Category Archives: Tennis

1 Djokovic has won the Australian Open Championship for the third consecutive year, the first man in the open era to achieve this feat.  He defeated 3 Andy Murray, 6 – 7, 7 – 6, 6 – 3, 6- 2.  … Continue reading →

After watching the replay of the thrilling five set semifinal match between Roger Federer vs. Andy Murray, here are some observations (albeit from a Federer fan!!). 1) Roger looked a bit tired, no denying it.  The five set quarterfinal match … Continue reading →

3 Andy Murray has beaten Roger Federer for the first time in a Grand Slam.  Even though Murray held a slight edge in their over all match ups coming into the Australian Open semifinal match, Federer was 3 – 0 … Continue reading →

6 Li Na shocked 2 Sharapova in straight sets, 6 – 2, 6- 2 to advance to her second Australian Open final (lost to Kim Clijsters in her first).  Na outplayed Sharapova from start to finish, playing perhaps one of … Continue reading →

2 Roger Federer survived a tough five set match over 7 Tsonga down under, winning 7 – 6, 4 – 6, 7 – 6, 3 – 6, 6 -3.  He will move onto the semifinals to face 3 Andy Murray … Continue reading →

Young American Sloane Stephens pulls off the huge upset defeating her idol Serena Williams, 3 – 6, 7 – 5, 6 – 4!  Serena appeared to re-injure her right ankle (injured earlier in the tournament) in an awkward stop she … Continue reading →

Action from Australia last evening/early this morning saw players advance into the semifinals.  Sharapova easily advanced in two sets 6 – 2, 6 – 2.  Li Na was a “surprise” winner over world #4 Radwanska in straight sets, 7 – … Continue reading →