Djokovic hails Australian Open final

Djokovic hails Australian Open final

"It was the most exciting match I have ever played," the Serbian said of the match against Rafael Nadal. ...
09:40 AM, Feb 09, 2012

Nadal's Djokovic jinx taking the men's game forward

From the sidelines |  Udayan Nag

As painful as it might be for 10-time grand slam winner, Rafael Nadal who lost his seventh successive final to Novak Djokovic in the Australian ...
08:54 AM, Feb 04, 2012
Hard work of 20 years paid off: Paes

Hard work of 20 years paid off: Paes

Leander Paes, who recently completed a career Grand Slam by winning the Australian Open doubles crown, talks about the high points of his career. ...
07:55 PM, Feb 03, 2012
Exclusive: Amritraj on the epic Aus Open final

Exclusive: Amritraj on the epic Aus Open final

The former Indian tennis player and now a commentator says Novak Djokovic is capable of reaching great heights. ...
08:30 PM, Feb 02, 2012

Djokovic ready for assault on calendar grand slam

Djokovic ready for assault on calendar grand slam London: When the year began common logic suggested Novak Djokovic would struggle to emulate his extraordinary 2011 but after retaining his Australian Open title in astonishing fashion on Sunday the question is can anyone stop him setting the bar even higher. After ripping of his shirt following his defeat of Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final on Sunday, Novak Djokovic is ready to rip into his opponents at the...
05:19 PM, Jan 31, 2012
Leander Paes needs Olympic gold

Leander Paes needs Olympic gold

The experts have a strong conviction that the ageless Leander Paes will win an Olympic gold in London this year. ...
09:53 PM, Jan 30, 2012
Can Djokovic surpass Federer and Nadal?

Can Djokovic surpass Federer and Nadal?

The experts, Nandan Bal and Vishal Uppal feel the way Djokovic played in the Australian Open final, things look bright for him in the future. ...
09:31 PM, Jan 30, 2012

Sania reaches 7th spot in doubles ranking

Sania reaches 7th spot in doubles ranking New Delhi: Sania Mirza's semifinal finish in the women's doubles event at the recently-concluded Australian Open has catapulted her to a career-best ranking of seventh position in the latest WTA Team Rankings, issued on Monday. Sania jumped from 11th spot to be inside the top-10 in doubles rankings and if she manages to stay in the top 10 till June 21, 2012, she will get a direct entry into the...
05:23 PM, Jan 30, 2012

Watch: Ball boy catches Federer at Aus Open

Watch: Ball boy catches Federer at Aus Open The Australian open ended with a memorable final, but this ball boy made as much news with a terrific catch. ...
05:06 PM, Jan 30, 2012

Amazing win yet to sink in for tired Djokovic

Amazing win yet to sink in for tired Djokovic Melbourne: Novak Djokovic dispensed with the band and the raucous dressing room celebrations. After the longest final ever in a Grand Slam, it was only fitting that he put on a solo act and then pulled the curtains on another Australian Open. He chose the AC/DC rock anthem 'Highway To Hell,' belting out a few lyrics and strumming the air guitar. After a couple of hours of sleep, Djokovic arrived...
01:34 PM, Jan 30, 2012

'It was one of the finest tennis matches ever'

'It was one of the finest tennis matches ever' India's Davis Cup coach, Nandan Bal talks about the marathon tussle between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final. ...
12:58 PM, Jan 30, 2012
'It was one of the finest tennis matches ever'

'It was one of the finest tennis matches ever'

India's Davis Cup coach, Nandan Bal talks about the marathon tussle between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final. ...
12:58 PM, Jan 30, 2012

Djokovic stays No. 1 after Melbourne victory

Djokovic stays No. 1 after Melbourne victory Melbourne: The status quo has been maintained at the top of the men's rankings after Novak Djokovic's dramatic win over Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open, unlike the situation on the women's tour. Official rankings to be released on Monday show Djokovic maintaining the No. 1 spot on the ATP Tour after winning his third Major in a row. Djokovic's 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 7-5 victory in 5 hours,...
10:26 AM, Jan 30, 2012

No more mental problems against Djokovic: Nadal

No more mental problems against Djokovic: Nadal Melbourne: A turning point of the longest men's final ever at a Grand Slam came when 10-time Major winner Rafael Nadal went for a bit too much on a backhand after more than 5 hours on court. Novak Djokovic outlasted Nadal over 5 hours, 53 minutes to win a third Australian Open title, finishing off the 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 7-5 win at 1:37am on Monday. It evoked memories...
10:07 AM, Jan 30, 2012

Nadal pushed me to the edge, admits Djokovic

Nadal pushed me to the edge, admits Djokovic Melbourne: Novak Djokovic said Rafa Nadal had pushed him to the brink of exhaustion as his weary legs held him upright just long enough to see off the Spaniard in the longest Grand Slam final on record. The Serb finally prevailed 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5 in five hours and 53 minutes to win the Australian Open for the third time. "I overcame everything, and that's the most important thing...
10:00 AM, Jan 30, 2012