AllInOneNews: Grand Slam

Bermuda could lose PGA Grand Slam

Fri Feb 03 12:46:00 CST 2012

[Bermuda Sun] The PGA Grand Slam golf tournament is set to quit Bermuda, MPs were told on Friday.

Schedule: Grand Slam of Curling on CBC

Tue Apr 12 08:58:14 CDT 2011

[The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]

Complete television and streaming listings for the Capital One Grand Slam of Curling series on CBC Television, Bold and CBCSports.ca.

Howard, Martin unbeaten in Grand Slam event

Fri Jan 27 16:52:30 CST 2012

[The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]

Glenn Howard and Kevin Martin are tied with 4-0 records Friday after seven draws at the Capital One Grand Slam of Curling.

Murray to win Grand Slam - Lloyd

Fri Jan 27 13:34:12 CST 2012

[BBC News] BBC tennis pundit John Lloyd says he is confident Andy Murray will win a Grand Slam title following his performance in the Australian Open semi-final.

Azarenka Cruises to Maiden Grand Slam Title

Sat Jan 28 04:15:40 CST 2012

[International Herald Tribune, France] Victoria Azarenka became the first Belarusian to win a grand slam singles title when she claimed the Australian Open title with a 6-3 6-0 victory over Russia's Maria Sharapova Saturday.

Azarenka cruises to maiden grand slam title

Fri Jan 27 23:08:11 CST 2012

[Reuters] MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Victoria Azarenka became the first Belarusian to win a grand slam singles title when she claimed the Australian Open title with a 6-3 6-0 victory over Russia's Maria Sharapova Saturday.

Tennis: Djokovic sets up third straight Grand Slam final

Fri Jan 27 14:11:00 CST 2012

[New Zealand Herald] Novak Djokovic overcame his breathing problems and a 'physical crisis' to beat Andy Murray in an almost five-hour Australian Open semifinal last night and move into his third straight Grand Slam final.Standing between...

Rafael Nadal beats Roger Federer to reach Australian Open final

Thu Jan 26 21:52:00 CST 2012

[Los Angeles Times] Nadal's four-set victory gives him an 8-2 edge over Federer in Grand Slam matches. Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka will meet for the women's title Saturday.MELBOURNE, Australia — Only the trophy and the tears were missing from this latest Grand Slam installment of Rafa vs. Roger.

Greatest men's finals

Sun Jan 29 15:00:54 CST 2012

[BBC News] A look back at some of the finest Grand Slam finals

Leading Off: A Certified Grand Slam Classic ' Leading Off

Mon Jan 30 11:26:59 CST 2012

[The New York Times] If you haven't see it already, find a replay of the Novak Djokovic's epic victory over Rafael Nadal, a match for the ages.

Serena: I don't love tennis, can't live without it

Tue Jan 03 16:43:45 CST 2012

[ESPN] Serena Williams is not passionate about the game she has dominated for so long, but not about to leave it, the 13-time Grand Slam winner said Monday, according to TennisNow.com.

Tennis: Azarenka crowned champ

Sat Jan 28 17:20:07 CST 2012

[CNN.com International] Victoria Azarenka has claimed her first grand slam title after comprehensively beating Maria Sharapova 6-3 6-0 in the final of the Australian Open in Melbourne.

Tennis: Fireworks on and off the court

Fri Jan 27 11:30:12 CST 2012

[New Zealand Herald] Only the trophy and the tears were missing from this latest Grand Slam instalment of Rafa v Roger.Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer were on opposite sides of the net on Thursday, meeting in the semifinals of the Australian Open.And...

Azarenka into final, Clijsters out

Wed Jan 25 23:58:47 CST 2012

[NEWS.com.au] Victoria Azarenka claws her way into her first grand slam final by beating defending champion Kim Clijsters at the Australian Open.

Straight Sets: Towels Become Treasured Souvenirs

Sun Jan 29 00:05:28 CST 2012

[The New York Times] Players who appear on the show courts are welcome to take the Grand Slam commemorative towels. The outer courts, meanwhile, are stocked with the plain white variety.

Success brings confidence, not pressure, says Nadal

Fri Jan 27 19:31:26 CST 2012

[Reuters] MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic comes into the Australian Open final shouldering the expectations of defending champion and with a huge target on his back after winning back-to-back grand slam titles.

