Dead Spot on Hisense Arena -Australian Open 2011- before Sharapova/Goerges match starts If you dont get it 00:05 to 00:08 pay attention to what happens when she bounces the ball. It is not fake by the way. According to Yahoo sports: What happened is that the stifling temperatures in Melbourne caused a heat bubble filled with air to form under the surface of the court,workers came out and drilled two small holes in the court, which let out the air. Order, and gravity, was restored...
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Roger Federer vs Tommy Robredo — 2011 Australian Open 4th Rd
World No. 2 and defending champion Roger Federer faces Tommy Robredo in the fourth round of the 2011 Australian Open. As many of you know by now, Federer has been playing aggressive, first-strike tennis ever since teaming with coach Paul Annacone. To counter this strategy, Robredo will have to play aggressively as well. He'll need to change direction frequently and keep Federer on the move. Extended, back-and-forth rallies play right into Federer's hands. ...
2011 Australian Open – Jim Courier
In an exclusive interview with USTA.com's Craig Gabriel from the 2011 Australian Open in Melbourne, two-time Aussie Open champion Jim Courier talks about his memories playing down under, how he prepared for the tournament, scouting American players, how to beat Roger Federer & Rafael Nadal, how it feels to be the new Davis Cup captain and much more. For daily recaps, video, and photos from Melbourne, head to http://www.usta.com
Maria Sharapova – Xperia Hotshots: Australian Open 2011
Sony Ericsson's new entertainment show Xperia™ Hot Shots launched in Melbourne Australia in Jan 2011. The online show, to be aired in March, will follow the lives of six globetrotting, aspiring stars of the WTA as they strive to expand their fan base and gain a support deal with Sony Ericsson. This video takes you behind the scenes of the launch and features an interview with former Australian Open winner, Maria Sharapova, who took part in the event.
Kim Clijsters: Australian Open Interview
Talking to fans flocking to Melbourne Park to watch the Australian Open, a lot of them are saying the same thing: it's Kim's year. But what does Kim think? We caught up with the brilliant Belgian on the eve of the Aussie Open to find out how she's feeling, what she's up to, and if she thinks she can go all the way this year.