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Briton meet Federer in today’s final – Murray beat Djokovic

DUBAI: Novak Djokovic lost his chance to repeat his incredible 2011 run after succumbing 6-2 7-5 to Andy Murray in the semi-finals of the Dubai Championships yesterday. The Serbian world…

Murray turns up heat on Berdych in Dubai

DUBAI: Andy Murray, the first British male since the 1930′s to reach three Grand Slam finals, earned a valuable revenge over Tomas Berdych as he reached the semi-finals of the…

Djokovic tastes victory and defeat

DUBAI: World number one Novak Djokovic experienced the emotions of victory and defeat as he re-started his season at the Dubai Open with an unusual dual role yesterday. Djokovic’s 6-4,…

Berdych, Del Potro win in Rotterdam

 ROTTERDAM: Tomas Berdych overpowered his Czech Davis Cup teammate Lukas Rosol 6-4, 6-2 yesterday to start his campaign at the ATP Rotterdam Open with a win. Both Berdych and Rosol…

No Djokovic, no problem as Serbia eye Spain’s title

PARIS: Serbia shrugged off the absence of Novak Djokovic to reach the Davis Cup last eight yesterday with the 2010 champions confidently setting their sights on dethroning Spain in November’s…

Djokovic wins Australian Open in longest final

MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic wore down Rafael Nadal in the longest Grand Slam singles final in the history of professional tennis, winning 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 7-5 after 5 hours,…

Djokovic and Murray join Nadal, Federer in semis – Sharapova, Kvitova advance into semifinals

MELBOURNE: Appearing uncomfortable for much of the match, defending champion Novak Djokovic held on to beat David Ferrer 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-1 and complete a blockbuster semifinal lineup at the…

Federer wins 1,000th match – Nadal sets up dream Federer semi

MELBOURNE: Rafael Nadal yesterday set up a mouth-watering Australian Open semi-final with long-time rival Roger Federer, who celebrated his 1,000th match in style by demolishing Juan Martin del Potro. Spanish…

Nadal sails through – Federer axes Karlovic

MELBOURNE: Roger Federer cut Croatian power-serving giant Ivo Karlovic down to size to join great grand slam rival Rafael Nadal in the fourth round at the Australian Open yesterday. The…

Serena swats aside Strycova – American wins her 500th match

MELBOURNE: Serena Williams said before the start of the Australian Open that even with just two warm-up matches under her belt she was ready for Melbourne. More than ready it…

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