Tag Archives: the Australian Open

Nadal storms into Melbourne quarters as Soderling crashes out

Posted on February 6, 2011 by admin

Rafael Nadal uphold his bid to become the first man since Rod Laver to hold all four grand slam titles with a straight-sets dismissal of Croatia’s Marian Cilic in the fourth round of the Australian Open. Top seed Nadal has … Continue reading →

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Schiavone prevails in historic epic

Posted on February 3, 2011 by admin

Francesca Schiavone from Italy and Russia’s Svetlana Kuznetsova formed history on Sunday at the Australian Open as they played out the longest women’s match in a grand slam event. The Italian sixth seed as a final point prevailed 6-4 1-6 … Continue reading →

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Clijsters battles into last 16 at Australian Open

Posted on January 30, 2011 by admin

The third seed Kim Clijsters settled on course to win back to back grand slams but was not at her best in grinding out a 7-6 6-3 bring round Alize Cornet of France in their third round match at  Saturday. … Continue reading →

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Nadal survives brief scare to end home hopes in Australia

Posted on January 25, 2011 by admin

Rafael Nadal the world number one prevailed over a forceful dispute from 18-year-old home favorite Bernard Tomic to accomplish the fourth round of the Australian Open Saturday. The Spaniard, planning to become the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 … Continue reading →

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