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Final Results of the 2011 Australian Open Bracket Challenge
It was an exciting tournament, and I hope all contestants had fun with the Bracket Challenge. Thanks to Grand Slam Tennis Tours for providing the 2 Grand Slam tickets. Join us again for the 2011 French Open Bracket Challenge, for more fun and prizes.
Aussie Kim Earns The Title
Belgium’s Kim Clijsters came back from a set down to defeat Li Na in the final of the Australian Open on Saturday.
A Fortnight of Firsts at the Australian Open
Without a doubt, this year’s Australian Open has served up more “firsts” than ever before. OTB’s Paula Vergara highlights over 25 of them.
Australian Open Montage 2011
The women’s final of the 2011 Australian Open is upon us. Now our time in Melbourne is nearly over we thought we’d take a look back over the past two weeks. In this montage of clips you’ll see on-court footage as well as Caroline Wozniacki trying out cricket, Victoria Azarenka being styled by Dannii Minogue and Ana Ivanovic taking part in a kids’ tennis clinic. Enjoy!
Svetlana Kuznetsova At The National Sports Museum.
Svetlana Kuznetsova made history at this year’s Australian Open by taking part in the longest women’s Grand Slam match in the Open Era. The epic battle, against Francesca Schiavone, lasted 4 hours 44 minutes, with Svetlana narrowly losing 14-16 in the third set.
40 Days Until BNP Paribas Open Kicks Off In Indian Wells
Largest Combined ATP & WTA Event In The World Will Host The World’s Greatest Players Including Caroline Wozniacki, Vera Zvonareva, And Kim Clijsters
Justine Henin Announces Retirement for the 2nd Time
Former No. 1 Justine Henin has retired from tennis for a second time, citing a lingering elbow injury.
1, 2, 3, and Li
The top 3 seeds and a player who hasn’t lost in 2011 advance to the Semi-Finals of the Australian Open
Mary Joe Fernandez Selects U.S. Fed Cup Team vs. Belgium
Bethanie Mattek-Sands, Melanie Oudin, Vania King, and Liezel Huber selected to represent the U.S.
in Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Quarterfinal vs. Belgium, FEB. 5-6. Belgian Stars Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin expected to Compete in Antwerp
Wozniacki The Fighter
Caroline Wozniacki finished strong after a heroic effort from Francesca Schiavone
Into The Semi’s We Go
2011 Australian Open Bracket Challenge, presented by Grand Slam Tennis Tours, your ticket to tennis.
Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Zone Group 1 Draws
The draws for two Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Zone Group I events, Europe/Africa and Asia/Oceania (2-5 February), were made today at the ITF office in London.
Victoria Azarenka Meets Dannii Minogue.
In this video one of Australia’s most famous pop exports, Dannii Minogue, meets up with world No.9 Victoria Azarenka for a fashion shoot.
Sam Not So WOW in Third Round Of The Australian Open
Overpowering Sam Stosur? Sounds impossible. That’s exactly what it took Petra Kvitova to beat Sam on her home turf, much to the disappointment of the Aussie Fans.


