Henin, Venus Out As Federer Cruises
After Friday’s work at The Australian Open, the Wozniacki (1) bracket lost Justine Henin (12) and Venus Willams (4), while the men in the Federer (2) bracket held form.
After Friday’s work at The Australian Open, the Wozniacki (1) bracket lost Justine Henin (12) and Venus Willams (4), while the men in the Federer (2) bracket held form.
Bernard Tomic and Samantha Stosur are the lone Australians after Day Four when the top seeds all cruised through opponents en route to the Round of 32.
Roger Federer uncharacteristically relinquished a two set lead before holding off France’s Gilles Simon as Fourth seed Venus Williams overcame an injury to survive Round Two in a whirlwind day at Melbourne.
Exciting second day at Australian Open 2011, first round play saw popular Ana Ivanovic and Lleyton Hewitt give it their all but come up short.
A comfortable Day One of the 2011 Australian Open is in the books and fan favorites Caroline Wozniacki, Maria Sharapova, Venus Williams, Victoria Azarenka and Justine Henin all advanced.
There are no easy quarterfinal brackets in the very balanced Australian Open 2001 Men’s draw, but Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer drew some unexpected early challengers.
Top seed Caroline Wozniacki received no favors in drawing one tough quarter final bracket while third seed Kim Clijsters appears to have the most favorable draw.
Rafael Nadal & Roger Federer are favorites for Australian Open 2011, Serena Williams is absent, Caroline Wozniacki favorite for Women’s title.