Australian Open Days 5 and 6 Roundup

Fernando Gonzalez prevailed an epic match at the Margaret Court Arena against Richard Gasquet. Gasquet won easily first two sets and had match point in a tie-break of the third set – risked a backhand return then, and the ball landed on the tape. Gonzalez won third set on 7th setpoint.

Australian Open Round Two Results

The oldest participant of the tournament, 36 year-old Fabrice Santoro amazed the spectators once again overcoming 5-7 7-5 3-6 7-5 6-3 Philipp Kohlschreiber, 11 years in his junior.

Australian Open Round One Results

16 year-old Bernard Tomic (No. 768) made the biggest surprise of the first day, eliminating Potito Starace 7-6 1-6 7-6 7-6. Tomic who has been playing just second tournament on the main level (debuted two weeks ago in Adelaide) becomes the youngest player who won a match at the Australian Open (16 years and 103 days), and the second youngest who appearanced in the main draw of this tournament.

Marat Safin Beats Defending Champion Nikolay Davydenko

Moscow-born player Marat Safin ousted the defending champion Nikolay Davydenko 7-6(5) 4-6 6-4 after 2 hours 28 minutes. Davydenko was serving to win the first set at 6:5 and was two points away from taking the set in the tie-break.

David Nalbandian Sails To The Next With Easy Win Over Pim-Pim

Voo Dzidowski’s roundup from the fascinating world of tennis. Today with updates from Moscow, Vienna and Stockholm. News about Igor Andreev and David Nalbandian

Marat Safin Notches 400th Win

Voo Dzidowski’s roundup from the fascinating world of tennis. Today with updates from Moscow, Vienna and Stockholm. News about Marat Safin, Fernando Gonzalez and Juan Martin Del Potro.

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