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Nadal back on court in next month's Chile Open

Thursday, 17 January 2013, 16:59 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

 Rafael Nadal's return to tennis will be full on after revealing he's entered three of the four clay-court events in the ATP's Latin American swing next month.   Chile Open...

Williams, Azarenka into 3rd round in Australia

Thursday, 17 January 2013, 12:11 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

With the sun setting at the end of a torridly hot day at the Australian Open, Roger Federer ensured he made the most of a favorable evening draw.   Wearing bright pink shoelaces, Federer...

Djokovic, Sharapova advance; Stosur out in 2nd Rd

Wednesday, 16 January 2013, 14:03 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Novak Djokovic was all but perfect in his second-round match Wednesday against Ryan Harrison, beating the 20-year-old American 6-1, 6-2, 6-3 to stay on track for his third consecutive Australian Open...

Serena hurts ankle; Federer, Murray advance

Tuesday, 15 January 2013, 12:09 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Serena Williams frightened a few people, including herself. Defending champion Victoria Azarenka had a momentary lack of concentration. Two of the biggest names on the men's side at the Australian...

Players say prize money increase a positive step

Monday, 14 January 2013, 19:18 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Coco Vandeweghe earned $27,600 Australian dollars ($29,100) for losing in the first round of the Australian Open, or about A$350 ($370) for every minute she was on court Monday.   That is...

Djokovic back on his favourite court in Australia

Monday, 14 January 2013, 15:09 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Same Grand Slam, same court, same result. Only the year was different for Novak Djokovic — and the amount of time he needed on the bright blue hard surface at Rod Laver Arena.   The...

Joking aside, No. 1 Djokovic hopes to make history

Sunday, 13 January 2013, 12:35 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Novak Djokovic shelved the conventional preparations for a while, warming up for a shot at a third consecutive Australian title with a bit of weekend hit-and-giggle and a Gangnam Style dance with...

Federer starts season on track for another record

Sunday, 13 January 2013, 11:37 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Another season, another potential tennis record for Roger Federer.   But this one is a bit different. The celebrated Swiss star doesn't actually need to win a match, he just needs to...

Murray approaching Australian Open from new angle

Sunday, 13 January 2013, 10:30 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The novelty of being the first British man to win a Grand Slam title in 76 years is about to give way to the reality of being a reigning major winner.   It's just another reason Andy...

Forget Serena, Sharapova more worried about Venus

Saturday, 12 January 2013, 12:51 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

    With all the talk about Serena Williams extending her current streak of major titles to three — another Serena Slam in the making — Maria Sharapova has another Williams...

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