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Defending champ Azarenka into final against Li

Thursday, 24 January 2013, 07:50 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Victoria Azarenka overcame some anxiety, a sore left knee, and a slew of frustrating forehand errors before defeating American teenager Sloane Stephens to reach the Australian Open final against Li...

Sharapova, Li Na, Ferrer advance to Australian Open semifinals

Tuesday, 22 January 2013, 10:07 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Maria Sharapova continued her dominating form at the Australian Open with a straight-sets win over Ekatrina Makarova on Tuesday, conceding only nine games in five matches en route to a semifinal...

Murray, Williams through to quarterfinals at Australian Open

Monday, 21 January 2013, 12:33 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Five months after he ended a 76-year drought for British men in Grand Slam tournaments with a win at the U.S. Open, Andy Murray is into the quarterfinals at the Australian Open andon track to make it...

Djokovic holds off Wawrinka; Sharapova advances

Sunday, 20 January 2013, 17:41 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Novak Djokovic held off a valiant Swiss man for a five-hour, five-set victory Sunday night, extending his winning streak to 18 matches at the Australian Open and then ripping off his shirt to...

No major surprises through 1st week in Australia

Saturday, 19 January 2013, 13:55 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

    Nearly a week into the Australian Open, the only major surprise is that there have been, well, not many surprises at all.   The year's first Grand Slam is historically...

Williams, Azarenka into 4th round at Aussie Open

Saturday, 19 January 2013, 08:15 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

    Title favourite Serena Williams and defending champion Victoria Azarenka advanced in contrasting styles Saturday to the fourth round of the Australian Open.   Williams,...

Djokovic beats Stepanek, Sharapova edges Venus

Friday, 18 January 2013, 11:14 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Novak Djokovic absorbed plenty of pressure from Radek Stepanek before advancing to the fourth round of the Australian Open, then unleashed some stinging shots at Lance Armstrong after the...

Nadal back on court in next month's Chile Open

Thursday, 17 January 2013, 16:59 Last update: about 12 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 12 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...

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