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All eyes on Djokovic v Federer on day 11 at Melbourne Park

Reigning champion Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer will square off in a modern tennis classic in the first men's semi-final at the Australian Open.
Switzerland’s Federer, Australia’s Hewitt, Belarus’ Azarenka and Serbia’s Djokovic pose during Kids Tennis Day at Melbourne Park, Australia

Konta hungry for more slam success after semi-final loss

Johanna Konta's exhilarating run at the Australian Open was finally halted, but the Briton leaves Melbourne Park "hungry" for more grand slam success.
Britain’s Konta serves during her semi-final match against Germany’s Kerber at the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park

German Kerber ends Konta’s run to reach Melbourne final

Angelique Kerber ended Johanna Konta's fairytale run at the Australian Open to earn a place in her first grand slam final.
Germany’s Kerber celebrates after winning her semi-final match against Britain’s Konta at the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park

Serena demolishes Radwanska to make final in Australia

Serena Williams bulldozed her way into the Australian Open final on Thursday.
Williams of the U.S. reacts as she signs autographs after winning her semi-final match against Poland’s Radwanska at the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park

Defender Murray focuses on Raonic assault

Andy Murray will need to bring laser-sharp focus into Friday's semi-final against the red-hot Milos Raonic.
Britain’s Murray celebrates after winning his quarter-final match against Spain’s Ferrer at the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park

Serena playing at another level, says beaten Radwanska

Serena Williams is playing tennis on another level compared to the rest of the women's field, according to Agnieszka Radwanska.
Williams of the U.S. and Poland’s Radwanska shake hands after Williams won their semi-final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park

Federer vs Djokovic – Semifinal Preview

The final before the final. The grand-daddy of tennis games. Federer vs Djokovic - here's all you need to know.
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic

Raonic looks at the bigger picture for inspiration

Admirer of Chinese artist Ai Weiwei & pop-art master Andy Warhol, Milos Raonic is now trying to create his own memorable work, albeit on a tennis court.
Canada’s Raonic celebrates after winning his quarter-final match against France’s Monfils at the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park

All eyes on Djokovic v Federer on day 11 at Melbourne Park

(Reuters) – Reigning champion Novak Djokovic and number three seed Roger Federer will square off in a modern tennis classic when they take to centre court in the first men’s semi-final at the Australian Open on Thursday. At stake is a shot at history. Both are bidding to equal Australian Roy Emerson’s record of six […]
Serbia’s Djokovic celebrates after winning his quarter-final match against Japan’s Nishikori at the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park

Rule Britannia in Melbourne as Andy Murray, Johanna Konta through

By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE (Reuters) – British hearts swelled with pride at Melbourne Park on Wednesday as Andy Murray battled into the Australian Open semi-finals after compatriot Johanna Konta swept into the last four of the women’s tournament. Murray won a typically attritional slog against Spaniard David Ferrer 6-3 6-7(5) 6-2 6-3, while Konta eased […]
Britain’s Murray reacts during his quarter-final match against Spain’s Ferrer at the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park

No split loyalties for tri-citizen Konta

MELBOURNE (Reuters) – With not one, or two but three passports in her possession, Britain’s Johanna Konta could have been forgiven for suffering an identity crisis. But the woman who could have shown her allegiance to the country of her birth, Australia, or the country where her parents hailed from, Hungary, was eager to prove […]
Britain’s Konta celebrates winning the first set during her quarter-final match against China’s Zhang at the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park

Ferrer victory was my best match, says Murray

MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Andy Murray thinks he played his best tennis of the tournament during his Australian Open quarter-final victory over David Ferrer on Wednesday after a tough few days when he was distracted by his father-in-law’s illness. The 28-year-old Scot came through a three-hour, 20-minute tussle with the Spanish eighth seed 6-3 6-7(5) 6-2 […]
Britain’s Murray reacts during his quarter-final match against Spain’s Ferrer at the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park