Agony and ecstasy at the Brisbane International
Thursday 8 January 2009 4 Comments »
The highs and lows are written on the players’ faces in our Agony and Ecstasy photo gallery.
Archive for January, 2009
French rule at Pat Rafter Arena
AAP Thursday 8 January 2009 3 Comments »
Pat Rafter Arena was supposed to be Queensland’s “court of dreams” but it’s taken just five days to turn into a French fortress. Read more
Ivanovic crashes out in Brisbane
AAP Thursday 8 January 2009 37 Comments »
Ana Ivanovic has denied her Australian Open campaign is in disarray after being wiped off Pat Rafter Arena by an evergreen Amelie Mauresmo. Read more
Verdasco books a place in the semis
AAP Thursday 8 January 2009 3 Comments »
Having the glamorous Ana Ivanovic as a girlfriend would provide ample motivation for most. Read more
Look who’s through to the semis
AAP Thursday 8 January 2009 3 Comments »
Timely coaching encouragement sparked a comeback by second seed Victoria Azarenka of Belarus in the Brisbane International quarterfinals on Thursday. Read more
Brisbane International Day 5 preview
Brisbane International Thursday 8 January 2009 5 Comments »
Fiery Belarusian Victoria Azarenka may be the second seed of the competition but this isn’t stopping her pushing to be the last woman standing on Saturday night. Read more
Nishikori makes his move
AAP Thursday 8 January 2009 13 Comments »
Exciting Japanese rising star Kei Nishikori, 19, upset world No.20 and fifth-seeded Czech Tomas Berdych 7-6(7) 6-3 to book a Thursday quarterfinal clash with France’s Paul-Henri Mathieu. Read more
Ivanovic into Brisbane quarters
AAP Wednesday 7 January 2009 14 Comments »
The trademark fist punch finally returned for top seed Ana Ivanovic after Italian qualifier Roberta Vinci threatened to deliver a stunning second-round knockout at the Brisbane International on Wednesday night. Read more
Brisbane International Day 4
Wednesday 7 January 2009 7 Comments »
Thrills, tricks and close shaves were the order of Day 4 at the Brisbane International at the Queensland Tennis Centre. Read more
Kubler a hit with Verdasco
Darren Saligari Wednesday 7 January 2009 1 Comment »
Some of Queensland’s best young players have been given the opportunity of a lifetime – they’ve been made hitting partners at the Brisbane International. Read more
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