Australian Open 2013 Photos

Australian Open 2013: Day 9 in Pics

January 22, 2013 16:26

The final few names of the champions emerging after what has been a grueling few days of tennis, is emerging. While surprises are too many in this list, what it means is that fans can expect terrific tennis action from here on. A look (AFP images)

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The final few names of the champions emerging after what has been a grueling few days of tennis, is emerging. While surprises are too many in this list, what it means is that fans can expect terrific tennis action from here on. A look (AFP images)
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China's Li Na made the biggest news of the day when she ended Agnieszka Radwanska seemingly unending streak of wins.
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Li became the first player to take a set off Radwanska and won the match 7-5, 6-3.
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Sometime during the day, Li was seen doing this. Her expression makes one think it was surely after her splendid win.
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A man who was proud of his win, just like Li Na, was David Ferrer.

Despite being two sets down against Davis Cup team-mate Nicolas Almagro, he managed to claw his way back.
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The final scoreline was 4-6, 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 and Almagro (in pic) said while he did let slip of a great chance to advance, that it was not a 'mentality problem.'
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Almagro may or may not have mentality problems but this woman above has absolutely no such issues.

Maria Sharpova continues her march and earned a place in the semi against Li Na.
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Sharapova recorded a routine 6-2, 6-2 victory in 1hr 6min over fellow Russian Ekaterina Makarova.

Later when asked about Forbes listing her as the richest female athlete, she replied: Do you think that they have my pass code to my bank account?
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Of course, one does not need to be rich to earn the support from fans. One of them is seen here getting herself painted with the Australian flag.
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American flags though were waved a little less enthusiastically as the William sisters bowed out of the double event.

To add to the woes, Serena twisted her ankle once again!

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