Australian Open

Injury takes Li Na out of game with Wozniacki

28 Feb 2013

Hong Kong tennis fans were left disappointed yesterday when Li Na withdrew from next Monday's showdown with Danish star Caroline Wozniacki because of the ankle injury she sustained in last month's...

Sports Digest, February 18, 2013

18 Feb 2013

Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield stood toe to toe again - only this time there were hugs and smiles, and no bites to the ear. Instead, they were like old friends meeting in a supermarket, which is...

Short Sport, February 17, 2013

17 Feb 2013

Shin Ji-yai of South Korea and 15-year-old amateur Lydia Ko both shot three-under 70 yesterday to surge six shots clear heading into the final day of the Women's Australian Open.

Still a labour of love for Li Na

3 Feb 2013

As the temperatures sweltered through the 30s, Li's battle with world No 1 Victoria Azarenka of Belarus in the final of the Australian Open had tennis fans at the edge of their seats as it...

Australian Open king Novak Djokovic focuses on Davis Cup, French Open

29 Jan 2013

In years past, Novak Djokovic marked his victories at the Australian Open with rowdy late-night celebrations, followed by bleary-eyed photo shoots the next morning. This year's win made history...

Opinion

Alex Lo

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Peter Kammerer

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Wang Xiangwei

Super ministries may not be the right answer for mainland China

Despite loss in Australian Open Li Na remains confident

Li Na did her best to put a positive spin on Saturday's loss to Victoria Azarenka, claiming it may be a good omen after she also lost the 2011 Melbourne final before triumphing in Paris.

Andy Murray tames Roger Federer in five-set thriller at Australian Open

Andy Murray showed his new mental strength after blowing the chance to serve out his Australian Open semi-final against Roger Federer yesterday by demolishing the Swiss in the fifth set.

Li Na vows to simply enjoy tennis after earning shot at Australian Open

A smiling Li Na has pledged simply to enjoy her tennis after earning a second shot at the Australian Open title, two years after being outgunned by Kim Clijsters.

TENNIS

Li Na shocks Sharapova to reach Australian Open final

China’s Li Na stormed into the final of the Australian Open on Thursday with a straight-sets upset win over Maria Sharapova, leaving her one victory away from her second major title.

TENNIS

Calm Murray faces Federer in Australian Open semi-final

The 25-year-old player from Scotland is attempting to win a second consecutive Grand Slam after a breakthrough year that included wins at the London Olympics and the US Open.

Australian Open

Novak Djokovic's legendary fitness to be tested in match with David Ferrer

Defending champion Novak Djokovic will face another test of his extraordinary fitness when he takes on Spanish terrier David Ferrer for a place in the Australian Open final today.