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Korda is projected to jump from 285th to 30th in the world rankings (AFP, Paul Crock)
By In2EastAfrica Staff On Sunday, February 12th, 2012
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Jessica Korda wins Australian in playoff

Korda is projected to jump from 285th to 30th in the world rankings (AFP, Paul Crock) MELBOURNE, Australia — American teenager Jessica Korda won the Women’s Australian Open on Sunday for her first LPGA More...

Rafael Nadal
By In2EastAfrica Staff On Friday, February 3rd, 2012
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Rafael Nadal returns serve on tax dodge claims

MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal says his fiscal requirements are up to date after a Spanish website reported the Australian Open finalist had set up several companies to trim his tax bill. Spanish website Primeran More...

Novak Djokovic points to the clock after defeating Rafael Nadal in just under six hours at the Australian Open final. The world number one later described it as his greatest ever victory
By In2EastAfrica Staff On Monday, January 30th, 2012
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Novak Djokovic has that unbeatable feeling.

Novak Djokovic points to the clock after defeating Rafael Nadal in just under six hours at the Australian Open final. The world number one later described it as his greatest ever victory And well he should. The More...

Novak Djokovic celebrates winning a point during his final match against Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open in Melbourne. (AFP Photo)
By In2EastAfrica Staff On Sunday, January 29th, 2012
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Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal to win Australian Open

World No.1 Novak Djokovic was retaining the Australian Open title he won last year. MELBOURNE – Defending champion and world number one Novak Djokovic beat second seed Rafael Nadal 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5 More...

Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek won the men's doubles 7-6 (7/1), 6-2 (AFP, Nicolas Asfouri)
By In2EastAfrica Staff On Saturday, January 28th, 2012
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Paes, Stepanek halt doubles record bid at Open

Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek won the men's doubles 7-6 (7/1), 6-2 (AFP, Nicolas Asfouri) MELBOURNE — Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek denied the Bryan brothers a record 12th men’s grand slam doubles More...

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28:  Victoria Azarenka of Belarus celebrates winning championship point after winning her women's final match against Maria Sharapova of Russia during day thirteen of the 2012 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
By In2EastAfrica Staff On Saturday, January 28th, 2012
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Australian Open: Flawless Azarenka claims first Grand Slam title

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Victoria Azarenka of Belarus celebrates winning championship point after winning her women's final match against Maria Sharapova of Russia during day thirteen of the 2012 Australian More...

Defending champion Novak Djokovic defeated Andy Murray 6-3, 3-6, 6-7, 6-1, 7-5 to reach the final of the Australian Open on Friday. - PHOTO: AP
By In2EastAfrica Staff On Friday, January 27th, 2012
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Djokovic outlasts Murray

Defending champion Novak Djokovic defeated Andy Murray 6-3, 3-6, 6-7, 6-1, 7-5 to reach the final of the Australian Open on Friday. - PHOTO: AP Briton loses out to defending champion in five-set semi-final Andy More...

Russian veterans Svetlana Kuznetsova and Vera Zvonareva have won the Australian Open womens doubles final. Picture: AFP Source: Herald Sun
By In2EastAfrica Staff On Friday, January 27th, 2012
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Svetlana Kuznetsova and Vera Zvonareva win Australian Open doubles

Russian veterans Svetlana Kuznetsova and Vera Zvonareva have won the Australian Open womens doubles final. Picture: AFP Source: Herald Sun A Last-minute decision to play together led to Russian veterans Svetlana More...

Rafa Nadal recovered from dropping the first set to beat Roger Federer in their Australian Open semi-final. (Tony Trung/ABC News)
By In2EastAfrica Staff On Thursday, January 26th, 2012
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Nadal shoots down Federer

Rafa Nadal recovered from dropping the first set to beat Roger Federer in their Australian Open semi-final. (Tony Trung/ABC News) Rafael Nadal once again proved Roger Federer’s nemesis, withstanding a withering More...

Roger Federer, pictured on January 24, can avenge one of his most painful defeats in the Australian Open semi-finals Thursday in a rematch with Rafael Nadal, which has extra spice after a rare slight from his great rival.
By In2EastAfrica Staff On Thursday, January 26th, 2012
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Extra spice for Federer, Nadal rematch

Roger Federer, pictured on January 24, can avenge one of his most painful defeats in the Australian Open semi-finals Thursday in a rematch with Rafael Nadal, which has extra spice after a rare slight from his great More...