The Australian Open 2014 is finally over. O Yes, It has been more than two days since the last match was played, or should I say, as it did not play out?
I have not been very consistent with posting on my blog. When posts start coming, they start coming, and when they stop, I just get too lazy and stop posting at all.
Back to the topic, Australian Open saw two first time finalists and two first time Australian Open champions ( in the case of Stanislas Wawrinka, the first time Grand Slam Champion). The tournament was full of surprises, upsets, dramas, controversies, quality play, retirements and what not. You will find everything you can ask for.
What were some of the best reads around the web. Here you go:
Stanislas Wawrinka's defeated Rafael Nadal to win not only his first major title. In doing so, Wawrinka got his very first win over Rafael Nadal in the most important match of his tennis life.
Li Na is one of the few players who know how to make life difficult for her opponents and at times for herself as well. How Li won the Australian Open final to earn her first Australian Open title in her third final appearance.
Lukasz Kubot and Robert Lindstedt win the Australian Open doubles title.
Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci defended their Australian Open title rallying from a 2-5 third set deficit to beat Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina.
BBC Sports looks at how Stanislas Wawrinka improved and never gave up to win his maiden slam.
Dhirti Pande feature article on Breakthrough player of Australian Open 2014, Eugenie Bouchard.
Benn Pronin has a case for Stanislas Wawrinka rising to the world no.1 in 2014.
Venus Williams lost in the first round of Australian Open at the hands of Ekaterina Makarova. (Makarova defeated Serena Williams in the 4th round of Australian Open 2012)
GIF says it all. Re-live Li Na's and Stanislas Wawinka's wins in the Australian Open finals.
Five things we learned at the Australian Open 2014
Top 10 occurrences at the Australian Open this year, what are your thoughts on the list?
Stanislas Wawrinka tops the list of ATP race to London.
Roger Federer makes it to the Australian Open for the 11th straight time, but history repeats itself as Federer fails to climb the Rafa wall. Nadal not only sent the Swiss Mastero home, he also prevented a first time all Swiss Grand Slam final.
Agnieszka Radwanska left everyone asking for more in a brave, artistic dismantling of the two time defending champion Victoria Azarenka in the quarter-finals. It was a short-lived joy for Radwanska, as she was sent packing home the very next day by Diminutive Cibulkova.
These were some of the good reads I went through during the Australian Open. Got any interesting read to share?
I have not been very consistent with posting on my blog. When posts start coming, they start coming, and when they stop, I just get too lazy and stop posting at all.
Back to the topic, Australian Open saw two first time finalists and two first time Australian Open champions ( in the case of Stanislas Wawrinka, the first time Grand Slam Champion). The tournament was full of surprises, upsets, dramas, controversies, quality play, retirements and what not. You will find everything you can ask for.
What were some of the best reads around the web. Here you go:
Stanislas Wawrinka's defeated Rafael Nadal to win not only his first major title. In doing so, Wawrinka got his very first win over Rafael Nadal in the most important match of his tennis life.
Li Na is one of the few players who know how to make life difficult for her opponents and at times for herself as well. How Li won the Australian Open final to earn her first Australian Open title in her third final appearance.
Lukasz Kubot and Robert Lindstedt win the Australian Open doubles title.
Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci defended their Australian Open title rallying from a 2-5 third set deficit to beat Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina.
BBC Sports looks at how Stanislas Wawrinka improved and never gave up to win his maiden slam.
Dhirti Pande feature article on Breakthrough player of Australian Open 2014, Eugenie Bouchard.
Benn Pronin has a case for Stanislas Wawrinka rising to the world no.1 in 2014.
Venus Williams lost in the first round of Australian Open at the hands of Ekaterina Makarova. (Makarova defeated Serena Williams in the 4th round of Australian Open 2012)
GIF says it all. Re-live Li Na's and Stanislas Wawinka's wins in the Australian Open finals.
Five things we learned at the Australian Open 2014
Top 10 occurrences at the Australian Open this year, what are your thoughts on the list?
Stanislas Wawrinka tops the list of ATP race to London.
Roger Federer makes it to the Australian Open for the 11th straight time, but history repeats itself as Federer fails to climb the Rafa wall. Nadal not only sent the Swiss Mastero home, he also prevented a first time all Swiss Grand Slam final.
Agnieszka Radwanska left everyone asking for more in a brave, artistic dismantling of the two time defending champion Victoria Azarenka in the quarter-finals. It was a short-lived joy for Radwanska, as she was sent packing home the very next day by Diminutive Cibulkova.
These were some of the good reads I went through during the Australian Open. Got any interesting read to share?
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