Australian Open Semifinals: Rafael Nadal def Roger Federer
Rafael Nadal (2) 6 6 7 6
Roger Federer (3) 7 2 6 4
It was a great Match. The first set was touch and go. Fed won it but not by much. The second Fed let it go. The Third set Nadal had the momemtum. Nadal was able to keep it in the Fourth winning 3 out of 5 sets. Rafa will meet the winner of the Novak Djokovic vs. Andy Murray semifinal. The Final ought to be pretty good depending on how much Murray puts up a fight.
Maria Sharapova No. 4 def. Petra Kvitova No. 2 (6-2, 3-6, 6-4)Their last meeting was at Wimbledon. Sharapova lost to Kvitova in that match. Sharapova looked good. The hope is Maria Sharapova can keep her cool and beat Azarenka in Australian Open Final 2012. Victoria Azarenka had three-set victory Thursday over Kim Clijsters. Victoria Azarenka will meet Maria Sharapova on Saturday Night in Australia for the finals. Mens is on Sunday.
Day 11 was Australian Day and is the official national day of Australia. Celebrated annually on 26 January, the date commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788 and the proclamation at that time of British sovereignty over the eastern seaboard of New Holland. Records date to 1808. Great Fireworks were set off during the Nadal / Federer match.
The Bryan Brothers have won and are in the Finals. Right up there Bob and Michelle Bryan are expecting a baby. Due date is the day of the Finals, Saturday Jan. 28th, 2012. They are going for their 12th Major Title. Go Bryans! Included is a baby shower video from ATP Video. Good Luck to the Bryan's (Bob and Michelle)!
