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GB into Fed Cup World II play-off

Great Britain qualify for the Fed Cup World Group II play-offs by beating Austria through wins from Anne Keothavong and Elena Baltacha.


Murray will miss Davis Cup match

British number one Andy Murray will miss the Davis Cup match against Slovakia because of injury concerns.


Emotional Djokovic hails epic win

Novak Djokovic labels his historic Australian Open final against Rafael Nadal as the best moment of his career.


GB win to reach Fed Cup play-offs

Great Britain qualify for the Fed Cup Euro/Africa Zone Group I play-offs by beating Israel 3-0 in Eilat.


GB defeat Dutch in Fed Cup match

Great Britain beat the Netherlands 2-1 in their second Fed Cup Euro/Africa Zone Group I match in Israel.


GB defeat Portugal in Fed Cup tie

Great Britain beat Portugal 3-0 in their opening Fed Cup Euro/Africa Zone Group I match in Israel.


Djokovic beats Nadal to win title

World number one Novak Djokovic beats second seed Rafael Nadal in a five-set epic - the longest final in Grand Slam history - to retain his Australian Open title.


Mattek-Sands & Tecau claim title

Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Horia Tecau win the Australian Open mixed doubles title on a champions tie-break.


Azarenka savours 'dream' triumph

Victoria Azarenka believes there is no limit to what she can achieve in tennis after hailing her Australian Open triumph as a "dream come true".


Azarenka stuns Sharapova in final

Victoria Azarenka beats Maria Sharapova 6-3 6-0 in the Australian Open final to win her maiden Grand Slam title and become the new world number one.


Murray can be number one - Nadal

Rafael Nadal says Andy Murray has the ability to become world number one in 2012 if the Scot improves his mental approach on the biggest stage.


Bryan brothers lose doubles final

Mike and Bob Bryan are denied a record 12th men's Grand Slam doubles title after a shock straight-sets defeat by unseeded pair Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek.


Gap closing on top three - Murray

Andy Murray believes he is closing the gap on the world's best players despite losing an epic five-set Australian Open semi-final to Novak Djokovic.


Djokovic beats Murray in thriller

Britain's Andy Murray misses out on a place in the Australian Open final, losing to Novak Djokovic in a five-set epic.


Nadal beats Federer to make final

Rafael Nadal comes from one set down to beat Roger Federer and reach the Australian Open final.


VIDEO: We made history - Djokovic

Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic pays tribute to Rafael Nadal, the man he beat in an epic five-set thriller to retain his title in Melbourne.


VIDEO: Nadal upbeat despite defeat

Beaten Australian Open finalist Rafa Nadal says he "will never forget this match" after losing an epic five-set contest 5-7 6-4 6-2 6-7 (5-7) 7-5 to Novak Djokovic in five hours and 53 minutes.


VIDEO: Crucial Nadal miss that turned match

Rafael Nadal misses with a backhand down the line in the final set of his epic Australian Open final against Novak Djokovic.


VIDEO: Highlights - Azarenka defeats Sharapova to secure maiden Slam

Watch Victoria Azarenka secure a vital first break, clinch the first set and then romp to victory against Maria Sharapova, winning 6-3 6-0 to secure her maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.


VIDEO: Win 'a dream come true' for Azarenka

Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka says winning her maiden Grand Slam is "a dream come true" after securing an emphatic 6-3 6-0 triumph over Maria Sharapova in the Melbourne final.


VIDEO: Magnanimous Sharapova hails Azarenka

2008 champion Maria Sharapova credits her opponent Victoria Azarenka as being "better on so many levels" following her 6-3 6-0 defeat to the Belarusian in the Australian Open final. (UK only)


VIDEO: Djokovic saves crucial break points

World number one Novak Djokovic survives three break points late in the fifth set before finally beating Andy Murray in the Australian Open semi-final. (UK users only)


VIDEO: Highlights - Djokovic defeats brave Murray

Britain's Andy Murray misses out on a place in the Australian Open final, losing to Novak Djokovic in a five-set epic.


Elena Baltacha column

"Great Britain should be in Fed Cup World Groups with top 16"


Pundits hail 'greatest' tennis match

Players and pundits give their reaction to a sensational Australian Open final


Greatest men's finals

A look back at some of the finest Grand Slam finals


Azarenka win 'a changing of the guard'

'Victoria Azarenka deserves her new number one billing'


VIDEO: 31-shot rally from epic final

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic trade blows in a 31-shot rally after more than five hours' play in the Australian Open final, leaving Djokovic floored but the crowd on their feet. (UK users only)


VIDEO: Magnificent Djokovic seals epic win

Watch the closing stages as Serbia's Novak Djokovic completes an amazing five-set win over Rafa Nadal in the Australian Open final in a marathon match lasting five hours and 53 minutes. (UK users only)



 



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