Tennis
Azarenka, Djokovic Win Australian Open; Similarities End There
One was a classic. One was not. Over the weekend, the 2012 Australian Open concluded as Victoria Azarenka became the women’s champion and Novak Djokovic repeated as men’s champion. For Azarenka, it was the first major title of her career ... Read More »
2012 Australian Open Men’s Final: Djokovic v. Nadal
I suppose it had to be this way, didn’t it? In the 2012 Australian Open men’s singles final, #1 Novak Djokovic, the reigning champion from Serbia, will take on #2 Rafael Nadal for all the marbles. Djokovic did rather well ... Read More »
2012 Australian Open, Women’s Final: Sharapova v. Azarenka
The men’s Australian Open final is not yet set, but the women’s final is. It will feature #4 seed Maria Sharapova, representing Russia, and #3 Victoria Azarenka of Belarus. Sharapova is seeking her second Australian Open victory, while Azarenka is ... Read More »
America Crashes at 2012 Australian Open
When people from abroad think of Australia, they envision a big country with friendly people. Unfortunately, the land down under has been far from inviting for American entries in the 2012 Australian Open. As of early Saturday morning New York ... Read More »
Stosur Upset in Australian Open First Round; Top 4 Men Advance
In a shocking turn of events on Monday night/Tuesday morning US time, home-country favorite and 2011 US Open champion Samantha Stosur, the 6th-seeded player in the 2012 Australian Open, was defeated in the first round. She becomes the first major ... Read More »
2012 Australian Open: Singles Analysis and Favorites
The first grand slam tournament of 2012 tennis is upon us, and the draws for both men’s and women’s singles have been announced. Melbourne will once again host this exciting event, as it always does, and though there will be ... Read More »