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Live Blog: Australian Open Men’s Final, Novak Djokovic vs. Andy Murray

January 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Follow our live blog on the Australian Open men’s final, updated at each changeover.  Will Djokovic complete the first three-peat of the Open era here, or will Murray become the first man to win his second major title in the next major after his first? Djokovic 2-1*:  Although Murray wins the first point with an [...]

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Live Blog: Australian Open Women’s Final, Victoria Azarenka vs. Li Na

January 26, 2013 By 1 Comment

  Follow for updates from the women’s final as the match unfolds.  Victoria Azarenka seeks to defend her title and her #1 ranking, but Li Na looks for a third straight victory over a top-four opponent. Azarenka 1*-0:  Having claimed that she would silence her nerves for her second final here, Li suggests otherwise with [...]

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Wizards of Oz (XIII): Previewing the Australian Open Women’s Final and Men’s Doubles Final

January 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment

On the penultimate day of the tournament, the 2013 Australian Open will crown its women’s singles and men’s doubles champions.  Read about what to expect from those matches. Azarenka vs. Li:  Meeting in a final on Australian soil for the fourth time, these two women of similar styles have battled to a very even record.  [...]

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Live Blog: Andy Murray vs. Roger Federer

January 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Follow this live blog during the highly anticipated semifinal between Andy Murray and Roger Federer.  The winner will battle two-time defending champion Novak Djokovic for the Australian Open title on Sunday night. Murray 2*-1:  After two forehand errors, the second ending a 28-shot rally, Federer faces an early break point.  Delivering a timely first serve, [...]

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Wizards of Oz (XII): Previewing Murray vs. Federer and the Women’s Doubles Final

January 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Read about what to expect from the marquee match in the second men’s semifinal and the intriguing clash of storylines in the women’s doubles final. Murray vs. Federer:  Preparing for their 20th career meeting, these two familiar foes have battled nearly neck and neck through their first nineteen with Murray holding a slim 10-9 edge.  [...]

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Wizards of Oz (XI): Previewing Sharapova-Li, Azarenka-Stephens, and Djokovic-Ferrer

January 23, 2013 By 1 Comment

We offer a tour of the three semifinals on Thursday as the Australian Open reaches its penultimate stages in both the men’s and women’s draws. Sharapova vs. Li:  The two highest-earning women in the WTA prepare for their latest chapter in one of its most curious rivalries, defined largely by the ebbs and flows in [...]

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Live Blog: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga vs. Roger Federer

January 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Welcome to this live blog of the Australian Open quarterfinal between Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Roger Federer.  We will update about once for every two or three games as the match unfolds, possibly more often at tense moments.  Keep refreshing the page and scrolling down to see updates. Federer 1*-0:  A double fault contributes to a [...]

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One Star Rises, One Star Falls: Stephens Stuns Serena to Reach Semifinals

January 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment

In the most shocking result of the 2013 Australian Open to date, the 19-year-old rising star Sloane Stephens capitalized on an ailing Serena Williams to reach the semifinals in just her seventh appearance at a major main draw.  Rallying from losing the first set, Stephens conquered not only her injured but still formidable foe but [...]

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No Rest For The Defense: Azarenka Battles Into The Semis Past Stern Kuznetsova Challenge

January 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Mortal at moments in her first four matches, defending champion Victoria Azarenka still entered her quarterfinal with two-time major champion Svetlana Kuznetsova as a heavy favorite.  The unseeded Russian had resurrected her career this month and vastly exceeded expectations to reach the quarterfinal stage.  Although she led her overall rivalry with the world #1, Kuznetsova [...]

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Wizards of Oz (X): Federer, Murray, Azarenka, Serena, Tsonga, and More in the Australian Open Quarterfinals

January 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Today unfold the remaining quarterfinals in Melbourne, which will decide who joins Sharapova, Li, Djokovic, and Ferrer in the final four of the season’s first major.  We break down key facts to know and trends to watch in these four matches on Rod Laver Arena. Azarenka vs. Kuznetsova:  Fans who have followed women’s tennis only [...]

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