Archive: australian-open
Yesterday was the official draw ceremony for the Australian Open 2012 Wheelchair competition. The top seeds Esther Vergeer and Maikel Scheffers were in attendance with all the other competitors of this year!
Esther Vergeer and Maikel Scheffers during their warmup for their 1round matches today at the Australian Wheelchair Championships.
A flock of seagulls eager for a midnight snack provided an unexpected distraction to start the second week of the Australian Open as Novak Djokovic beat Lleyton Hewitt in the fourth round.
The start of this last week of the Open brings with it the exciting prospect of a champion at the end of it all, as the first champion of the Tennis year!
Novak Djokovic is only just starting to defend what he achieved last season, but so far it’s going well, he says. "Well, I'm going to experience lots of, let's say, expectations and pressure of being a top player this year as long as I'm there. I think I started off well. I think physically, mentally I'm motivated,"
After 67 weeks as the world’s no.1 female tennis player, Caroline Wozniacki is now guaranteed to be dislodged from top spot in the WTA rankings. And while it cost her earnings, from ranking related bonuses from endorsement there almost seemed a sense of relief.
Wayne Arthurs and teammate Thomas Muster along with their opponents Pat Cash and Goran Ivanisevic had the crowd overjoyed during their doubles match as it became a battle of showmanship. Check out photos from the match.
Digital video solutions innovator Ooyala and Tennis Australia have partnered to bring the tournament to the web for free live viewing around the globe. Visitors to australianopen.com, the official website of the 2012 Australian Open, can watch live matches from all seven of the tournament’s courts.
Caroline Wozniacki held her composure and looked wisely into the future after losing her WTA No. 1 ranking after a 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) quarter-final to Kim Clijsters at the Australian Open.
The Women's Quarterfinals could easily go completely according to form; that is, the top 4 seeds appear likely to fulfill their placements and reach the semifinals, with one possible exception.
I think we can all agree that for the great Roger Federer the Australian Open really started with a potentially dangerous match against “Ivo The Giant”, capable of blowing anybody on the tour off the court with that mutant serve.
Rafael Nadal is well known as a fine sportsman who always gives credit where it is due. And he has been very impressed with the run that Lleyton Hewitt has enjoyed and the qualities he has shown at the Australian Open.
It’s hot in Melbourne and guess who’s wearing a sweater. Dusan Vemic of Serbia, and guess what’s on his sweater. Two 10sballs.com patches! Wow, thanks Dusan for being such a nice guy. Read more to learn about the Serbian players at the Australian Open.
Why…I think we have a new super hero—Nitro Nadal, knocking out player after player. On Friday the 20th Nadal moved on to the Australian Open’s fourth round after defeating Lukas Lacko 6-2, 6-4, 6-2. His heavier racket has optimized his serve and swing to higher standards.
Mirka Federer, wife of Roger Federer. Is just that woman. Novak doesn't have a major female force behind him. Rafa same thing. Andy Murray as well. Well, yes, Judy is spectacular but she is not Mirka.
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