Fully-fit Rafa eyes sweep

2011-01-21 07:35:31

MELBOURNE - World No 1 Rafael Nadal on Thursday warned he was fully recovered from a strength-sapping illness as he took another decisive step towards a historic sweep of Grand Slam titles.

Slide: Australian Open tidbits

2011-01-20 17:46:34

Australian Open tidbits

Peng pings Jankovic in Melbourne Park shock

2011-01-20 11:21:45

China's Peng Shuai knocked seventh seed Jelena Jankovic out of the Australian Open on Thursday, her 7-6 6-3 second round win providing the first genuine upset of the week at Melbourne Park.

Roddick ready to break semifinal curse

2011-01-20 08:01:12

MELBOURNE - Andy Roddick is feeling comfortable and at ease with his game as he bids to reach his first Australian Open final in nine attempts.

Li spearheads Asia's Open push

2011-01-20 08:01:12

China's Li Na cruised into the Australian Open's third round on Wednesday to maintain hopes of a first Asian Grand Slam singles title, as Japan's Kei Nishikori also progressed.

Injured venus vows to fight on

2011-01-20 08:01:12

Venus Williams suffered a muscle injury in the second round on Wednesday, describing the ailment as one of the toughest to bear in her career, but played through the pain to beat unheralded Czech Sandra Zahlavova 6-7, 6-0, 6-4.

Wozniacki checks King to keep wolves at bay

2011-01-19 13:53:36

World number one Caroline Wozniacki kept the wolves at bay by thrashing American Vania King 6-1 6-0 to reach the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday.

Wozniacki checks King to keep wolves at bay

2011-01-19 13:53:36

World number one Caroline Wozniacki kept the wolves at bay by thrashing American Vania King 6-1 6-0 to reach the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday.

Peng Shuai reaches Australian Open second round

2011-01-19 10:59:46

Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai beat Ukraine's Kateryna Bondarenko 2-6, 6-3, 8-6 to progress into the Australian Open women's singles second round on Tuesday.

Peng Shuai reaches Australian Open second round

2011-01-19 10:59:46

Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai beat Ukraine's Kateryna Bondarenko 2-6, 6-3, 8-6 to progress into the Australian Open women's singles second round on Tuesday.

Ivanovic blames injury for early exit at Open

2011-01-19 07:57:19

Favorite Clijsters sends out warning with 6-0, 6-0 thrashing of Safina while Zvonareva also shines

History-chasing Nadal gifted a victory

2011-01-19 07:57:19

MELBOURNE - Top seed Rafael Nadal was handed an easy route to the Australian Open second round on Tuesday when Marcos Daniel retired hurt, putting him a step closer to a historic fourth successive Grand Slam win.