Archives for January 2012
Murray tries to stop Djokovic express
Federer vs. Nadal Version 27
The Breakdown: Kvitova vs. Sharapova
THEIR HISTORY: The 21-year-old Czech hit through the 2004 Wimbledon champion at the All England Club 6-3, 6-4 to win her maiden Slam in 2011. She also advanced past Sharapova in 2011 Tokyo when her foe retired with an ankle injury ahead 4-3 in the first set. Sharapova actually beat Kvitova in their first meeting at 2010 Memphis.
THEIR 2012 AUSSIE OPEN LEVELS: It
Ferrer no pushover for Djokovic
Azarenka sets sights on Clijsters
Whats happening at the Aussie Open, Tuesday Jan 24
MELBOURNE – Rafael Nadal survived Tomas Berdych 6-7(5), 7-6 (6) 6-4 6-3 in four hours and 16 minutes and will get the opportunity to face his great rival Roger Federer, whom he has not faced in the semifinals of a major since 2005 Roland Garros
Whats happening at the Aussie Open Monday Jan. 23
It seemed highly improbable coming into the match given his vast injury history, but Lleyton Hewitt took Novak Djokovic to almost three hours in a 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 defeat that had Rod Laver Arena racing until 1:04 AM. Two-time Slam champ Hewitt left to a standing ovation. If the hobbled Hewitt never plays another Australian Open, fans will fondly recall the 30-year-old