The best matches in sports aren’t always about the best versus second-best; the greatest competitions are about both opponents being equally paired. In tennis, certain foes seem to bring the best out of each other. From John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg to Rog

David Beckham was regarded as one of the best soccer players in the world. He had played for Manchester United from 1993-2003 and then with Real Madrid from 2003-2007. Both clubs are known to be two of the elite soccer teams in the world, but Beckham had

January 30, 2012 -- Updated 1524 GMT (2324 HKT) World No. 1 Novak Djokovic's incredible five-set win over second-ranked Rafael Nadal was the longest final in grand slam history, lasting five hours and 53 minutes. But where does the marathon clash rank am

Novak Djokovic’s epic five-set victory over Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final was the longest Grand Slam final in the Open Era. But was the latest Nadal-Djokovic battle the Greatest Match of All Time? Nadal said he ranks the match — which require

Offering no regrets, just pride, Rafael Nadal accepted his gut-wrenching Australian Open final loss to Novak Djokovic with the grace and class we've come to expect from the humble Spaniard. For the third time in six months, Djokovic thwarted Nadal's ques

Novak Djokovic’s epic victory in the 2012 Australian Open has ended a recent competitive boom in men’s tennis. Tennis fans hoping for a Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal renaissance must now accept Djokovic’s undisputed dominance. Get ready for a bland repri

Novak Djokovic's record-breaking five-set Australian Open win over Rafael Nadal will be talked about for years to come. Below are some of the other great men's Grand Slam finals. Roger Federer owned Wimbledon. The Swiss was going for a sixth successive c

In sports the past is often revered more than the present. In men’s tennis that should not be the case. Beginning with the 2012 Australian Open, men’s tennis has never been better. The 1960s to early ’70s was great with two Australian legends in Roy Emer

SWEDISH electro-pop duo Niki & The Dove have promised to serve up a pop feast when they head to Scotland next week - having staked their claim to become the music equivalent of countryman, Bjorn Borg. Bjorg was the world’s No1 tennis player, winning 11 g

It has been described as the greatest rivalry in modern tennis, but this is becoming as close as the Christians' contests against the lions. Roger Federer's meeting with Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals of the Australian Open here yesterday was their 10th

Rafael Nadal celebrates his semi-final win over Roger Federer. Source: Herald Sun Roger Federer urges himself on during his clash with Rafael Nadal. Source: Herald Sun Roger Federer drives the ball in his match against Rafael Nadal. Picture: George Salpi

RAFAEL Nadal's renaissance is almost complete. Nearly forced out of the Australian Open after suffering a bizarre right knee injury at his hotel on the eve of the tournament, Nadal reached the 100th men's championship final with a breathtaking display ag

Greg Wood/Getty Images Tennis' Big Three down in Oz By Louisa Thomas on January 26, 2012 N ovak Djokovic has played two tight matches so far this week. Both ended in small slaughters. I was gratified for the feast, but I noticed, not for the first time,

Muhammad Ali versus Joe Frazier deserves its position at the top of the leaderboard for sporting rivalries, on the basis that every other storied contest between two parties - for example, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal - is invariably compared to the Al

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA — This is Ivan Lendl’s old stomping ground, the place where he won twice in his hollow-cheeked days under a Legionnaire’s cap. But Lendl is opting for the bare-headed look so far at his first Australian Open as a coach. He has also b

MELBOURNE, Australia — This is Ivan Lendl’s old stomping ground, the place where he won twice in his hollow-cheeked days under a Legionnaire’s cap. But Lendl, who says he left his caps back home in Connecticut, is opting for the bare-headed look so far a

That would mean Murray bringing down the man who doled out a tough defeat in the final a year ago, Novak Djokovic, if they meet in the semi-final but, stony-faced as ever, Lendl said: If I did not expect it, I would not be here. Lendl, eight times a Gran

American star was passive during Australian Open blowout, with no sign of a comeback fight Sarah Ivey / AP Serena Williams reacts during her defeat to Russia's Ekaterina Makarova in their fourth round. OPINION By Steve Tignor updated 4:42 p.m. ET Jan. 23

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