Australian Open Video: Watch Bizarre Dead Spot Bring Match To a Halt

Friday during the Australian Open something really strange happened and no, I am not referring to the fact that people are paying attention to tennis because it is a Grand Slam. I am referring to the presence of a dead spot on one of the courts. As you can see from the video, a dead spot means no bouncing balls. Seeing a tennis ball thrown at the ground and stopping dead on the ground is truly one... 

Andy Murray: The Forgotten Contender at the Australian Open?

So far, most of the talk on the men’s side of the draw at this year’s Australian Open has been on Rafael Nadal’s quest to complete his “Rafa Slam” and whether or not Roger Federer is back to his dominating ways. Or Fernando Verdasco saving match points in his second-round win. Or Novak Djokovic having a pretty easy go of it so far. But how about the headlines for the player... 

Australian Open 2011: From Top To Bottom With Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

The contrasting fortunes at the very top and the very bottom of the draw were thrown into sharp relief in the second round of the Australian Open “down under.” At the top sat Rafael Nadal, hoping to play his first complete match of the tournament. At the bottom was Roger Federer, already nicely warmed up by his opening three-set victory and hoping for a straightforward follow-up in his... 

Venus Williams: We Love and Will Miss You

She has graced women’s tennis like few other stars in any sport. A wonderful competitor. A quiet achiever. Almost never saying a bad word about anyone—and when doing so, doing it with grace and intelligence. A real lady. Venus Williams will be next seen in blue jeans. Can she be the commentator who we want to replace John McEnroe and/or Pam Shriver, both boors with little taste or likable... 

Roger Federer: How the Australian Open 2011 Helped Shape His Legendary Career

Winning this year’s Australian Open conceivably paves the way for a great year for Roger Federer, allowing him to win his fifth Australian Open title in 12 years of hard-fought competition in Melbourne Park. Except for 2010, Federer’s most productive years came when he started the year by winning the Australian Open. Federer has won six Wimbledon titles, five U.S. Open Championships,... 

Ryder Cup Captain: Davis Love Gets the Nod, but Was It the Best Choice?

It was hardly a well kept secret that Davis Love would become the next United States Ryder Cup team captain. On Thursday it was finally made official. Love will lead the team next year in an attempt to recapture the cup from the European squad, which edged out the American in Wales last October to take the cup away. Love was the expected and, to many, logical choice. The 46 year old succeeds Corey... 

Venus Williams and the Top 10 Athletes Who Need to Cover Up

Venus Williams retired just one game into her third-round match against Andrea Petkovic at the Australian Open on Friday. But if it were up to me, that’s not the only thing she should retire. Williams has made a habit of taking her clothes off for the camera, and I just am not a big fan of seeing her in anything other than a tennis skirt. Not that she’s a bad looking woman, it’s just... 

Davis Love New Ryder Cup Captain, Heckling or Not

Davis Love III is the new captain and coach for the U.S. Ryder Cup team. Good selection. He will make a great coach. Only problem is whether he’ll attract any hecklers. Do you remember when Love was touring from 2003 to 2005? He attracted hecklers. I know you’re thinking people don’t heckle in golf, but they did, and that’s why it was a story. I don’t know why guys came... 

Australian Open: Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova Move on To Fourth Round

Get the latest tennis news and sign up for our daily Australian Open newsletter at www.TennisNow.com   (January 21, 2011) Defending Australian Open champion Roger Federer took on Belgium’s Xavier Malisse in a third round match up that ended 6-3, 6-3, 6-1.  Lasting only one hour and 45 minutes, Federer’s Thursday match was a strong contrast to his earlier meeting... 

Venus Williams Retires From Australian Open Against Andrea Petkovic

Get the latest tennis news and sign up for our daily Australian Open newsletter at www.TennisNow.com   (January 21, 2011) Venus Williams is now out of the Australian Open after retiring in her match against Andrea Petkovic. During the warm ups, something appeared to be physically wrong with Williams, though no one could really know the depth of her injury until the match began.... 

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