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The bottom quarter of the men's singles draw at the Australian Open looks like rough one. You might call it the giant-killer section. Tommy Robredo upset Roger Federer at the 2013 U.S. Open, Jeremy Chardy beat Federer last spring, Dustin Brown ousted Rafael Nadal from Halle last summer, Borna Coric and Martin Klizan took advantage of Nadal’s fall struggles...
This was as close as it looks; the two Czechs were hitting hard and well. But Petra Kvitova has a huge edge in big-match experience, and perhaps it showed.
Roger Federer and Andy Murray, who have faced each other three times at the Australian Open, could collide in the quarterfinals for a second straight year. That much was confirmed on Friday when the draw ceremony was held at Melbourne Park.
Snagging one of the 32 seeds at a Grand Slam has its benefits. Most importantly, you cannot meet another seed until at least the third round. Garner a top 24 seed and you're guaranteed to avoid the likes of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal until no earlier than the last 16. A seed does not, however, entirely exempt you from danger.
Nick Kyrgios is reported to be ‘shattered’ after his hopes of playing the Australian Open were plunged into doubt after injuring both his left knee and back in Sydney’s Apia International.
Click here to view the women's tennis seeds from the Australian Open.
In its eighth year of Australian Open coverage, Tennis Channel will unveil a live, hourlong, daily introductory show from the Melbourne tournament grounds similar to lead-in programs it uses at the US Open and other events throughout the year.
The Australian Open has opened the corporate wallet in the face of a declining local dollar, with the grand slam event to offer a cumulative $40 million dollars (US$32.8 million) in prize money. With the Aussie down to $0.82 US after achieving parity and beyond for the last few years. Thus, players won't have to worry about any decrease in their prize pocket spending power.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, the Australian Open runner-up seven years ago and always one of the most popular players from overseas at Melbourne Park, has today officially withdrawn from the upcoming 2015 event because of an inflamed forearm.
Rafael Nadal has thrown grave doubts over his participation in the Australian Open after two humiliating performances that have demonstrated he is functioning well below 100% fitness with the year’s first Grand Slam tournament just 11 days away.
Set to hit the courts in Melbourne for the 2015 Australian Open, Fila’s sponsored athletes will debut the innovative, new Platinum collection. Platinum offers a cohesive range of fashions, marked by fresh new fabrics, design details that showcase a high-end flavor, and stand-out styles.
It is true that predictions mean nothing. All that matters is what happens on the tennis court, between the white lines. But predictions are undeniably fun and with the 2015 season barely more than a week away, it's time to have some of that aforementioned fun. It's time for Grand Slam predictions!
On Friday, at the South Seas Island Resort Women’s Pro Classic $50,000 USTA Pro Circuit Event (http://ssirproclassic.com/), several Americans were back in action in their Quarterfinal matches today including Jennifer Brady, Louisa Chirico and Sachia Vickery. First on at 10:00 a.m., was Jennifer Brady taking on Canadian player Gabriela Dabrowski who she beat in straight sets 6-1, 7-5.
On Wednesday, the Singles Main Draw swung into action at the South Seas Island Resort Women’s Pro Classic $50,000 USTA Pro Circuit Event with all of the young American tennis stars hitting the courts for their first round matches.
On Wednesday, the first round of singles tennis action will swing into action at the South Seas Island Resort Women’s Pro Classic $50,000 USTA Pro Circuit Event with young American tennis stars headlining the matches. Getting underway at not before 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday is top seed from the U.S. Grace Min who will play fellow American Maria Sanchez in the first round.
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