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$After his quarterfinal win over Tomas Berdych at Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday, Federer said he sent a text message to Nadal before he went to sleep, adding, \Im happy the news is not terrible. Its not nice to see fellow rival and friend go out like this.\ (Photo: AP)$ Sports

Australian Open 2018: Federer wishes Nadal a speedy recovery

I'm happy the news is not terrible. It's not nice to see fellow rival and friend go out like this, said Federer.

25 Jan 2018 2:27 PM IST

Switzerlands Roger Federer returns to Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic in their Australian Open quarter-finals in Melbourne on Wednesday. Federer won 7-6, 6-3, 6-4. (Photo: AFP)

Australian Open: Roger Federer sets up Chung showdown

Kerber sweeps aside Keys, runs into World No 1 Halep in last four stage.

25 Jan 2018 7:01 AM IST

Australian Open: Leander Paes, Rohan Bopanna make winning start

Paes and Purav Raja will now take on fifth-seed pair of Britain's Jamie Murray and Brazil's Bruno Soares.

18 Jan 2018 3:59 PM IST

Rafael Nadal, showing no signs of the troublesome knee that bothered him late last season and interrupted his Melbourne lead-up, next plays Bosnian 28th seed Damir Dzumhur. (Photo: AP)

Australian Open 2018: Rafael Nadal dominant as Caroline Wozniacki...

Nadal only dropped serve once against Leonardo Mayer as he reeled off a 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) victory.

17 Jan 2018 4:26 PM IST

Bhambri had a chance against world number 103 Baghdatis, but he made a staggering 33 unforced errors in contrast to just three of the Cypriot to bow out in the opening round. (Photo:PTI)

Australian Open 2018: Yuki Bhambri bows out in first round after...

Bhambri made many unforced errors to go down 6-7 (4), 4-6, 3-6 in two hours and nine minutes.

15 Jan 2018 5:31 PM IST

Venus Williams struggled against a player who had never before beaten her. (Photo:AP)

Australian Open 20185: Venus Williams, Sloane Stephens crash out in...

Williams, who lost in the final to sister Serena last year, was stunned by Swiss star Belinda Bencic.

15 Jan 2018 5:18 PM IST

Spain's Rafael Nadal charges into 2nd round at Australian Open

Nadal's bid for a second Australian Open title and 17th grand slam championship will continue against Argentine Leonardo...

15 Jan 2018 4:38 PM IST

Federer also has Milos Raonic, Juan Martin del Potro, David Goffin and Tomas Berdych in his quarter of the draw, while Nadal would appear to have the easier section. (Photo: AFP)

Australian Open 2018: Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer earn top 2 seeds

If the draw goes to seeding, Dimitrov would face American Jack Sock in the last eight, with ailing world number five...

11 Jan 2018 7:28 PM IST

Inspite of winning the first set 6-1, Cilic continued to struggle in the second and third set against Gilles Simon who forced him to make unforced errors throughout the match.

Tata Open Maharashtra: Marin Cilic praises Gilles Simon, eyes Grand...

The big-serving Croat has already set his eyes on winning the grand slam title this year.

6 Jan 2018 2:46 AM IST

Frances Gilles Simon returns to Marin Cilic of Croatia in their Tata Open semi-final at the Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune on Friday. Simon won 1-6, 6-3, 6-2. (Photo: AFP)

Tata Open: Simon stuns Cilic to enter final

The 2009 and 2010 champion Cilic had previously played Simon on six occasions, losing to the Frenchman five times.

6 Jan 2018 2:33 AM IST

Croatias Marin Cilic in action against Pierre-Hugues Herbert of France in their Tata Open quarter-final in Pune on Thursday. Cilic won 6-3, 6-2.

Tata Open: Marin Cilic sets up Simon date

Croatia's Cilic will next meet Gilles Simon, who beat Ricardo Ojeda Lara from Spain 6-2, 6-3.

5 Jan 2018 2:36 AM IST

Frances Pierre-Hugues Herbert in action against Yuki Bhambri in their Tata Open Maharashtra second round match at the Mhalunge Balewadi Stadium in Pune on Wednesday. Herbert won 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.

End of road for Ramanathan, Yuki

Bhambri could not assert himself despite being in an advantageous position in the third and final set.

4 Jan 2018 1:08 AM IST