

The Swedish tennis star has joined head coach Severin Luthi ahead of Federer’s first Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2014, the Australian Open.

By Dennis Passa
Djokovic takes third Australian Open in a row
Article
/ 27 January 2013

Djokovic takes third Australian Open in a row

Novak Djokovic has wore down Andy Murray in a gruelling four-set final to clinch a hat-trick of Australian Open titles on Rod Laver Arena.

By Staff Reporter
Australian Open: Murray, Djokovic renew age-old rivalry
Article
/ 26 January 2013

Australian Open: Murray, Djokovic renew age-old rivalry

Novak Djokovic will be chasing a hat-trick of Australian Open titles in the final against his US Open conqueror Andy Murray.

By Staff Reporter
Li Na exposes Sharapova’s weaknesses in Australian Open win
Article
/ 24 January 2013

Li Na exposes Sharapova’s weaknesses in Australian Open win

Outplayed, out-thought and out-manoeuvred, Maria Sharapova’s hopes of reaching another Grand Slam final have been undone by China’s Li Na.

By Reuters
Big dreams for South Korea’s deaf teen tennis star
Article
/ 21 January 2013

Big dreams for South Korea’s deaf teen tennis star

South Korea’s Lee Duck-Hee, an Australian Open contender, does not let the fact that he is deaf detract him from his goal to be a tennis champion.

By Staff Reporter
Djokovic fights off Wawrinka in five-set thriller
Article
/ 20 January 2013

Djokovic fights off Wawrinka in five-set thriller

Novak Djokovic continued the fight to defend his Australian Open crown with a five-hour win over Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka to reach the quarterfinals.

By Staff Reporter
Australian Open: Serena swats Japanese Morita and sweeps into last 16
Article
/ 19 January 2013

Australian Open: Serena swats Japanese Morita and sweeps into last 16

Serena Williams overcame a feisty challenge from Ayumi Morita at the start of second set but recovered to swat aside the Japanese 6-1 6-3.

By Reuters
Sharapova outs Williams of Australian Open in decisive win
Article
/ 18 January 2013

Sharapova outs Williams of Australian Open in decisive win

Second seed Maria Sharapova has sent Venus Williams crashing out of the Australian Open in a crushing straight sets defeat in the third round.

By Sapa Afp
Serena Williams progresses in Australian Open despite ankle injury
Article
/ 15 January 2013

Serena Williams progresses in Australian Open despite ankle injury

Serena Williams has recovered from a nasty fall and painful ankle injury to blast her way into the second round of the Australian Open.

By Greg Stutchbury
Subdued Serena plans to keep it simple ahead of Australian Open
Article
/ 12 January 2013

Subdued Serena plans to keep it simple ahead of Australian Open

Serena Williams has a simple plan as she enters the twilight of her career. One tournament at a time. Oh, and have some fun.

By Reuters
History at Australian Open final as Djokovic clinches it
Article
/ 29 January 2012

History at Australian Open final as Djokovic clinches it

Defending champion Novak Djokovic battled past Rafael Nadal in an epic, five-set Australian Open final which clocked in at five hours and 53 minutes.

By Staff Reporter
Rafa outguns rival Federer to reach Open final
Article
/ 26 January 2012

Rafa outguns rival Federer to reach Open final

Rafael Nadal has once again proved Roger Federer’s Grand Slam nemesis, beating the Swiss great to reach the Australian Open final.

By Staff Reporter
Tennis legend tempts gay rage at Australian Open
Article
/ 25 January 2012

Tennis legend tempts gay rage at Australian Open

Tennis legend Margaret Court reignited controversy over her views on homosexuality as she defied gay protest threats by visiting the Australian Open.

By Staff Reporter
Murray charges through to Australian Open semis
Article
/ 25 January 2012

Murray charges through to Australian Open semis

Andy Murray proved too strong for Japanese star Kei Nishikori, reaching the semifinals of the Australian Open after a comfortable straight-sets win.

By Staff Reporter
Nadal reaches Australian Open quarters
Article
/ 22 January 2012

Nadal reaches Australian Open quarters

Rafa Nadal blew hot and cold against fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez but has emerged to become the first man into the Australian Open quarter-finals.

By Ian Ransom
Djokovic, Murray on top form at Australia Open
Article
/ 19 January 2012

Djokovic, Murray on top form at Australia Open

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray hit top gear on Thursday as Petra Kvitova was the only top seed to encounter difficulties at the Australian Open.

By Talek Harris
SA’s Anderson charms Australian Open
Article
/ 18 January 2012

SA’s Anderson charms Australian Open

Kevin Anderson fought back from a set down to defeat Sergiy Stakhovsky of the Ukraine, progressing to the third round of the Australian Open.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 17 January 2012

Djokovic begins triple title quest

Novak Djokovic has begun his quest for a third straight Major title at the Australian Open, beating Paolo Lorenzi 6-2, 6-0, 6-0.

By Talek Harris
No image available
Article
/ 11 January 2012

Petkovic pulls out of Australian Open with back injury

Andrea Petkovic has withdrawn from the Australian Open with a stress fracture in her lower back that could keep her side-lined for two months.

By Staff Reporter
Clijsters bows out of semifinals with injury
Article
/ 6 January 2012

Clijsters bows out of semifinals with injury

Australian Open champion Kim Clijsters has retired from her semifinal match against Daniela Hantuchova at the Brisbane international with an injury.

By John Pye
Poulter snatches Australian Masters’ victory from Ogilvy
Article
/ 18 December 2011

Poulter snatches Australian Masters’ victory from Ogilvy

England’s Ian Poulter won the Australian Masters, spoiling Geoff Ogilvy’s bid for a victory on his boyhood course at the Victoria Golf Club.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 13 November 2011

Chalmers beats Woods to Australian title

Local-born Greg Chalmers shot a three-under-par 69 to win his second Australian Open by one stroke on Sunday.

By Nick Mulvenney
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