Djokovic says he 'sent message' with Australian Open mauling
Novak Djokovic said he "sent a message" at the Australian Open by thrashing Andrey Rublev on Wednesday to make the semi-finals and edge closer to a 22nd Grand Slam title.
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Vladimir Putin-emblazoned Russian flag displayed at Australian Open
Four people were being questioned by police after a Russia flag with Vladimir Putin's face on was displayed at the Australian Open.
Belarusian and Russian charge in Melbourne throws spotlight on Wimbledon ban
LONDON : A first ever Grand Slam final featuring two players from Belarus remains a possibility while a Russian also remains in contention at the Australian Open - a scenario that will not have gone unnoticed by the organisers of Wimbledon.
Last dance awaits India's Mirza as she reaches mixed doubles final
MELBOURNE : Sania Mirza, India's greatest women's tennis player, stayed on track for a fairytale farewell after she reached the mixed doubles final at the Australian Open on Wednesday.
Paul eager to put American men's tennis back on the map
MELBOURNE : Tommy Paul believes it is important for him to put American men's tennis back on the map after the 25-year-old became the first American man to reach the Australian Open semi-finals since 2009 after he defeated Ben Shelton on Wednesday.
Stunned Linette ousts Pliskova to reach first Grand Slam semi
MELBOURNE: Magda Linette reacted with disbelief after continuing her dream run into the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Wednesday (Jan 25) with a stunning 6-3 7-5 victory over former world number one Karolina Pliskova.
"I Am 36, He Is 42 And We Are Still Playing": Sania Mirza On Reaching Australian Open Mixed Doubles Final With Rohan Bopanna
Playing the last Grand Slam tournament of her career, Sania Mirza earned the chance to win her seventh major title by reaching the Australian Open mixed doubles final with compatriot Rohan Bopanna in Melbourne on Wednesday. The unseeded Indian pair knocked out third seeds Desirae Krawczyk and Neal Skupski 7-6(5) 6-7(5) 10-6 in the semifinal that lasted one hour and 52 minutes. After splitting a set each, the Indians raced to a commanding lead in the Super Tie-breaker. Sania found a stunning backhand winner to earn three match point and sealed the contest with a drive volley that Krawczyk could not return.
Sania-Bopanna Pair Reaches Australian Open Mixed Doubles Final
Playing the last Grand Slam tournament of her career, Sania Mirza earned the chance to win her seventh major title by reaching the Australian Open mixed doubles final with compatriot Rohan Bopanna here on Wednesday. The unseeded Indian pair knocked out third seeds Desirae Krawczyk and Neal Skupski 7-6(5) 6-7(5) 10-6 in the semifinal that lasted one hour and 52 minutes. Sania has won three women's doubles and as many mixed doubles titles in her career while Bopanna has won one mixed doubles title.