Grand Slam

29.01.2012 19:01 12 comments Djokovic defends Australian Open title Novak Djokovic of Serbia has defended his Australian Open crown by beating Rafael Nadal in the final, battle of the world's two top-ranked tennis players.		28.01.2012 14:40 1 comment Azarenka destroys Sharapova in Australian Open final Maria Sharapova has once again missed on a Grand Slam title, failing to find keys to Victoria Azarenka of Belarus in the women’s final of the Australian Open.
27.01.2012 16:22 1 comment Zvonareva and Kuznetsova lift Melbourne doubles title Russia’s Vera Zvonareva and Svetlana Kuznetsova have come out as winners in the women’s doubles finals at the Australian Open.		27.01.2012 13:25 1 comment Maria has good chances against Azarenka – Russia’s Davis Cup captain The serve will be vital for Maria Sharapova’s success in the Australian Open final against Victoria Azarenka, says Davis Cup captain Shamil Tarpischev, adding that the Russian has recently improved this element of her game.
26.01.2012 13:50 Sharapova through to Australian Open finals Maria Sharapova has advanced into the women's singles final of the Australian Open, after beating second seed Petra Kvitova in the last four.		25.01.2012 14:17 Sharapova reaches Australian Open semis Maria Sharapova is successfully through to the last four at the Australian Open after beating compatriot Ekaterina Makarova in an all-Russian quarter-final.
24.01.2012 18:55 Clijsters ends Wozniacki’s WTA reign Reigning champion, Kim Clijsters has beaten outgoing world number one, Caroline Wozniacki to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open.		23.01.2012 13:18 Makarova sends Serena packing at Australian Open Russia's Ekaterina Makarova can now, quite deservedly, be called the giant killer at the Australian Open. After knocking out Kaia Kanepi and Vera Zvonareva, the unseeded Russian has upset five-time champion Serena Williams in straight sets.
22.01.2012 13:14 Nadal beats Davis Cup teammate for Melbourne quarter-finals Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal has beaten fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez in straight sets to book a place in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.		21.01.2012 13:50 Sharapova easy winner again, Zvonareva crashes out of Australian open Russia’s Maria Sharapova has gone through to the fourth round of the Australian Open, with a comprehensive 6-1, 6-2 victory over Angelique Kerber of Germany.
20.01.2012 13:32 Favorites move on at Australian Open Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer were both confident winners in the third round of the season’s opening Grand Slam event in Melbourne.		19.01.2012 13:35 Sharapova eases into Melbourne third round Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova is through to the third round of the Australian Open. Meanwhile, the last Russian in the men’s draw, Alex Bogomolov, is leaving Melbourne.
18.01.2012 13:41 Federer through without striking a blow Roger Federer has advanced into the next round of the Australian Open. The world number three didn’t actually play in the second round, as his opponent Andreas Beck of Germany withdrew from the tournament with an injury.		17.01.2012 16:55 1 comment Black Tuesday for Russian men at Australian Open Tuesday has been a dreadful day for Russia's male contingent at the Australian Open. All but two of the country's top players are now out after just two days of action.
16.01.2012 16:59 Davydenko quits Melbourne courts Nikolay Davydenko has served up a big upset for Russian fans during the first day of the Australian Open. The former world number 3 is off the Melbourne courts, after losing out to Flavio Cipolla of Italy in five sets.		15.01.2012 15:48 ‘We’ll see where my opponents are now’ - Sharapova With the first Grand Slam of the season, the Australian Open, just two days away from starting in Melbourne, former champion Maria Sharapova is hoping to repeat her 2008 success as she spearheads a strong Russian contingent.
13.12.2011 18:40 3 comments 2011 tennis ‘Oscars’ go to Slavs The International Tennis Federation has announced the names of the best tennis players in 2011, with all four awards going to Central and Eastern Europe, one of them settling in Russia.		21.09.2011 13:41 Tennis stars want to play less A rebellion is afoot in tennis, as Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and other top players demand the packed schedule in the ATP Tour to be changed.
13.09.2011 12:26 2 comments Djokovic’s dream season culminates in US Open triumph Novak Djokovic has defeated Rafael Nadal to secure his third major win of the year. The new US Open champion, who has been a dominating force for most of the season, has extended his incredible run to 64 wins, losing just twice in 2011.		12.09.2011 14:03 1 comment Stosur stuns Serena in US Open final Samantha Stosur has clinched her maiden Grand Slam victory, stunning home crowd favorite Serena Williams in the rain-delayed US Open final.

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