Australian Open, Andy Roddick | featured news

Defending champion Roger Federer matched Jimmy Connors' record for consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinals appearances, beating Tommy Robredo 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 on Sunday in the Australian Open.

Defending champion Rafael Nadal retired from his quarterfinal against Andy Murray with an injured knee, then predicted the Scottish player would end his Grand Slam title drought by winning the Australian Open....

Sweat was dripping off Andy Roddick's white baseball cap, flying off his sleeves, making puddles at his feet. An occasional expletive burst from his mouth and he carried on a considerable conversation with chair umpire Enric Molina of Spain.

When it comes to playing night matches at the Australian Open, Andy Roddick and Novak Djokovic think convention shouldn’t always dictate ladies first. “If everything is equal all across the way, I feel ...