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Djokovic triumphs in epic
Ben Sutton at Melbourne Park, Sportal, 27/01/2012 2:00:42 PM
World No.1 Novak Djokovic has booked his place in the final of the Australian Open after a marathon five-set victory over Andy Murray in one of the greatest matches ever played at Melbourne Park on Friday night.
Sixers eye fast start
Jacob Kagi, Sportal, 27/01/2012 8:38:45 PM
Sydney Sixers captain Steven Smith says finding a way to break in-form duo Herschelle Gibbs and Marcus North's opening partnership could be the key to his side beating Perth in Saturday's KFC T20 Big Final.
Novak looks at recovery
Ben Sutton at Melbourne Park, Sportal, 27/01/2012 8:09:16 PM
World No.1 Novak Djokovic will focus nearly all his attention on his fitness and recovery ahead of Sunday night's Australian Open final against Rafael Nadal.
India sick of excuses
Steve Barrett, Sportal, 27/01/2012 11:08:39 AM
India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said he is sick of making excuses for his side's failed tour of Australia.
Black Caviar wins again
Sportal, 27/01/2012 10:00:40 AM
Champion mare Black Caviar has made it 17 wins from as many starts after another dominant performance in the Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley in Melbourne on Friday night.
Milan out of Tevez race
Sportal, 27/01/2012 9:06:53 PM
AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani said the club had pulled out of the race to sign Manchester City striker Carlo Tevez.
Panesar fires England
Sportal, 27/01/2012 7:59:11 PM
England are in control at stumps on day three of the second Test against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

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2012 Australian Open

 
 
Murray closing the gap
Murray closing the gap
Ben Sutton
Tennis
He may have failed to match his efforts at the previous two Australian Opens, but Andy Murray will leave Melbourne better placed to win his first Grand Slam title than he ever has before.
 
 
 
 
Day 13 Preview
Day 13 Preview
Ben Sutton at Melbourne Park
Tennis
Victoria Azarenka gets her first shot at Grand Slam glory when she takes on former champion Maria Sharapova in the Australian Open final on Saturday night.
 
 
 
 
The quirky side of the Open
The quirky side of the Open
Ben Sutton
Tennis
As the Australian Open draws to an end, we've had a look back at some of the strangest questions the players have been asked over the course of the two weeks.
 
 
 
 

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2012 Australian Open: Semi Finals
Nadal and Djokovic will meet each-other in the Australian Open Men's Final and Azarenka will battle Sharapova in the Women's Final. Here's all the semi-final action.
2012 Australian Open: Quarter Finals
The top-four seeded men are through to the semis while numbers two, three and four are through on the women's side, with world number one Wozniacki upset by Clisters.
 
2012 Australian Open: Rounds 3 and 4
Day 5 through to Day 8 was full of fantastic tennis, even more controversy and a couple more upsets as we get ready for the Quarter Finals. Check it all out right here.
AFC and NFC Championships
The New England Patriots held on to beat the Baltimore Ravens while the New York Giants pipped the San Francisco 49ers in OT to set up a rematch of Super Bowl XLII.
 
 

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SportalAU Tennis: Djokovic triumphs in epic http://t.co/ZxdzFGV9

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BenSutton1 That was a loooooong night! #cooked

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HudRox Tsonga or Del Potro might jag one but can't see the next 10 Grand Slams going anywhere else other than to the current top 4 #tennis #ausopen

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HudRox Unreal. As much as I'm disappointed for Murray, we will see the best final possible between Djokovic and Nadal #ausopen

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HudRox Can we definitively call this one a marathon? #ausopen

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HudRox Which will come into play more - Murray's fitness or Djokovic's match-free off-season? #ausopen

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IainStrachan He's back. My heart is going to come out of my chest. Murray's wins this match, he can win four slams. Loses now...none?

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BenSutton1 @Hands_N_Heals @DanClarksBruv I've already paid out. New line is 3:00am - any takers?

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Hands_N_Heals @BenSutton1 you will be lucky to be out of there by 2:30am. Just ask @DanClarksBruv about late ones

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IainStrachan @sheowalcott @australianopen touché Sheehan. Enjoying his commentary more than his tennis actually

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sheowalcott @IainStrachan @AustralianOpen Ah but who is 'Leyton' Hewitt, Mr Strachan?

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IainStrachan I would like to ask Leyton Hewitt who Novak 'Joekevic' is @AustralianOpen

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BenSutton1 Taking bets on when I will get out of here. Note that I have to wait for both post-match conferences. Line is 1:15am - before or after??

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BenSutton1 At least I'm guaranteed my money back with @sportsbetcomau #backedmurray #ausopen

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BenSutton1 Meanwhile, Paes and Vesnina just defeated Vinci and Bracciali in their mixed doubles semi on Show Court 3 #emptystadium #ausopen

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IainStrachan Will chucking the fourth set come back to haunt Murray? @AustralianOpen

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RonnyLerner Someone tell #Djokovic 's woman to sit down, this isn't about her #ausopen #tennis PS. But DAMNN sheee fiinnee

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BenSutton1 Agree 100 percent! RT: @sportsbetcomau Suggestion @SevenNetworkau, in screen girlfriend cam #anothergreatinvention

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BenSutton1 Djokovic looks to have woken up from his mid-match nap and his showing some positive signs. He was gone 10mins ago #murrovic #ausopen

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BenSutton1 This set is already 40 minutes old and it's only 3-2 #murrovic #ausopen

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BenSutton1 @IainStrachan handing Sutton two handy collects :)

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IainStrachan I'm calling it now. Murray beats visibly ailing Novak, gets thrashed in straights by Rafa

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IainStrachan When the ball sits up for Murray to hit, I find myself throwing my body into the shot, even though I'm on the couch. Unbelievably gripping

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SportalAU Tennis: Australian Open 2012 - Day 13 http://t.co/Kzfu7uKG

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BenSutton1 Andy #Murray might never win a Grand Slam in his a career, but he is definitely winning at life #kimsears #stunning

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Greig_Johnston Did they always drone on this much about players' boxes in tennis commentary? #AusOpen 'using the energy of the box'?? Lunacy.

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HudRox @IainStrachan Leave @Greig_Johnston and @jwilloughby26 out of it. Might want to have a chat to @DejanKalinic ... fire up!

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