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Novak Djokovic put Roger Federer on notice as he won his 17th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open and warned he was going all-out for the Swisss record of 20 -- and his mark for weeks as world number one. (Photo:AFP)

Novak Djokovic takes aim at Roger Federer-'s slams, ranking record

Djokovic, who came through a mid-match slump to win his eighth title in Melbourne, is relentlessly totting up the...

3 Feb 2020 9:34 AM IST

Serbias Novak Djokovic gestures during his mens singles final against Austrias Dominic Thiem at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. AP photo

Djokovic wins Aus Open defeating Dominic Thiem in five sets

Djokovic is a seven-time champion at Melbourne Park, where he has never lost a final or semifinal he has contested

2 Feb 2020 4:18 PM IST

Novak Djokovic (AFP photo)

Djokovic eyes eighth Australian Open title against Thiem

The Serb claimed the first Major title of his career on the famous blue hardcourt in 2008

2 Feb 2020 12:29 PM IST

Americas Sofia Kenin on Saturday lifted her maiden Women Singles Gland Slam title after defeating Spains Garbine Muguruza in the finals of Australian Open. With this win, Kenin becomes the youngest Australian Open womens singles champion in 12 years. (Photo:AP)

Sofia Kenin stuns Garbine Muguruza to win 1st Australian Open title

Kenin overcame Muguruza 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 at Rod Laver Arena in the finals of the tournament.

1 Feb 2020 4:57 PM IST

Dominic Thiem will watch a treasured home movie of his recent win over Novak Djokovic at the season-ending ATP Tour Finals as he seeks inspiration to take down the defending champion Serb in the Australian Open decider. (Photo:AFP)

Dominic Thiem seeks inspiration from Novak Djokovic before final

Thiem booked his maiden final with a superb 3-6 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(4) win in a battle vs Alexander Zverev.

1 Feb 2020 3:13 PM IST

An Australian Open that has seen the mens establishment shaken by young talent comes to a fitting close on Sunday when defending champion Novak Djokovic takes on Dominic Thiem in an intergenerational decider.

7-time champ Novak Djokovic gears up to face Dominic Thiem

The raging pre-tournament favourite, Djokovic will bid for a record-extending eighth title at Melbourne Park.

1 Feb 2020 2:51 PM IST

Garbine Muguruzas big-match experience should prove the difference in the Australian Open womens final against American surprise package Sofia Kenin, according to seven-times Grand Slam champion Justine Henin. (Photo:AFP/AP)

Garbine Muguruzaâ€™s experience will help in Aus Open final: Justine...

Twice Grand Slam champion Muguruza is playing her fourth major final, while 14th seed Kenin is in her first.

31 Jan 2020 8:40 PM IST

Garbine Muguruza has to be the one taking charge in the Australian Open final against fighter Sofia Kenin if she is to win her third Grand Slam title, the Spaniards coach Conchita Martinez said on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

Garbine Muguruza must command vs Sofia Kenin: Conchita Martinez

Muguruza has been in three previous Grand Slam finals, while Kenin had been beyond the third round only once.

31 Jan 2020 8:31 PM IST

Sofia Kenin will be making her debut in a Grand Slam final when she faces Garbine Muguruza for the Australian open title on Saturday but what she lacks in experience the American more than makes up for in courage and confidence. (Photo:AFP)

Confident Sofia Kenin keen to play Aus Open final vs Garbine Muguruza

Muguruza has been in three previous Grand Slam finals, while Kenin had been beyond the third round only once.

31 Jan 2020 8:14 PM IST

Dominic Thiem said a burst of Sweet Caroline during a stadium lights malfunction helped calm his nerves as he fought back from a set down to reach the Australian Open final on Friday. (Photo:

Aus Open: Dominic Thiem shocks Alexander Zverev, reaches final

The Austrian fifth seed was 0-1 down in the third set to Alexander Zverev.

31 Jan 2020 8:00 PM IST

Switzerlands Roger Federer waves as he leaves Rod Laver Arena following his loss to Serbias Novak Djokovic in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. AP photo

Thiem or Zverev Vs Djokovic in Australian Open Finals as Federer...

Djokovic also can claim a 17th major trophy overall to move closer to Federerâ€™s record of 20

30 Jan 2020 5:20 PM IST

Garbine Muguruza prevailed 7-6(8) 7-5 in a battle of attrition against world number three Simona Halep to reach her first Australian Open final on Thursday. (Photo:AP)

Aus Open: Garbine Muguruza prevails over Simona Halep to reach 1st...

The unseeded Spaniard will now face American 14th seed Sofia Kenin bidding to win her 3rd major title.

30 Jan 2020 1:49 PM IST