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Story | Conversation | February 1, 2010Five things we learned Down Under
Peter Bodo...Ana Ivanovic -- all established stars at the beginning of this year -- have to watch their backs. Victoria Azarenka, Vera Zvonareva, Yanina Wickmayer, Nadia Petrova, maybe even Flavia Pennetta and Maria Kirilenko all have out...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 1, 2010The best and worst from the Australian Open
Ravi Ubha, ESPN.com...Grand Slam title. Williams gutted it out from the quarterfinals onward, beginning with that comeback versus Victoria Azarenka, and pulled it together when she really needed to in the final against a tenacious Justine...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 30, 2010A new beginning indeed for Serena
Ravi Ubha, ESPN.comSerena Williams not only seized the Australian Open title, but swiftly redeemed herself from the New York meltdown.
Story | Conversation | January 30, 2010Three reasons why Henin and Serena can win
Ravi Ubha, ESPN.com...Big hitters without any variety have played Williams up to this point, notably Li Na and Victoria Azarenka. It's destiny: Clijsters was a feel-good story supreme in New York. Back in the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 28, 2010Can Henin blunt stronger Serena?
Ravi Ubha, ESPN.comReaching the Aussie final might be gravy for Justine Henin, but that doesn't mean she won't be out for blood versus Serena Williams.
Story | Conversation | January 28, 2010Despite roadblocks, Henin back in final
Ravi Ubha, ESPN.comMELBOURNE, Australia -- A slew of factors go into winning a Grand Slam. Besides talent, there's the draw, injuries, personal issues and, of course, lu...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 27, 2010Vetting the Down Under semifinalists
Ravi Ubha, ESPN.comEight players remaining, eight potential Australian Open champions. We assess each player's form heading into the semifinals.
Story | Conversation | January 27, 2010In the blink of an eye, the real Fed returned
Ravi Ubha, ESPN.comMELBOURNE, Australia -- Three years ago at the French Open, Patty Schnyder lost a heartbreaker to Maria Sharapova. Schnyder, a tricky Swiss lefty who ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 27, 2010Tale of two sisters in Aussie quarters
Ravi Ubha, ESPN.comWhat separates Serena Williams from Venus? Look no further than how they closed out their Australian Open quarterfinal matches.
Story | Conversation | January 26, 2010Li, Serena to meet in semifinals
Associated PressChina's Li Na beat Venus Williams 2-6, 7-6 (4), 7-5 in a marathon, mistake-ridden quarterfinal at the Australian Open featuring 110 unforced errors.
Story | Conversation | January 26, 2010No Djoking around for Tsonga in Oz
Ravi Ubha, ESPN.comA bum wrist, bad back and gimpy knee: Jo Wilfried Tsonga is bent, but he's shown no signs of breaking thus far at the Australian Open.
Story | Conversation | January 26, 2010Here's who is going to win the Australian Open
Ravi Ubha, ESPN.comMELBOURNE, Australia -- Now that we're into the quarterfinals, we rank the field from 1-16 (men and women combined) on their chances to win the Austra...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 25, 2010Venus, Serena extend American mark
Associated PressVenus Williams and sister Serena advanced to the Australian Open quarterfinals.
Story | Conversation | January 24, 2010Williams sisters advance
ESPN.com news servicesDefending champion Serena Williams won her third-round match at the Australian Open, beating Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain 6-0, 6-3.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2010EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
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