Novak Djokovic Goes Between the Legs in Round One

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic didn't waste any time, as he hit the first "tweener" in Grand Slam competition in 2012.

Here he goes, and he wins the point to boot.

Australian Open Day 2: Match of the Day

Maria Kirilenko vs. Jarmila Gajdosova

This is a tough draw for both players.  Kirilenko comes into the event ranked #29 and Gajdosova #39.

They have played once before and that was last year at Madrid.  Gajdosova won in a tiebreaker in the 3rd set, and I expect it to be just as close this time around.

This could be a make or break year for Kirilenko, will she move intothe upper echelon on women's tennis or will she remain in the upper 20's to 30's? 

One thing we know about Gajdosova is she doesn't get cheated on her swings at the ball.  Like a homerun hitter in baseball, she takes her cuts.  If she keeps the ball in play and stays mentally tough she has a good chance.  I like the consistency of Kirilenko to pull it out 6-4 in the third.

Australian Open Day 1: Match of the Day

Bernard Tomic vs. Fernando Verdasco

Should be some great shot making in this one.

These two have played once and Verdasco won it in straight sets at Brisbane in 2009.

Tomic is a much better player now and appears to like playing playing on a big stage.  Tomic stands 6'5' and is one of those players that does use his height to his advantage.

This match has all the makings of a 5-setter.

Look for Tomic to pull off this minor upset in 5 sets.

Madison Keys Wins USTA Australian Open Playoffs

Madison Keys defeats Gail Brodsky to win Australian Open Wildcard

Listen to what Madison has to say about her big win and how excited she is to be playing in the Australain Open.

ESPN Relieved Petra Kvitova Not in Aussie Finals

A low cut neckline caused quite a stir at the Australian Open this year.  Your wrong, it wasn't Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova or Bethanie Mattek-Sands.

It was Petra Kvitova.

The Czech player had been sporting a plunging neckline on her tennis dress.

The neckline was so low that Channel Seven in Australia was so worried about showing a bit too much of the 20-year-old tennis ace they had to change the way they filmed her.

Every time she served a ball, the cameras shoot from a higher angle to try and avoid the possibility of a serious wardrobe malfunction.

ESPN had to be relieved that Kvitova ended up losing to Russian world number two Vera Zvonareva in the quarters. 

I have to think the ratings might've been a little higher had Kvitova reached tonight's finals.  Kim Clijsters is a good draw, but many outside of the tennis world and China aren't all that familiar with Na Li.

Update on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 6:49AM by Rick C.Limpert

Another shot, Petra Kvitova.