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Alexander Zverev smashes his racket in frustration during his fourth round match against Milos Raonic at the Australian Open. (Photo: PTI)

Australian Open: Raonic beats racket-wrecking Zverev to reach...

Zverev smashed his racket into the court eight consecutive times in frustration after he went 4-1 down in the second set...

21 Jan 2019 12:22 PM IST

Naomi Osaka celebrates after defeating Anastasija Sevastova during their fourth round match at the Australian Open. (Photo: PTI)

Australian Open 2019: Naomi Osaka to meet Elina Svitolina in...

U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka was a set down again at the Australian Open and looking for a bit of inspiration.

21 Jan 2019 11:51 AM IST

Switzerlands Roger Federer waves as he leaves Rod Laver Arena after losing his fourth round match against Greeces Stefanos Tsitsipas at Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne. (Photo: AP)

Australian Open 2019: Federer out after losing to 20-yr-old Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Federer, who is 17 years his senior, 6-7 (11-13), 7-6 (7/3), 7-5, 7-6 (7/5) on Rod Laver Arena.

20 Jan 2019 6:02 PM IST

The venue erupted when 22-year-old Barty finally sealed match point with an ace after Sharapova set Australian hearts racing with a surge towards the end of the third set. (Photo: AFP)

Australian Open: Barty downs Sharapova to reach quarter-finals

Ashleigh Barty stunned Maria Sharapova to become the first hometown hope in a decade to reach the Australian Open.

20 Jan 2019 4:24 PM IST

Three-time Grand Slam champion Kerber, 31, arrived in Melbourne Park as one of the favourites for the title. (Photo: AFP)

Australian Open: Angelique Kerber in shock after early exit

Angelique Kerber struggled to explain how her campaign came to a humiliating end when Danielle Collins thrashed her in...

20 Jan 2019 2:00 PM IST

Frances Tiafoe: Now Im in the quarter-finals of a Slam. I cant believe it. (Photo: AFP)

Australian Open 2019: Birthday boy Tiafoe to face Nadal in first Grand...

Tiafoe celebrated his 21st birthday in style by beating Dimitrov to reach the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the...

20 Jan 2019 12:56 PM IST

Alexander Zverev celebrates after defeating Australias Alex Bolt during their third round match at the Australian Open. (Photo: AP)

Australian Open: Alexander Zverev thwarts Alex Bolt to reach fourth...

Alexander Zverev kept his quest for a maiden Grand Slam on track with a comprehensive 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 win over Australian...

19 Jan 2019 6:14 PM IST

Simona Halep celebrates after victory over Venus Williams during their womens singles match on day six of the Australian Open. (Photo: AFP)

Australian Open: Halep thumps Venus to set up clash with sister Serena

Simona Halep hit form to cruise past Venus Williams and set up a mouth-watering Australian Open last-16 clash with...

19 Jan 2019 4:10 PM IST

Kei Nishikori felt his way into the first set against Portugals 44th-ranked Joao Sousa before romping away to a 7-6 (8/6), 6-1, 6-2 win in 2hr 6min. (Photo: AFP)

Australian Open: Kei Nishikori claims straight sets win, advances to...

Nishikori has won all three of his first week matches to reach the last 16 of the Australian Open for the seventh time...

19 Jan 2019 3:46 PM IST

Williams knows what its like to be the one weeping after a loss, so she put her right hand on Yastremskas shoulder and consoled her. (Photo: AFP)

'Don't cry': Serena overwhelms, comforts opponent at Australian Open

-"It shows she wasn't just there to play a good match - she was there to win. She wanted to win. That really broke my...

19 Jan 2019 3:16 PM IST

Djokovics victory means he is guaranteed to stay world number one when the new rankings are released after the tournament. (Photo: AFP)

Australian Open: Osaka, Svitolina survive big scares as Williams,...

Fourteen-time Grand Slam winner and top seed Djokovic is gunning for a record seventh crown at the Australian Open.

19 Jan 2019 2:01 PM IST

A video showing Federer stopped by a security guard in a hallway outside a locker room at the Grand Slam tournament made the rounds on Twitter on Saturday, drawing a mix of amazement and amusement. (Photo: AFP)

Roger Federer who? 20-time Grand Slam champion denied entry after...

Turns out that even he must carry his tournament ID to get where he's trying to go to at the Australian Open.

19 Jan 2019 1:43 PM IST