Australian Open 2014
Wawrinka outlasts injured Nadal
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7:23AM Leo Schlink STANISLAS Wawrinka overcomes a mid-match meltdown to beat a clearly struggling Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final.
Grand Stan finish
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10:12PM Richard Hinds STANISLAS Wawrinka did not just beat a wounded Rafael Nadal, writes Richard Hinds. He beat the history of modern tennis.
Li lines up more slam success
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NEWLY crowned Australian Open champion Li Na already has her sights set on the year's next grand slam.
Rafa OK with crowd jeers
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10:22PM VALKERIE BAYNES RUNNER-UP Rafael Nadal has no complaint about the Melbourne crowd jeering him after a medical time out.
Soak it up, Stan
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10:48PM RON REED HEY Stan, you're the man - so take a bow. Celebrate it. As long and loud as you like. Nothing can take it away from you
Dream comes true for Stan
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10:27PM Scott Gullan STANISLAS Wawrinka has admitted he didn't know what to do when Rafael Nadal hurt his back midway through the final.
Li Na honoured at embassy lunch
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4:13PM Bruce Matthews HIGH-ranked women's tennis official Peter Johnston enjoyed a diplomatic Sunday lunch that had little to do with Australia Day.
Third time lucky for champion Li Na
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10:32PM Bruce Matthews THIRD time lucky! While China's Li Na doesn't believe that number brings good fortune, it delivered her first Australian Open crown.
Setting standards for Serena to top
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10:00PM VALKERIE BAYNES MARTINA Navratilova, regarded by many as the finest female player to pick up a racquet, talks on the state of women's tennis.
Stan: I'm ready to take on Rafa
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1:19PM Leo Schlink STAN Wawrinka dismissed his dismal record against Rafael Nadal, declaring he has uncovered some potential chinks.
Why Rafa will beat Stan
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7:45AM Mark Philippoussis RAFAEL Nadal is an animal. Pain strengthens his resolve, and he will triumph tonight, writes Mark Philippoussis.
Numbers say Stan can't get close to Rafa
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6:49PM Leo Schlink COLD, hard statistics insist Stanislas Wawrinka cannot win the Australian Open over world No 1 Rafael Nadal at Melbourne Park.
Changing of the Swiss guard
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8:00PM Leo Schlink WHEN the new rankings are released, Roger Federer will no longer be No. 1 in Switzerland. It's Stanislas Wawrinka time.
Li Na a hit with the masses
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9:36PM Valkerie Baynes LI Na stood in the doorway, about to enter Rod Laver Arena, beaming, nodding, soaking up her status as Australian Open final favourite.
Abnormal Nadal crushes Federer
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11:23PM Scott Gullan RAFAEL Nadal will meet Stan Wawrinka in Sunday night's Australian Open final after crushing Roger Federer in straight sets.
Pair sows the seeds of change
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11:50AM Gerard Whateley IN tennis, a seeding becomes an identity. A number to plot a man's rise and fall, to rule a woman's status and worth.
Coach to Li Na: Do you want it?
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8:24PM Valkerie Baynes HOW much do you want it? It's the question Li Na's coach is asking her after she earned a third shot at the Australian Open.
Stan the Man has clicked: Sampras
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8:09PM Valkerie Baynes PETE Sampras believes Stanislas Wawrinka's game has clicked.
Cibulkova-Wawrinka paid $10,251
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5:30PM Sam Landsberger THE spree of Australian Open upsets is two shy of a potential two-leg multi paying $10,251 saluting.
Rafa tough as nails, says uncle
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5:29PM Rebecca Williams PARK LIFE: Rafael Nadal's uncle and coach Toni has credited the world No. 1's mental strength for his return to the top.
UPDATE: Rod Laver roof fixed
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6:28PM Sam Landsberger THE Rod Laver Arena roof is opening after a malfunction which threatened to change the complexion of tonight's semi-final.
Two champs in match for the ages
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12:43PM Richard Hinds THE Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal rivalry questions how excellence should be assessed, declares Richard Hinds.
Federer v Nadal - the greatest hits
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9:12AM RAFAEL Nadal holds a 22-10 lead over Roger Federer in what is regarded as one of the greatest rivalries of all time.
Is Fed 2.0 ready to turn the tables?
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12:37PM Leo Schlink ROGER Federer is pinning his faith on a rejuvenated body to help end his grand slam drought against Rafael Nadal.
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