Mischa Zverev emerges from Isner trance to progress
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Tennis players have come to dread being caught up in the phenomenon known as the ‘Isner trance’ – as Germany’s Mischa Zverev discovered at the Australian Open on Wednesday.
Two British sprinters seriously injured in Spain accident
LONDON (Reuters) – British sprinters James Ellington and Nigel Levine have been seriously injured in a road traffic accident in Tenerife, British Athletics said on Wednesday.
Briton Evans stuns seventh seed Cilic at Australian Open
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Britain’s Dan Evans came from set down to upset seventh seed and former U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic 3-6 7-5 6-3 6-3 in the second round of the Australian Open on Wednesday.
Bekele sets 02:01:30 marathon career target
DUBAI (Reuters) – Triple Olympic track champion Kenenisa Bekele, the second-fastest marathon runner in history, said on Wednesday he can shave around 90 seconds off the current world record over the classic 26.2 mile distance before he retires.
Bjorn gets extra wildcard pick as Europe tweak Ryder Cup criteria
(Reuters) – The European Tour amended its selection criteria for the 2018 Ryder Cup on Wednesday, handing captain Thomas Bjorn an extra wildcard pick and tweaking the qualifying system so the team contains more in-form players.
Porte storms clear to claim Tour Down Under lead
ADELAIDE (Reuters) – Richie Porte raced away from his rivals on the final climb to open a decisive 20-second lead after the second stage of the Tour Down Under on Wednesday, the Australian putting himself on course for a first victory in the event.
Bouchard wins ugly and looks to the future
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – It was not always pretty, but Eugenie Bouchard took another step on the path she hopes will take her back to the top of the game with a 7-6(5) 6-2 victory over Peng Shuai to reach the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesda…
Federer wobbles but roars back to reach third round
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Roger Federer dug himself out of a late slump to fend off American qualifier Noah Rubin 7-5 6-3 7-6(3) on Wednesday and draw vital confidence for a tough third round clash against 10th seed Tomas Berdych at the Australian Open.
Coach Norman the final piece in Wawrinka’s puzzle
MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Stan Wawrinka believes bringing Magnus Norman on board as coach was the “final piece in the puzzle” that helped transform him from underachiever to grand slam champion.
Els backs Tiger to gain strength from roaring forties
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Four-time major winner Ernie Els believes age is no barrier to success for Tiger Woods as the American great embarks on his latest comeback attempt after crippling injuries have blighted his last three seasons.