Rafa outguns rival Federer to reach Open final

Thu Jan 26 07:12:00 CST 2012

[Mail & Guardian Online] Rafael Nadal once again proved Roger Federer's grand slam nemesis on Thursday, withstanding a withering opening from the Swiss great to reach the fina

Sharapova, Kvitova reach Australian Open semifinals

Tue Jan 24 22:14:06 CST 2012

[USATODAY.com] Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova remained on track for her second Grand Slam title when she beat unseeded Sara Errani of Italy 6-4, 6-4.

Azarenka romps to victory at Australian Open

Sat Jan 28 05:17:43 CST 2012

[CNN.com International] Victoria Azarenka has claimed her first grand slam title after comprehensively beating Maria Sharapova 6-3 6-0 in the final of the Australian Open in Melbourne.

Aussie Saville wins boys' final

Sat Jan 28 00:59:18 CST 2012

[NEWS.com.au] Adelaide teenager Luke Saville wins his second junior grand slam title, taking out the Australian Open boys' final.

Tennis: Djokovic beats Nadal in marathon classic

Sun Jan 29 10:03:46 CST 2012

[CNN.com International] World No.1 Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal in the longest final in grand slam history to retain the Australian Open title in Melbourne Sunday.

Tennis: Azarenka wins at Australian Open

Sat Jan 28 17:20:07 CST 2012

[CNN.com International] Victoria Azarenka has claimed her first grand slam title after comprehensively beating Maria Sharapova 6-3 6-0 in the final of the Australian Open in Melbourne.

Djokovic wins epic Australian Open

Sun Jan 29 10:03:46 CST 2012

[CNN.com International] World No.1 Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal in the longest final in grand slam history to retain the Australian Open title in Melbourne.

Tennis: Bryans' double date with destiny

Fri Jan 27 11:30:00 CST 2012

[New Zealand Herald] Bob Bryan plays for his record 12th Grand Slam doubles title with his brother Mike today, but he's advising his wife Michelle not to watch on television at home in Miami.He doesn't want her to go into labour until he's back in the...

Nadal maintains grand slam dominance over Federer

Thu Jan 26 11:04:51 CST 2012

[CNN/Sports Illustrated] In Melbourne, Rafael Nadal, the 10-time major champion, extended his command of No. 3 Roger Federer in the personal duel between two of the greatest tennis players of all time.

Open final: Sharapova vs. Azarenka for No. 1

Thu Jan 26 05:27:19 CST 2012

[ESPN] Victoria Azarenka reached her first Grand Slam final when she beat defending champion Kim Clijsters 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 in the Australian Open semifinals on Thursday.

Federer faces Nadal in semi showdown

Tue Jan 24 10:17:27 CST 2012

[CNN.com International] World No. 2 Rafael Nadal and 16-time grand slam winner Roger Federer will face off for a place in the Australian Open final after the great tennis rivals won their last-eight ties on Tuesday.

Bryan brothers lose doubles final

Sat Jan 28 07:16:46 CST 2012

[BBC News] 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.

Straight Sets: Djokovic Tops Nadal in Five Sets to Win Title

Sun Jan 29 15:23:38 CST 2012

[The New York Times] A fatigued Novak Djokovic stared down a ferocious challenge from Rafael Nadal to defend his Australian Open in the longest grand slam final ever played.

Straight Sets: For Mattek-Sands, a Loss Turns Into a Win

Mon Jan 30 09:22:51 CST 2012

[The New York Times] Few players win their first Grand Slam title because they lost on the first day of the tournament, but that's exactly what happened to the Minnesota-born Arizona resident Bethanie Mattek-Sands.

Djokovic Denies Nadal Yet Again in Marathon

Sun Jan 29 12:41:32 CST 2012

[International Herald Tribune, France] Novak Djokovic waged war against Rafa Nadal for almost six hours in the longest grand slam final ever played to claim a third Australian Open title and leave the tortured Spaniard empty-handed yet again.

Sharapova and Azarenka Battle for Grand Slam Title

Fri Jan 27 14:50:10 CST 2012

[International Herald Tribune, France] It will be power and competitive fire against power and competitive fire Saturday when Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka meet in the women's final.

Tennis: Sharapova in a final to scream about

Fri Jan 27 11:30:19 CST 2012

[New Zealand Herald] The age gap is only two years, the difference in experience is vast.Maria Sharapova will play her sixth Grand Slam final at the Australian Open today against Victoria Azarenka, who is through to her first. And it isn't just a major...

