Murray floors Federer in five-set thriller

Britain's Andy Murray faced down his Grand Slam nemesis Roger Federer in an electrifying five-set thriller to reach the Australian Open final on Friday night.

Another new champ for women, of course

2012-01-30 08:21

Azarenka's 6-3, 6-0 win over three-time grand slam winner Maria Sharapova was the 22-year-old's first triumph at a major championships, and will also put her the top of the next women's rankings list released on Monday.

Djokovic edges out Nadal in Australian Open

2012-01-30 00:11

Novak Djokovic won his third Australian Open title after beating Rafael Nadal of Spain in a historic final on Sunday. Nadal: Record final has banished mental demons Djokovic: Nadal pushed me to the edge

Victorious Victoria

2012-01-29 08:01

Belarus's Victoria Azarenka swept imperiously to her first Grand Slam title and the world No 1 ranking on Saturday when she demolished Maria Sharapova in the Australian Open final.

WTA tour world No 1s

2012-01-29 08:01

Chris Evert (USA) - Nov 3, 1975 Nov 24, 1985; Evonne Goolagong (AUS) - Apr 26, 1976 May 9, 1976; Martina Navratilova (USA) - Jul 10, 1978 Aug 16, 1987; Tracy Austin (USA) - Apr 7, 1980 Nov 17, 1980; Steffi Graf (GER) - Aug 17, 1987 Mar 30, 1997; Monica Seles (USA) - Mar 11, 1991 Nov 24, 1996; Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario (ESP)- Feb 6, 1995 Jun 11, 1995; Martina Hingis (SUI) - Mar 31, 1997 Oct 14, 2001; Lindsay Davenport (USA) - Oct 12, 1998 Jan 29, 2006; Jennifer Capriati (USA) - Oct 15, 2001 Jun 9, 2002; Venus Williams (USA)- Feb 25, 2002 Jul 7, 2002; Serena Williams (USA) - Jul 8, 2002 Oct 10, 2010; Kim Clijsters (BEL) - Aug 11, 2003 Feb 14, 2011; Justine Henin (BEL) - Oct 20, 2003 May 18, 2008; Amelie Mauresmo (FRA) - Sep 13, 2004 Nov 12, 2006; Maria Sharapova (RUS) - Aug 22, 2005 Jun 8, 2008; Ana Ivanovic (SEB) - Jun 9, 2008 Sep 7, 2008; Jelena Jankovic (SEB) - Aug 11, 2008 Feb 1, 2009; Dinara Safina (RUS) - Apr 20, 2009 Nov 1, 2009; Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) - Oct 11, 2010 Jan 29, 2012; * Victoria Azarenka (BLU) - Jan 30, 2012

Young Asian players on rise, but gap remains

2012-01-29 08:01

Motivated by recent successes and a surge in interest, Asian junior tennis is riding a surge that could produce more players like Li Na and Kei Nishikori.

Zheng aims at Pole position

2012-01-29 08:01

China's top junior ace has set her sights on becoming the country's own Agnieszka Radwanska.

Azarenka wins women's tennis World No 1

2012-01-29 05:44

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus outclassed Maria Sharapova from Russia in her first Australian Open singles final to lift her maiden Grand Slam title and become the new world No 1 in women's tennis.

Djokovic downs Murray in thrilling five-hour semi

2012-01-28 07:23

Defending champion Novak Djokovic dug deep on Friday to see off Britain's Andy Murray in a thrilling five-set semifinal at the Australian Open.

Earplugs ready, it's the scream queen final

2012-01-28 07:23

On one side is the 'haaah', and on the other is the 'aaagh', and in between, a bit of tennis. Welcome to the scream queen final, where every shot will be heard around the world.

Veteran Zheng still has high hopes on court

2012-01-27 10:14

Li Na is definitely China's leading tennis player, but count out veteran Zheng Jie at your peril.

Nadal beats Federer, again

2012-01-27 09:52

Rafael Nadal reached his fourth consecutive Grand Slam final after overcoming old foe Roger Federer 6-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-4 here on Thursday at the Australian Open.

Nadal tops Federer in Open thriller

2012-01-27 07:32

Rafael Nadal once again proved Roger Federer's Grand Slam nemesis on Thursday, withstanding a withering opening from the Swiss great to reach the final of the Australian Open.