Australian Open

History as Chinese man wins for first time at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) - Teenager Shang Juncheng created a slice of history Monday by becoming the first male Chinese player to…

Djokovic withdraws from ATP Cup in Sydney: organisers

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) - Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the ATP Cup in Sydney, organisers said on Wednesday, heightening…

Australian Open delay valid if smoke haze worsens: Djokovic

BRISBANE, Australia (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic said Australian Open organizers should consider delaying the first Grand Slam of the year…

Japanese fourth seed Osaka battles into Open quarters

MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) -- Japanese fourth seed Naomi Osaka edged past 13th seed Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia in three sets…

Serena relentlessly marches on as Osaka, Svitolina survive scares

by Martin PARRY Agence France Presse MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) -- Serena Williams' relentless drive towards an eighth Australian Open title…

Sharapova says revenge not behind Wozniacki Open upset

by Neil SANDS Agence France Presse MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) -- Maria Sharapova denied revenge was a motivating factor behind her…

Sharapova claims underdog status against Wozniacki

MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) -- Maria Sharapova has declared herself the underdog in her blockbuster third round clash with Australian Open…

Serena kickstarts quest for record 24th Slam

MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) -- Serena Williams kickstarts her bid to match Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam titles on…

Djokovic thrashes Murray in Open practice match

MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) -- World number one Novak Djokovic exposed Andy Murray's frailties in a practice match ahead of the…

Djokovic and Halep top seeds at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) -- World number ones Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep were named top seeds on Thursday for next…

Murray’s talent undimmed, but fitness factor clouds Open return

by Daniel HICKS Agence France Presse MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) -- Former world number one Andy Murray's ranking dropped as low…

Serena, Nadal and Murray all confirmed for Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) -- Serena Williams will make her return to the Australian Open for the first time since winning…

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