Archive for January, 2009

Art on Loan: Rod Laver Arena From Up High

No, that’s not how big the stadium looked to Dinara Safina as she got wallopped in just shy of an hour by newly-crowned #1 Serena Williams.
It’s a screen cap someone just sent me …

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Asian boys come out top at Aussie Open

Top-seed Yuki Bhambri became India’s first Australian Open boys champion after breezing past Alexandros-Ferdinandos Georgoudas in just 57 minutes to win 6-3, 6-1. His previous best junior grand slam performance came at last year’s Australian …

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Triple win for Serena Williams

Serena Williams once again demonstrated that she is THE ONE, AND the number 1 in the world. Serena simply overpowered the No 3 seeded Russian Dinara Safina to win her fourth …

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Not Ready for Prime Time: Safina Gags Aussie Open Final to Serena

“I’ve been playing better throughout the weeks,” Serena told reporters regarding her form in Melbourne. “I think doubles was really able to help me out. And also I went out and hit a few balls this morning. I had a …

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2009 Australian Open - Nick’s Picks - Men’s Finals Contest!

You know the stats, Iā??ve broken down both of their games, now you pick the winner! Post in the comments section who you think will win the match with the predicted score for each set as well as the total …

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This Is the Part Where They Say Who They Think Is Gonna Win

Here’s ESPN on tape going all-in for Roger Federer over Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open Men’s Final. Until, of course, the match rolls around.
Btw, big ups to Chris …

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Verdasco Chokes in Fifth Against Nadal; Williams Win Doubles at Australian Open

Serving at 4-5 in the fifth and past the five-hour mark, Verdasco was undone by nerves. Verdasco double faulted to give Nadal a 40-0 lead, then two points later double faulted on match point. Click Here To Read

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Ana Ivanovic's Rolex adverts - FHM style

Ana Ivanovic’s new Rolex advertorials reminds me of her FHM photo shoot. At least the hair look the same to me.These adverts will be published in magazines and newspapers in the coming months. Ana’s stunning Rolex adverts.Ana …

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2009 Australian Open - Bhambri reaches finals

Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy student Yuki Bhambri has reached the finals of the Junior Boys’ Singles with a 6-4, 6-4 win over seventh-seeded Adrien Puget of France. Bhambri, the top seed in the tournament, hasn’t dropped a set since the …

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One of the best ever as Nadal advances

A 5 hour 14 minute classic has just ended on Rod Laver Arena at the Australian Open. The match was a semifinal with the winner to advance to play Roger Federer in the …

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2009 Australian Open - Verdasco takes Nadal to the brink

Wow!! In what can only be described as the match of the tournament, Rafael Nadal ousted fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(2), 6-7(1), 6-4 in five hours and 14 minutes. Each set was …

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The Hot 50 Sizzles in Club Roddick

Andy received hundreds of questions but narrowed it down for this yearā??s Hot 50! From high school memories, being grounded to wedding plans and what to expect this year, Andy tells all! Click Here To Read the Full

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Hot 50 Answers

“If you could get free clothes from any designer, who would you want it to be?” …Really donā??t care….. I like William Rast jeans, which is Justin Timberlakeā??s brand.. does that count? Click Here To Read the Full

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fashion focus: sharapova the showgirl

Her name was Lola: The ailing Maria Sharapova sat out this 2009 Australian Open to give her shoulder enough time to heal (she’s back next month). And a version of the Spring Maria …

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fashion focus: serena william’s laser light show

TSF didn’t put our money on an out-of-form Serena Williams to be an Australian Open finalist this year (that’s why we’re not bookies, we figure), but we put our money down for a …

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Austrlian Open Interview: Andy vs. Federer

I think at 25, 26, for a lot of people, itā??s tough to kind of get the motivation and kind of keep going and keep at it. But, you know, as long as I decide to play this game, Iā??m …

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Australian Open: Friday Notes

Roger Federer has not lost a set during night play in Australia… Click Here To Read the Full Post

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2009 Australian Open - Nick’s Picks - Women’s Finals Contest!

You know the stats, I’ve broken down both of their games, now you pick the winner! Post in the comments section who you think will win the match with the predicted score for each set as well as the total …

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fashion focus: serena’s oz open duffel

Serena Williams is through to the Australian Open finals after defeating lady-in-waiting Elena Dementieva 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinals. Their match was played under the closed roof of Rod Laver …

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Roger Federer: The Gay Pirate Thesaurus

Hereā??s a list of headlines used to describe Roger Federer’s performance at the Australian Open on Thursday:
Federer and History, Jolly Roger, Federer Breezes, Federer Eyes, Federer Moves, Federer Advances, Federer Sails, Federer …

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