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Nadal beats Federer to win Australian Open

Rafael Nadal held off Roger Federer in another momentum-swinging, five-set final to win the Australian Open on Sunday, keeping the Grand Slam singles record safe for now. Full story

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To Federer and fans: Enjoy the moment of pain

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Spain celebrates Nadal's triumph in Australian Spectacle

2009-02-02 01:15:41 GMT Xinhua English MADRID, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- Spain applauded on Sunday for the triumph of Rafael Nadal against Roger Federer in the Australian Open, which is the first time Spaniard winning this tournament.

Nadal beats Federer to win Australian Open

2009-02-01 13:32:53 GMT SINA.com MELBOURNE, Australia – Rafael Nadal held off Roger Federer in another momentum-swinging, five-set final to win the Australian Open on Sunday, keeping the Grand Slam singles record safe for now.

More Indian success as Mirza, Bhupathi win mixed doubles

2009-02-01 08:11:05 GMT SINA.com Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza became the first Indian pair to win a Grand Slam mixed doubles title on Sunday when they crushed Andy Ram of Israel and Frenchwoman Nathalie Dechy 6-3, 6-1.

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Nadal wins first Australian Open title

2009-02-01 14:34:59 GMT Xinhua English MELBOURNE, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- World number one Rafael Nadal won his first Australian Open title after outplaying world number two Roger Federer in the men's final on Sunday.

Bryan brothers win Open doubles title

2009-02-01 08:07:22 GMT SINA.com Bob and Mike Bryan won their seventh Grand Slam doubles title Saturday when they bounced back to crush Mahesh Bhupathi and Mark Knowles 2-6, 7-5, 6-0 in the Australian Open final.

Nadal, Verdasco set up all-Spanish clash at Australian Open semis

2009-01-28 13:58:41 GMT Xinhua English MELBOURNE, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- World number one Rafael Nadal and countryman Fernando Verdasco both triumphed over French opponents in the quarterfinals on Wednesday for an all-Spanish men's singles semifinal at the Australian Open.

Djokovic tumbles, Federer advances at Australian Open

2009-01-27 14:42:27 GMT Xinhua English MELBOURNE, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- American Andy Roddick made his way safely into the Australian Open semifinals for the fourth time, leading defending champion Novak Djokovic 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-2, 2-1 when the Serbian retired on a sweltering Tuesday in Melbourne.

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Safina vows to bounce back from crushing tennis loss

2009-02-01 08:09:29 GMT SINA.com An exhausted Dinara Safina has vowed to pick herself up and bounce back after being thrashed by Serena Williams in one of the most lop-sided women's Grand Slam finals in history.

Williams sisters hungry for more after Open doubles win

2009-02-01 08:04:20 GMT SINA.com Serena and Venus Williams won their eighth Grand Slam doubles title when they beat Ai Sugiyama and Daniela Hantuchova at the Australian Open on Friday, and said they were hungry for more.

Serena's 10th Slam moves her back to No. 1

2009-02-01 07:46:02 GMT SINA.com Serena Williams always selects a special outfit to bring to Australia for a victory celebration. Every second year, she gets to wear it.

Safina stays positive after bitter final loss at Australian Open

2009-01-31 14:28:48 GMT Xinhua English MELBOURNE, Jan. 31 (Xinhua) -- Third seed Dinara Safina said she was trying to stay positive despite an embarrassingly lopsided final loss to American Serena Williams at the Australian Open on Saturday.

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Nadal returns home in glory

2009-02-04 03:52:49 GMT Xinhua English Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal is embraced by a fan upon his arrival at the airport in Palma de Mallorca Feb.3, 2009.

Nadal outlasts Federer to win his first title at Australian Open

2009-02-02 09:09:03 GMT SINA.com Rafael Nadal held off Roger Federer in another five-set Grand Slam final, keeping Pete Sampras' record of 14 major titles intact for now.

Bryans win men's doubles final at Australian Open

2009-02-01 07:34:14 GMT Xinhua English Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan of the United States pose with the trophy during the awarding ceremony for the men's doubles at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Jan. 31, 2009. The Bryans defeated India's Mahesh Bhupathi and Bahamas' Mark Knowles 2-1 to win the title.

Nadal beats Haas to advance at Assie Open

2009-01-25 02:26:10 GMT Xinhua English Rafael Nadal of Spain serves during the men's singles third round match against Tommy Haas of Germany at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Jan. 24, 2009. Nadal defeats Haas 6-4 6-2 6-2.