Roger Federer admits his Australian Open comeback was harder than he expected after the 17-time grand slam champion battled past Jurgen Melzer to reach the second round.

Simona Halep fell victim to the first shock of the Australian Open after the number four seed was dumped out by American Shelby Rogers.

Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova both shook off recent injury problems to sail into the Australian Open third round with straight-set victories.

Andy Murray blamed himself after suffering more Melbourne misery at the hands of Novak Djokovic, losing the pair’s third Australian Open final with a dramatic late collapse.

Australian Open officials have confirmed two people have been arrested following a court invasion during Novak Djokovic's final victory over Andy Murray.

Novak Djokovic will face Andy Murray in the final of the Australian Open for the third time in five years after edging another five-set encounter with defending champion Stan Wawrinka.

Andy Murray takes on seventh seed Berdych in the last four of the Australian Open this morning (coverage from 8.20am on BBC), a player who will have the inside track on the Wimbledon champion.

Top seed Novak Djokovic is relishing the renewal of his intense Australian Open rivalry with defending champion Stan Wawrinka after both men enjoyed comfortable quarter-final wins in Melbourne today.

Top seed Serena Williams powered into the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Wednesday, but was denied a showdown with elder sister Venus in Melbourne.

Andy Murray set his sights on getting the better of an old friend after ending home hopes in the Australian Open in ruthless style in Melbourne.

Andy Murray has reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open beating Nick Kyrgios 6-3, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3.

Maria Sharapova will face fellow Russian Ekaterina Makarova in the last four of the Australian Open after the pair enjoyed surprisingly one-sided quarter-final victories on Tuesday.

Tomas Berdych ended his incredible losing streak against Rafael Nadal in brilliant style to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Tuesday.

Novak Djokovic ensured seven of the top eight seeds reached the quarter-finals of the Australian Open after overcoming Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller in Melbourne on Monday.

Dominika Cibulkova won a see-saw battle with former champion Victoria Azarenka under the roof on Rod Laver Arena to book her place in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open today.

Andy Murray looked back with satisfaction on a near-perfect first week of the Australian Open as he prepared to end home hopes of glory in Melbourne.

Four-time champion Roger Federer suffered his earliest exit at the Australian Open since 2003 as he slumped to a stunning four-set defeat against Italian Andreas Seppi.

Third seed Rafael Nadal overcame illness and an inspired opponent to avoid a shock defeat in the second round of the Australian Open on Wednesday.

Maria Sharapova saved two match points on the way to a dramatic victory over her little-known fellow Russian Alexandra Panova at the Australian Open.

Roger Federer eased into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday with a straight-sets victory over Yen-Hsun Lu, win number 1,001 of his amazing career.

Eugenie Bouchard admits change can be “scary”, but also believes splitting from her long-time coach was necessary to build on her brilliant performances in 2014.

Kanye West was reportedly rushed to hospital in Melbourne yesterday.

Kanye West has postponed his tour of Australia to work on his new album.

Stan Wawrinka added a win over Rafael Nadal to his list of firsts in a stunning run to his maiden grand slam title, extending his rival’s injury-cursed run at the Australian Open with a 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-3 upset in yesterday’s final.

Stanislas Wawrinka has won the Australian Open men’s singles title by beating Rafael Nadal 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-3 in the final in Melbourne.

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Rafael Nadal survived a serious examination by Grigor Dimitrov to reach the Australian Open semi-finals.

Andy Murray has played many better matches than his second-round win over Vincent Millot at the Australian Open but has never had a better finish.

The Australian Open finally implemented its extreme heat policy as temperatures once again rose over 40C in Melbourne.

Andy Murray believes he is already reaping the rewards of his back surgery.

Andy Murray has warned the Australian Open it risks damaging the reputation of tennis after players were forced to play in searing heat in Melbourne yesterday.

Rafael Nadal needed just one set to book his place in the second round of the Australian Open as opponent Bernard Tomic retired with injury.

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Victoria Azarenka had made her peace even before she stepped on to Rod Laver Arena to defend her Australian Open crown.

Victoria Azarenka admits the successful defence of her Australian Open crown was “way more emotional” than her grand slam breakthrough 12 months ago.

Victoria Azarenka has successfully defended her Australian Open title – and retained the number one world ranking – after hitting back to beat a battered and bruised Li Na in three sets.