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Huge upset down under at the Australian Open yesterday, or was it? Stan (the man) Wawrinka took out Novak Djokovic (defending champion) in five tough sets, 2-6, 6-4, 6 -2, 3 – 6, 9 – 7. What a sweet victory for Wawrinka after last year’s heartbreaking loss to Nole at the same event in five sets, losing in the fifth set, 10 – 12. Really happy for Stan the man! He has elevated his game so much in the past year and now finds himself in the semifinals of the Australian Open to face Thomas Berdych who took out David Ferrer in four sets, 6-1, 6- 4, 2 – 6, 6 – 4. Really think Stan can win that one and get to the final! So, now will that other Swiss guy, (you may have heard of him?), Roger Federer get it done tonight (actually 3:30 am EST) against Andy Murray? I think he can, especially if he continues to play as he has played so far in the tournament. I really want to see Roger make it through the quarters into the semifinals. Then, if it happens, well, you all know what that likely means…Roger vs. Rafa down under! Nadal will face off against G. Dimitrov in the match prior to the marque match tonight (Roger vs. Andy).
In women’s action, the new darling of the women’s tour, Engenie Bouchard took out Ana Ivanovic in three sets, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2. Sad way for Ivanovic to go out after that huge upset over a slightly injured Serena Williams. I believe Ivanovic was nursing a bit of a hip injury herself last night. Certainly do not want to take anything away from the win by Bouchard. She is nineteen and into the semifinals of this year’s Aussie Open. Her reward for that victory, a matchup with Li Na. I think it will be a great semifinal, have to favor Li Na. Bouchard has her”Genie’s Army” cheering her on at each and every match. After her wins, they present her with a new stuffed animal. Also on the docket for the women’s semis, Azarenka (who has to be the one to beat at this point) vs. A. Radwanska. That should be a good one as well…going to have to pick Azarenka to get through. The other women’s quarter will feature Halep vs. Cibulkova (took out Sharapova). In the interest of full disclosure…I am only focused on Mr. Federer and his match with Andy Murray. GO FED! And again, well done Stan Wawrinka!
