Category Archives: Australian Open

Marathon man Djokovic outlasts Nadal in thrilling Australian Open final

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

The final weekend of the Australian Open saw Novak Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka crowned men’s and ladies champions inMelbournePark. Djokovic was made to work exceptionally hard to claim his third consecutive Grand Slam title after a marathon match with Rafa … Continue reading →

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Murray and Djokovic advance to star studded semi finals of the Australian Open

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

The semi final line-up for both draws in the Australian Open were confirmed last night with Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray joining fellow leading seeds, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, in the final four of the men’s competition. In the … Continue reading →

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Tomic and Federer headline thrilling day at the Australian Open

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

Australia Day may not be until Thursday but Day Seven of the Australian Open shapes up to be one of the most compelling yet of the opening Grand Slam of 2012. With the majority of singles matches being consigned to … Continue reading →

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French hopes sink on Day six with Djokovic once more asserting his authority

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

Day six of the Australian Open saw some of the most entertaining tennis of the championship thus far in Melbourne. Novak Djokovic, the men’s top seed, was in sensational form as he swept aside the challenge of Nicolas Mahut. The … Continue reading →

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Hewitt takes advantage of Roddick injury to move into round three

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

The evening session in Melbourne Park saw plenty of fireworks with the biggest headline being reserved for Lleyton Hewitt. The Australian has had a turbulent time in recent years but the former world number was at his combative best in … Continue reading →

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While you were sleeping….the favourites advanced at the Australian Open

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

Serena Williams was given scare during her second round match at the Australian Open when the five times champion fell during the closing stages of her match with Barbora Zahlavova Strycova. With her preparations forAustraliahaving been hampered by a left … Continue reading →

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A look ahead to Day four of the Australian Open

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

Day four of the Australian should provide plenty of excitement with Petra Kvitova, Serena Williams, Maria Shapaova, Novak Djokovic and Murray all due on court but the real excitement might take place in the evening session when Andy Roddick and … Continue reading →

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