Archive: australian-open

Finding Your Form – Aussie Dreams

I love the current challenges I've been facing preparing for the Honolulu Challenger next week. Let me talk about a few of them before going into Aussie Open thoughts!

Nadal will Stop at Nothing—Nathan’s Notice

In the pursuit of glory through agony and perseverance, in the want for his old mistress—Lady No.1—Nadal will stop at nothing. He trudges through the mire of slanderous accusations and prepares himself with more powerful equipment and a sounder mindset.

No Change in Plans for Djokovic, Including Results

Nothing in his game needs fixing, so Novak Djokovic will stick with the program which took him to the top of the sport in 2011 as the holder defends his Australian Open title. "I don't think that in general my game should be changed or that I should take any major changes in it," said Djokovic.

Murray’s On-Court Conduct Has Improved

Andy Murray may be one of the feistier players to occupy the world’s top ten in the current game but he believes he is a relative choir boy compared to some of the rebels from days gone by, like John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors and Ilie Nastase.

In a Pique of Anger Baghdatis Smashes Four Racquets

Marcos Baghdatis smashed four racquets in a minute as he slumped to a second round defeat at the Australian Open, bringing to mind the occasion that Goran Ivanisevic broke all his racquets and had to retire from a match as he had none left in Brighton many years ago.

Sharapova Takes Part in Evian Advertising Campaign

Marketing phenomenon Maria Sharapova is not only good for brick-and-mortar business. The saleable Russian, fourth seed at the Australian Open, is also part of an online viral campaign launched during the Australian Open. Sponsor Evian, the French water company, is more than pleased with the results of their "roller baby" campaign.

New Design for Melbourne Park Revealed

Melbourne will be the world’s first Grand Slam tennis venue to have three feature courts with operable roofs. Government officials unveiled the new design for Melbourne Park’s Western Precinct, which includes a redeveloped Margaret Court Arena with an operable roof and increased capacity by 1,500 to 7,500.

Australian Open Women’s results (01/19/2012)

Download the latest women’s results for the Australian Open as the women’s tournament fires up during the 4th day:

Paes Sails whilst Bhupathi Struggles—Nathan’s Notice

The New “Indian Express” is at it again taking down their first set of opponents at their Australian Open debut. On Wednesday January 18 the fourth-seeded teammates, Rohan Bopanna and Mahesh Bhupathi, defeated Australians, Matthew Ebden and Chris Guccione, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4.