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From the monthly archives: January 2010
The 2010 Australian Open final was short and sweet for Roger Federer, who beat Andy Murray in three sets for his 16th major title. Here are some videos from the trophy ceremony and Roger’s post-match interview with ESPN2. Enjoy! Andy Murray’s runners’ up speech: Roger Federer with the trophy: Roger Federer post match ESPN interview:
Continue Reading →Sorry for the cut and paste job, but Roger Federer’s Australian Open championship press conference is fascinating from start to finish. Some highlights: 1. Roger was worried that he lost the match after that failed drop shot in the third set tie-breaker. Great minds think alike, Rog. 2. Fed admits to being “honest” in his [...]
Continue Reading →Roger Federer beat Andy Murray for the 2010 Australian Open title: 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (11). Federer afficionados, this was a superb match. Roger walked the walk, talked the talk, served like an ace and hit that forehand with a crispness. Honestly, I’m surprised that he won it in three – I thought Andy Murray was [...]
Continue Reading →It’s here! The 2010 Australian Open men’s singles final is upon us. And it’s going to be a scorcher! (Or at least pretty warm. The weather forecast calls for evening temperatures in the mid eighties.) Here’s what’s happening on-court: Roger Federer vs. Andy Murray, Rajah vs. Muzzah, Swiss vs. Scot, offense to defense vs. defense [...]
Continue Reading →“Billie – we’re tied!” That was Serena’s best moment on the podium on Saturday night, sharing a laugh with Billie Jean King, who was ensconced in the stands. Serena’s 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 victory over Justine Henin in this year’s Australian Open final pulls her even with Billie Jean’s 12 Major singles titles. Five of her [...]
Continue Reading →I didn’t want anymore time to go by before acknowledging the Williams Sisters’ awesome doubles performance. Venus and Serena defended their Australian Open title on Friday, beating the No. 1 seeded team of Cara Black and Liezel Huber: 6-4 6-3. It’s their fourth Australian Open doubles title and 11th major doubles title as a team. [...]
Continue Reading →Let me assure you that my headline doesn’t refer to the dashing Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, even though Roger did toss the Frenchman out of the Australian Open semifinals like a bag of lawn clippings. The trash I’m referring to is of the verbal variety. It doesn’t stink, but it sure can fester. Take this snippet from [...]
Continue Reading →Hey, lady, take a number! There’s a line, you know. Video via ESPN
Continue Reading →The AP is reporting that Rafael Nadal will be out of competition for the next four weeks after injuring his right knee during his quarterfinal match vs. Andy Murray at this week’s Australian Open. After returning to Spain to have his knee assessed, MRI and ultrasound tests revealed that the injury is not a recurrence [...]
Continue Reading →It’s here! Despite some rough goings and surprise results, tennis fans are getting the blockbuster Australian Open final we expect and deserve: Serena Williams vs. Justine Henin. JuJu vs. ReRe, Belgium vs. U.S.A., “The Hand” vs. “The Throat”, the artiste vs. the power player, the scrapper vs. the warrior, unseeded Wild Card vs. World No. [...]
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