MELBOURNE PARK, Australia – Kim Clijsters rallied from a rolled ankle, a set and four match points down to upend Li Na 4-6, 7-6(6), 6-4 in a rematch of last year’s Australian Open Women’s final. Clijsters who seems to constantly battling … [Read more...]
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Nadal, Azarenka, Radwanska Move into Elite Eight of Australian Open
MELBOURNE PARK, Australia - World No. 2 Rafael Nadal of Spain held off his countryman Feliciano Lopez 6-4 6-4 6-2 to be the first man to enter the Australian Open quarterfinals on Sunday afternoon. Nadal finished off his compatriot in less than two … [Read more...]
Raonic Upset by Veteran Hewitt at Australian Open
Lleyton Hewitt of Australia reacts during his match against David Nalbandian of Argentina at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 18, 2011. REUTERS/Petar Kujundzic (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SPORT TENNIS) … [Read more...]
‘Oz and Ends’ – Frenchmen, SI Swimsuit Issue and Free Time
Lovable Llodra Andy Murray has defeated 11 Frenchman in a row with his win over Michael Llodra on Saturday.  From Llodra’s post match news conference after falling to Andy Murray. Q. Do you think it might have helped if you had … [Read more...]
Murray Drubs Llodra for Round of 16 Spot
MELBOURNE PARK, Australia – Andy Murray secured a spot in the fourth round of the Ausralian Open on Saturday dominating serve and volley Frenchman Michael Llodra 6-4, 6-2, 6-0. The Scot’s ownership of the Frenchman has extended to 11 match wins … [Read more...]
Serena Sails to Second Week of the Australian Open
MELBOURNE PARK, Australia - Current World No. 12 Serena Williams stormed past No. 92 Greta Arn of Hungary 6-1 6-1 to gain the fourth round of the Australian Open in Rod Laver Arena on Saturday night. Five-time Australian Open champion Williams … [Read more...]
Djokovic, Kvitova, Sharapova Make it to the Second Week of Melbourne
MELBOURNE PARK, Australia – Top seed Novak Djokovic routed birthday boy Frenchman Nicolas Mahut 6-0, 6-1, 6-1 in an hour and 15 minutes to advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open. "I wish him happy birthday and hopefully tonight he can … [Read more...]
Tomic, Clijsters, Del Potro and Li Gain Fourth Round Berths
MELBOURNE PARK, Australia - Australian Bernard T0mic stopped Alexandr Dolgopolov 4‑6, 7‑6, 7‑6, 2‑6, 6‑3 to advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday night. "Very difficult to play. Very hard. It's like a mirror … [Read more...]
Lopez Knocks Out Isner to Face Nadal in Round of 16
MELBOURNE PARK, Australia - In a five- set battle on Friday, Spain's Feliciano Lopez eliminated the last American male at the Australian Open on Friday when he beat John Isner 6-3, 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-7 (0), 6-1. Lopez spoke about his performance, "I … [Read more...]
Thoughts on the Australian Open Week One
By Dave Seminara We’re not even a full week into this year’s Australian Open and I’m already exhausted. As a tennis fanatic, my four seasons are the Australian, the French, Wimbledon and the U.S. Open. If I’m not at the tournament, … [Read more...]