Monday, January 28, 2013

Djokovic completes Hattrick Australian Open Champion

Novak Djokovic completes a record hat-trick Australian Open Championship by beating Andy Murray in a tough four setter.

Novak Djokovic winner of Australian Open 2013 Championship
Pic courtesy: Ben Solomon and AustralianOpen.com


"Winning it three in a row, it's incredible," Djokovic said after his 6-7 (2), 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-2 victory over his friend Murray. "It's very thrilling. I'm full of joy right now. It's going to give me a lot of confidence for the rest of the season, that's for sure."

Novak Djokovic reacts winning his third consecutive Australian Open title in Melbourne
Pic courtesy: Ben Solomon and AustralianOpen.com


Nine other men had won consecutive Australian titles in the Open era, but none three straight years. One of them was Andre Agassi, who presented Djokovic with the trophy.

Novak Djokovic's previous three Australian Open Titles and with the 2013 title, Djokovic also completes a first hat-trick of Australian Open championship
Pic courtesy: Novak Djokovic's facebook page


Serbian Djokovic also captured the Aussie Open title in 2008, which means four of his six career major titles have come Down Under.

Novak Djokovic proudly displays his Australian Open trophy in Melbourne
Pic courtesy: Ben Solomon and AustralianOpen.com


Serbian Djokovic with his Australian Open trophy at the locker room in Melbourne
Pic courtesy: Ben Solomon and AustralianOpen.com

This year seems to be promising for Djokovic but with Nadal coming back soon, its going to be a four-some  (Nadal, Djokovic, Murray and the FedEx) race for the rest of the grandslams this year. Gonna be mouthwatering :D

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Azarenka's Australian Open Champagne celebrations

Victoria Azarenka celebrated her Australian Open 2013 Women's title victory in a grand manner with her boyfriend singer Redfoo, part of musical duo LMFAO.

Video of Azarenka with Redfoo celebrating her victory... thanks to Australian Open's youtube channel for this video..


 Here are some of her photoshoot pics and Champagne celebrations which was taken in Melbourne on Sunday the 27th January 2013.

Beautiful Victoria Azarenka with her Australian Open 2013 trophy in Melbourne
Pic courtesy: Ben Solomon and AustralianOpen.com


Victoria Azarenka's Champagne celebrations after retaining her Australian Open title
Pic courtesy: Ben Solomon and AustralianOpen.com


Vika Azarenka of Belarus at the photo shoot of Australian Open winners
Pic courtesy: Ben Solomon and AustralianOpen.com

Vika Azarenka - Australian Open 2013 Women's Champion

Reigning world number one, Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, retained her Australian Open title at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. She came back from a set down to beat the Chinese favorite Li Na who fell down twice to injure her ankle disrupting her momentum.

Vika Azarenka beat Li Na in a two hours and 40 minutes affair with the scoreline of 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. 

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus with the Australian Open women's trophy
Pic courtesy: Ben Solomon and AustralianOpen.com


Azarenka broke into tears after winning her consecutive Australian Open championship. 
Unfortunately, you have to go through some rough patches to achieve great things. That’s what makes it so special for me,Azarenka said. “I went through that, and I’m still able to kiss that beautiful trophy.

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus and Li Na of China with their trophies at the Australian Open 2012 Women's final event
Pic courtesy: Ben Solomon and AustralianOpen.com

Li Na of China first tumbled to the court after twisting her left ankle in the fifth game of the second set and had it taped. 
On the first point after a 10-minute pause in the third set while fireworks boomed overhead from nearby Australia Day celebrations, Li fell over again and slammed the back of her head on the court. The 2011 French Open champion was treated and had another timeout before being allowed to resume the match.

Li Na falling and twisting her ankle during the Australian Open finals
Pic courtesy: Getty Images


The beautiful Vika Azarenka serving during the Australian Open finals against Chinese Li Na at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne


Azarenka crying after winning the Australian Open 2013 Women's Championship for the second consecutive  year
Pic courtesy: Ben Solomon and AustralianOpen.com


A beautiful shot of Victoria Azarenka and her Australian Open 2013 Trophy
Pic courtesy: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

Though Azarenka's victory was marred by a controversial medical timeout during her semifinals match against upcoming teenager Sloane Stephens, none could deny her hunger for victory today. Hoping for a non-controversial successful year for Vika :)