Fired-up Serena ready to raise the roof against Gibbs
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Serena Williams will be primed for action against compatriot Nicole Gibbs in their third round clash at the Australian Open on Saturday, the American battle-hardened by wins over two former top-20 players in the opening rounds.
Vintage Federer makes statement with Berdych demolition
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – A rampaging Roger Federer delivered a stunning reminder of his class with a crushing 6-2 6-4 6-4 win over Tomas Berdych to storm into the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday.
Give Djokovic a break, Murray tells Serb’s critics
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Andy Murray has sprung to the defense of his great rival Novak Djokovic after the Serb’s surprise exit at the Australian Open.
Life is beautiful, Venus says, brushing off commentator row
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Seven-times grand slam winner Venus Williams on Friday brushed off a remark made about her at the Australian Open which led to a TV commentator being stood down by broadcaster ESPN.
British battler Evans downs local Tomic to reach last 16
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Dan Evans continued his fairytale run at Melbourne Park by downing local world number 27 Bernard Tomic 7-5 7-6(2) 7-6(3) on Friday to give Britain two men in the last 16 of the Australian Open for the first time in 16 years.
Murray avoids Djokovic fate to reach fourth round
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – With Novak Djokovic’s reign broken, Andy Murray boosted his claim to the Melbourne Park throne with a comprehensive 6-4 6-2 6-4 win over American Sam Querrey to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday.
An ugly win is still a win, says Wawrinka
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Stan Wawrinka was not fully convincing in his four-set victory against Serbian Viktor Troicki but the fourth seed refused to fuss over the nature of his win after securing his place in the fourth round of the Australian Open on Fr…
Sailing-Thomson finishes second in Vendee Globe
LES SABLES D’OLONNE, France (Reuters) – British sailor Alex Thomson, aboard Hugo Boss, took second place in the solo round-the-world Vendee Globe race on Friday.
Ethiopians sweep Dubai Marathon as Bekele retires
DUBAI (Reuters) – Tamirat Tola led Ethiopia’s clean sweep at the Dubai Marathon on Friday after men’s pre-race favorite Kenenisa Bekele retired injured.
Ewan sprints to third stage win as Porte retains lead
ADELAIDE (Reuters) – Australian sprinter Caleb Ewan continued his incredible run of early season form when he roared clear of the pack to claim his third victory in four stages of the Tour Down Under on Friday.
