Victoria Azarenka sank to her knees in disbelieving triumph
after winning her first grand slam singles title with a
one-sided victory over Maria Sharapova in the Australian Open
final on Saturday night.
Novak Djokovic has survived a brutal battle of wills with
grand slam nearly man Andy Murray to reach the final of the
Australian Open against fellow fighter Rafa Nadal.
Champion Novak Djokovic overcame a leg strain and breathing
difficulties to grind down David Ferrer 6-4 7-6 6-1 at the
Australian Open on Wednesday and set up an intriguing
re-match of last year's final with Andy Murray.
A fired-up Rafa Nadal survived a huge scare from big-hitting
Czech Tomas Berdych at the Australian Open on Tuesday to
prevail 6-7 7-6 6-4 6-3 and set up a mouthwatering semifinal
with great rival Roger Federer.
Roger Federer toppled Argentine giant Juan Martin Del Potro
6-4 6-3 6-2 with some exquisite shot-making to reach the
semifinals of the Australian Open today.
Novak Djokovic has weathered a gallant challenge from a
tenacious Lleyton Hewitt to send the last Australian in the
draw packing and make the quarterfinals of the Australian
Open.
"Built Belgian tough" might become a badge of honour for
future tennis generations after courageous Kim Clijsters' win
over Li Na on Sunday, while Roger Federer dashed the dreams
of home fans by crushing young gun Bernard Tomic.
