Tennis: January 2009 Archives

Britain's Laura Robson has lost in the final of the junior Australian Open in straight sets to Russian Ksenia Pervak.

Serena Williams has claimed her fourth Australian Open title with a straight sets demolition of Dinara Safina in Melbourne.

Rafael Nadal will face Roger Federer in the final of the Australian Open after a marathon five-set victory over Fernando Verdasco.

Venus and Serena Williams have teamed up to win the Australian Open doubles title for a third time in Melbourne.

Britain's Laura Robson is into the final of the junior Australian Open after a straight sets victory over Noppawan Lertcheewakarn.

Roger Federer continued his domination against Andy Roddick, beating the American to reach the Australian Open final on Sunday.

America's Serena Williams will face Dinara Safina of Russia in Saturday's Australian Open ladies singles final.

Serena Williams survived a big scare against Svetlana Kuznetsova to book her place in the Australian Open semi-finals.

Roger Federer cruised into the Australian semi-finals after demolishing Juan Martin del Potro in straight sets, 6-3 6-0 6-0.

Defending champion Novak Djokovic is out of the Australian Open after retiring due to the heat in his quarter-final with Andy Roddick.

Serena Williams is through to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open after Victoria Azarenka was forced to retire due to illness.

Rafael Nadal eased into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open with a straight sets victory over Fernando Gonzalez.

Andy Murray made no excuses after crashing out of the Australian Open in five sets to Fernando Verdasco at the fourth round stage.

World number one and top seed Jelena Jankovic suffered a shock fourth round exit at the Australian Open with defeat to Marion Bartoli.

Roger Federer came back from two-sets down to defeat Czech player Tomas Berdych in a round four thriller at the Australian Open.

Andy Murray secured a 7-5 6-0 6-3 victory against Austrian Jurgen Melzer to book a place in the last-16 of the Australian Open.

Former British number one Greg Rusedski has revealed that he could make a return to tennis after nearly two years in retirement.

Roger Federer looked back to his best with a straight sets victory over Marat Safin in the third round of the Australian Open.

Ana Ivanovic has crashed out of the Australian Open in three sets to Alisa Kleybanova after a disappointing performance in Melbourne.

Defending champion Novak Djokovic was taken to four sets before beating Amer Delic in the third round of the Australian Open.

Venus Williams has been knocked out of the Australian Open after a shock second round defeat to Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro.

Andy Murray is through to the third round of the Australian Open after a straight sets win over Spain's Marcel Granollers.

British number one Andy Murray will get a break from the sweltering Australian Open heat when he faces Marcel Granollers on Thursday.

Elena Baltacha is "excited" at the prospect of facing former world number one Amelie Mauresmo in round two of the Australian Open.

Andy Murray is into the second round of the Australian Open after his opponent Andrei Pavel was forced to retire hurt.

Reigning champion Novak Djokovic eased into round two of the Australian Open with a straight sets victory over Andrea Stoppini.

Anne Keothavong, Mel South and Katie O'Brien have all been knocked out of the Australian Open at the first-round stage.

Roger Federer described his 6-1 6-3 win over Stanislas Wawrinka in the AAMI Classic as "wonderful preparation" for the Australian Open.

Andy Murray will face Romanian Andrei Pavel in his opening match of the Australian Open in Melbourne.

British number one and tournament fancy Andy Murray is seeded fourth ahead of the draw for the Australian Open on Friday.

Svetlana Kuznetsova could miss the Australian Open because of an abdominal strain which has ended her Sydney International campaign.

British number one Andy Murray has told Australian Open rival Roger Federer he is not afraid of him any more.

Roger Federer is surprised some bookies make Andy Murray the Australian Open favourite, saying Grand Slams are a 'different animal'.

Anne Keothavong's superb start to the year continues with victory over Agnes Szavay of Hungary 6-3 7-5 at the Hobart International.

Andy Murray feels he can get even better despite some bookies making him the favourite for the upcoming Australian Open.

Maria Sharapova will not defend her Australian Open title after being forced to withdraw from the event due to a shoulder injury.

Andy Murray is struggling to be fit for the Qatar Open Final against Andy Roddick on Saturday because of a back injury.

Anne Keothavong remains upbeat despite losing in three sets to Elena Vesnina at the semi-final stage of the ASB Classic.

Andy Murray breezed into the second round of the Qatar Open with a comfortable straight sets win, 6-2 6-4, over Albert Montanes.

Top seed Ana Ivanovic is through to the second round of the Brisbane International with a straight sets victory over Petra Kvitova.

Russia's Marat Safin took to the court in Perth on Sunday despite sporting cuts and bruises to his face after a fight in his homeland.

Andy Murray has beaten Rafael Nadal in the final of the World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi with a superb all-round performance.

Andy Murray proved that 2008 was no flash in the pan with a superb three-set victory over Roger Federer in Abu Dhabi.

Gilles Simon is targeting an improvement in the Grand Slams as he prepares his assault on glory at the Australian Open.