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Djokovic, Sharapova advance; Stosur out in 2nd Rd

Wednesday, 16 January 2013, 14:03 Last update: about 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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...

Australian Open: Azarenka, Williams drawn in same half

Friday, 11 January 2013, 08:05 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Victoria Azarenka and Serena Williams are in the same half of the draw at the Australian Open, setting up the prospect of a semifinal match between the defending champion and the title...

Djokovic, Azarenka named as top seeds in Australia

Monday, 7 January 2013, 11:58 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Defending champions Novak Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka have been confirmed as the top seeds for the Australian Open starting next week.   Australian Open organizers stuck closely to the...

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