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Murray needs to find the killer instinct
Andy Murray has the physique, the technique, the demeanour and the belief. Now all he needs is the killer touch. Read full article

Djokovic shows the fun side of a sweet life
With the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup sitting a few centimetres away from his left hand, Novak Djokovic was a contented man at his post-match media conference. Read full article

Murray not tickled by 'crucial' feather fluster
Britain's Andy Murray refused to blame his blisters and hamstring trouble for defeat in the Australian Open final – but he admitted a falling feather may have played a role. Read full article

Valiant Murray run ragged by Djokovic
Andy Murray ran and ran until the skin on his feet came off and still it was not quite enough. Read full article

Djokovic makes history in Melbourne
Novak Djokovic became the first man to win three successive Australian Open titles in the professional era when he beat third seed Andy Murray 6-7 7-6 6-3 6-2 in a battle of attrition on Sunday. Read full article

Azarenka dreams big after crazy win
A glint of Belarusian steel and the support of her crazy entourage have given Victoria Azarenka hope she can win any Grand Slam title – and take on her nemesis, the great Serena Williams. Read full article

Australian duo win mixed doubles title
Jarmila Gajdosova and Matthew Ebden became the first locals to win a main draw Australian Open title since 2005 when they clinched the mixed doubles on Sunday. Read full article

Li hopes Aussie pain means French Open gain
China's Li Na was hopeful of claiming a second French Open win this year after her appearance in the Australian Open final ended in tears, injury and defeat. Read full article

Djokovic, Murray set for punishing duel
Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray's burgeoning grand slam rivalry turns another page on Sunday, with the two iron-men of tennis bracing for a world of pain when they clash in the final of the Australian Open. Read full article

Bryan twins break doubles titles record
American twins Bob and Mike Bryan became the most successful men's pair in grand-slam history on Saturday when they won their 13th doubles title together at the Australian Open. Read full article

Emotional Azarenka emerges a champion again
Victoria Azarenka took everything the Australian Open could throw at her and emerged a champion. Read full article

Luckless Li blacked out during final
China's Li Na was left cursing her luck after she twice took a tumble and briefly knocked herself unconscious in a disastrous Australian Open final on Saturday. Read full article

Azarenka wins dramatic final
Victoria Azarenka came back from a set down to retain her Australian Open title with a tense 4-6 6-4 6-3 victory over China's Li Na. Read full article

Records to be set in men's final
Novak Djokovic could have the fitness edge as he faces Andy Murray in a Sunday Australian Open men's final in which both participants are aiming to set personal records. Read full article

'King of cool' loses his cool
Andy Murray did not just beat Roger Federer for the first time in grand slam play at the Australian Open on Friday, the Scot's relentless onslaught made the King of Cool lose his cool. Read full article

Azarenka eyes second straight Aus title
Defending champion Victoria Azarenka will bid for back-to-back titles at Melbourne Park on Saturday when she takes on China's late-blooming Li Na in the final of the Australian Open. Read full article

Murray pleased with mental focus
Andy Murray showcased his new mental strength after blowing the opportunity to serve out his Australian Open semifinal against Roger Federer on Friday by demolishing the Swiss in the fifth set. Read full article

Federer insists he's still on the pace
Roger Federer dismissed suggestions he was slipping off the pace at the top of men's tennis after his five-set loss to Andy Murray in the Australian Open semifinals on Friday. Read full article

Murray beats Federer in five
Andy Murray won a knock-down-drag-out thriller of a scrap with Roger Federer on Friday to set up an Australian Open final against Novak Djokovic and finally beat the Swiss for the first time at a grand slam. Read full article

Azarenka faces headwinds in back-to-back bid
Victoria Azarenka's bid for successive Australian Open titles on Saturday will pit her against an opponent in the form of her life and a centre-court crowd wary of any hint of bad sportsmanship. Read full article