Two Russians match their talents for the first slot in the quarterfinals: Maria Sharapova, number one seed, against Anna Chakvetadze, twelfth seed. The next slot will go to either Belgian Belle Kim Clijsters (fourth seed) or Swiss Miss Martina Hingis (sixth). I am delighted to say that I am currently watching the contest for the [...]

Serena Williams certainly displayed her athletic prowess and fierce competitive spirit in the Australian Open’s third round. Though unseeded herself, Williams fought to victory over fifth seed Nadia Petrova (1-6, 7-5, 6-3). Williams joked that she felt like running a marathon after winning this match. She’d better save her energy for Sunday when she faces [...]