Roger Federer and Caroline Wozniacki withstood the intense heat which affected so many players at the Australian OpenThis turbulent Australian Open has been about longevity, endurance and iced towels, three of the defining features of the modern game.T…
The Dane says she now has nothing to lose after beating Simona Halep in an epic Australian Open finalJust after 1.30am on Sunday in a small room inside the media centre here, Caroline Wozniacki beamed her trademark smile. Less than three hours after a …
Roger Federer became the first man to win 20 grand slam titles after victory over Croatian Marin Cilic in the final of the Australian Open. Cilic pushed Federer to a five-set match but it was the Swiss who clinched it in a 6-2, 6-7, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 victo…
• Federer beat Cilic 6-2, 5-7, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1• Swiss in angry exchange with official after close line callWhat should have been a Sunday stroll for Roger Federer on a warm summer’s evening in his favourite city away from Switzerland turned into an ordea…
• Simona Halep reportedly spent four hours in hospital after defeat• Tennis Australia: wet bulb globe temperature did not exceed 32.5CSimona Halep was hospitalised with dehydration following her Australian Open final defeat by Caroline Wozniacki, forci…
Game-by-game updates from Melbourne ParkEmail Jacob or tweet @JacobSteinbergWozniacki beats Halep in epic women’s final 8.22am GMT Roger Federer speaks! “I expect him to be ready, two days off after an easy semi against Edmund. I expecy him to be extre…
Despite Serena Williams’s absence, the women’s draw provided more excitement than the men’sWith close friend Caroline Wozniacki competing for her maiden grand slam, seven-time Australian Open champion Serena Williams went to bed, “too nervous to watch”…
As the 2018 Australian Open draws to a close, we take a look at some of our favourite images from Melbourne Park Continue reading…
Marin Cilic must turn up the power in the Australian Open to avoid a repeat of last year’s Wimbledon final and deny the Swiss an historic triumphAs much as the men’s final on Sunday is supposed to be an equal contest between the two best players left u…
World No 2 wins first slam title after 7-6, 3-6, 6-4 victoryBoth players battle through injury in three-setter After no less than 43 grand slam appearances, it was finally Caroline Wozniacki’s turn, the Dane fending off a fearsome and spirited Simona H…
Game-by-game report of the women’s singles final in MelbourneHalep and Wozniacki set for high-stakes final after riding luckEmail Simon here | Tweet @Simon_Burnton 8.26am GMT And they’re on their way! 8.23am GMT The players are on their way to court, a…
Alcott defeats long-time rival David Wagner of the USA in straight sets on Rod Laver ArenaDylan Alcott is hoping life will be easier for disabled children who dream of becoming sport stars after winning a remarkable fourth-straight Australian Open quad…
• Captain says Edmund can be genuine force at top of game• Great Britain take on Spain in Marbella in world group tieIt is a measure of the impact Kyle Edmund has made not only on this tournament but on the well-being of British tennis that his name wa…
Both have played with house money after saving match points to reach their third slam final, where there is so much more on the line than the world No 1 spot and the A$4m winner’s prizeConsistency has been the hallmark of Caroline Wozniacki’s care…
Roger Federer will face Marin Cilic in the final of the Australian Open after defeating South Korea’s Hyeon Chung in the semi-finals. Sadly, Chung was forced to retire in the second set due to painful blisters on his feet. Federer had convincingly won …
• Hyeon Chung pulls out of semi-final while trailing 6–1, 5–2• Federer will play his 30th grand slam final against Cilic on SundayRoger Federer literally and figuratively ran Hyeon Chung off his feet on his way to a record seventh Australian Open final…
• Hyeon Chung pulls out of semi-final while trailing 6–1, 5–2• Federer will play his 30th grand slam final against Cilic on SundayRoger Federer literally and figuratively ran Hyeon Chung off his feet on his way to a record seventh Australian Open final…
Game-by-game updates from the men’s singles semi in MelbourneEdmund loses in straight sets to Cilic in Australian Open semi-finalWomen’s singles: Halep to meet Wozniacki in Saturday’s finalEmail Jacob with any thoughts | Tweet @JacobSteinberg 9.41am GM…
• British No 2 eyeing more success after exit in semi-finals• ‘This type of tournament just gives you the bug to want more’Kyle Edmund flew to Melbourne economy and goes home upgraded in every way. But there will be no extravagant buying sprees for the…
• British No 2 beaten 2-6, 6-7 (4), 2-6 by Cilic• Cilic goes on to play Roger Federer or Hyeon Chung in finalKyle Edmund discovered to his cost on Thursday night in Melbourne that Marin Cilic is no longer the mentally fragile player who collapsed again…
