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Set-by-set breakdown of the Australian Open men’s final after Roger Federer beat Marin Cilic 6-2, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 on Sunday: Set 1 – Federer 6-2, 24 minutes Federer drew first blood immediately. With the Rod Laver Arena roof closed due … via Daily Nation | Home –...

Wozniacki Caroline Wozniacki came through a late bout of nerves to reach the Australian Open final for a first time with a 6-3 7-6(2) victory over Belgian Elise Mertens on Thursday. The victory gave her another shot at winning a maiden Grand Slam title. The Dane had dominated her … via PM...

Defending champion Federer has won the Australian Open five times 2018 Australian Open Dates: 15-28 January Venue: Melbourne Park Coverage: Watch highlights on BBC Two, the BBC Sport website and app. Live commentary on the best matches on BBC Radio 5 live, 5 live sports extra and online...

Australian Open Dates: 15-28 January Venue: Melbourne Park Coverage: Watch highlights on BBC Two, the BBC Sport website and app. Live commentary on the best matches on BBC Radio 5 live, 5 live sports extra and online. World number one Rafael Nadal was forced to retire hurt in the … via BBC...

It took almost four hours but finally world No.1, Simona Halep got the better of world No.76, Lauren Davis after which she confessed to being literally ‘dead’ on her feet. “Was very tough match. So long. I never played a third set so long. So I’m really … via Premium Times Nigeria –...

Roger Federer has revealed he is in agreement with Novak Djokovic that the prize money on offer at Grand Slams should be higher. Per Metro‘s George Bellshaw, he said: “Yes, they could definitely pay more, no doubt about it. “We’re not partners. We’re just players. It’s always hard to rally. We …...

Updates from the match on Rod Laver Arena Get in touch on email or via Twitter @mike_hytner 6.39am GMT Second set: Nadal* 6-3, 2-0 Mayer (*denotes server): Oof, that’s excellent from Mayer this time! A forehand from the Argentine would normally be a winner, but Nadal reaches with trademark...

By AFP More by this Author Stan Wawrinka was upbeat after winning a tough first match at the Australian Open on Tuesday since knee surgery last year, saying there was still pain but it was getting better. The three-time Grand Slam winner had a mid-match wobble before eliminating … via Daily...

Serena Williams Withdraws from Australian Open ‘Not Where I Personally Want to Be. Serena Williams Withdraws From Australian Open Breaking News Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Australian Open … saying she’s not quite ready to compete on a tournament level after recently giving birth...

Murray has slipped to 16th in the world rankings during the time he has spent out injured Britain’s Andy Murray has pulled out of the Australian Open after failing to recover from an ongoing hip injury. The three-time Grand Slam champion has not played a competitive match since Wimbledon last …...

Serena Williams secured an Open-era record 23rd grand slam title by beating her older sister Venus to become Australian Open champion. Venus, 36, said she is proud of her sister, Serena and God's willing, she would love to come back for the title. She said: “Serena Williams - that is my...

Serena Williams is officially the greatest player of the modern era after beating her sister Venus to win her 23rd Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. Serena said: “I would really like to take this moment to congratulate Venus, she is an amazing person. There is no way I would be at 23...