Rafael Nadal Advances by Beating Marcos Daniel in 2011 Australian Open

Rafa Nadal spent just 47 minutes on court in his opening match of the 2011 Australian Open, running up a 6-0, 5-0 lead over injured Brazilian Marcos Daniel who was forced to retire with knee tendinitis. The No. 1 seed barely broke a sweat, romping comfortably to a first set win in just 19 minutes before Daniel took a medical timeout after the change of ends. The knee injury was clearly not something... 

Australian Open 2011 Day 1 Live Blog: Wozniacki, Sharapova Through, Querrey Out

Hello and welcome to the live blog of Day One of the Australian Open. Maria Sharapova, world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki and men’s No. 2 Roger Federer are all in action on Rod Laver Arena today, with the likes of Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick and Venus Williams also on the schedule for the opening day. A total of 32 seeds take the court today, so sit back and relax as I take you through the opening... 

Australian Open 2011: Previewing Every First-Round Match in Women’s Draw

The Australian Open gets underway tomorrow with world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki looking to build on a successful 2010 at the first Grand Slam of the new decade. Venus Williams, Vera Zvonareva, Kim Clijsters and Co. will all have their sights on the trophy, although home-town favorite Sam Stosur will also have a lot of support when she gets her tournament underway. Here’s a detailed analysis of... 

Martina Navratilova Raises $60,000, but Hospitalized During Mt Kilimanjaro Climb

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova was released from a Kenyan hospital on Sunday, three days after illness forced her to abandon her charity climb up Mount Kilimanjaro. The 18-time Grand Slam singles champion was brought to tears with the realization that she would be unable to reach the summit of Africa’s highest peak after her lungs filled with water on the fourth day of the climb. “I... 

FIFA World Cup: If Qatar Can Host It, Why Not Vatican City in 2026?

SATIRE—Following the news that Russia and Qatar have been awarded the FIFA World Cup in 2018 and 2022 respectively, I would like to take this time to launch my bid…Vatican City for 2026. Is it childish and petulant? Sure. But if corruption can reign supreme and a complete lack of infrastructure can be overlooked, then the Holy See has to be in with a chance. Sure, there’s not a lot... 

B/R Interview: Martina Navratilova Ensures Youths Get a Sporting Chance

Martina Navratilova is a remarkable athlete and an even better person. There is quite literally nothing she cannot accomplish when she sets her mind to it. She has won 59 Grand Slam tennis titles and defeated breast cancer, and just 25 days before she sets off to climb the highest freestanding mountain in the world she climbed up 55 flights of stairs in the second tallest building in New York without... 

2010 US Open: Why Serena Williams’ Injury Is Bad News for Big Sis Venus

Venus Williams is caught in a catch-22 situation one week before the US Open. Her chances of success are greatly improved by the withdrawal of sister Serena, the No. 1 player in the world, but she is yet to win a grand slam that Serena has not taken part in. Speaking with reporters on Tuesday afternoon, Venus said that, while she will miss her sister’s presence in the locker room at Flushing... 

Venus Williams Says Experience Will Carry Her Through the US Open

Two-time US Open champion and world No. 4 ranked Venus Williams insists she is ready for competition Monday, despite not having played a competitive match since June. Williams, speaking ahead of a Ralph Lauren-sponsored coaching clinic in New York, said her rehab has been successful and that she can’t wait to put on a show at the final grand slam of the year in Flushing Meadows next week. “I... 

Wimbledon 2010: Roger Federer Loses, Draw Opens Up in Men’s Semifinals

Roger Federer crashed out of Wimbledon on Wednesday, losing to No. 12 seed Tomas Berdych 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. It’s just the third time Federer has lost on a grass court since losing at Wimbledon in 2002, incidently the last time the world’s No. 2 failed to reach the final here. Having seen his first two matches at SW19, it maybe comes as no surprise to those who have commented that he seemed... 

Wimbledon 2010 Live Blog: Longest-Ever Tennis Match Ends at 70-68 After 11 Hours

4:50 p.m. The umpire and both players are being recognised for the part they played in this historic 11:05 match by Ann Jones and Tim Henman. A fitting way to wrap up this most remarkable match. 4:47 p.m. Mahut, serving at 15-15, dumps a drop shot into the net when Isner had slipped behind the baseline. Mahut comes up big with a serve-volley the very next point, but Isner gets a break point—a... 

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