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Tsonga KO'd by good mateFRIENDLY fire has knocked out second seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the Brisbane International. Read more | Comments
Elenas set up all-Russian finalWORLD No.4 Elena Dementieva and Elena Vesnina took contrasting paths to victory to set up an all-Russian ASB Classic final. Scud to make low-key returnINJURY-plagued tennis star Mark Philippoussis will take a low-key approach to his return to the court in the World Tennis Challenge in Adelaide next week. Microsoft bags Dell search dealOceania, Australasia, Australia, New South Wales | Technology | 09-01-2009 17:00 | AustralianIT.com.au
MICROSOFT has recorded a rare win against Google to become the default search engine on Dell's entire range of computers. Bartoli, Azarenka claim final berthsAMELIE Mauresmo defaults early in her Brisbane International semi-final against Marion Bartoli, leaving the No.3 seed a free ride imto the final against Victoria Azarenka. Local hopes into home OpenAUSTRALIA'S newest Davis Cup player Carsten Ball and teenager Jessica Moore have won wildcards into this month's Australian Open. Djokovic keen for court timeWORLD No.3 Novak Djokovic has called on a wildcard into the Sydney International to seek much-needed match practice ahead of his Australian Open title defence. Struggling stars find bright side WORLD No.1 stars Rafael Nadal and Jelena Jankovic insist that their Australian Open build-ups are still on track despite dispiriting new year setbacks. Injured Dokic out of action AUSTRALIAN drawcard Jelena Dokic has withdrawn from the WTA Tour Moorilla Hobart International qualifying tournament with an Achilles injury. Nokia stops making WiMax deviceOceania, Australasia, Australia, New South Wales | Technology | 09-01-2009 10:30 | AustralianIT.com.au
NOKIA has ended production of its only mobile device using WiMax technology, another blow for the struggling wireless technology. Venus Williams crushes JankovicVENUS Williams crushed world No.1 Jelena Jankovic in straight sets, inspiring the Americas to victory over second seeds Europe at Hong Kong's World Team Challenge. Monfils stuns Nadal in Doha RAFAEL Nadal made a miserable start to the first season he has ever begun as world No.1, losing in the Qatar Open quarter-finals to Gael Monfils in less than an hour and a half. High hopes for touchscreen WindowsOceania, Australasia, Australia, New South Wales | Technology | 08-01-2009 11:40 | AustralianIT.com.au
MICROSOFT has developed a touchscreen operating system that could signal the end of the computer mouse. Pictures of Kylie's model romanceNEWS of Kylie Minogue's new romance with a model has gone into overdrive after photos of the pair kissing emerged. Nadal and Federer closer to re-mtachRAFAEL Nadal and Roger Federer each moved to within two wins of a re-match from the sensational Wimbledon final six months ago, at the Qatar Open in Doha on Wednesday. Davydenko pulls out of OpenWORLD No.5 Nikolay Davydenko has withdrawn from the month's Australian Open due to a persistent heel injury. Tsonga brought to kneesAT one stage, No.2 seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga bowed down to Finn Jarkko Nieminen in their ATP Tour Brisbane International second round match. US dumped out of Hopman Cup JAMES Blake's quest for a record third Hopman Cup title has been dashed after the United States slumped to a devastating 2-1 loss to Germany. Dementieva through as other seeds tumbleTOP seed Elena Dementieva beat local favourite Marina Erakovic to grab a quarter-final spot in the ASB Classic, as other seeds tumbled out of the women's tournament. Coin fails to cash in against MauresmoFORMER world No.1 Amelie Mauresmo has pulled off a remarkable second-round escape act at the Brisbane International, defeating French compatriot Julie Coin. Dokic heading to HobartJELENA Dokic will continue her preparations for this year's Australian Open in Hobart after being granted a wildcard into qualifying for the Moorilla Hobart International. Davydenko wins, Wawrinka toppledTOP-seed Nikolay Davydenko of Russia cruised into the second round of the Chennai Open, but second-seeded Stanislas Wawrinka crashed at the first hurdle. Stooges guitarist Asheton found deadRON Asheton, a guitarist and founding member of Iggy Pop's influential rock band The Stooges, has been found dead. Nadal makes blistering startRAFAEL Nadal needed less than an hour to score his first win on the 2009 ATP World Tour. Hewitt victory not enough for AussiesAUSTRALIA'S quest for a second Hopman Cup title have been dashed after a marathon 2-1 loss to the Slovak Republic. Sharapova expected for Open AUSTRALIAN Open tournament director Craig Tiley says he is confident Maria Sharapova will attempt to defend her title. Ivanovic goes it aloneRoger Federer has done it, and now Serbian starlet Ana Ivanovic is starting 2009 without a recognised coach. Local hope Stosur hits skidsSAM Stosur had been the great hope for a local triumph but is now out ofthe Brisbane International. Tsonga in tune at BrisbaneTHERE was at least one person at the Brisbane International not shocked by Novak Djokovic's departure - Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. Gajdosova gives second seed a frightNO.2 seed Victoria Azarenka overcame a number of disputed line calls and a tenacious Jarmila Gajdosova to reach the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International. |
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