Britain's Andy Murray hits a forehand return during his third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 19, 2013
Andy Murray predicts tough Jeremy Chardy battle
Andy Murray admits that his Australian Open campaign should become more competitive when he takes on surprise package Jeremy Chardy in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.
Jan 21, 09:00
Swiss star Roger Federer in action against Nikolay Davydenko on January 17, 2013
Live Commentary: Australian Open day eight - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of day eight of the Australian Open.
Jan 21, 00:00
Britain's Andy Murray serves to Ricardas Berankis during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 19, 2013
Andy Murray on last on Hisense Arena tomorrow
Andy Murray's match with Gilles Simon will be last on the Hisense Arena court during tomorrow's day session at the Australian Open.
Jan 20, 06:22
Bernard Tomic from Australia waves to the crowd after defeating Leonardo Mayer in the first round at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 15, 2013
Bernard Tomic's sister predicts bright future for her brother
Sara Tomic says that she has seen a change in attitude from her brother Bernard since the start of the new tennis season.
Jan 20, 03:57
Lance Armstrong
Roger Federer: 'Lance Armstrong has damaged all sports'
Roger Federer says that the Lance Armstrong doping scandal is "sad" for sport in general.
Jan 20, 00:44
Bernard Tomic in action in the second round of the Australian Open on January 17, 2013
Bernard Tomic: 'Roger Federer's reputation scared me'
Bernard Tomic reveals that he struggled to deal with the fact that he was playing against the successful Roger Federer at the Australian Open.
Jan 19, 14:06
Roger Federer makes a backhand return in his first round match against Benoit Paire at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 15, 2013
Roger Federer: 'Bernard Tomic got the best out of me'
Roger Federer says that he was playing his best tennis in order to beat Bernard Tomic at the Australian Open.
Jan 19, 10:20
Swiss star Roger Federer in action against Nikolay Davydenko on January 17, 2013
Roger Federer brushes Bernard Tomic aside
Roger Federer beats Bernard Tomic 6-4 7-6 6-1 to advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open.
Jan 19, 10:08
Milos Raonic of Canada serves to Jan Hajek in their first round match at  the Australian Open tennis championship on January 15, 2013
Milos Raonic cruises into fourth round
Milos Raonic is through to the fourth round having beaten Philipp Kohlschreiber in straight sets.
Jan 19, 09:24
Swiss star Roger Federer in action against Nikolay Davydenko on January 17, 2013
Roger Federer challenges Bernard Tomic to live up to hype
World number two Roger Federer responds to Bernard Tomic's claims that now is the "perfect time" to face him.
Jan 19, 01:11
Frenchman Gael Monfils celebrates winning a point in his first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 15, 2013
Live Commentary: Australian Open day six - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of day six of the Australian Open.
Jan 19, 00:00
Roger Federer in the ATP Finals semi-final against Andy Murray
Roger Federer, Bernard Tomic set for evening tussle
Roger Federer and Bernard Tomic will play the evening session on Rod Laver tomorrow.
Jan 18, 05:28
Great Britain's Andy Murray in action in the second round against Joao Sousa on January 17, 2013
Greg Rusedski: 'Andy Murray could become number one'
Greg Rusedski believes that Andy Murray could become world number one this year.
Jan 17, 14:58
Nikolay Davydenko reacts during his defeat to Roger Federer at the Australian Open on January 17, 2013
Roger Federer praises Nikolay Davydenko
Roger Federer praises Nikolay Davydenko and says that it is "always a pleasure" to play against him.
Jan 17, 11:27
Bernard Tomic in action in the second round of the Australian Open on January 17, 2013
Bernard Tomic: 'I'm ready for Roger Federer'
Bernard Tomic says that he is confident that he can beat Roger Federer in the third round of the Australian Open.
Jan 17, 11:07
Swiss star Roger Federer in action against Nikolay Davydenko on January 17, 2013
Roger Federer glides into round three with straight-sets win over Nikolay Davydenko
Roger Federer overcomes Nikolay Davydenko in the second round of the Australian Open with ease.
Jan 17, 10:15
Bernard Tomic in action in the second round of the Australian Open on January 17, 2013
Bernard Tomic "relieved" to edge out Daniel Brands
Bernard Tomic admits his relief after coming from a set down to beat Daniel Brands at the Australian Open today.
Jan 17, 06:27
Bernard Tomic in action in the second round of the Australian Open on January 17, 2013
Bernard Tomic overcomes tough test
Bernard Tomic continues his Australian Open run despite dropping the first set against durable German Daniel Brands earlier today.
Jan 17, 06:12
Laura Robson
Laura Robson handed star billing
Laura Robson is scheduled to face former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova in the featured match at the Rod Laver Arena on day four of the Australian Open.
