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Australian Open Final: Historic First Title for Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic is a worthy Australian Open champion after a gripping four-set final. Neil A. Hickey describes how the Serb overcame a brilliant opponent, health issues, and a pro-French crowd to win his maiden Grand Slam title.
Written by Neil A. Hickey about 7 months ago 3 comments -
Australian Open: Maria Sharapova Menaces Her Way to Grand Slam Title
A ruthless, albeit charmless, Maria Sharapova leaves Melbourne with the Australian Open title but, says Neil A. Hickey, it is her vanquished opponent Ana Ivanovic that leaves with the hearts and minds.
Written by Neil A. Hickey about 7 months ago 7 comments -
Australian Open: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Stings Rafael Nadal in Semi-Final Stunner
Rafael Nadal’s Australian Open dream will have to wait another year—but Neil A. Hickey says Nadal's unseeded conqueror has a bright future ahead of him.
Written by Neil A. Hickey about 7 months ago 6 comments -
Australian Open: Wicked Witch Federer Ousts Blake
Neil A. Hickey tells the tale of James Blake’s brave run at the Australian Open—and how it was ended by the bewitching Roger Federer.
Written by Neil A. Hickey about 7 months ago 0 comments -
Australian Open: James Blake Borrows Hope from Big Blue
James Blake faces an Australian Open quarterfinal showdown with Roger Federer—and Neil A. Hickey says nerves won’t be a factor for the courageous American.
Written by Neil A. Hickey about 7 months ago 0 comments -
Australian Open: Tough Week Ends in Tears for Marcos Baghdatis
A five set classic - the second on Rod Laver Arena in the space of a few hours - has ended Marcos Baghdatis’ Australian Open. Neil A. Hickey says the loss ends a tough week for the Cypriot.
Written by Neil A. Hickey about 7 months ago 0 comments -
Australian Open: Federer Dodges Bullet in Five-Set Epic
The Australian Open has burst to life—and Roger Federer’s title defense is barely breathing—after one of the tournament’s all-time classic matches, writes Neil A. Hickey.
Written by Neil A. Hickey about 7 months ago 4 comments -
Australian Open: Baghdatis-Hewitt Promises To Be a Thriller
The third-round encounter between Lleyton Hewitt and Marcos Baghdatis could be the marquee match of the first week of the Australian Open. Neil A. Hickey expects to see fire and brimstone—and that’s only in the stands.
Written by Neil A. Hickey about 7 months ago 0 comments -
Australian Open: Ominous First-Round Cakewalk for Roger Federer
Not even a dodgy preparation, a tricky opponent, or a change of court could stop Roger Federer in the first round of the Australian Open. Neil A. Hickey has the scoop from Down Under.
Written by Neil A. Hickey about 7 months ago 0 comments -
Australian Open: A Test of Tennis' Integrity
The tennis world's recent betting scandal will mean a rigorously-policed Australian Open, reports Neil A. Hickey from Down Under.
Written by Neil A. Hickey about 8 months ago 0 comments
