Australian Open 2014 TV Schedule: Broadcast Info and Predictions for Final Week

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Published: January 20, 2014

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The first week of Grand Slams are often uneventful, but the 2014 Australian Open will have its fair share of early round memories. Besides the searing heat that made daily headlines, the fall of Serena Williams in the Round of 16 was a stunning conclusion to the opening week.

The second week is when the premier names go head-to-head, and with myriad permutations of potential star-studded matchups on the men's side, there should be some headline-grabbing matchups shortly. Likewise, the women's side is wide open without Serena, a truly free-for-all event. Here is where and when you can catch the conclusion to the year's first Slam:



So what should tennis fans expect from the Australian Open's conclusion? Here are a few predictions for upcoming matches and winners.

 

Federer vs. Nadal in Semis



The defining tennis rivalry of the 2000s has not occurred in a Slam in two years, but Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal appear on a collision course in the semifinals.  

Federer appears to have the tougher challenge, facing Wimbledon champ and three-time Aussie Open finalist Andy Murray. However, Federer has been in vintage form this tournament, and some believe his straight-set romp over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga should put the rest of the field on alert:



Nadal, meanwhile, has yet to drop a set, though Ken Nishikori did push the top seed to two tiebreakers last round. Grigor Dimitrov is winless in three matches against Nadal, though the Bulgarian has pushed Nadal the distance in each meeting.

Nevertheless, with the roll these two are on, it's hard to imagine them not renewing their historic rivalry after a two-year hiatus.

 

Li Na Will Advance To Her Third Final



The former French Open champ has come close in Melbourne before, losing in two of the past three finals. With Serena eliminated, Li is...
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