Australian Open 2011: The Ultimate Second Round Viewer’s Guide

Five Upsets to Watch MUST-SEE: Berankis over (27) Nalbandian: The 20-year-old Lithuanian packs a huge punch and spanked Aussie Wildcard Playoff winner Marinko Matosevic in straights. Nalbandian, meanwhile, played what’s sure to be remembered as one of the matches of the year against a dogged Lleyton Hewitt, outlasting the home favorite in five hours. Can Berankis take advantage of a tired Nalbandian... 

Australian Open 2011: The Belgian Waffles Fight for Supremacy

Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters have been on the tennis map for several years, but the spotlight on the ‘Belgian Waffles’ this year only intensifies.  The start of the year will be pivotal for the two, as both players search for grand slam glory once more. For Justine Henin, it is difficult to see her lift the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup.  For Kim Clijsters, it is even more a... 

2011 Australian Open: Top 10 Potential Breakout Performances

As the first round came to a close at the Australian Open yesterday, 128 players began and only 64 remained. Through the first round, we are beginning to see who is for real in this tournament and who is determined to start off the new year on a high note. Just because it seems Rafa and Federer are well on their way to meeting in the final, doesn’t mean we still won’t see some of the unexpected. Here... 

Federer On Fire and 10 Things We Learned from the First Round of the Aussie Open

The first round of the Australian Open is a wrap, and while there is still a long way to go, we can start drawing conclusions based on the first round of play.  Who really is the favorite to win the title?  Who is on upset alert?  Who has the ugliest kit? Stay tuned to find out the answer to these questions and more! Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Breaking News: Salvador Cabañas’ Alleged Shooter Is Under Custody

Mexican authorities have confirmed the arrest of Jorge Balderas Garza, better known as “El JJ.” Garza is wanted for the attempted murder of former Paraguayan international and FC America striker Salvador Cabañas. During a night out in one of Mexico City’s most infamous bars, El Bar Bar, Cabañas suffered a shot to the head on the morning of Jan. 25, 2010. Cabañas... 

Lionel Messi: The Story of the Barcelona Star’s Under-Performance for Argnetina

It’s the overwhelming belief even amongst Lionel Messi‘s avid fans that he has so far underperformed for Argentina. They are convinced that he either hasn’t given his best or hasn’t been able to. Reasons vary. Some will attribute that to the absence of Xavi and Iniesta in the Argentine squad, and some will attribute it to lack of commitment. The question is, did anyone really... 

Australian Open 2011 Video: Watch Tennis Player’s Racquet Snap

The 2011 Australian Open has been an event to watch already. Venus Williams has made headlines for her attire, Rafael Nadal has been dominant so far, and a good chunk of someone’s racquet has gone flying in the middle of a match. A first-round matchup pitted 40-year-old Kimiko Date-Krumm, who recently had a 12-year absence from professional tennis, against No. 14 in the world Agnieszka Radwanska.... 

Caroline Wozniacki: Is She Really the No. 1 Women’s Tennis Player in the World?

Caroline Wozniacki is the world’s top-ranked women’s tennis player and has been since October. The Dane started to back up her claim as the best around by getting off to a fine start at the season’s first Grand Slam event. Yesterday, she defeated Gisela Dulko 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Australian Open. But just how deserving of the title of “Best in the World”... 

Australian Open 2011: Ana Ivanovic Makes First-Round Exit

Get the latest news from Australia on our daily newsletter at www.TennisNow.com.   (January 18, 2011) Injury is something that an athlete must face every day. From shin splints to knee blowouts, the body can only repair so much in one offseason. In the case of Ana Ivanovic, it seems her stomach tear, which forced her to retire from the Hopman Cup in Perth and to completely pull out of the... 

Serena Williams: Why She Will Not Win Another Grand Slam

As the 2011 Australian Open got under way earlier this week, there was a glaring omission at the top of the women’s draw: Serena Williams. Earlier this summer, after winning Wimbledon, Serena was having dinner at a restaurant in Munich when a waitress dropped a glass on her foot, causing a lacerated tendon. She has not appeared in a tournament since. As if it weren’t bad enough that she... 

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