Novak Djokovic praises Maria Sharapova, has utmost respect for her
Two fresh Australian Open champions, Maria Sharapova and Novak Djokovic, have a lot in common, according to Novak.
The third-ranked ATP player talked to the press at Melbourne Park the day after winning his maiden...
Maria Sharapova talks about her mother’s role in her life
Maria Sharapova's father Yuri is well-known, but her mother Yelena has stayed somewhat mysterious. Yelena doesn’t attend her daughter’s matches any more, and many people wonder what she looks like and what the relationship...
Australian Open women’s tennis trophy ceremony
Impressive Maria Sharapova defeated Ana Ivanovic in the final of the 2008 Australian Open, or as some people called it a "glam slam" decider, referring to the glamor and beauty of the two young...
Mighty Maria Sharapova beats Ana Ivanovic for Australian Open title
Russia’s Maria Sharapova won her third career Grand Slam title with a 7-5 6-3 victory over Serbia's Ana Ivanovic at the 2008 Australian Open.
Last year, Sharapova won only three games in the Australian Open...
Ana Ivanovic comes from behind to beat Daniela Hantuchova and reach Australian Open final
Fourth seed Ana Ivanovic reached her second career Grand Slam final after ninth seed Daniela Hantuchova let slip a 6-0 2-0 lead to eventually lose 0-6 6-3 6-4. Hantuchova was annoyed with Ivanovic’s behavior...
Maria Sharapova into Australian Open final, too good for Jelena Jankovic
Former world number one Maria Sharapova of Russia wasn’t as perfect as against top seed Justine Henin, but she defeated Serbia's Jelena Jankovic 6-3 6-1 without much struggle.
From the start of the match up...
Ana Ivanovic beats Venus Williams, to play Daniela Hantuchova in semifinals
Ana Ivanovic defeated six-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams and reached the Australian Open semifinals for the first time in her career. The final score was 7-6 6-4. Ivanovic’s next opponent will be Daniela...
Maria Sharapova demolishes Justine Henin
Maria Sharapova ended Justine Henin's 32-match winning run to advance to the Australian Open semifinals for the fourth straight year. In one of the most consistent performances of her career, fifth-seeded Sharapova thrashed the...
Jelena Jankovic ousts Serena Williams, reaches Australian Open semifinals
Jelena Jankovic seems to have combated exhaustion as she impressively beat defending champion Serena Williams 6-3 6-4 to move into the Australian Open semifinals.
Seventh seed Williams was prone to errors, while third seed Jankovic...
Ana Ivanovic, Venus Williams meet in Australian Open quarterfinals
Ana Ivanovic has a chance for revenge as in the Australian Open quarterfinals she clashes with Venus Williams, the woman that knocker her out of the last two Grand Slams, and in straight sets.
Fourth-seeded...
