Oh brother! Siblings make for good companions at Australian Open
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – The life of a professional tennis player can be a lonely existence so, for the likes of the Bryan brothers, having a sibling along for the ride as you hit a new city every week can make a huge difference.
Zverev emerges from the depths to take out Murray
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Mischa Zverev first faced Andy Murray across the net when they were both in their mid-teens but it is fair to say their paths have diverged somewhat since.
Wawrinka completes Italian job to reach quarter-finals
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Stan Wawrinka’s hopes of a second Australian Open title were delivered a huge boost on Sunday as he fended off Andreas Seppi 7-6(2) 7-6(4) 7-6(4) to reach the quarter-finals only minutes after top seed Andy Murray crashed out of t…
World number one Murray downed by Zverev in Melbourne
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Andy Murray’s hopes of finally getting his hands on the Australian Open title were ended for another year when the top seed and world number one was tied up in knots and flung out of the fourth round by Mischa Zverev on Sunday.
Tsonga ends Evans’ fairytale to add to British pain
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Jo-Wilfried Tsonga ended the fairytale run of Dan Evans to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Sunday and deliver a second blow for British tennis after the shock elimination of Andy Murray.
Venus talks down possible Serena final showdown
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Venus Williams was not prepared to even countenance the suggestion she could potentially meet younger sister Serena in the Australian Open final after she advanced to the quarter-finals with a 6-3 7-5 victory over Mona Barthel on …
Porte clinches first Tour Down Under
ADELAIDE (Reuters) – Australia’s Richie Porte won his first Tour Down Under on Sunday when he finished behind compatriot Caleb Ewan in a bunch sprint on the final 90-kilometre sixth stage around the streets of Adelaide.
Germany wants Russian Olympics ban in case of state doping
BERLIN (Reuters) – A ban of Russia from the 2018 winter Olympics and possibly the 2020 Tokyo summer Games should be considered if there was state-run doping in the country, Germany’s Olympic Committee chief Alfons Hoermann said on Sunday.
Leonard’s late dunk lifts Spurs to OT win over Cavaliers
(The Sports Xchange) – Kawhi Leonard capped his career-high, 41-point night with a dunk in the final seconds and the San Antonio Spurs held on for a 118-115 overtime victory Saturday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
United States’ Bryan brothers retire from Davis Cup
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – United States grand slam doubles record holders Bob and Mike Bryan have retired from the Davis Cup after playing in the competition for almost 14 years.
