Australian Open

Australian Open

Australian Open | Jan. 19 - Feb. 1, 2009 | Melbourne, Australia

All the latest stories, commentary and match info on the Australian Open.

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Serena a favorite going forward

Pam Shriver, Special to ESPN.com

Serena Williams won her eighth Grand Slam title in dominating fashion at the Australian Open. Pam Shriver writes how Williams proved she's the best total package in the game.

Story | Conversation | January 26, 2007

Signs of life from Serena in straight-sets win

Pam Shriver, Special to ESPN.com

It was only one match, but Pam Shriver writes she was impressed by what she saw from Serena Williams in the first round.

Story | Conversation | January 15, 2007

Two Grand Slam finals in one

Pam Shriver, Special to ESPN.com

With the way the Australian Open between Justine Henin-Hardenne and Amelie Mauresmo ended, Saturday's Wimbledon final between the Belgian and Frenchwoman will be like two Grand Slams in one, Pam Shriver writes.

Story | Conversation | July 06, 2006

Has success on clay cost Belgian at Wimbledon?

Pam Shriver, Special to ESPN.com

Wimbledon is the only major keeping Justine Henin-Hardenne off the career Grand Slam list. Pam Shriver says a different approach this year could help her out.

Story | Conversation | June 21, 2006

A memorable match that took its toll

Pam Shriver, Special to ESPN.com

Last year, Lindsay Davenport and Venus Williams played the longest final in the history of Wimbledon. While Williams won the final, Pam Shriver explains the epic match took its toll on both players.

Story | Conversation | June 20, 2006

Henin-Hardenne will be reminded about Australian final

Pam Shriver, Special to ESPN.com

It's the first Grand Slam since Justine Henin-Hardenne bowed out of the Australian Open final with stomach cramps. However, Pam Shriver writes the criticism won't bother the defending French Open champ.

Story | Conversation | May 25, 2006

Shriver: Henin-Hardenne's reputation is tarnished

Pam Shriver, Special to ESPN.com

Pam Shriver writes that Justine Henin-Hardenne's reputation has been tarnished after she retired in the second set of the Australian Open final.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2006

Rebound Ace playing like Roland Garros

Pam Shriver, Special to ESPN.com

Where have all the good Americans gone in the Australian Open draw? Pam Shriver knows why they've been bounced, starting with the playing surface.

Story | Conversation | January 21, 2006

Passion to play brings Hingis out of retirement

Pam Shriver, Special to ESPN.com

A combination of factors forced Martina Hingis to retire. But as Pam Shriver writes, don't be surprised if Hingis makes a successful comeback.

Story | Conversation | December 30, 2005

Interesting scenarios in top-heavy draw

Pam Shriver, ESPN.com

The Open draw looks familiar, but Pam Shriver says Justine Henin-Hardenne is one of the clear favorites.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2005

Shriver on Wimbledon

Pam Shriver, ESPN.com

Pam Shriver picks the women's final at Wimbledon.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 01, 2005

Davenport has tough draw for a top seed

Pam Shriver, Special to ESPN.com

With three consecutive clay-court tournaments, Justine Henin-Hardenne proved she can win the French Open again.

Story | Conversation | May 21, 2005

Serena should enjoy seventh major title

Pam Shriver, Special to ESPN.com

The women's final turned on a dime with first Serena injured and then Davenport just crumbling.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2005

Stubborn Serena makes it into final

Pam Shriver, Special to ESPN.com

Serena goes into the final as the heavy favorite, but Lindsay Davenport is the sentimental favorite.

Story | Conversation | January 27, 2005

Serena has no intention of losing a third matchup

Pam Shriver, Special to ESPN.com

Serena doesn't like to lose three matches in a row to anybody, so Sharapova probably won't reach the final.

Story | Conversation | January 24, 2005