Australian Open: Players to Watch
Six tennis players who are positioned well to use the Australian Open, which begins on Monday, as a springboard to success in 2015.
Cilic Out of Event in Australia
The United States Open winner, Marin Cilic, withdrew from next week’s Brisbane International tournament with a right shoulder injury.. Marin Cilic, United States Open winner, withdraws from Brisbane International tournament with shoulder injury.
AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2015: Betting Odds and Preview for Top Seeds
Top seeds Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams will predictably start their 2015 Australian Open campaigns as the odds-on favourites, but theyll both face stiff competition from a strong field of contenders. Womens defending champion Li Na wont be .
AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2015 Day 1: Live updates from Melbourne Park, with 13.
Federer is fresh off his 1000th win after taking out the Brisbane International over hard-serving Canadian Milos Raonic. Meanwhile, Kyrgios, who lost a tough three-setter in Sydney last week, comes into his second Australian Open underdone battling a.
Watch Live: AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2015 Qualifying Rounds - ATP.
Watch a free live stream of the 2015 Australian Open qualifying rounds from 14-17 January. Coverage from Melbourne begins at 10am (11pm GMT and 6pm EST) on 14-16 January, and at 12:00pm (1am GMT, 8pm EST) on��.
Hired, Fired and Ready for a New Tennis Season
Stars and newcomers alike are making changes to their coaching staffs as the tennis year begins at the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Grigor Dimitrov Wins Opening Match at Australian Open
Tenth-seeded Grigor Dimitrov defeated Germanys Dustin Brown 6-2, 6-3, 6 -2 in a 69-minute first-round match Monday at the Australian Open. Playing on the second show court at Melbourne Park on a sunny but cool opening day, Dimitrov had little.
AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2015: Ana Ivanovic crashes out
The Australian Open has lost one of its brightest stars on day one, with former finalist Ana Ivanovic crashing to a shock first-round defeat. The Serbian fifth seed coughed up 10 double-faults in a 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 loss to Czech qualifier Lucie Hradecka.
Draws Are Set in Australian Open
Serena Williams will play Alison Van Uytvanck of Belgium in a first-round match at the Australian Open.. Draws are announced for Australian Open with Serena Williams playing Alison Van Uytvanck of Belgium.
Novak Djokovic Poised To Make AUSTRALIAN OPEN History.
Top seed Novak Djokovic is ready to begin his quest for an Open Era record fifth Australian Open crown, when he battles qualifier Aljaz Bedene on Tuesday.
Juan Martín del Potro Decides Wrist Isn’t Ready for Australian Open
Del Potro, out of action for nearly a year, announced his withdrawal from the Australian Open, saying his two-handed backhand continued to cause him pain and concern.
Del Potro Withdraws From the Australian Open - Tennis.
Juan Martin del Potro has been forced to withdraw from the Australian Open. The Argentine played his first tournament in more than 10 months and wrist surgery in Sydney this week, winning two matches before falling in the��.
Azarenka Isn’t Seeded for Australian Open
Victoria Azarenka, a two-time champion and a former No. 1, missed out on a seeding at the Australian Open after falling in the rankings to No. 41.. Former tennis champion Victoria Azarenka misses seeding at the Australian Open after falling in overall womens rankings to No 41 in first weeks of 2015.
Juan Martin del Potro withdraws from AUSTRALIAN OPEN with wrist injury
MELBOURNE -- Juan Martin del Potros 2015 comeback took a setback on Sunday when withdrew from the Australian Open with lingering pain in his left wrist. Japans Hiroki Moriya, ranked No. 143, will replace Del Potro in the main draw. Del Potro cut.
Federer Ahead Of AUSTRALIAN OPEN: I Feel Im Playing Very.
Four-time Australian Open champion looks back on last years struggles and he says now he feels hes playing.
AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2015: All the results from the mens and womens singles
Keep track of all the latest results from the mens and womens singles from the Australian Open. This page will be updated throughout the tournament so you can follow the progress of your favourites and find out who looks like going all the way. Stick.
AUSTRALIAN OPEN Draw Coming Friday - ATP World Tour
The draw for the 2015 Australian Open will be made at 10:30am (11:30pm GMT, 6:30pm EST) Friday morning in Melbourne. Stan Wawrinka is the defending champion at the first Grand Slam championship of the year, which��.
Simona Halep vs Karin Knapp, Australian Open 2015: Free.
Third seeded Romanian player Simona Halep remains to be the most rising and consistent players on WTA Tour. The 2014 Australian Open quarter-finalist seeks improvement in her game, something that should help her��.
What to know about tennis in 2015 before the AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Ana Ivanovic), Auckland (Caroline Wozniacki vs. Venus Williams), and Shenzhen (Simona Halep vs. Timea Bacsinszky). In just over a week, the tennis world will converge in Melbourne for the Australian Open, the first Slam of��.
Rafael Nadal Advances With Emphatic Win at Australian Open
Rafael Nadal didnt give the impression he was lacking any confidence as he raced through the first round of the Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win Monday over Russian veteran Mikhail Youzhny. Coming back from a right wrist injury and an appendix .
Tomic wins through with workmanlike performance
It was Matosevics first singles win at the Australian Open in six attempts and only his third in 18 grand slam matches. And countryman James Duckworth also won a gripping five-set clash late on day one, outlasting Slovenian Blaz Kavcic 6-2, 5-7, 7-6.
