Embed from Getty Images (January 23, 2016) Nigel Sears, father-in-law to Andy Murray and coach of Ana Ivanovic became ill during Ivanovic’s match against Madison Keys on Saturday. Ivanovic lost to Keys 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, while Murray defeated … [Read more...]
Third Seed Muguruza Ousted, Azarenka Advances at Australian Open
Embed from Getty Images (January 23, 2016) Wimbledon finalist Garbine Muguruza became the latest upset victim among the top women's seeds at the Australian Open on Saturday. The third seed lost 6-3, 6-2 lost to world No. 48 Barbora … [Read more...]
Top Seeds and Defending Champions Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic Reach Fourth Round of Australian Open
Embed from Getty Images (January 22, 2016) Six-time champion Serena Williams moved into the round of 16 at the Australian Open with a dominant 6-1, 6-1 win in 45 minutes defeating Russian teenager Daria Kasatkina on Friday. “I definitely think I … [Read more...]
Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova Reach Milestones with Wins at Australian Open
Embed from Getty Images (January 22, 2016) Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova reached milestones on Friday at the Australian Open. Federer became the first male player to post 300 wins in majors with his 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory over … [Read more...]
Murray Dominates Groth, While Ferrer Sends Hewitt into Retirement at the Australian Open
Embed from Getty Images (January 21, 2016) No. 2 seed Andy Murray extended his unbeaten streak against Australian players with a dominant 6-0, 6-4, 6-1 second round win over big-serving Sam Groth on Thursday at the Australian Open. After the … [Read more...]
Murray Dominates Groth, While Ferrer Sends Hewitt into Retirement at the Australian Open
Embed from Getty Images (January 21, 2016) No. 2 seed Andy Murray extended his unbeaten streak against Australian players with a dominant 6-0, 6-4, 6-1 second round win over big-serving Sam Groth on Thursday at the Australian Open. After the … [Read more...]
Australian Open 2016 Schedule for Day 4: January 21, 2016
Australian Open 2016 Schedule for Day 4: Thursday 21 January, 2016 Rod Laver Arena 11:00 AM Start 1. Women's Singles - Round 2 Anastasija Sevastova (LAT) vs. Ana Ivanovic (SRB)[20] 2. Women's Singles - Round 2 Kirsten Flipkens (BEL) vs. … [Read more...]
Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova Advance to Third Round of Australian Open
Embed from Getty Images (January 20, 2016) Both Day and Night sessions in Rod Laver Arena produced no drama for the top seeds as Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova had easy straight set victories on Wednesday at … [Read more...]
Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova Advance to Third Round of Australian Open
Embed from Getty Images (January 20, 2016) Both Day and Night sessions in Rod Laver Arena produced no drama for the top seeds as Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova had easy straight set victories on Wednesday at … [Read more...]
Qualifier Zhang Shuai Topples Second Seed Simona Halep at Australian Open
Embed from Getty Images (January 19, 2016) Another seed fell on the women’s side of the draw on Tuesday – second seed Simona Halep lost to Chinese qualifier Zhang Shuai 6-4, 6-3 in just over an hour. The 133rd ranked Zhang’s victory was her first … [Read more...]