BDO Canadian Open

Mon Dec 12 16:13:00 CST 2011

[The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]

Keep up with the action at the Capital One Grand Slam of Curling event with live reports, pictures and video from our reporter inside the K-Rock Centre in Kingston. Plus, follow your favourite curlers through their live tweets, and post your own comments all week long.

Djokovic ready for assault on calendar grand slam

Mon Jan 30 06:11:09 CST 2012

[Reuters] LONDON (Reuters) - When the year began common logic suggested Novak Djokovic would struggle to emulate his extraordinary 2011 but after retaining his Australian Open title in astonishing fashion Sunday the question is can anyone stop him setting the bar even higher.

Australian Open ' Azarenka Sweeps Sharapova for First Grand Slam Crown

Sun Jan 29 18:20:45 CST 2012

[International Herald Tribune, France] Victoria Azarenka defeated Maria Sharapova convincingly, 6-3, 6-0 on Saturday to win the Australian Open and take over the women's No. 1 ranking.

Tennis: Djokovic beats Nadal in epic final

Sun Jan 29 10:03:46 CST 2012

[CNN.com International] World No.1 Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal in the longest final in grand slam history to retain the Australian Open title in Melbourne.

Djokovic wins 5-hour match to reach Aussie final

Fri Jan 27 09:19:48 CST 2012

[The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]

Novak Djokovic survived Andy Murray's Friday night at the Australian Open, winning in five sets to ensure a third straight Grand Slam final against Rafael Nadal.

Azarenka Reaches Australian Open Final

Wed Jan 25 23:17:40 CST 2012

[International Herald Tribune, France] Victoria Azarenka reached her first grand slam final with a 6-4 1-6 6-3 victory over defending champion Kim Clijsters at the Australian Open on Thursday.

Djokovic beats Nadal to win title

Sun Jan 29 08:38:26 CST 2012

[BBC News] 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.

Djokovic Earns Final With Nadal --- Again

Sat Jan 28 00:49:26 CST 2012

[WSJ.com, The Wall Street Journal] After nearly five hours of tennis, Novak Djokovic outlasted Andy Murray in a five-set Australian Open semifinal to set up his third straight Grand Slam final meeting with Rafael Nadal.

Djokovic beats Nadal in memorable final

Sun Jan 29 16:30:59 CST 2012

[BBC News] 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.

VIDEO: Win 'a dream come true' for Azarenka

Sat Jan 28 05:13:13 CST 2012

[BBC News] 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.

Djokovic beats Nadal in marathon classic to win Australian Open

Mon Jan 30 04:15:20 CST 2012

[CNN.com International] World No.1 Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal in the longest final in grand slam history to retain the Australian Open title in Melbourne.

Nadal Says Record Final Has Banished Mental Demons

Sun Jan 29 12:04:59 CST 2012

[International Herald Tribune, France] Rafa Nadal soothed his disappointment at yet another loss to Novak Djokovic in the longest ever grand slam final by declaring he was at least free of the mental chokehold the Serb had placed him under throughout last year.

Kerre Woodham: It's time to slam those medical breaks

Sat Jan 21 11:30:00 CST 2012

[New Zealand Herald] The rule for medical timeouts in grand slam tennis should be tightened up.I was watching the Lleyton Hewitt v Cedrik-Marcel Stebe match earlier this week and it was looking like going to five sets.Hewitt had won the first two,...

Tennis: Nadal, fireworks too much for Fed-Express

Thu Jan 26 11:49:19 CST 2012

[New Zealand Herald] One round earlier than they usually meet in a Grand Slam, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer still treated it like a final.Nadal outlasted Federer 6-7 (5), 6-2, 7-6 (5), 6-4 in an Australian Open semifinal on Thursday night between...

Standings: The Pomeroy Inn & Suites National

Thu Jan 26 11:03:30 CST 2012

[The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]

Full round-robin standings for The Pomeroy Inn & Suites National, the third leg of the Capital One Grand Slam of Curling, Jan. 25-29 at the EnCana Events Centre in Dawson Creek, B.C.

Azarenka reaches Australian Open final

Wed Jan 25 18:19:57 CST 2012

[Reuters] MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Victoria Azarenka reached her first grand slam final with a 6-4 1-6 6-3 victory over defending champion Kim Clijsters at the Australian Open on Thursday.

