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Australian Open is the first of four grand slams (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open) in a year which is scheduled to take place from January 16 to 29, 2012 at Melbourne Park in Melbourne. This will be the 100th tournament of Australian Open and so the Men’s single to be staged for the 100th time.

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Djokovic edges out Nadal 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5

One of the all-time great tennis matches was staged at the Australian Open on Sunday night - a Serb and a Spaniard who battled on court for almost six hours - and it seemed nothing could separate them.

Azarenka wins Australian Open title

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus poses with the Australian Open women´s singles trophy along the Yarra river in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 29, 2012.

Nadal triumphs in 27th epic Federer clash

Another glorious chapter to the greatest rivalry in tennis took place on Thursday at the Melbourne Park. World No. 2 Rafael Nadal held an 17-9 record against arguably the greatest player of all time World No. 3 Roger Federer.

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Men's Singles

Australian Open 2012: Nadal dispatches Haas 6-4, 6-3, 6-4

Australian Open 2012: Nadal dispatches Haas 6-4, 6-3, 6-4

World No. 2 Rafael Nadal had a test against Germany´s Tommy Haas in the second round.

Andy Murray moves in front

Fourth seed Andy Murray drew big hitting American teenager Ryan Harrison in round one, and Harrison would prove to be a stiff test for Murray as he took to the court in front of his new coach Ivan Lendl. Harrison would use his power in the first and finish it off with a forehand winner to take the first set 6-4.

Australian Open 2012: Rafael Nadal beats Alex Kuznetsov

Rafael Nadal took on the USA´s Alex Kuznetsov in the first round.

Federer eases into second round

Roger Federer kicked off his Australian Open campaign with an emphatic victory over Alexander Kudryavtsev.

Australian Open 2012: Djokovic beats Lorenzi

Defending champion and top seed Novak Djokovic took on Paolo Lorenzi from Italy. Despite getting off to a bit of a slow start in the first, it wouldn´t take long for Djokovic to assert his dominance as he jumped out to a quick 5-2 lead.

Nadal survives big injury scare

Rafa Nadal eased into the second round of the Australian Open with a fuss-free 6-4 6-1 6-1 win over American Alex Kuznetsov on Monday but said he felt lucky to be on the court because of a big injury scare.

Nadal hits back over motivation doubts

A combative Rafa Nadal returned serve at sceptics who have questioned his motivation at the Australian Open on Sunday, saying the passion he lost toward the end of last season had returned and that he was fighting fit to take down 2011 nemesis Novak Djokovic.

Women's Singles

Chinese Li Na romps into Australian Open third round

Chinese Li Na romps into Australian Open third round

Fifth-seeded Chinese Li Na beat Olivia Rogowska to make it to the third round of the Australian Open tennis tournament on Wednesday.

US Open champ Sam Stosur out of Australian Open

Australian Sam Stosur was expecting a long run at tournament, but the US Open champ had her hands full with Romanian Sorana Cirstea. Stosur, dropped serve twice in the opening set and was completely outplayed in the first set tiebreaker.

Li Na makes quick work of Rogowska

After two rounds in the Australian Open, Li Na is already proving that she is a serious title contender.

Li Na demolishes Rogowska 6-2, 6-2

It’s still smooth sailing for last year´s Australian Open finalist Li Na from China. She continued her quest to win her second Grand Slam title with a matchup against local prodigy Olivia Rogowska in the second round of women’s singles in Melbourne.

Aussie Stosur crumbles in Melbourne first round

US Open champion Samantha Stosur crumbled once again under the huge weight of local expectation to crash out of the Australian Open 7-6 6-3 at the hands of Romania´s Sorana Cirstea in the first round on Tuesday.

Li Na steamrolls Rogowska to make third round

China´s Li Na charged into the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-2 6-2 win over local hope Olivia Rogowska in the sunshine at Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday.

Zheng Jie ousts Madison Keys 2-0

In Australian Open, Zheng Jie was looking to make it three Chinese women in the second round in Melbourne. Zheng, was attempting to join Li Na and Peng Shuai in the second round with a win over 16-year old American Madison Keys.

Australian Open: Sharapova hammers Dulko 6-0, 6-1

Former champion Maria Sharapova took on Argentina´s Gisela Dulko. It was an impressive display by Sharapova against a player who was once ranked as high as 26 in the world. Sharapova claimed the first set in just 25 minutes.

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