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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Tennis: Federer turns up the heat on Murray with verbal volley
Murray is one of a select group of current players who have won more matches against Federer than they have lost.
Tennis: Erakovic bundled out of Australian Open
16th seeded Li Na of China has defeated New Zealand's Marina Erakovic in straight sets in their first round womens singles clash at the Australian Open.
Racial tension again casts shadow on Australian Open
Claims of racial tension and unruly behaviour at the Australian Tennis Open have once again taken the gloss off one of the game's most anticipated tournaments, claim Australian news media.
Tennis: Safina says she's fit and back with a purpose
Russian Dinara Safina, says she is back from a late-season injury with purpose and motivation.
Tennis: Aust Open starts with ... chills and rain
Russian star Maria Sharapova was one of the few players in action as unseasonal rain delays the start of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Glamour of superstars mocks moralists
There is a laughable irony in watching corporate America get cold feet over one man's rumpy-pumpy, considering the way their self-centred ethos and lack of ethics ravaged the world's economy, says Chris Rattue.
Tennis: Sydney wildcard gives Henin chance to test herself
Former world tennis No 1 Justine Henin has welcomed the opportunity to test her comeback.













