Tim Farthing Archives: 10/2018

Serena Williams was clinical as she moved into the Australian Open third round with a straight sets victory over world No.104 Vesna Dolonc

Victoria Azarenka described the conditions at the Australian Open Š—“like dancing in a frying panŠ— as she kicked off her title defence with victory over Johanna Larsson

Andy Murray wasted little time as he powered into the second round of the Australian Open with a straight-sets victory over Go Soeda

Novak Djokovic kicked off the defence of his Australian Open title with a commanding straight-sets victory over Lucas Lacko

Sam Stosur avoided a humiliating first-round defeat at the Australian Open as British interest in the womenŠ—Ès draw ended on the opening day with defeats for Laura Robson and Heather Watson

Serena Williams will face Australian wildcard Ashleigh Barty as she begins her campaign to win a sixth Australian Open title at Melbourne Park

Rafael Nadal will face an early test in the shape of home favourite Bernard Tomic in a blockbuster first-round match at the Australian Open

Former Wimbledon semi-finalist Tsvetana Pironkova found some form early in the season as she upset Petra Kvitova at the Apia Sydney International to reach her first WTA final

Tomas Berdych admits he has not had enough time to prepare for the new season after a late finish in 2013

Andy Murray will put the finishing touches on his Australian Open preparations when he takes on Lleyton Hewitt at the AAMI Classic on Friday