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Murray, Wawrinka advance to fourth round at Australian Open

Friday, 20 January 2017, 12:50 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Andy Murray showed no signs of trouble with his sore ankle as he advanced to the Round of 16 at the Australian Open for the ninth straight year, avoiding any chance of an upset against Sam...

Djokovic out in second-round upset loss to Istomin in Australia

Thursday, 19 January 2017, 10:37 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Six-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic has been upset in a shocking second-round loss to Uzbekistan wild card Denis Istomin. Djokovic was aiming to be the first man to win the...

Murray, Federer advance to third round at Australian Open

Wednesday, 18 January 2017, 14:36 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

When Andy Murray tumbled to the court, clutching his right ankle, the top of the men's draw at the Australian Open momentarily took on a new complexion. Top-ranked Murray, a five-time runner-up...

Six-time champions Djokovic, Williams open with wins

Tuesday, 17 January 2017, 12:11 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

There was no easing into a title defense for Novak Djokovic, starting his Australian Open against the man who upset Rafael Nadal here last year in the first round. He lifted when he most needed...

Ex-Man United manager Van Gaal says he may not coach again

Tuesday, 17 January 2017, 11:38 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Former Manchester United, Barcelona and Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal may never return to coaching. The 65-year-old Dutchman has not led a team since being fired by Manchester United in...

Murray, Kerber win their first major matches as top seeds

Monday, 16 January 2017, 11:52 Last update: about 9 years ago

In his first Grand Slam match with the elevated status of having a knighthood and the No. 1 ranking, Andy Murray berated himself when he made mistakes and frequently yelled during a 7-5, 7-6 (5), 6-2...

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