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Djokovic, Nadal, Federer and Murray = The Beatles?
This photo-shopped version of the Abbey Road album cover, with Murray as George Harrison, Federer as McCartney, Djokovic as Ringo and Nadal as John Lennon doesn’t exactly describe the current state of power the correct way, but it’s awesomely cool to look at.
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Djokovic and Nadal After the Epic Final
Novak Djokovic left nothing on the court, including emotions. He did Wimbledon for the first time last season, same with the US Open. Nonetheless, his third Australian Open triumph and his fifth Grand Slam title, beating Rafael Nadal in five sets, again, seemed to move him more than the previous victories.
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Aftermath of Djokovic – Nadal Australian Open Final
Novak Djokovic dug deep, and so did Rafael Nadal. As of 2012, as it was true for all of their six meetings in 2011, Djokovic just has more in his reserves. He won his fifth Grand Slam title and his third in Melbourne, beating Rafael Nadal in five sets, 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5 .
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No Problems For Roger Federer So Far
Roger Federer doesn’t fall before quarterfinals, and Bernard Tomic wasn’t about to change that tradition. Federer didn’t have many problems after the first set, beating the talented 19 year old Australian in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2, advancing to his 31st consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinal.
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Australian Open First Round no Problem for Federer
Roger Federer’s name has been in the news in recent days mostly for Rafael Nadal bad mouthing the all time leader in grand slam titles, but his 2012 Australian Open began postively with a straight sets win over Alexander Kudryavtsev in the first round on the first day at Melbourne, winning 7-5, 6-2, 6-2.
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Nadal Against Federer’s Neutral Stance on Tennis Schedule
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are big rivals on the tennis court, but usually seem like pretty good friends off of it. Well, it seems not all is perfect between them, as Nadal criticized Federer for not being vocal enough about the players’ battle to change the ATP tour schedule, preferring to keep a clean image.
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Rafael Nadal Shouldn’t Play the Australian Open Injured
Rafael Nadal is thinking about dominating in 2012, both in the Grand Slam tournaments and the ATP raknings, regaining the #1 spot. With the Olympics also on the horizon and Nadal still suffering from a shoulder injury, maybe playing the Australian Open isn’t the best decision.
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Eternal Greatness Waiting for Novak Djokovic in 2012
Novak Djokovic will find it hard to repeat his incredible 2011 achievements on the tennis courts. Still, anything close to that and staying at the no.1 spot on the ATP rankings throughout 2012 will cement his place among the all time greats instead of being just another very good player.
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Rafael Nadal – The Rising Through the Davis Cup
Winning the Davis Cup for the fourth time in your career is a great way to end 2011. For Rafael Nadal, who had a rough year, mixed with sweet and sour, it might be the push he needs to make 2012 great for him, once again.
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Rafael Nadal Heading Toward a Better 2012
Rafael Nadal and his 2011 season took a nosedive after winning the Roland Garros, mostly due to Novak Djokovic. A week after his disappointing exit at the Tour Finals, Nadal seems determined to steer the ship back on course in 2012.