Australian Open

Federer Advances, Kerber Falls

MELBOURNE, January 22, 2017 Roger Federer set a quarterfinals clash with Mischa Zverev at the Australian Open. The 17 time Grand Slam champion battled past fifth seed Kei Nishikori on Sunday evening, winning 6-7, 6-4, 6-1, 4-6, 6-3. “At 4-0 [down […]

Mischa Zverev Dethrones World No. 1 In Melbourne

MELBOURNE, January 22, 2017 Mischa Zverev put on a great Sunday afternoon show on Rod Laver Arena, knocking out World No. 1 Andy Murray 7-5, 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals of the Australian Open for the first time […]

Nadal Downs Zverev To Reach Australian Open Fourth Round

MELBOURNE, January 21, 2017 Rafael Nadal survives a tough test on Rod Laver Arena on Saturday, fighting past Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-3, 6-7, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open. In a thrilling encounter, the World […]

Mischa Zverev Earns Murray Clash In Melbourne

MELBOURNE, January 20, 2017 Mischa Zverev fought past Malek Jaziri on Friday to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open. The World No. 50 from Germany won 71 per cent of his first service points and hit 34 winner to […]

Kerber Cruises Into Fourth Round

MELBOURNE, January 20 , 2017 Defending Australian Open champion Angelique Kerber eased past Kristyna Pliskova from the Czech Republic, winning 6-0, 6-4. The top seed won 62 per cent of her first service points and converted five of her six break […]

Istomin Shocks Djokovic In Melbourne

MELBOURNE, January 19, 2017 Six-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic experienced a shocking second-round loss to Uzbekistan wild card Denis Istomin on Thursday afternoon. The 29-year-old Serbian was aiming to be the first man to win the Australian title seven times, […]

Kyrgios Beaten By Seppi At Australian Open

MELBOURNE, January 18, 2017 Nick Kyrgios was knocked out of his home Grand Slam, as he blew a two-set lead and a match point in losing to Andreas Seppi at the Australian Open. The 32-year-old Italian triumphed 1-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-2, […]

Swiss Stars Earn Third Round Spot At Australian Open

MELBOURNE, January 18, 2017 Roger Federer has booked his place in the third round of the Australian Open with a 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 win over US-American youngster Noah Rubin. “He’s a great fighter … he’s aggressive on the ball and I […]

Tennis Australia GIG – Introducing The Baseline

MELBOURNE, January 18, 2017 Australian Open presenter and journalist Nick McCarvel will be joined each day of the tournament by Tennis Australia Game Insight Group expert Dr Machar Reid to analyse the stories behind the numbers. In the first episode […]

Djokovic Opens Australian Open Title Quest

MELBOURNE, January 17, 2017 Defending champion Novak Djokovic opened his title bid at the Australian Open with a 6-1, 7-6, 6-2 win over hard-hitting Spaniard Fernando Verdasco. The 29-year-old from Serbia impressed with some brilliant defence skills under the floodlight […]