Victory for the Sydneysider over David Ferrer sets up a quarter-final with Kei Nishikori on Pat Rafter Arena.
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Hopman Cup 2017: Old man Federer beaten by young gun Zverev in three-set thriller
Fed Fever has infected the Hopman Cup, and the latest outbreak coincided with a match billed as the future of tennis challenging one of the towering figures of the past. On Wednesday night, the future won.
Overnight sport wrap: Andy Murray struggles to tame Melzer, as MS Dhoni steps down
All the action you might have missed overnight.
Manny Pacquiao verses a former schoolteacher at Suncorp Stadium? It could happen
Seeing is believing in boxing but talks after underway to bring the great welterweight to Australia in April for a bout against Brisbane’s rising star, ‘The Hornet’ Jeff Horn.
Hopman Cup 2017: Roger Federer enjoying his time in Perth, playing the bongos with fervour
In return for an estimated seven-figure appearance fee, the player regarded as the greatest ever has been a walking, dancing, talking, and now drumming advertisement for Tourism WA.
Brisbane International: Kerber survives scare from Barty
The defending Australian Open champion made a winning start to 2017 but Queenslander Ash Barty made her earn in the hard way over three sets on Pat Rafter Arena.
Arsenal team-mates fear fed-up Alexis Sanchez wants to quit EPL club
Alexis Sanchez’s latest tantrum that continued in the Arsenal dressing room after the 3-3 draw with Bournemouth has left a number of his team-mates fearing the forward will leave.
MS Dhoni steps down as India captain
MS Dhoni has stepped down as India’s limited-overs captain after a trophy-laden nine-year reign.
Ex-UFC champion Brock Lesnar banned for doping
Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar has been suspended for one year for a doping violation, the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced on Wednesday.
Chris Gayle marks anniversary of 'don't blush, baby' incident
A year on from the “Don’t Blush Baby” controversy, West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle has posted a bizarre video on social media and told Australia to “lighten the —– up”.