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Australian Open Tennis 2012

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 29:  Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates a point in his men's final match against Rafael Nadal of Spain during day fourteen of the 2012 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 29, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Lucas Dawson/Getty Images)

Lessons Learned From The 2012 Australian Open

Some reflections on the 2012 Australian Open and tennis' current, awesome state.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 29: Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after winning the men's final match against Rafael Nadal of Spain during day fourteen of the 2012 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 29, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Australian Open 2012: Novak Djokovic Outlasts Rafael Nadal

The 30th meeting between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal was one for the ages, with Djokovic winning the men's final after five incredible sets that lasted nearly six hours.
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12:   Rafael Nadal of Spain congratulates  Novak Djokovic of Serbia after Djokovic won the Men's Final on Day Fifteen of the 2011 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 12, 2011 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.  (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Novak Djokovic Vs. Rafael Nadal: Previewing The 2012 Australian Open Final

Previewing the 2012 Australian Open finals between No. 1 Novak Djokovic and No. 2 Rafael Nadal, the 30th match between the two.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28:  Victoria Azarenka of Belarus poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning her women's final match against Maria Sharapova of Russia, and being named world number one, during day thirteen of the 2012 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Australian Open 2012 Results: Victoria Azarenka Routs Maria Sharapova To Win Title

In one of the most lopsided Australian Open finals victories, Victoria Azarenka toppled Maria Sharapova to win the title and pick up the No. 1 ranking.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26:  Maria Sharapova of Russia plays a forehand in her semifinal match against Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic during day eleven of the 2012 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 26, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Australian Open 2012 Women's Final: Previewing Maria Sharapova Vs. Victoria Azarenka

A preview of the 2012 Australian Open women's final between Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25:  Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning his quarter final match against David Ferrer of Spain during day ten of the 2012 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 25, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Novak Djokovic Onto Australian Open Final After 5-Hour, 5-Set Win Over Andy Murray

Novak Djokovic defeated Andy Murray in a classic, 6-3, 3-6, 6-7, 6-1, 7-5, for the right to face Rafael Nadal in the finals at the 2012 Australian Open.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 24:  Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates winning match point in his quarter final match against Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic during day nine of the 2012 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 24, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.    (Photo by Vivek Prakash-Pool/Getty Images)

Australian Open 2012: Rafael Nadal Defeats Roger Federer In Another Classic

The semifinal round features both old and new rivalries: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal meet for the 27th time, while Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova meet for the fourth. Kim Clijsters and Victoria Azarenka are also playing.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 02:  Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic shakes hands with Maria Sharapova of Russia after winning her Ladies' final round match  on Day Twelve of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 2, 2011 in London, England.  Kvitova won 6-3 6-4.  (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Petra Kvitova Vs. Maria Sharapova: Previewing, Predicting Australian Open 2012 Semifinal

Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova are playing not just for a berth in the Australian Open final but possibly the women's No. 1 ranking.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 24:  Kim Clijsters of Belgium celebrates winning her quarter final match against Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark during day nine of the 2012 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 24, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Kim Clijsters Vs. Victoria Azarenka: Previewing, Predicting Australian Open 2012 Semifinal

The quest to determine not only the 2012 Australian Open champion, but also the next No. 1 women's player in the world, begins with the seventh match of all-time between Victoria Azarenka and Kim Clijsters.
PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 05:  (L to R) Finalists Rafael Nadal of Spain and Roger Federer of Switzerland pose for the cameras prior to the men’s singles final match between Rafael Nadal of Spain and Roger Federer of Switzerland on day fifteen of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 5, 2011 in Paris, France.  (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Roger Federer Vs. Rafael Nadal: Previewing, Predicting Australian Open 2012 Semifinal

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal meet for the 27th time in the 2012 Australian Open semifinals. Here is a look at the biggest, most intense moments in one of sport's greatest rivalries.