MELBOURNE, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Bernard Tomic had raised the stakes ahead of his third-round match against Roger Federer at the Australian Open, declaring himself full of the belief needed to topple the Swiss great in front of a packed centre court crowd. But in a matter of minutes on Saturday, and before a single point was played, his veneer of confidence had crumbled. The 43rd-ranked Tomic, the last Australian standing at his home grand slam, was humbled 6-4 7-6 6-1 under the lights of Rod Laver Arena after being reminded by the public announcer whom he was playing. …
Golf-McIlroy needs time to bed in new clubs, says manager
ABU DHABI, Jan 19 (Reuters) – World number one Rory McIlroy always knew it would take time to adjust to his new Nike equipment and will not be perturbed at missing the cut in the Abu Dhabi Championship, according to his manager. McIlroy, who signed a multi-year contract with the U.S. sportswear firm on Monday that according to media reports is worth around $250 million, carded his second successive three-over 75 on Friday and failed to qualify for the final two rounds here. “It’s going to take time,” manager Conor Ridge told reporters. “He’s got to work the clubs in gradually. …
Record-chasing minnows on World Cup trail
Record-chasing minnows on World Cup trail 
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