Jan 16, 07:56
Roger Federer sits with his head down
Roger Federer "intrigued" by Lance Armstrong interview
Roger Federer admits that he is curious about Lance Armstrong's interview with Oprah Winfrey, which is due to be televised later this week.
Jan 16, 03:33
Bernard Tomic
Bernard Tomic reveals new-found confidence
Bernard Tomic thinks that his fine early-season form can translate to a big showing in his home Grand Slam this week.
Jan 16, 00:37
Roger Federer in the ATP Finals semi-final against Andy Murray
Roger Federer: 'Nikolay Davydenko is dangerous'
Swiss number one Roger Federer says that he will have to play to his maximum to defeat Nikolay Davydenko in Australia.
Jan 15, 18:34
Juan Martin Del Potro plays a shot during his first round match against Adrian Mannarino in the Australian Open tennis championship on January 15, 2013
Juan Martin del Potro realistic over Grand Slam chances
Juan Martin del Potro insists that he should be considered an outside bet to win this year's Australian Open despite starting the tournament in impressive fashion.
Jan 15, 10:23
Roger Federer makes a backhand return in his first round match against Benoit Paire at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 15, 2013
Roger Federer faultless in Melbourne
Roger Federer wastes little time in disposing of Benoit Paire in the first round of the Australian Open.
Jan 15, 06:04
Roger Federer at a press conference ahead of the ATP Finals
Roger Federer sends best wishes to Drewett
Roger Federer says that the announcement of Brad Drewett's illness is "very sad news" for the tennis community.
Jan 15, 01:14
Roger Federer in the ATP Finals semi-final against Andy Murray
John McEnroe: 'Roger Federer will struggle'
John McEnroe dismisses Roger Federer's chances of winning a fifth Australian Open title.
Jan 15, 00:35
Tomas Berdych
Tomas Berdych hails "best era" of men's tennis
Tomas Berdych believes that it is harder to win a Grand Slam title in this era of men's tennis than it ever has been.
Jan 15, 00:20
Roger Federer in the ATP Finals semi-final against Andy Murray
Roger Federer left out of Davis Cup squad
Roger Federer continues to scale down the number of events he plays this season by choosing to be left out of the Switzerland squad for next month's Davis Cup clash with the Czech Republic.
Jan 14, 13:30
Bernard Tomic
Bernard Tomic wants Roger Federer showdown
Bernard Tomic admits that it is hard not to look forward to a potential third-round meeting with Roger Federer as the local favourite gears up to play in the Australian Open.
Jan 14, 08:34
Andy Murray during the ATP Finals
Andy Murray first on Rod Laver tomorrow
Andy Murray is first on Rod Laver as he kicks off his Australian Open campaign against Robin Haase tomorrow.
Jan 14, 04:20
Bernard Tomic
Roger Federer urges Bernard Tomic caution
Roger Federer reminds Bernard Tomic that breaking into the top 10 is a big ask.
Jan 13, 10:09
Roger Federer in the ATP Finals semi-final against Andy Murray
Roger Federer expects "transitional year"
Roger Federer insists that he will sustain his career at the top of men's tennis by managing his schedule carefully this season.
Jan 13, 03:58
Novak Djokovic
Preview:Australian Open - Men's singles
Sports Mole takes a look at the contenders to win the men's singles title at the Australian Open.
Jan 12, 20:31
Roger Federer in the ATP Finals semi-final against Andy Murray
Roger Federer "eager" for Australian Open
Roger Federer says that he is happy with his game heading into the Australian Open.
Jan 12, 11:29
Andy Murray during the ATP Finals
Ivan Lendl: 'Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic more experienced than Andy Murray'
Ivan Lendl says that Andy Murray's triumph at the US Open will have little effect on his opponents in the Australian Open.
Jan 12, 07:28
Andy Murray
Andy Murray draws Robin Haase in Australian Open
Andy Murray is drawn against Dutch world number 50 Robin Haase in round one of the Australian Open.
Jan 11, 00:22
Novak Djokovic moments after winning the World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi on December 29, 2012
Novak Djokovic: 'Not easy to win Australian Open'
Novak Djokovic believes that he will face stiff competition to win this year's Australian Open.
Jan 10, 03:35
Andy Murray practising ahead of the ATP Finals
Andy Murray seeded third for Australian Open
British number one Andy Murray is seeded third for the Australian Open.
Jan 7, 08:31
Roger Federer at a press conference ahead of the ATP Finals
Roger Federer meets ex-Argentina striker Gabriel Batistuta for kickabout
Roger Federer enjoys a kickabout with former Argentina striker Gabriel Batistuta ahead of his exhibition match against Juan Martin del Potro in South America.
Dec 14, 13:37
Lionel Messi
Roger Federer hails Lionel Messi's humility
Tennis legend Roger Federer believes that Lionel Messi's success is proof that sportsmen can achieve great feats with humility.
Dec 12, 18:14
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