Archive for January, 2010

Federer Triumphs over Edgy Murray in Australian Open Final.

What is it about the Australian Open that makes grown men cry? Even though Roger Federer’s 6-3,6-4, 7-6(11) win over Andy Murray may have forced the normally stoic Scot to …

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hazards of the job

Tennis’ favorite Keebler elf was helping out with the Roger/Andy match. Here’s hoping that neither throats nor balls become collateral damage this time around. Click Here To Read the Full Post

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Federer Smacksdown Murray, Celebrates Sweet 16 at Australian Open

Roger Federer collected his 16th career Grand Slam following a straight-set win over Andy Murray at the Australian Open on Sunday. Click Here To Read the Full Post

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Justine Henin Australian Open Final Interview

Q. Disappointed but proud? JUSTINE HENIN: Of course disappointed, I mean, when you lose in the final of a Grand Slam, especially in three sets, and I got a few opportunities that I haven’t been able to take.
But this …

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Serena Williams Australian Open Final Interview

Q. How are you feeling at the moment? Could you tell us something about the match?
SERENA WILLIAMS: I feel amazing. I feel like it happened but it hasn’t happened, so it’s really kind of cool. I really am in the …

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Australian Open 2010: Roger Federer wins 16th Grand Slam title

World number Roger Federer clinched his 16th Grand Slam title after beating Britain’s Andy Murray 6-3 6-4 7-6 in the final of the Australian Open on Sunday.
The Swiss star avoided …

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taking the cheap points when you can

Sightings in the stands: I think it’s about time at that adidas take the DIY out of these Muzzhead shirts and sell ‘em (in four packs, even!) the same way that Fila has J-Block merch and Nike has those Roger …

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next year, four dots on roger’s shoes?

With the way this match is going so far, it looks like I’ll be in bed by 2:15am (prove me wrong, Andy?). Meanwhile, a shot of Roger’s Aussie Open shoes. Those red dots represent the three titles he’s won in …

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a chair we’d like to ump

Enric Molina, lovechild of Justin Gimelstob and Marcos Baghdatis, is officiating the 2010 Aussie Open men’s final between Federer and Murray. Click Here To Read the Full Post

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papa’s got a brand new bag

As expected, Roger walked onto the court in his Nike kit (without a warm-up jacket) with a white and blue version of his custom gym bag. Loves.
(image via Getty Images) Click Here To Read the Full Post

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team andy or team roger?

We’re hoping it’ll go to Andy in five, but it’ll go to Roger in four… Let’s just hope it doesn’t fizzle out like the final set of that Justine/Serena match! Click Here To Read the Full Post

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Previews: ATP Zagreb, Joburg, Santiago; Fed Cup

Notes: Croats Cilic, Ljubicic, Karlovic among seeds; Cilic could face Crazi Dani 2nd rd.; (4) Troicki opens against Schuettler, and (2) Ljubicic vs. Clement; Cilic beat Mario “Baby Goran” Ancic in last year’s all-Croat final; Ljubicic won in 2006. …

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Murray Takes on “150,000 Years” of History in AO Men’s Final.

Roger Federer got some mild rebukes for his comments during his last press conference when he said that Great Britain had been waiting “150,000 years” for another Grand Slam champion when it reality it’s only been 74 …

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Roger Federer v. Andy Murray, Who’s the Pick?

Sean Randall reveals who he thinks will win and why in the Australian Open final between Roger Federer and Andy Murray. Click Here To Read the Full Post

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Serena Williams Gives Henin Power Lesson for 12th Slam Title

“Of course disappointed, when you lose in the final of a Grand Slam, especially in three sets, and I got a few opportunities that I haven’t been able to take,” Henin said. Click Here To Read the Full

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Australian Open 2010: Serena Williams beats Henin to seal fifth title

World number one Serena Williams successfully defended her Australian Open title on Saturday after she defeated returning former top-ranked player Justine Henin of Belgium 6-4, 3-6, 6-2.
The win means that Williams has just …

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Australian Open 2010: January 31, 2010 Schedule [Day 14]

Men’s Singles Final:
Roger Federer (SUI) vs Andy Murray (GBR)
Mixed Doubles Final:
Cara Black (ZIM) / Leander Paes (IND) vs Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) / Jaroslav Levinsky (CZE) Click Here To

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Murray Prepared for Federer

By Mike McIntyre Roger Federer is saying all of the right things ahead of contesting his twenty-third Grand Slam final and his second versus Andy Murray. He appears to be calm, cool and collected …

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Live by the Serve

Well, everyone. I couldn’t resist getting up to watch the women’s final, and the point that summed up the match for me occurred with Serena Williams serving a game point to go up 4-2 in the final …

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