Imperious Djokovic downs Federer in straight sets to reach final
Novak Djokovic once again beat great rival Roger Federer at a Grand Slam on Thursday with a 7-6(1) 6-4 6-3 win to reach the Australian Open final and remain on course for a record-extending eighth title at Melbourne Park.
Injured Federer keen to put horrible semi-final behind him
An injury-hampered Roger Federer gave himself only a “3% chance” of beating Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open on Thursday but was more upbeat about his hopes of recovering to win another Grand Slam following his semi-final exit.
Muguruza on a mission at Melbourne Park
Breaking into a first final at a hardcourt Grand Slam would seem a good excuse for a jubilant post-match celebration but a small fist pump and a steely glance at the players box was all Garbine Muguruza allowed herself at the Australian Open on Thursda…
Thiem faces familiar foe Zverev in Australian Open semis
World number five Dominic Thiem heads into Friday’s Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev knowing he will have to put their friendship aside to continue his charge towards a maiden Grand Slam title.
Djokovic downs Federer in straight sets to reach final
Novak Djokovic once again beat great rival Roger Federer at a Grand Slam on Thursday with a 7-6(1) 6-4 6-3 win to reach the Australian Open final and remain on course for a record-extending eighth title at Melbourne Park.
Djokovic beats Federer to reach Australian Open final
Defending champion Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer 7-6(1) 6-4 6-3 to reach the final of the Australian Open on Thursday.
Japan hopefully has time to build virus defenses before Olympics: professor
Vaccines against a coronavirus that has killed 170 people in China probably won’t be ready by the start of the Tokyo Summer Olympics, a professor who looked at health risks ahead of the Games said, adding that he hoped that there was enough time to bui…
Kenin keeps believing to reach maiden Grand Slam final
Sofia Kenin found herself trailing Ash Barty for most of Thursday’s Australian Open semi-final but not for one moment did the American doubt she had what it takes to beat the world number one in front of her home fans.
NHL roundup: Flames fight past Oilers in shootout
Andrew Mangiapane scored twice in regulation, Sean Monahan netted the lone shootout goal, and goaltender David Rittich sparkled yet again in the tiebreaking showdown as the visiting Calgary Flames beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 Wednesday night.
Top 25 roundup: Texas Tech takes down No. 12 West Virginia
Davide Moretti’s career-high 25 points and hot shooting as a team helped Texas Tech upset No. 12 West Virginia 89-81 Wednesday night in Lubbock, Texas.
