January 29th, 2012
Tennis Players React To Novak Djokovic’s Win Over Rafael Nadal
The top tennis players in the world are chiming in on what was one of the greatest match of all time. Last night Novak Djokovic outlasted Rafael Nadal in fie sets to win the Australian Open. Incredibly, the match clocked in at 5 hours, 53 minutes making it the longest Grand Slam final in Open Era history.
Not surprisingly, twitter was abuzz with players paying their respects to Djokovic making history:
juan del potro
Felicitaciones a Nole y Rafa por la gran …
Posted by Tom Gainey @ 4:45 pm in Australian Open | 18 Comments »
January 29th, 2012
Tennis Previews: Fed Cup; ATP Montpellier, Vina del Mar, Zagreb
Only one Top 10 player is out and about in the week following the Australian Open, but the week holds three events at Montpellier, France (indoor hard); Vina del Mar, Chile (clay); and Zagreb, Croatia (hard).
Throw in a Fed Cup first round, and you’ve got a lot of tennis following a Grand Slam. Novak Djokovic definitely has hit feet up. Here’s a closer look at what going on this week on tour:
Open Sud de France; Montpellier, France; Surface: indoor …
Posted by Staff @ 2:03 pm in Fed Cup, Tennis | 1 Comment »
January 29th, 2012
Novak Djokovic: This Is The Greatest Win Of My Life, It’s Incredible
Following his incredible 5-set win over Rafael Nadal to capture his third Australian Open title, Novak Djokovic met the press to discuss his 5-hour, 53-minute epic victory:
THE MODERATOR: Questions, please.
NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Many of you stayed this late. Thank you.
Q. We have to.
NOVAK DJOKOVIC: I know you have to, but make it look like you want to. (Laughter.)
Q. Was that the greatest win of your life?
NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Ah, yes. Right now, yes.
Probably Wimbledon because Wimbledon is right …
Posted by Staff @ 12:31 pm in Australian Open | 103 Comments »
January 29th, 2012
Rafael Nadal: Physically That Was The Toughest Match I’ve Ever Played, I Suffered But I Enjoyed It
After a heartbreaking five set loss in 5:53 to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final, Rafael Nadal spoke to the media in Melbourne early Monday morning:
Q. How are you feeling physically?
RAFAEL NADAL: Fine. No, I’m tired, sure. Physically was the toughest match I ever played, if not the tougher. I am tired.
Q. Has this sunk in, the results, the magnitude of the match?
RAFAEL NADAL: Can you repeat? …
Posted by Staff @ 11:42 am in Australian Open | 92 Comments »
January 29th, 2012
Novak Djokovic Outlasts Rafael Nadal In 5-hours, 53-minute Epic Australian Open Win
Can it get any better? What a show this morning from two of the greatest tennis players of this century, and two of the best athletes in sports today. Novak Djokovic successully defended his Australian Open title literally outlasting rival Rafael Nadal 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5 in an astonishing 5-hours, 53-minutes.
You read right, FIVE HOURS 53 MINUTES!
The match lived up to the billing as Djokovic and Nadal slugged it out with their bruising, physical style for almost six …
Posted by Sean Randall @ 11:13 am in Australian Open | 31 Comments »
January 29th, 2012
Novak Djokovic-Rafael Nadal Australian Open Match Is The Longest Grand Slam Final On Record
Novak Djokovic’s 57 64 62 67(5) 75 victory over Rafael Nadal in 5 hours 53 minutes is the longest men’s Grand Slam final on record in terms of duration. The rain delay is included in the final match time as the match was not officially suspended.
The previous longest men’s Grand Slam final on record was 4 hours 54 minutes when Mats Wilander defeated Ivan Lendl 64 46 63 57 64 at the 1988 US Open.
The previous longest men’s final on …
Posted by Staff @ 10:03 am in Australian Open | 33 Comments »
January 28th, 2012
Djokovic v. Nadal For Australian Open Title, 2012 Supremacy; Who’s The Pick?
So much for change. Roger Federer and Andy Murray put up worthy fights in the semifinals but after six rounds under the sun at the Australian Open, it’s two familiar faces that are left standing: Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.
In this new age rivalry, they’ll battle for a 30th time and remarkably in a record third straight Grand Slam final.
It will be physical, it will be long but as always with the Djokovic-Nadal matches the tennis will be breathtaking.
These …
Posted by Sean Randall @ 6:46 pm in Australian Open | 664 Comments »
January 28th, 2012
Rafael Nadal: I Don’t Know If I’m Ready To Win Tomorrow, But I Am Going To Fight For It
Rafael Nadal will try to end a six-match slide to rival Novak Djokovic tomorrow in the final of Australian Open. Djokovic has dominated Nadal winning their last six meetings, all in finals and all last season.
Nadal, who overcame a bad knee and shoulder problem, to reach his second Australian Open final, says Djokovic is indeed the favorite to win the match. But Nadal says he will fight to the end to collect his 11th Grand Slam title and put him …
Posted by Staff @ 6:03 pm in Australian Open | 12 Comments »
January 28th, 2012
Azarenka Crushes Sharapova In Australian Open Final; Wins First Slam, Ascends To No. 1
Meet Victoria Azarenka, your 2012 Australian Open champion and new WTA World No. 1. Azarenka earned those honors by crushing Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 to win her first career Grand Slam title.
“Right after the win I couldn’t understand what’s happening, you know, and I could not believe the tournament is over because it’s been so long, this road since Sydney,” Azarenka said. “I didn’t have one day off, so it kind of kept going kept going and right now …
Posted by Staff @ 9:03 am in Australian Open | 6 Comments »
January 28th, 2012
Azarenka Seeks First Slam Title Against Sharapova Tonight In Scream Queen Battle At Australian Open
Making her Grand Slam final debut, Victoria Azarenka will appear in the biggest match of her career tonight in the Australian Open title bout where she’ll meet former champion Maria Sharapova.
The match not only determines our first Slam titlist of the season but also the new No. 1 ranking player, with the champion replacing Caroline Wozniacki on Monday in next WTA rankings.
Azarenka and Sharapova has split thier previous six meetings, but in finals Azarenka leads 2-0 and in every match …
Posted by Staff @ 2:49 am in Australian Open | 18 Comments »