Osaka says US Open win has given her belief
BRISBANE: Japanese star Naomi Osaka said her US Open victory in September had given her the self-belief to be able to come from behind and win tight matches. Osaka was speaking after…
Murray upbeat after winning start in Brisbane
BRISBANE: Former world number one Andy Murray was upbeat after making a winning start to 2019 with a straight sets victory over Australian James Duckworth in the Brisbane International on Tuesday. The…
Murray still feeling hip pain ahead of Brisbane return
BRISBANE: Andy Murray is still feeling the effects of a hip injury that forced a premature end to his 2018 activity, but the Briton hopes the pain will ease as he plays more…
Svitolina crushes Sasnovich in Brisbane final
BRISBANE: Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina laid down her marker as a serious contender for the Australian Open when she demolished Belarusian qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-2, 6-1 in the Brisbane International final on Saturday.…
Muguruza injury jinx continues with Brisbane retirement
QUEENSLAND: World number two Garbine Muguruza’s wretched run of injury retirements at the Brisbane International extended to a fourth consecutive year on Tuesday when the Spaniard succumbed to leg cramps in the…
Murray to launch ATP Tour comeback in Brisbane
BRISBANE: Andy Murray will make his long-awaited return to the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Tour in the Brisbane International on Sunday, after nearly five months out through injury. Nervous organisers were gladdened…
Nadal pulls out of Brisbane, but says yes to Australian Open
BRISBANE: World No.1 Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Brisbane International with a knee injury but said he still intends to play in next month’s Australian Open. The Spaniard, who hasn’t played since…
Root says ‘wiser’ England ready for Australian aggression
‘I think we’re a little bit wiser as we’re absolutely prepared for any scenario out there’ MELBOURNE: England were caught out by Australia’s aggression during the ill-fated 2013/14 Ashes campaign but captain Joe…