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It’s a different Daniela! Slovak storms into semi’s

By Al Warwick • Feb 4th, 2008 • Category: Daniela Hantuchova

Daniela Hantuchova played possibly her most impressive match last night with a dominant victory over vastly talented seed-killer Agnieska Radwanska of Poland 6-2, 6-2.

The game itself was no classic; being the first match of the day the intense atmosphere and full capacity crowd were missing. But a high quality level was evident from both players [...]



Marcos and Marat serve up the first classic match of 2008

By Al Warwick • Jan 31st, 2008 • Category: Featured Columns

The Australian Open 2008 has - so far at least - been dominated by two talking points. A much publicized (but hardly revolutionary) surface change from Rebound Ace to Plexicushion, and an ever-present corruption hangover that is still causing the sport a few headaches. The matches themselves have offered nothing too spectacular with Andy Murray’s [...]



Nothing Left to Play for Amelie?

By Al Warwick • Jan 31st, 2008 • Category: Featured Columns

For years the debate surrounding Amelie Mauresmo was whether she could ever conquer her nerves and win a Grand Slam. She undoubtedly had the talent to do just that; as early as 1999 at the age of just 19 the Frenchwoman reached the final of the Australian Open - beating then World number 1 [...]