Melbourne: Britain's Andy Murray confirmed his brother Jamie killed a bird while practising for the Australian Open, mirroring a freak incident at the tournament nine years ago.

The world number five

Melbourne: Roger Federer was in sublime form as he launched his Australian Open title defence with a crushing straight-sets victory over Lukas Lacko in quick time on Monday.

The Swiss maestro was in

Melbourne: India's Somdev Devvarman went down fighting to Tommy Robredo of Spain in straight sets 6-7(4) 3-6 4-6 in the first round of the Australian Open men's singles here today.

Somdev, ranked

Belgium's Justine Henin came back from a set down to beat Indian qualifier Sania Mirza 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 in a torrid first round clash at the Australian Open on Monday.

Melbourne: Sania Mirza booked a berth in the women's singles main draw of the Australian Open with an easy straight sets victory over Canada's Stephanie Dubois, here today.

The 24th seed Indian tri

Sydney: Two-time champion Kim Clijsters will play China's Li Na in the final of the Sydney International after a marathon three-set victory on Thursday.

Clijsters struggled early before storming home

Chennai: Qualifier David Goffin showcased raw talent and the freshness of youth to stretch third seed Stanislas Wawrinka who eventually survived two tie-breaks to book his berth in the quarterfinals o

Melbourne: India's Somdev Devvarman has been given a wildcard in the 2011 Australian Open, starting on January 17, and he will make his maiden appearance at the Melbourne Park.

Kai-chen Chang of Chin

Chennai: Top seeds Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi rolled back the years as they rallied brilliantly to overcome the Canadian-Swiss combo of Frank Dancevic and Stanislas Wawrinka 3-6, 7-6 (8), 10-4 t

Chennai: Linespersons at the Aircel ATP Chennai Open have come out on top following the introductory implementation of the Hawk-Eye electronic review system, a referral for line call challenges by pla