Embed from Getty Images (January 19, 2016) In the biggest upset of the Australian Open tournament so far on the men's side, 2009 winner and fifth seed Rafael Nadal lost to his Spanish countryman Fernando Verdasco 7-6 (6), 4-6, 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2 … [Read more...]
Johanna Konta Upsets No. 8 Venus Williams in First Round of the Australian Open
(January 19, 2016) Venus Williams became the highest seed knocked out of the first round of the Australian Open on Tuesday. The American, who was the eighth seed, lost 6-4, 6-2 to Great Britain's Johanna Konta ranked 47th in the world. Williams … [Read more...]
Defending Champions Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams Open Australian Open Defenses with Wins
Embed from Getty Images (January 18, 2016) World No. ones and Australian Open defending champions Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams made straight set starts in Melbourne on Monday. Novak Djokvic dominated teenager Chung Hyeon of South … [Read more...]
Serena Williams: “I’m at 120, 130 percent right now”
Embed from Getty Images (January 16, 2016) Serena Williams comes into the 2016 Australian Open as the defending champion seeking her seventh Melbourne crown. In her pre-tournament news conference, the 21-time major champion tried to set aside … [Read more...]
2016 Australian Open Singles Draws Made
Embed from Getty Images (January 14, 2015) Friday morning in Melbourne defending Australian Open champions Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams took part in the 2016 Australian Open draw ceremony, the first major tournament of the year. On … [Read more...]
2016 Australian Open Seeds Announced
(January 13, 2016) Tennis Australia has announced the seeds for the 2016 Australian Open. The seeds are as follows: Men’s seeds Women’s seeds 1. Novak Djokovic (SRB) 1. Serena Williams (USA) 2. Andy Murray (GBR) 2. Simona … [Read more...]
Tennis Channel’s Live 2016 Australian Open Schedule
Tennis Channel's Live 2016 Australian Open Match Schedule (Men's/Women's Singles Unless Otherwise Specified) Date Time (ET) Event Monday, Jan. … [Read more...]
ESPN 2016 Australian Open Broadcast Schedule
AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2016 (For these charts, all times are Eastern, and each day “begins” at 6 a.m. ET. Therefore, the listing Sat., Jan. 23, at 3 a.m. ET is actually very late on Saturday night.) Date Time (ET) Event Network Sun, Jan 17 – … [Read more...]