Sharapova edges out Zvonareva

2007-01-23 08:54:29

Top seed Maria Sharapova edged out Vera Zvonareva 7-5 6-4 to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals for the third time in her career on Monday.

Federer and Roddick eye semi-final showdown

2007-01-23 08:51:45

Roger Federer continues his inexorable march towards a second successive Australian Open title and Andy Roddick plays fellow American Mardy Fish in men's quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Davis Cup champions Russia missing key players

2007-01-23 08:50:46

Davis Cup champions Russia will be missing at least two key players when they begin the defence of their title against Chile in next month's World Group first round.

Nadal survives, Blake crashes out

2007-01-23 08:49:54

The tactical brain of Andy Murray proved not to be a match for the brawn of Rafael Nadal in an electrifying fourth-round duel at the Australian Open on Monday.

Nadal wears down Murray, Blake crashes out

2007-01-23 08:46:59

The tactical brain of Andy Murray proved not to be a match for the brawn of Rafael Nadal in an electrifying fourth-round duel at the Australian Open on Monday.

Li stopped by Hingis from quarters

2007-01-22 10:11:59

Sixth seed Martina Hingis wore down a determined challenge from China's Li Na to win 4-6 6-3 6-0 and book a place in the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday.

Nadal, Murray ready to open epic rivalry

2007-01-22 09:32:36

Andy Murray will face Rafael Nadal across the net for the first time on Monday in what he hopes will be the first instalment of an enthralling rivalry between two of the young guns in the sport.

Mauresmo out, Roddick advances

2007-01-21 13:50:49

Defending champion Amelie Mauresmo and third-seeded Svetlana Kuznetsova dropped out in shocking upsets, while American star Andy Roddick survived a five-setter to remain alive in the Australian Open.

Mauresmo ousted from Australian Open

2007-01-21 10:19:49

Defending champion Amelie Mauresmo tumbled out of the Australian Open on Sunday, falling 6-4, 6-3 to unseeded Lucie Safarova. The 19-year-old Czech player faced only two break points in the fourth-round match and continually forced the French star into problems on her own serve in mostly sunny conditions with the roof open at Rod Laver Arena.

Li Na keeps Asian flag flying

2007-01-21 10:19:49

China's Li Na kept the Asian flag flying in the Australian Open singles with an emphatic 6-2 6-2 win over ninth seed Dinara Safina in the third round on Sunday.