Photos: Djokovic faces tough first round as history beckons

Novak Djokovic takes his first steps towards entering the history books on Monday and the two-time defending Australian Open champion is taking nothing for granted in his first round clash.......

Aus Open: Somdev blows out German Phau to enter Round 2

Somdev Devvarman, who is demanding better playing conditions in Davis Cup from AITA, started his Australian Open campaign in style as he cruised past Germany's Bjorn Phau in the opening round of......

Federer eases past Phau at Estoril

World number one Roger Federer said he had to get tough and forget about the beautiful side of his game to beat Germany's Bjorn Phau 6-3, 6-4 at the Estoril Open and post his first win of the clay......

Federer opens defence against Phau

Champion Roger Federer will begin the pursuit of his third Australian Open crown next week against Germany's Bjorn Phau. After a relatively smooth outing in the first two rounds, things could get a......

Phau knocks out Rastogi

It was a one-way street all the way. Germany's Bjorn Phau stood a foot from the baseline and let rip one sizzling stroke after other. Karan Rastogi, huffed and scampered, tried desperately but had......