Tag: Tennis
Mauresmo knocks Ivanovic out of Brisbane International
Women's top-seed Ana Ivanovic has been knocked out of the Brisbane International.[MORE]
US downs Australia in Hopman doubles
Australia has lost its doubles match against the United States at the Hopman Cup in Perth.[MORE]
Dokic focussed ahead of Hobart qualifier
Australian tennis player Jelena Dokic is full of confidence as she prepares for her first qualifying match tomorrow at the Hobart International.[MORE]
Recovered Serena to play in Sydney
World number two Serena Williams said she has recovered from a hamstring injury and was ready for an assault on a fourth Australian Open crown later this month.[MORE]
Dokic returns to Hobart International
Former world number 4 Jelena Dokic is preparing to take part in qualifying for Hobart Women's Tennis International.[MORE]
Nadal and Federer edge closer to Qatar collision
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer each moved to within two wins of their first re-match since the sensational Wimbledon final six months ago, both hastening into the quarter-finals of the Qatar Open.[MORE]
Russia roll on at Hopman Cup
Russia defeated Chinese Taipei 2-1 in its Hopman Cup tennis tie in Perth on Wednesday night.[MORE]
Davydenko pulls out of Australian Open
World number five Nikolay Davydenko has withdrawn from this month's Australian Open and the ongoing Chennai Open due to a persistent heel injury.[MORE]
Safina win puts Russia ahead in Perth
World number three Dinara Safina has given Russia a 1-0 lead in the Hopman Cup tie against Chinese Taipei in Perth.[MORE]
US out of Hopman Cup contention
The United States is out of contention for the Hopman Cup, going down to Germany 2-1 in Perth.[MORE]
Tsonga fights back in Brisbane, Ivanovic wins
Second seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has fought back from a first set hammering to remain alive in the Brisbane International.[MORE]
Hewitt embraces Hopman workload
Lleyton Hewitt has embraced his gruelling Hopman Cup schedule as perfect preparation for the Australian Open.[MORE]
Mauresmo finally cashes in against Coin
It may have taken over three hours and five match points, but Amelie Mauresmo finally saw off the challenge of compatriot Julie Coin to move into the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International.[MORE]
Dokic given Hobart wildcard
Australian Jelena Dokic has been given a wildcard into qualifying for the Hobart International.[MORE]
Nadal makes rampaging start to the new year
Rafael Nadal needed little more than three-quarters of an hour to score his first victory on the 2009 ATP World Tour, his crushing success appearing like an omen of yet further triumphs to come.[MORE]
Stosur out, Tsonga off to solid start
Australia's Samantha Stosur was eliminated from her hometown event the Brisbane International after a straight sets loss to the Czech Republic's Lucie Safarova on Tuesday evening.[MORE]
Hewitt battles, but Aussies out of Hopman Cup
The Australian team of Lleyton Hewitt and Casey Dellacqua is out of contention for Friday night's Hopman Cup final in Perth after losing 2 rubbers to 1 to the Slovak Republic.[MORE]
Djokovic gets Sydney lifeline
Novak Djokovic has been given a second chance to continue his preparations for the Australian Open defence after he was knocked out of the Brisbane International.[MORE]
Italy beats France at Hopman Cup
Italy defeated France 2 rubbers 1 in their Hopman Cup tie in Perth on Tuesday.[MORE]
Dokic gets the nod for Fed Cup squad
One-time defector Jelena Dokic has been named in Australia's Fed Cup squad, which has been labelled one of the strongest teams in recent years.[MORE]
Djokovic sent packing in Brisbane
Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic said preparations for his title defence are still on track despite a first-round loss at the Brisbane International.[MORE]
Gajdosova goes down fighting
Slovakian-born Australian Jarmila Gajdosova has gone down to second seed Victoria Azarenka at the Brisbane International.[MORE]
Young Tomic earns Verdasco's praises
Australian teenager Bernard Tomic says he is pleased with his performance in his first ATP tour event in Brisbane.[MORE]
Slovaks upset Americans in Hopman Cup
The Slovak Republic has had an upset victory over the United States in their Hopman Cup tie in Perth.[MORE]
Ivanovic opens year with patchy win
A rusty-looking Ana Ivanovic overcame a poor service game and some patchy groundstrokes to beat unheralded Czech Petra Kvitova 6-4, 6-2 in round one of the Brisbane International.[MORE]
