By Jaclyn Stacey (January 27, 2013) MELBOURNE PARK, Australia - Novak Djokovic created history on Sunday when he became the first male tennis player in the Open Era to win three consecutive Australian Open titles, overcoming a defiant Andy Murray … [Read more...]
Bryan Brothers Flawless in Capturing Australian Open Crown
By Jaclyn Stacey (January 26, 2013) MELBOURNE PARK, Australia - Bob and Mike Bryan won a record 13th Men’s Doubles crown at the Australian Open on Saturday night, destroying their opponents Robin Haase and Igor Sijsling 6-3, 6-4 in just 53 … [Read more...]
Azarenka Defends Australian Open Title in Topsy Turvy Final
By Jaclyn Stacey (January 26, 2013) MELBOURNE PARK, Australia - Victoria Azarenka successfully defended her Australian Open title on Saturday at Melbourne Park after triumphing over Li Na in a drama filled final 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in two hours … [Read more...]
Murray Victorious in Thriller Against Federer, Meets Djokovic in Final
By Jaclyn Stacey (January 25, 2013) MELBOURNE PARK, Australia - Andy Murray ended the title hopes of Roger Federer on Friday night as he outplayed the Swiss champion in a high quality four hour five set semifinal 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-7(2), … [Read more...]
Li Na Ousts Sharapova to Advance to Second Australian Open Final
By Jaclyn Stacey (January 24, 2013) MELBOURNE PARK, Australia - Li Na won through to her second Australian Open final after impressively defeating Maria Sharapova 6-2, 6-2 in one hour and 33 minutes. “Beginning of the match I was … [Read more...]
Federer Survives Resurgent Tsonga to Advance to Semifinals
By Jaclyn Stacey (January 23, 2013) MELBOURNE PARK, Melbourne -Roger Federer progressed through to his 33rd career Grand Slam semifinal at the Australian Open by defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in a thrilling five set encounter 7-6(4), 4-6, 7-6(4,) … [Read more...]
Ferrer Digs Deep to Overcome Almagro
By Jaclyn Stacey (January 22, 2013) David Ferrer fought back from two sets to love down to overcome compatriot Nicolas Almagro in five sets 4-6, 4-6, 7-5, 7-6(4,) 6-3 and progress through to his second Australian Open … [Read more...]
Li Na Reaches Australian Open Semifinal After Defeating Radwanska
By Jaclyn Stacey (January 22, 2013) MELBOURNE PARK, Australia - Li Na became the first player through to the Australian Open semifinals on Tuesday at Melbourne Park after she overcame fourth seed Agnieszka Radwanska 7-5, 6-3. The … [Read more...]
Serena Williams Steamrolls into Quarterfinals in Melbourne
By Jaclyn Stacey (January 21, 2013) MELBOURNE PARK, Australia - Serena Williams destroyed Maria Kirilenko in their fourth round match at the Australian Open, Williams with 87% of first serves in and creating 22 winners on her way to the 57 minute, … [Read more...]
Djokovic Survives Mighty Challenge From Wawrinka to Advance to Quarterfinals
By Jaclyn Stacey (January 20, 2013) MELBOURNE PARK, Australia - The Australian Open produced it’s greatest match of 2013 and one of the best in recent times as Novak Djokovic triumphed over Stanislas Wawrinka in a five hour and three minute thriller … [Read more...]