Simona Halep, Caroline Wozniacki lead race to seize Serena William's Australian Open crown
A pregnant Williams sealed her 23rd Grand Slam singles title and seventh Melbourne Park crown a year ago but last week announced she wouldn't defend her title.
Jan 10, 2018, 21:26 PM IST
Novak Djokovic 'very happy' with winning start to the year
Novak Djokovic made a resounding return on Wednesday after six months out with an elbow injury, declaring he felt "great" after beating world number five Dominic Thiem 6-1, 6-4 at the Kooyong Classic.
Jan 10, 2018, 18:30 PM IST
Yuki Bhambri, Ramkumar Ramanathan advance in Australian Open qualifiers
However, it was the end of the road for Sumit Nagal and Prajnesh Gunneswaran.
Jan 10, 2018, 17:42 PM IST
Roger Federer eyes 20th Grand Slam in an uncertain Australia Open field
For good reason, a two-week grand slam can be described as a 'last man standing' marathon of mental and physical endurance, which makes Roger Federer's haul of 19 all the more incredible.
Jan 09, 2018, 16:35 PM IST
Rafael Nadal loses at Kooyong Classic but injured knee 'fine'
Though No.1 Nadal lost 6-4, 7-5 to Gasquet, the Spaniard said he would keep working hard until the start of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday.
Jan 09, 2018, 15:34 PM IST
Rafael Nadal intends to compete in Kooyong Classic: Organisers
World No.1 Rafael Nadal of Spain intends to compete in the Kooyong Classic exhibition tennis tournament in Melbourne, the organisers announced on Sunday.
Jan 07, 2018, 20:39 PM IST
Ashes: England reject ball-tampering allegations in Melbourne Test
England rejected ball-tampering allegations as a "beat-up" on Friday as rain frustrated their push for first victory of this Ashes series against Australia.
Dec 29, 2017, 14:06 PM IST
Ashes: Rain frustrates England after Alastair Cook's feat on Day 4 in MCG
The umpires called off play after persistent rain, with Australia 103/2 and trailing the tourists by 61 runs after England`s first innings ended on the first ball of the day at 491
Dec 29, 2017, 12:17 PM IST
Roger Federer plans to keep expectations in check for 2018
“I’ve got to try and keep it cool. Try my best and see what happens but the preparation has been good so far. We’ll see how things go,” Federer said.
Dec 28, 2017, 13:27 PM IST
Rafael Nadal pulls out of Brisbane International but says yes to Australian Open
World No.1 Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Brisbane International with a knee injury, but said he still intends to play in next month's Australian Open.
Dec 28, 2017, 09:47 AM IST
Ashes: James Anderson 'gutted' for hapless debutant Tom Curran
A Boxing Day Test debut that promised the elation of a key wicket for Tom Curran went sour in the space of two deliveries on Tuesday as the rookie England paceman had David Warner caught on 99 with a no-ball.
Dec 26, 2017, 14:58 PM IST
Ashes: David Warner, Steve Smith lead Australia to 244/3 on day one at MCG
Australia were 244/3 at the close after winning the toss on the opening day of the fourth Ashes Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday.
Dec 26, 2017, 12:57 PM IST
Ashes: Australia's Mitchell Starc, England's Craig Overton out of Melbourne Test
Starc is carrying a heel injury while Overton has a fractured rib.
Dec 24, 2017, 16:01 PM IST
Ashes: Australia plot another Boxing Day blow against England
Australia will look to extend their Christmas cheer into the dead rubber Boxing Day Test by subjecting a demoralised England to a fourth consecutive loss in the Ashes at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Dec 24, 2017, 15:21 PM IST
Ashes: Jackson Bird hovers as Mitchell Starc battles injury for Boxing Day Test
Pat Cummins says fellow Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc's heel injury could lead to a lengthy spell away from the game if not treated properly ahead of Tuesday's fourth Test against England.
Dec 23, 2017, 18:26 PM IST
19 hurt as car ploughs into crowd in Melbourne
A car ploughed into a crowd in Australia`s second-largest city on Thursday injuring 19 people.
Dec 21, 2017, 17:39 PM IST
Car strikes dozen pedestrian in Melbourne, 19 injured; driver arrested
A car ploughed into a crowd of pedestrians in Australia's second-largest city on Thursday, injuring at least a dozen people, some of them seriously, officials said.
Dec 21, 2017, 12:45 PM IST
Novak Djokovic picks new format for Australian Open warm-up
The Serbian world number 12 and volatile Australian Nick Kyrgios will headline the eight-man Tie Break Tens tournament at Margaret Court Arena at Melbourne Park on January 10.
Dec 20, 2017, 13:47 PM IST
Australia pacer Mitchell Starc cleared of serious foot injury
However, the left-arm pacer remains in doubt for the Boxing Day Test against England. Jackson Bird is the reserve seamer in the Australia squad.
Dec 20, 2017, 10:17 AM IST
Australia's first same-sex couples get married
Two lesbian couples have become the first people to legally celebrate a same-sex wedding in Australia.
Dec 17, 2017, 12:33 PM IST