Tennis
Peerless Federer knocks over another cocky challenger
Greg Baum The tournament sets them up, and one by one, Roger Federer knocks them down.
Tennis
Nation dares dream that Tomic has a way to run
Greg Baum The dwelling has begun again. Bernard Tomic made such a thumping start to the 2013 Australian Open on Tuesday night that the country will again dare to imagine he will still be there near the end.
Burn, baby, Bernie
Greg Baum Bernard Tomic made such a thumping start to the 2013 Australian Open on Tuesday night that the country again will dare to imagine that he will still be there somewhere near the end.
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.
Fit but not worthy: the plight facing Ferrer
Greg Baum DAVID FERRER is as fit as any top-four player, and momentarily fits into the top four, yet by his own recognition he is not fit to be there.
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...
Tennis
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.
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.
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.
