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Young guns: Dominic Thiem will meet Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open semifinals today. (Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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Aussie Open may herald new era

“The young guns are missing a bit of guts. A bit of balls. A bit of ‘Okay, I’m here and I want to win and I’m going to do whatever it takes’.” John McEnroe It’s been 19 years…

Where’s Wally? Spectators watch a match at Wimbledon. Tickets are expensive, and hard to come by. (Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

A walkabout at Wimbledon

Poorer fans watch screens on Murray Mount and the posh mingle with stars in Rosewater Pavilion

Venting: Liam Broady with his potty mouth

The curses of Wimbledon

Swearing on court has glorious precedent and livens up Wimbledon’s otherwise bland image.

Federer and Djokovic both ready to win Australian Open

Fathers, favourites and form: At different stages in their careers but Federer and Djokovic both have the Australian Open title in their sights.

Croatian Marin Cilic holds up the trophy after winning the 2014 US Open final against Japan’s Kei Nishikori.

Cilic beats the odds with a ‘miracle’ win at US Open

Croatian Marin Cilic has emerged with a "miracle" to win the US Open following months held under a doping ban.

Federer turns 30 but no retirement party planned

For he’s a jolly good fellow: Federer at peace with age

Roger Federer is relaxed about turning 30 on Monday and sliding to third in the world rankings — while clarifying he still has competitive fire.

Federer powers into Aussie Open final

Roger Federer cruised into his 22nd Grand Slam final with an effortless straight sets win over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the Australian Open on Friday.

Murray powers into Australian Open final

Andy Murray wore down Croatian Marin Cilic over four sets to become the first Briton to reach the Australian Open final in 33 years on Thursday.

Henin sets up dream final against Serena

Justine Henin capped her comeback by making the Australian Open final on Thursday where she will meet Serena Williams gunning for her fifth title.

Federer, Serena go through as Venus falters

Roger Federer and Serena Williams needed all their fighting spirit to stay in the Australian Open on Wednesday after Li Na stunned Venus Williams.

Murray through to Australian Open semis

Andy Murray stayed on track for his first Australian Open final when Rafael Nadal retired injured on Tuesday, as Justine Henin’s dream run continued.

Roddick shrugs off latest disappointment

Andy Roddick put on a brave face despite his frustration after he was beaten by Croatian Marin Cilic in a five-set Australian Open marathon on Tuesday

Sharapova dumped out of Australian Open

Maria Sharapova was a high profile casualty at the Australian Open on Monday but there were no dramas for Dinara Safina and Andy Murray.

Federer, Murray eye dream Wimbledon final

Roger Federer and Andy Murray are locked on collision course for a dream Wimbledon final.