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Djokovic humbled at making history, still aims high
By Greg Stutchbury MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic was humbled to join Roy Emerson as the only men to win six Australian Open titles after he beat Andy Murray 6-1 7-5 7-6(3) at Melbourne Park on Sunday in a repeat of last year’s final. The 28-year-old Serb, whose first grand slam title was at Melbourne […]
Djokovic masters Murray for sixth Australian title
By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic crushed Andy Murray 6-1 7-5 7-6(3) on Sunday to match Roy Emerson’s record of six Australian Open titles and leave the Briton heartbroken again at Melbourne Park. The defending champion was at his ruthless best under the lights at Rod Laver Arena, mauling Murray in the baseline […]
Beaten Murray in a rush for the exit door
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – With another Australian Open title having slipped through his fingers after a tournament plagued by off-court dramas, Andy Murray could not wait to see the back of Melbourne Park after losing his fifth final on Sunday. Murray suffered a deflating 6-1 7-5 7-6(3) defeat to Novak Djokovic, the man who had beaten […]
Factbox – Australian Open winner Angelique Kerber
Factbox on Germany’s Angelique Kerber, who beat Serena Williams at the Australian Open to clinch her first grand slam title in 2016. The World No.1 will now be the defending champion at the tournament starting on 16th January: Born: Bremen, Germany on January 18, 1988. (Age: 28) GRAND SLAM CAREER (Best Performances): US Open – Champion […]
Coffee-fuelled Soares doubles up at Australian Open
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Brazil’s Bruno Soares, fuelled by numerous cups of coffee, produced a doubles double on Sunday when he and Russian partner Elena Vesnina won the Australian Open mixed doubles title on Rod Laver Arena. Soares, who won the men’s doubles title with Britain’s Jamie Murray that finished early on Sunday, clinched his second […]
Twitter Reactions to Djokovic’s record Australian Open win
Novak Djokovic created tennis history as he lifted his 6th Australian Open title to equal the legendary Roy Emerson's record. Here are the best tweets!
Preview: 2016 Australian Open Final
At a time when the curtain is about to fall at the first grand slam of the year, a question looms around the corner,’ Who is going to be the next men’s champion down under?’ In less than 24 hours, the question will be answered as the final game is down to the top two […]
Andy Murray’s elder brother Jamie wins Australian Open doubles title
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Britain’s Jamie Murray gained an early claim to bragging rights over younger brother Andy when he combined with Brazil’s Bruno Soares to win the Australian Open men’s doubles title early on Sunday. Murray and Soares beat Canada’s Daniel Nestor and Czech Radek Stepanek 2-6 6-4 7-5 in the final that followed Angelique […]
Kerber stuns Williams to win Australian Open title
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Angelique Kerber upset world number one Serena Williams 6-4 3-6 6-4 to clinch the Australian Open on Saturday and become the first German to win a grand slam title since her childhood idol Steffi Graf in 1999. The 34-year-old American had been seeking her seventh Melbourne Park title and 22nd overall, which […]
‘Crazy’ Kerber’s dream comes true in Melbourne
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Angelique Kerber said a renewed sense of self-belief had helped her stun six-times champion Serena Williams to win her maiden grand slam title at the 33rd attempt at the Australian Open on Saturday. The left-hander was a rank outsider in the match but overturned the odds with an inspired performance to become […]
Women’s final – Serena V Kerber : 5 talking points
The Australian Open women’s final between the German Angelique Kerber and Serena Williams turned out to be a mega blockbuster with great display of shot-making from both players. To our immense surprise, Serena, who was the popular choice and was expected to win the title since she has a record of 21-4 in Grand Slam finals lost the match […]
Angelique Kerber: The Rise of a Champion
Melbourne witnessed history, as Angelique Kerber became the first German to win a major this century.
