Aces
Kim Clijsters and Jelena Jankovic will be facing off in the final of the Medibank International today, in addition to Anna Chakvetadze and Vasilisa Bardina competing for the Moorilla Hobart International title.
Serena Williams may have lost early at the Moorilla Hobart International, but she still believes that she can be a serious contender at the Australian Open next week. (Serena convinced that she’s still got it)
She has a tough draw, but Martina Hingis is one of the fan favorites at the Australian Open. (Hingis the fan favorite)
As if Kim Clijsters did not have enough to handle on the tennis courts this week at Sydney, she has recently added snake handling to her list of extra-curricular activities. (The Australian)
Jennifer Capriati was at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) this week on the behalf of Sony Ericsson and took some time to record an interview with Variety about her Sony Ericsson cell phone and most importantly, her continued hopes of coming back to the Tour. (Now Playing: Jennifer Capriati)
Patrick McEnroe, Pam Shriver, and Peter Bodo participated in a Q&A session with ESPN about the Australian Open. (ESPN)
We still have no confirmed information on the reason behind Justine Henin-Hardenne’s withdrawal from the Australian Open, but Kim Clijsters has offered her support to her countrywoman during this difficult time. (Clijsters Offers Support For Henin-Hardenne)
Justine Henin-Hardenne and Maria Sharapova have confirmed their participation in the Tier II Dubai Tennis Championships which runs from February 19-24, 2007. (Henin and Sharapova to be back)
Faults
The Australian Open kicks off on Monday and not one American is seeded in the women’s draw. (American women seedless in Australia)
New Zealand’s number one player Marina Erakovic’s hopes of competing in the Australian Open have come to an end after she lost 3-6 7-5 6-4 to Timea Bacsinszky. Erakovic has yet to reach the main draw of a Grand Slam. (Erakovic’s Aussie Open hopes end)
On Court
Sydney: Kim Clijsters vs. Jelena Jankovic (singles final), Anna-Lena Groenefeld/Meghann Shaughnessy vs. Marion Bartoli/Meilen Tu (doubles final)
Hobart: Anna Chakvetadze vs. Vasilisa Bardina (singles final), Anabel Medina Garrigues/Virginia Ruano Pascual vs. Elena Likhovtseva/Elena Vesnina (doubles final)
Today’s Television Schedule
Medibank International (Sydney, Australia)
Final – TTC – 3:30 AM (live)
Final – TTC – 10:00 AM (repeat)
