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Tiger Woods makes his 2011 PGA Tour debut today, when he hits Torrey Pines for the annual Farmers Insurance Open, the San Diego-hosted tourney that has gone through so many name/sponsorship changes over the years that it’s hard to count. Woods won this event (back when it was called the Buick Invitational) six times from 1999-2008. And even though he suffered through his worst season...
Published: January 27, 2011
Get the latest tennis news and sign up for our Australian Open newsletter at www.TennisNow.com (Jan. 27, 2011) Andy Murray and David Ferrer will battle it out to complete the men’s finals equation on Friday at the Australian Open, while at the other end of the spectrum, four well-known women will duke it out for the doubles crown. Here’s a look at what...
Published: January 27, 2011
If you have been either staying up very late or waking up very early to follow the action from Melbourne, Australia, you know what happened this morning, or was it last evening? World No. 3 Novak Djokovic, showcasing a terrific and aggressive, all-around game, drubbed defending champion Roger Federer 7-6, 7-5, 6-4 to reach the Australian Open final. He will play the winner of the other semifinal...
Published: January 27, 2011
The United States awoke to the surprising news that Roger Federer had been defeated in straight sets by Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of the 2011 Australian Open. Breaking just one day after David Ferrer took down Rafael Nadal, the news meant that neither of the top two seeds in either the men’s or women’s draw were still alive. Obviously, that means that there have been...
Published: January 27, 2011
With Paul di Resta being confirmed at Force India, nearly all the seats are filled for this year’s F1 season. Only Hispania need to choose a driver to partner Narain Karthikeyan, but somehow I feel that their choice will not be a title contender. I have a habit of getting these predictions completely wrong, although 2010 was the first year I got one right. With anticipation of guessing correctly...
Published: January 27, 2011
One of the enduring facts of any tennis era is that injuries end careers. For many, a series of continuous injuries could mean that the player was rushed too early back into play, that there is some structural infirmity, or that the training is not proper. We have a history of seeing some injuries end careers, largely with knees, and others seemingly ending any sense of rhythm, ending any chance of...
Published: January 27, 2011
Their names roll off the tongue easily like Simon and Garfunkel, Abbott and Costello, Batman and Robin—Djokovic and Murray. It is hard to say one name without adding the other. They are linked inevitably as part of the current tennis landscape because they have existed as backups to the top two guys, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Like the ingenue treading the boards waiting backstage...
Published: January 27, 2011
Roger Federer will not get the chance to defend his title at the Australian Open after Novak Djokovic defeated him in three sets, 7-6, 7-5, 6-4 in the semifinal. Instead, Novak Djokovic won the Australian Open men’s singles title in 2008 and now he has the opportunity to take home the 2011 trophy. He will play the winner of the head-to-head match pitting No. 7 seed David Ferrer against...
Published: January 27, 2011
Any chances for a Rafael Nadal-Roger Federer final are definitely now gone at the Australian Open. Novak Djokovic (pictured) knocked out the defending champion Federer 7-6 (3), 7-5, 6-4, and will now face the winner of today’s semifinal between Andy Murray and David Ferrer. Djokovic’s win also means that it will be the first time since 2003 that Federer will not be the reigning champ in...
Published: January 27, 2011
In three hours, No. 3 seed Novak Djokovic of Serbia repeated his 2008 feat when he dispatched No. 2 seed Roger Federer in straight sets, 7-6(3), 7-5, 6-4. It was the defending champion’s back-to-back loss to the Serbian at the Grand Slam level. Despite the three-setter, it was a high-quality performance from both. The meager eight-point difference in total points won explains how closely...