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Raonic storms past Monfils into last four at Melbourne
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – A clinical Milos Raonic stormed past Gael Monfils 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-4 to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the first time on Wednesday. The 25-year-old, unbeaten this year, negated the Frenchman’s mobility with his powerful serve and fierce forehands to become the first Canadian man to reach the last […]
Murray subdues Ferrer to continue British charge
Andy Murray continued Britain's Australian Open success when he overcame David Ferrer to reach the semi-finals for the sixth time in seven years.
Ivanisevic demands proof of match-fixing allegations
Former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic demanded proof of the match-fixing allegations that have rocked the sport.
Disappointed Azarenka finds positive in return to form
Victoria Azarenka's hopes of a remarkable comeback Australian Open victory crumbled under Angelique Kerber's winners on Wednesday.
Konta returns Britain to women’s grand slam semis
Johanna Konta ground down Chinese qualifier Zhang Shuai 6-4 6-1 at the Australian Open.
Kerber thwarts Azarenka comeback to reach semi-finals
By Greg Stutchbury MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Angelique Kerber picked the perfect time to earn her first win over Victoria Azarenka, outgunning the big-hitting Belarusian 6-3 7-5 on Wednesday to advance to her first Australian Open semi-final. Kerber faced three set points trailing 5-2 in the second, and two more at 5-4, but turned the set […]
Konta returns Britain to women’s grand slam semis
By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Johanna Konta ground down Chinese qualifier Zhang Shuai 6-4 6-1 at the Australian Open on Wednesday to become the first British woman to reach the semi-finals of a grand slam in over 30 years. The 47th-ranked Konta will seek to continue her fairytale run on Thursday when she meets […]
Authorities to review anti-corruption unit after match-fixing scandal
Tennis officials launched a review into their anti-corruption practices after allegations that the TIU had been ineffective against corruption in the game.
Ferrer blocking Murray’s path to first Australian Open title
World No. 2 Andy Murray will continue his pursuit of a first Australian Open title against eighth seed David Ferrer in a quarter-final match on Wednesday.
Easy does it as Djokovic, Serena reach last four
By Nick Mulvenney MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams faced what were supposed to be their biggest challenges to date at this year’s Australian Open on Tuesday but both rattled off comfortable victories to march into the semi-finals. Australia Day fireworks were expected on court and off on day nine of the championships […]
Djokovic uses Nishikori as warm-up for Federer clash
By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Champion Novak Djokovic did not bother with a practice hit before his showdown with Kei Nishikori and his “less is more” approach paid off with an easy 6-3 6-2 6-4 win on Tuesday to set up a blockbuster Australian Open semi-final with Roger Federer. The Serb entered the quarter-final […]
Hingis-Mirza in doubles semis, Murray continues British charge
Martina Hingis and Sania Mirza extended their winning streak to 34 matches to reach the Australian Open semi-finals.
