Australia claim 4-0 victory over Vietnam in World Cup qualifier
A masterful performance from Tom Rogic has inspired the Socceroos to a 4-0 win over Vietnam in Melbourne, ensuring Australia stay in the race for an automatic World Cup qualifying spot.
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Ash Barty advances to Australian Open final after defeating Madison Keys in straight sets
Ash Barty has reached the final of her home major for the first time in her career, becoming the first local player in 42 years to reach the Australian Open women's singles decider.
Australian Open 2022 - Danielle Collins swats aside Iga Swiatek to reach first ever Grand Slam final
Danielle Collins has beaten Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-1 on Rod Laver Arena, setting up an epic Australian Open final against home favourite Ashleigh Barty. Collins started the match in explosive fashion, powering a succession of winners down the line which were well beyond Swiatek’s reach. She won the first game after her opponent double faulted at a crucial moment, capitalising ruthlessly, before dropping a single point on serve and then securing a double break to leave the world No 9 desperately searching for answers.
Soccer-Japan top group after 1-1 draw with South Korea at Women's Asian Cup
(Reuters) - Defending champions Japan finished on top of Group C at the Women's Asian Cup after a 1-1 draw with South Korea in Pune on Thursday, while Vietnam came from behind twice to hold Myanmar to a 2-2 draw.
Japan top group after 1-1 draw with South Korea at Women's Asian Cup
Defending champions Japan finished on top of Group C at the Women's Asian Cup after a 1-1 draw with South Korea in Pune on Thursday, while Vietnam came from behind twice to hold Myanmar to a 2-2 draw.
'It's unreal' - Ash Barty delighted to reach her maiden Australian Open final on home soil after beating Madison Keys
Ash Barty says it is “unreal” to be in her first Australian Open final after breezing past Madison Keys 6-1 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena. Barty has spent just over six hours on court en route to her first Grand Slam final on home soil and will face either Iga Swiatek or Danielle Collins in the final. Ad/> Although Barty admitted after the match she «probably won't watch» the other semi, she is delighted to have the chance to win the title.
Nadal closes in on quest for greatness, Medvedev running on empty
MELBOURNE: Rafael Nadal is two matches away from getting the jump on golden era rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer to become all-time Grand Slam leader as the Australian Open gets down to the last four on Friday (Jan 28).