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Vultures circle over Federer as new champ is crowned
With a new grand slam champion crowned at the Australian Open, the vultures are circling over Roger Federer's head.
Nations:Australia People:Novak Djokovic Roger Federer Gustavo Kuerten Rafael Nadal Lleyton Hewitt Activities:2008 Australian Open
2008-01-28
Djokovic beats Tsonga for Aussie title
Novak Djokovic started making peace with the crowd as soon as he lifted the trophy. After beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (2) Sunday night to win the Australian Open for his first Grand Slam title, Djokovic knew a little public relations was in order.
Nations:Australia Belarus Ukraine People:Novak Djokovic Shahar Peer Arnaud Clement Marat Safin Svetlana Kuznetsova Jelena Jankovic Activities:2008 Australian Open
2008-01-27
Maria Sharapova wins Australian Open
When Maria Sharapova walked on court for the Australian Open final, she kept thinking about the sage advice of another champion. "Champions take chances, and pressure is a privilege," Billy Jean King had written in a text message that Sharapova saw when she woke up. "I took mine," fifth-ranked Sharapova said after beating Ana Ivanova 7-5, 6-3 Saturday for her third Grand Slam title.
People:Novak Djokovic Arnaud Clement Jelena Jankovic Justine Henin Anastasia Myskina Maria Sharapova Activities:2008 Australian Open
2008-01-26
Djokovic stuns Federer at Open
Roger Federer's streak of 10 straight Grand Slam finals came to an abrupt end Friday when he lost to No. 3 Novak Djokovic 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (5) in the Australian Open semifinals.
People:Novak Djokovic Gustavo Kuerten James Blake Rafael Nadal Roger Federer Maria Sharapova Activities:2008 Australian Open
2008-01-25
Sharapova icy cool ahead of red-hot final
Supremely confident, 100 percent fit, Maria Sharapova oozes purpose and poise ahead of Saturday's Australian Open final.
Nations:Australia People:Maria Sharapova Activities:2008 Australian Open
2008-01-25
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