Dimitrov On Australian Open: Anything Can Happen Out.
Last years quarter-finalist Grigor Dimitrov looks to capitlise on momentum from 2014 in Melbourne this year.
Lendl, Navratilova Advance
LEAD: Ivan Lendl, seeking his first Australian Open singles title, and Martina Navratilova, going after her fourth, made quick work of second-round foes today.
Berdych Defeats Falla To Reach Australian Open Second.
No. 7 seed Tomas Berdych advances to the Australian Open second round with a three-set win over Alejandro Falla.
Nadal Faces Early Test At AUSTRALIAN OPEN - ATP World Tour
Rafael Nadal faces a challenging path in his quest for a second Australian Open title after todays draw ceremony. He opens against wily veteran Mikhail Youzhny and may face Lukas Rosol, who upset him at the 2012��.
Injury rules Tsonga out of Australian Open - Business Insider
Paris (AFP) - A forearm strain has ruled Jo-Wilfried Tsonga out of the Australian Open, the French tennis ace said on his personal website on Wednesday.
Andy Murray books safe passage into Australian Open second round
The self-doubt that held Andy Murray in check here a year ago, when Roger Federer put him out in the quarter-finals, was a distant memory on the first day of the 2015 Australian Open. The Scot, finally back to full health, moved smoothly into a second.
AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2015: day one at Melbourne Park ��� live!
. yesterdays man now that Thanasi Kokkinakis is stealing Australian hearts, whirs into action and reminds everyone of his qualities by winning the first set of his match against Federico Delbonis on a tie-break. This could be quite the day for.
Venus Williams Finds Rhythm and Reaches Quarterfinals
Venus Williams spotted Francesca Schiavone a set on Monday before settling into a rhythm and advancing to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, 3-6, 6-2, 6-1. This Grand Slam tournament always vexed Williams, especially of late. She reached the semifinals in 2001 and her best finish was in 2003, when she lost in the final to her sister Serena. Last year, Williams lost in the second round.. Venus Williams defeats Francesca Schiavone to advance to Australian Open quarterfinals; other matches noted; photo (M)
Andy Murray unveils personal logo before Australian Open.
Andy Murrays new logo, which he will display for the first time at the Australian Open next week, combines his initials with the number 77.
Australian Open - Day One LIVE on SEVEN
Sevens Summer of Tennis hits fever pitch at 10am on Monday with live and exclusive coverage of Day One of the 2015 Australian Open. Seventeen-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer returns to Rod Laver Arena to battle Chinese Taipeis Yen-Hsun .
Murray wins in straight sets on opening day
Andy Murray made a solid start to his Australian Open campaign with a straight-sets win over Indias Yuki Bhambri in Melbourne. The Briton, seeded sixth, won 6-3 6-4 7-6 (7-3) in two hours 12 minutes on Margaret Court Arena. Murray, 27, had to recover.
Eugenie Bouchard starts fresh at AUSTRALIAN OPEN
On Monday at the Australian Open, the true test begins for Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard. The 20-year-old from Westmount, Que., said Sunday shes approaching it as though last season never happened, and that shes starting at zero. ���I just have .
Navratilova, Evert To Meet 76th Time
LEAD: Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert will meet in the semifinals of the Australian Open, the 76th time they will face each other.
Record crowds flock to Melbourne Park for opening day of the Australian Open
The opening day of the Australian Open has already set ticket sales records, as more than 49,000 flocked to Melbourne Park for the opening Grand Slam of the tennis season. Event organisers hope more than 700,000 fans will pour through the gates in the .
Simon polishes Australian Open form with Kooyong win.
Melbourne (AFP) - Gilles Simon feels his fitness is finally returning after the Frenchman prepared for the Australian Open with a 6-4, 6-3 win at the Kooyong.
Nadal, Fed, Maria: What to Watch Monday at Australian Open
The 2015 Grand Slam season begins Monday with multiple major winners Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Maria Sharapova gracing the Melbourne Park courts on the opening day of the Australian Open. The weather forecast for Monday is a .
Ten storylines to follow during AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2015
It was Roger Federer who rebranded the Australian Open one year, it was he who called it The Happy Slam. Can Federer or Novak Djokovic become the first man of the modern era to win five singles titles at this shiny, happy��.
Watch Live: Australian Open Draw Ceremony - Tennis - ATP.
Watch live streaming of the Australian Open 2015 Official Draw, live from Melbourne Park at 10am (11pm GMT and 6pm EST).
Spieth Wins in Australia
Jordan Spieth played the best round of an already impressive career with an eight-under-par 63 to win the Australian Open by six strokes in his first trip to Australia.. Jordan Spieth wins Australian Open by six strokes with eight-under-par 63.
Heather Watson shares Serena Williamss will to win at AUSTRALIAN OPEN
But she is sure of one thing: winning a sixth Australian Open title to move within three of Steffi Grafs record of 22 slams in the Open era is the sort of challenge that keeps her interested in her day job. When asked about chasing history by adding.
Cilic Withdraws From AUSTRALIAN OPEN - ATP World Tour
World No. 9 Marin Cilic has been forced to withdraw from the Australian Open due to a shoulder injury.
Edberg Advances; Mandlikova Romps
LEAD: Stefan Edberg and Hana Mandlikova, the defending champions, easily moved into the third round of the Australian Open tennis championships today.