Scoreboard: The Pomeroy Inn & Suites National

Thu Jan 26 10:59:57 CST 2012

[The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]

Full draw schedule and results for The Pomeroy Inn & Suites National, the third leg of the Capital One Grand Slam of Curling, Jan. 25-29 at the EnCana Events Centre in Dawson Creek, B.C.

Djoker outlast Nadal for Aussie title

Sun Jan 29 12:43:42 CST 2012

[CNN/Sports Illustrated] MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Novak Djokovic wore down Rafael Nadal in the longest Grand Slam singles final ever, winning 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 7-5 after 5 hours, 53 minutes to claim his third Australian Open title.

Factbox-Australian Open Winner Novak Djokovic

Sun Jan 29 09:02:04 CST 2012

[International Herald Tribune, France] Factbox on Novak Djokovic, who won his third Australian Open title at Melbourne Park on Monday, beating Spain's Rafa Nadal 5-7 6-4 6-2 6-7 7-5 in the longest grand slam final ever.

Djokovic denies Nadal yet again in marathon final

Sun Jan 29 07:37:41 CST 2012

[Reuters] MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic waged war against Rafa Nadal for almost six hours in the longest grand slam final ever played to claim a third Australian Open title and leave the tortured Spaniard empty-handed yet again.

Nadal makes 'dream' return to Australian final

Thu Jan 26 07:27:17 CST 2012

[ESPN] Rafael Nadal beat Roger Federer 6-7 (5), 6-2, 7-6 (5), 6-4 in an Australian Open semifinal on Thursday night, the longtime rivals playing with the intensity they normally display when they meet in Grand Slam finals.

Azarenka knocks off Clijsters in Aussie Open semis

Wed Jan 25 23:22:32 CST 2012

[The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]

Victoria Azarenka reached her first Grand Slam final and staked a claim for the No. 1 ranking when she beat defending champion Kim Clijsters 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 in the Australian Open semifinals on Thursday in Melbourne.

Azarenka Into Women's Final at Australian Open

Wed Jan 25 23:04:33 CST 2012

[International Herald Tribune, France] Victoria Azarenka reached her first Grand Slam final and staked a claim for the No. 1 ranking when she beat defending champion Kim Clijsters 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 in the Australian Open semifinals on Thursday.

Azarenka tops Clijsters to make first Slam final

Wed Jan 25 23:17:34 CST 2012

[ESPN] Victoria Azarenka reached her first Grand Slam final when she beat defending champion Kim Clijsters 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 in the Australian Open semifinals on Thursday.

Nadal Beats Federer in Australian Open Semifinal

Thu Jan 26 07:37:21 CST 2012

[The New York Times] Rafael Nadal beat Roger Federer in four thrilling sets in an Australian Open semifinal Thursday night, playing with the intensity normally reserved for Grand Slam finals.

Nadal tops Federer in Aussie semis

Thu Jan 26 11:04:51 CST 2012

[CNN/Sports Illustrated] MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Rafael Nadal outlasted Roger Federer 6-7 (5), 6-2, 7-6 (5), 6-4 in an Australian Open semifinal on Thursday night, the longtime rivals playing with the intensity normally displayed when meeting in a Grand Slam final.

Djokovic wins epic Aussie Open final

Sun Jan 29 11:30:30 CST 2012

[New Zealand Herald] Novak Djokovic wore down Rafael Nadal in the longest Grand Slam singles final in the history of professional tennis, winning 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 7-5 after 5 hours, 53 minutes to claim his third Australian Open title.Djokovic...

Tennis: Nadal beats Federer in four sets

Thu Jan 26 11:49:19 CST 2012

Azarenka into women's final at Australian Open

Wed Jan 25 23:03:12 CST 2012

[Associated Press] MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Victoria Azarenka reached her first Grand Slam final and staked a claim for the No. 1 ranking when she beat defending champion Kim Clijsters 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 in the Australian Open semifinals on Thursday....

Nadal and Djokovic Fire Shots Ahead of Final

Sat Jan 28 02:05:25 CST 2012

[International Herald Tribune, France] All the top three's charitable talk of new challengers ready to end their grand slam hegemony at the Australian Open has come to nothing and the top two seeds Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal will contest their third consecutive major final on Sunday.

