Australian Open
Tennis: Sharapova to face Bouchard
The inevitable comparisons between Maria Sharapova and Canadian superstar Eugenie Bouchard are ramping up again ahead of their blockbuster quarter-final at the Australian Open.
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Tennis: Venus into third round
Michael Venus is into the third round of the Australian Open men's doubles, capping off a great week for New Zealand male tennis.
Fed Exit: Roger knocked out
Four-time time champion Roger Federer has made his earliest exit from the Australian Open since 2001 after a shock third round defeat to Italian Andreas Seppi today.
Tennis: It's the big Kiwi comeback
It's been quite a year for NZ tennis player Artem Sitak. Today he plays his second-round doubles match at the Australian Open, after an impressive opening victory on Wednesday.
Roger Federer's heart is with the 'Boks
Tennis great Roger Federer will be following this year's Rugby World Cup - but he won't be supporting the All Blacks.
Tennis: Serena powers back from early scare
A day after Maria Sharapova was forced to save two match points, top seed Serena Williams steadied after a first-set scare to reach the third round of the Australian Open.
Outrage over 'pervy' commentator
A Channel 7 tennis commentator has caused outrage at the Australian Open after asking Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard to "twirl" on live TV.
Tennis: Kiwi into second round of Australian Open
New Zealand Davis Cup representative Artem Sitak is into the second round of the Australian Open following a convincing doubles victory on Wednesday afternoon.
Erakovic's ready to make deep run
New Zealand No1 Marina Erakovic is only 26, but has already clocked up more major tournaments than any other Kiwi female.
Ivanovic crashes out of Aussie Open
The Australian Open has lost one of its brightest stars on day one, with former finalist Ana Ivanovic crashing to a shock first-round defeat.
Tennis: First-round defeat wake-up call for Wawrinka
Third-seeded Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka made a shock, listless exit from the French Open yesterday at the hands of Spanish journeyman Guillermo Garcia-Lopez.
