Serena Williams earned her tenth Grand Slam singles title Saturday night in Melbourne, defeating Dinara Safina 6-0, 6-3 at the Australian Open. Serena's sharpness varies over a fairly wide ... Read More

How will the rivalry between Rafa and Roger play out as they meet for the first time on a hard court for a Grand Slam final? Did Fed learn ... Read More

Both Dinara Safina and Serena Williams have struggled with poor play and had some close calls on the way to the 2009 Australian Open final. An Alize Cornet forehand ... Read More

Andy Murray was considered, along with Rafael Nadal, a favorite to win this Australian Open, but Fernando Verdasco put an end to that hope, winning 2-6, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4., ... Read More

50 unforced errors, a wandering ball toss, and an impressive performance by Alisa Kleybanova were too much for Ana Ivanovic, who lost 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 in Friday's third round ... Read More

Roger Federer had his renowned forehand working nicely in winning his third -round Australian Open match against the 2005 champion, Marat Safin, 6-1, 6-2, 7-6(5) on Friday, but more notable ... Read More

Venus Williams was the first major upset of this year's Australian Open on Thursday, losing to Carla Suarez Navarro 2-6, 6-3, 7-5. Venus was up 5-2 in the third ... Read More

Andy Murray enters the Australian Open on a hot streak. Here's a close-up look at some of the tools that should make him a major contender at Melbourne Park. ... Read More

The twist serve is a great choice for the Australian Open's heat, which enhances kick. The firmness of the court surface also helps, but if the Plexicushion were rougher, ... Read More

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