Federer back as precise as a Swiss watch
Greg Baum Despite a lay-off, Roger Federer kept his first-round record intact.
Thanks for the beating, Roger
Greg Baum The first game of Saturday night's bill-topper at Melbourne Park would have told you everything and nothing about what ensued.
How to lure Federer into the odd stumble
Greg Baum Andy Murray understandably is tired of the question about what has changed since he broke through for his first major championship victory last year, but Roger Federer identifies one difference, and...
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The champion concedes to pretender
Greg Baum The guard is changing, but the handover will be long and dignified. Andy Murray's victory last night was his first over Roger Federer in a major championship, and the match was akin to negotiations...
Djokovic makes it three in a row, but the battle isn't over
Greg Baum In the latest joust between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray at Rod Laver arena on Sunday night, cousinly co-claimants to emperor Roger Federer's slipping crown, Djokovic prevailed 6-7 7-6 6-3 6-2.
Djokovic makes it three in a row, but the battle isn't over
Greg Baum In the latest joust between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray at Rod Laver arena on Sunday night, cousinly co-claimants to emperor Roger Federer's slipping crown, Djokovic prevailed 6-7 7-6 6-3 6-2.
Tennis
Sam discovers winning beats trying not to lose
Greg Baum The best that can be said about Sam Stosur’s first match at this year’s Australian Open is that she won it.
Early exit as Hewitt trips at first hurdle
Greg Baum It is hard to remember the Australian Open before Lleyton Hewitt. It is hard to imagine it without him.
Stosur survives hunger game
Greg Baum The best that can be said of Sam Stosur's first match at this year's Australian Open is that she won it.
Djoker has the trump card as marathon men's final crowns a record Open
Greg Baum Novak Djokovic defends his Australian Open title early this morning with a six-hour, five-set win over Rafael Nadal in the longest final played in a major championship.
