Britain's Andy Murray takes on current Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal in tonight's quarter final. Murray has never reached the quarters of this competition before, but will harbour high hopes of going even further this time around, having played some sublime tennis on his way to this match up.
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Australian Open quarter-finals – Andy Roddick vs Marin Cilic
The second of the Australian Open quarter-finals takes place tonight, with big-hitters Andy Roddick and Marin Cilic set to slug it out for a place in the semi-final. Both players came through five set matches to make it this far, with Roddick coming back from 2-1 down to beat Fernando Gonzalez and Cilic knocking fourth seed Juan Martin del Potro out.
Australian Open tennis – Roger Federer vs Victor Hanescu
Roger Federer takes on Romanian Victor Hanescu in his second round match tonight. Federer was not at his best in his first round tie with Igor Andreev, and the Russian took the first set from the World No. 1. Federer eventually prevailed 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7-2), 6-0, and should face an easier time tonight against the World No. 47.
Australian Open Tennis – James Blake vs Juan Martin Del Potro
US Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro faces his first real test tonight in the Australian Open, as he takes on American James Blake in his second round tie. The Argentine made it through his first match in four sets, beating Michael Russell 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 6-2. Blake came through his opener in straight sets, [...]
WTA Australian Open draw and betting odds
The Women’s tennis game is set to be rejuvenated this year, and is likely to be much more competitive at the top, with the return of Belgian duo Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin. Clijsters shocked the tennis world in September, winning the US Open just after she had come out of retirement, and she will [...]
ATP Australian Open draw and betting odds
The year's first Grand Slam starts this Monday, and the draw has now been made. Top seed Roger Federer faces a possible quarter final clash with in-form Russian Nikolay Davydenko, and a could face 2008 champion Novak Djokovic in the semi-final. Federer lost in the final to Rafael Nadal last year, and the three time champion will look to regain his title this year.
Hopman Cup tennis betting
Britain’s Andy Murray and Laura Robson team up for this year’s Hopman Cup competition, both looking to get into top form for the upcoming Australian Open. However, they will face stiff competition from Australia and Russia, who are both fielding strong teams. Australia’s pairing of Lleyton Hewitt and Samantha Stosur are the top seeds for the [...]
European Tour Golf betting – JBWere Masters in Melbourne
Tiger Woods has made the long journey to Australia for the JBWere Masters, which represents a huge step forward for Australian Golf. The American is rumoured to have been paid twice the total prize money of A$1.5 million for his participation in the event, held at Kingston Heath for the first time having moved from Huntingdale, which has seen the tournament sell out and drawn crowds expected to be as large as 100,000.