Novak Djokovic's win over Rafael Nadal is as good as tennis gets

Sun Jan 29 22:00:00 CST 2012

[Los Angeles Times] Commentary: No. 1 Novak Djokovic's epic five-set defeat of No. 2 Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open is the longest Grand Slam singles final ever — 5 hours 53 minutes. And for fans, it's tennis nirvana.So many times sleep approached.

Nadal and Djokovic fire shots ahead of final

Fri Jan 27 21:03:07 CST 2012

[Reuters] MELBOURNE (Reuters) - All the top three's charitable talk of new challengers ready to end their grand slam hegemony at the Australian Open has come to nothing and the top two seeds Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal will contest their third consecutive major final on Sunday.

Tennis: Azarenka beats Clijsters to reach final

Wed Jan 25 23:59:24 CST 2012

[New Zealand Herald] Victoria Azarenka reached her first Grand Slam final and staked a claim for the No. 1 ranking when she beat defending champion Kim Clijsters 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 in the Australian Open semifinals on Thursday.The third-seeded Azarenka recovered...

Djokovic outlasts Nadal in longest Slam final

Sun Jan 29 09:47:35 CST 2012

[The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]

Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 7-5 on Sunday to win the Australian Open in the longest Grand Slam final in Open Era history at five hours 53 minutes.

Tennis: Kvitova reaches Australian Open semis

Tue Jan 24 21:13:02 CST 2012

[New Zealand Herald] Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova remained on track for her second Grand Slam title when she beat unseeded Sara Errani of Italy 6-4, 6-4 in the Australian Open quarterfinals today.Second-seeded Kvitova, who rallied from 4-1 down...

Stoughton, McEwen to play for BDO Canadian Open title

Sun Dec 18 17:57:50 CST 2011

[The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]

Jeff Stoughton will play fellow Manitoban Mike McEwen for the BDO Canadian Open title after hanging on for a nail-biting semifinal win over Glenn Howard on Saturday night at the Grand Slam event.

Bryans lose final, denied record 12th Slam title

Sun Jan 29 13:16:03 CST 2012

[ESPN] Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek denied Bob and Mike Bryan their record 12th Grand Slam doubles title, beating the American twins 7-6 (1), 6-2 in the final of the Australian Open on Saturday.

Nadal tops Federer in Australian Open semifinal

Thu Jan 26 08:03:17 CST 2012

[Associated Press] MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Rafael Nadal outlasted Roger Federer 6-7 (5), 6-2, 7-6 (5), 6-4 in an Australian Open semifinal on Thursday night, the longtime rivals playing with the intensity normally displayed when meeting in a Grand Slam final....

Nadal beats Federer in Australian Open semifinal

Thu Jan 26 06:50:00 CST 2012

[Associated Press] MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Rafael Nadal beat Roger Federer 6-7 (5), 6-2, 7-6 (5), 6-4 in an Australian Open semifinal on Thursday night, the longtime rivals playing with the intensity they normally display when they meet in Grand Slam finals....

Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal for Australian Open title

Sun Jan 29 09:40:00 CST 2012

[Los Angeles Times] The top-ranked player successfully defends his championship with a 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5 victory to earn his fifth major title in the longest Grand Slam men's final at 5 hours 53 minutes.MELBOURNE, Australia -- Novak Djokovic ripped off his shirt and let out a primal scream, flexing his torso like a prize fighter after a desperate, last-round knockout.

Victoria Azarenka beats Maria Sharapova for Australian Open title

Sat Jan 28 17:55:00 CST 2012

[Los Angeles Times] Azarenka, 22, from Belarus, wins her first major and claims the No. 1 ranking in women's tennis with 6-3, 6-0 victory over Sharapova, the 24-year-old Russian seeking her fourth Grand Slam event title.MELBOURNE, Australia — Victoria Azarenka started celebrating, then suddenly did a double-take to ask her coach, "What happened?"

Victoria Azarenka beats Kim Clijsters in Australian Open semifinals

Thu Jan 26 01:11:00 CST 2012

[Los Angeles Times] Azarenka defeats the defending champion in three sets and will face Petra Kvitova or Maria Sharapova in the final.MELBOURNE, Australia — Victoria Azarenka reached her first Grand Slam final and staked a claim for the No. 1 ranking when she beat defending champion Kim Clijsters, 6-4, 1-6, 6-3, in the Australian Open semifinals Thursday.