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Djokovic beats Stepanek, Sharapova edges Venus

Friday, 18 January 2013, 11:14 Last update: about 13 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 13 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 13 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 14 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 13 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 13 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 14 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 14 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 13 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 13 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...

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