10 Most Colorful Celebrations at 2012 Australian Open

Novak Djokovic's celebration at the end of the 2012 Australian Open final was sensational.

The No.1 player, as we all saw it, ripped his shirt off after the slug-fest with the No.2 Rafael Nadal.

Novak has been a showman with his celebrations and on-field antics. After playing one of the greatest finals, the gesture was not totally unexpected from the Serb.

Let us see how other players have celebrated their victories (or losses) in a colorful manner

Rafael Nadal: Animated Gestures

Animated gestures are synonymous with Rafael Nadal and his celebrations after his win are even more colorful.

Clenching his fists, Nadal gives his best to his celebrations just like his busy game.

It was no surprise that the Spaniard was relatively quiet after the final, especially after Djokovic had upstaged him with his game as well! 

Serena Williams: The Anguish

This does not fall into the same category as a celebration but the anguish cry let out by Serena is definitely worth a watch.

Serena's loss against Ekaterina Makarova was a stunning one on the women's circuit, considering the difference between the two players. 

The Williams sisters are back in the Fed Cup campaign for their country and that is good news for tennis fans.

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga: The Dance Afterwards

Tsonga has an unique dance and twist routine after every win of his.

A jump is reserved for a well-fought win, more so against a seeded player.

The Australian Open was no different—the photograph shows him captured in an excited mode. His outfit is colorful as well!

Lleyton Hewitt: The Local Hero

The local hero, Lleyton Hewitt, played well this year at the Australian Open to increase the spirits of the home crowd.

Hewitt was stopped only by the eventual winner, Novak Djokovic, in the tournament.

Till then, Lleyton was an incredible force buoyed by local support

Victoria Azarenka: Grand Slam as Well as No.1 Ranking

Victoria Azarenka could not have asked for more at the Australian Open.

A memorable Grand Slam win and the No.1 ranking to top it up would have pleased her no end.

She did well to control her emotions and enjoy the win that will hopefully take her game to the next level. 

Kei Nishikori: The Japanese Overachiever

Kei Nishikori defeated Tsonga in the Australian Open to become the first Japanese player to reach the last eight of the Australian Open in 80 years.

Nishikori could not believe it when he castled Tsonga in the last 16 of the tournament—a look that speaks volumes

Nishikori's dream run came to an end against Andy Murray to mark an impressive run in the 2012 Australian Open. 

Kim Clijsters: Composed

Kim Clijsters made a wonderful comeback after her ankle was strapped during her match against Li Na.

She put in a memorable display to win the match in three sets and after the match, was composed in her celebrations.

Although she lost to the eventual winner, Kim had done well in her last outing Down Under

Gael Monfils: The French Showman

Monfils lost his third-round match in the Australian Open to end his hopes earlier than what he would have hoped for.

In the earlier matches, he was his usual self—playing to the gallery with wild signals and gestures to the crowd.

John Isner: The Marathon Superman

John Isner, in tennis circles, is associated with the marathon match he played against Nicolas Mahut in the Wimbledon.

He won a tough five-set, second-round against David Nalbandian to move further in the tournament (Nalbandian was later penalized for an off-court incident)

Though he lost soon after, Isner is now the latest hope from the United States, even higher than Andy Roddick.

Ana Ivanovic: Attempting a Comeback

Ana Ivanovic has been No.1 on the WTA circuit but has climbed down the ranks in the last few years. 

This year, at the Australian Open, Ana gave all her best to come back to the later rounds.

The celebrations were energetic, with fists clenched, but not for long in the tournament.