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Federer, who had an incredible 2017 after returning from injury, winning not only a fifth Australian Open but a record eighth Wimbledon, opens his title defence against Slovenias 51st ranked Aljaz Bedene on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Australian Open 2018: Roger Federer says he's too 'old' to be called...

The father-of-four said at his age and in his 19th Australian Open, he liked to play down his chances.

14 Jan 2018 12:32 PM IST

After some tight early service games, Barty double-faulted to hand Kerber the first break and a 3-2 lead, and the German served out the opening set with little trouble. (Photo: AFP)

Sydney International: Angelique Kerber proves too good for Ashleigh...

The German two-time grand slam champion registered her ninth win in as many matches this year.

13 Jan 2018 4:52 PM IST

Stan Wawrinka admitted it had been a race against time, but said he was confident enough to take the court next week against first-round opponent Ricardas Berankis. (Photo: AP)

Stan Wawrinka clears doubts over Australian Open 2018 participation

The three-time Grand Slam champion hasn't played since Wimbledon in July after surgery.

13 Jan 2018 10:31 AM IST

Yuki Bhambri won 54 points in the 57-minute contest, breaking his rival six times in the match. (Photo: DC File)

Australian Open 2018: Yuki Bhambri beats Carlos Taberner, inches...

Bhambri routed Taberner 6-0 6-2 in the second round of the men's singles qualifiers.

12 Jan 2018 3:57 PM IST

Australian Open 2018: Players fitness in question ahead of 1st Grand Slam of the year

Australian Open 2018: Players fitness in question ahead of 1st Grand...

The tournament will get underway on Monday with big names already withdrawing from the event.

12 Jan 2018 12:19 PM IST

The remaining 2017 majors were shared by three rising stars of the game, with Latvian teen Jelena Ostapenko storming to the French Open title, Garbine Muguruza winning Wimbledon and Sloane Stephens returning from injury to lift the U.S. Open crown. (Photo: AFP)

Australian Open 2018: Serena Williams' absence not a bad sign, here's...

Williams left Melbourne a year ago with a 23rd grand slam title under her belt but soon hung up her racket for the...

11 Jan 2018 1:54 PM IST

Rafael Nadal (left) defending champion Roger Federer (right) and Novak Djokovic at the top of the mens seedings

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer get top two seeding,...

The seedings for the first Grand Slam of the year have gone largely according to the ATP world rankings.

11 Jan 2018 1:23 PM IST

Sydney International: Rohan Bopanna and Roger-Vasselin reach doubles'...

The duo will next take on top-seeded pair of Lukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo.

10 Jan 2018 8:54 PM IST

Garbine Muguruza had retired in the third set from her first match at the Brisbane International last week with leg cramps. (Photo:AP)

Sydney International: Garbine Muguruza withdraws after suffering ...

The withdrawl led to handing a walkover to her quarterfinal opponent Daria Gavrilova, who beat Sam Stosur 6-4, 6-2.

10 Jan 2018 4:43 PM IST

Novak Djokovic who will be chasing a record seventh Australian Open crown next week, had pulled out of a warm-up Abu Dhabi tournament. (Photo: AP)

Kooyong Classic: Novak Djokovic beats Dominic Thiem to win his 1st...

This was Djokovic's first competitive outing since losing a Wimbledon quarter-final to Tomas Berdych last July.

10 Jan 2018 11:24 AM IST

In Serena Williams absence Simona Halep (left) and Caroline Wozniacki (right) hope to make their Slam breakthrough. (Photo: AP)

Australian Open 2018: Simona Halep, Caroline Wozniacki eye maiden...

Serena Williams announced she wouldn't defend her title, saying she was 'super close' but not quite ready.

10 Jan 2018 10:48 AM IST

Wawrinka is in Melbourne without his long-time coach Magnus Norman after their split late last year. (Photo: AP)

Stan Wawrinka says he is ready for Australian Open after 6-month...

Wawrinka, who defeated Rafael Nadal to win the 2014 Australian title, has slipped to nine in the world rankings.

9 Jan 2018 1:32 PM IST