Russian Elena Vesnina credits her experience with Auckland’s wind to help her advance to the ASB Classic tennis second round for the fifth consecutive time. Vesnina was given a tough …
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Dual grand slam champion Svetlana Kuznetsova stumbled to a three-set loss to unseeded Dutchwoman Kiki Bertens in the first round of the Auckland Classic on Monday. The former world No.2 …
Continue reading Kuznetsova bows out of Auckland tennisSerbian world No.1 Novak Djokovic escaped injury despite copping the brunt of a falling barrier while signing autographs at the Hopman Cup in Perth on Monday. Djokovic was in good …
Continue reading Djokovic hurt by falling barrierLleyton Hewitt embarks on his first injury-free summer in years at the Brisbane International with his legend mentor Tony Roche warning rivals, including top seed Andy Murray, he has no …
Continue reading Injury-free Hewitt raring to goAustralian wicketkeeper Matthew Wade says he’s ready and able to step up to No.6 in the batting order for the New Year’s Test – and beyond if required. Australian captain …
Continue reading Wade ready for Test batting promotionCaroline Wozniacki’s first trip to the Brisbane International has ended in a shocking 2-6 6-3 7-6 (7-1) first-round loss to Kazakhstan qualifier Ksenia Pervak. Wozniacki, who held the year-end No.1 …
Continue reading Wozniacki crashes out of Brisbane tennisSerbian world No.1 Novak Djokovic was injured while signing autographs after winning his Hopman Cup encounter against Italy’s Andreas Seppi at the new $550 million Perth Arena on Monday. Djokovic …
Continue reading Djokovic limps away after Hopman Cup winSerbian world No.1 Novak Djokovic overcame the effects of jet lag to power past Italian Andreas Seppi 6-3 6-4 in Monday’s Hopman Cup encounter in Perth. Djokovic only arrived in …
Continue reading Djokovic, Ivanovic win at Hopman CupIt’s back to reality for Maria Sharapova after the Russian pin-up spent a refreshing few weeks reflecting on the crowning glory of her celebrated career. Sharapova admitted to enjoying some …
Continue reading Sharapova back to businessFrench Open runner-up Sara Errani is the second seeded woman to advance to the second round of the Brisbane International on Monday. The world No.6 outclassed Russian qualifier Olga Puchkova …
Continue reading Two seeds win at Brisbane InternationalAnother chance to claim a historic first Test win in Australia ensures injury-ravaged Sri Lanka remain motivated for the dead-rubber New Year’s Test at the SCG. Sri Lanka are walking …
Continue reading Lanka motivated by winless record in AustAustralia captain Michael Clarke has reaffirmed age is no barrier as Brad Haddin and David Hussey emerge as Test tour contenders in 2013 following Michael Hussey’s shock retirement. National selectors …
Continue reading Age no barrier to Test claims: ClarkeChris Gayle is hurting at his lack of Big Bash League (BBL) runs according to Sydney Thunder coach Shane Duff, as his team strive to avoid the ignominy of a …
Continue reading Thunder BBL coach defends GayleCaptain Michael Clarke has a dodgy hamstring and a back problem and his deputy Shane Watson is often injured and is considering giving up bowling. The Australian Test team’s best …
Continue reading Direction unknown for Aussie batting orderLocal John Millman has continued his comeback from a serious shoulder injury to qualify for the main draw of the Brisbane International. With his parents and three of his four …
Continue reading Local Millman makes Brisbane main drawFans attending the third Test at the SCG are being encouraged to wear tributes to the late Tony Greig and retiring veteran Mike Hussey as well as the traditional pink …
Continue reading SCG fans urged to honour Greig, HusseyGerman fourth seed Angelique Kerber has advanced to the second round of the Brisbane International with a three-set win over Czech Anna Tatishvili. The world No.5 recovered from a mid-match …
Continue reading Kerber into Brisbane tennis second roundInterim coach Rafael Benitez says Chelsea have no thoughts about a title challenge despite closing on the Manchester clubs after a fourth straight victory. Chelsea’s 2-1 win at Everton on …
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