Djokovic completes Australian Open hat trick

MELBOURNE, Australia | No shirt ripping or bare-chested flexing this time.

Joking aside, No. 1 Djokovic hopes to make history

MELBOURNE, Australia | Novak Djokovic shelved the conventional preparations for a while, warming up for a shot at a third consecutive Australian title with a bit of weekend hit-and-giggle and a Gangnam Style dance with Serena Williams.

Federer strolls into Australian Open quarterfinals

MELBOURNE, Australia | The crowd was still buzzing about the comeback victory by "Aussie Kim" Clijsters, and the fans dressed in canary yellow were now in full voice for another one of their own.

Nadal has new injury; Federer has no hard feelings

MELBOURNE, Australia | Rafael Nadal sat in his hotel room in "unbelievable pain," his right knee cracking and his leg cramping. He wondered if he'd be able to play his first-round match at the Australian Open.

Strike a pose: Serena shows Novak how it's done

MELBOURNE, Australia | Serena Williams spent time with Novak Djokovic this week, giving him pointers on how to better strike the pose of a Grand Slam champion.

Murray in Australian Open final against Djokovic

MELBOURNE, Australia | Andy Murray doesn't have to worry about Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal this time. He is hardly in the clear, however, as he goes for his first major title.

Djokovic beats Federer to reach Australian final

MELBOURNE, Australia | Roger Federer saved a parting shot for anyone who thinks his time is up and a changing of the guard in tennis awaits.

Murray into semis; Clijsters to meet Zvonareva

MELBOURNE, Australia | Andy Murray had a struggle on his hands, constantly trying to find his rhythm against Alexandr Dolgopolov before advancing 7-5, 6-3, 6-7 (3), 6-3 to the Australian Open semifinals and a possible showdown with Rafael Nadal.

Nadal eliminates last local hope in Melbourne

MELBOURNE, Australia | Rafael Nadal was in the locker room, keeping inexperienced wild card Bernard Tomic waiting.

Rafa Slam on track, Clijsters quashes baby rumor

MELBOURNE, Australia | Rafael Nadal pounded another up-and-comer into submission. Andy Murray made quick work of his second-round opponent as well.

Federer, Djokovic off to fast starts in Melbourne

MELBOURNE, Australia | Roger Federer was sublime at times in his opening win. Novak Djokovic was businesslike and to the point.

Djokovic's game is way up Down Under with victory over Tsonga for Australian crown

MELBOURNE, Australia | Novak Djokovic started making peace with the crowd as soon as he lifted the trophy.

Venus Williams loses to Ivanovic in quarterfinals of Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia | Venus Williams followed her sister Serena out of the Australian Open in the quarterfinals, both in losses to Serbian players.

Henin, Sharapova will meet in Aussie quarters

MELBOURNE, Australia | Now for the hard part.

Federer holds back (almost) nothing

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Williams routs Sharapova, wins Aussie title

MELBOURNE, Australia | Serena Williams won her eighth and most improbable Grand Slam title, overwhelming top-seeded Maria Sharapova 6-1, 6-2 in the Australian Open earlier today.

Ruthless Roddick prepares for Federer

MELBOURNE, Australia | Andy Roddick was ruthless, treating his close friend like little more than warmup fodder for his semifinal showdown with Roger Federer.

Hingis advances to quarterfinals

MELBOURNE, Australia | Three-time champion Martina Hingis advanced to the quarterfinals in the Australian Open, weathering an early challenge from Li Na on Monday before pulling away for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 victory.

Roddick enjoys net gain Down Under

MELBOURNE, Australia | Andy Roddick had to be sure Jimmy Connors didn't fly all this way for nothing.

Mauresmo opens her title defense with win over Perry

MELBOURNE, Australia | Amelie Mauresmo opened her Australian Open title defense with a victory today, overcoming early jitters to beat Shenay Perry 6-3, 6-4 in the first match on center court.

Cricket's most recognizable and controversial player goes out with milestone

SYDNEY, Australia | His mastery on cricket grounds has made him the sport's most recognizable player. His lurid telephone messages, a doping ban and an ill-advised association with a bookmaker has brought unprecedented controversy to his sport.

Woods' winning streak ends; Yang claims HSBC Champions

SHANGHAI, China | Tiger Woods failed to win a 72-hole tournament for the first time since July 9, finishing two shots behind Yong-eun Yang in the HSBC Champions on Sunday.

Woods fires course record-tying 64, two shots off lead

SHANGHAI, China | Tiger Woods only needed a day to return to form after a five-week layoff.

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Federer finds path to Aussie title

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Mauresmo wins first Grand Slam title when Henin-Hardenne retires

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Davenport's drought goes on

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Another major, another early exit for Roddick

MELBOURNE, Australia | Andy Roddick thought he'd get it right at the Australian Open.

Roddick, Sharapova breeze into fourth round

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Davenport moves on

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Safin holds it together

MELBOURNE, Australia | Seeing somebody else unravel was different for Marat Safin. So was winning the Australian Open.

Serene Serena on top Down Under

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Williams rallies to title

MELBOURNE, Australia | Serena Williams beat top-ranked Lindsay Davenport 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 in the Australian Open final earlier today, making a stirring comeback after injuring her back in the opening game.

Federer's streak ends

MELBOURNE, Australia | Roger Federer was on his hands and knees, his racket gone after he tumbled chasing a shot.

Roddick cruises, Hewitt takes tougher road to semifinals

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Davenport into quarterfinals after tough win

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Roddick overcomes tough moments

MELBOURNE, Australia | Andy Roddick overcame some frustrating moments before advancing to the Australian Open quarterfinals earlier today with 6-3, 7-6 (8), 6-1 win over German qualifier Philipp Kohlschreiber.

Henman out at Aussie open

MELBOURNE, Australia | Tim Henman smashed a ball into the stands in anger in the fourth game of the third set Saturday, his cleanest hit in a 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 third-round loss to Nicolay Davydenko at the Australian Open.

Mauresmo advances to fourth round

MELBOURNE, Australia | Second-ranked Amelie Mauresmo kept her composure while teenager Ana Ivanovic lost hers Friday, advancing to the fourth round of the Australian Open with 6-2, 7-5 victory.

Myskina races to a victory

MELBOURNE, Australia | French Open champion Anastasia Myskina beat Kveta Peschke 6-1, 6-1, 6-4 at the Australian Open today, shortly after U.S. Open winner Svetlana Kuznetsova declared her innocence in a doping case.