Nice One Novak

So, Djokovic defeated Murray in straight sets to win his 2nd Australian Open title. To be honest, my interest in the whole event sort of died when Federer lost, but if Roger couldn't win I was at least hoping for Murray to win his first grand slam title. However, I do have to congratulate Novak who played amazingly well against Roger and Andy to take the title. But let's hope Andy wins one of these things soon, because if I hear anything else about how a British man hasn't won a grand slam event in 75 years I'm going to scream.

Ferrer Ends Raonic's Run at the Aussie Open

Well, I can't complain. Making the fourth round of the Australian Open in your first appearance at the event is not too shabby. Being 20 years old and knocking off a top ten player at a grand slam is also quite the feat. So, congrats Milos. You were amazing. And judging by the praise you're getting from the other players, writers, and commentators, it seems like the entire tennis world agrees with me. Plus, did you really want to have to play Rafa in the quarters? Yeah, I didn't think so.

Can Raonic Make the Quarters? Yes He Can!

I am so excited for tonight's match of Milos Raonic vs. David Ferrer. I really don't know who I think will win. I want Milos to win (because let's face it, I don't get to cheer for Canadian tennis players too often), but Ferrer is going to be really tough to beat. Unless, of course, Milos plays like he did against Llodra and Youzhny—which basically means staying calm and serving ridiculously well. Seriously, I can't wait for this match. I want it to be on right now.

I have a feeling Milos is going to win, but I'm having trouble deciding if I actually think he'll win, or if I just want him to win. No, you know what? I do believe that he can do it. I mean, why not? If he knocked off Youzhny he can take out Ferrer. Let's do this Milos!

Also, can you believe that Milos is the only non-European left in the draw? Yeah, it's crazy.

Results Roundup: Australian Open

In not-so-shocking 4th round news...

Federer defeats Robredo 6–3, 3–6, 6–3, 6–2
Berdych defeats Verdasco 6–4, 6–2, 6–3 (although I would say the straight sets, fairly easy victory is a tad shocking)
Djokovic defeats Almagro 6–3, 6–4, 6–0
Wozniacki defeats Sevastova 6–3, 6–4

In fairly shocking 4th round news...

Wawrinka defeats Roddick 6–3, 6–4, 6–4
Schiavone defeats Kuznetsova 6–4, 1–6, 16–14 (yes, that does say 16–14...longest ever women's match at a grand slam!)
Li defeats Azarenka 6–3, 6–3 (I guess this isn't that shocking, but it could have gone either way)
Petkovic defeats Sharapova 6–2, 6–3

Team Pretty vs. Those Other Guys

Feliciano Lopez and Juan Monaco got into a brawl with Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi during their doubles match at the Australian Open. Okay fine. It wasn't a brawl. But it could have been. Seriously...watch the video. It's ridiculous.

Australian Open: Day 7 Order of Play

Caroline Wozniacki

Matches to watch on Day 7 of the Australian Open

Rod Laver Arena 11:00 AM start (7:00 PM start in Toronto/New York City)
Wozniacki vs. Sevastova (predicted winner: Wozniacki)
Na Li vs. Azarenka (predicted winner: Azarenka)
Robredo vs. Federer (predicted winner: Federer)

Rod Laver Arena 7:00 PM start
Petkovic vs. Sharapova (predicted winner: Sharapova)
Roddick vs. Wawrinka (predicted winner: Roddick, but really won't be surprised if Stan wins this one)

Hisense Arena 11:00 AM start
Bryan/Bryan vs. Becker/Kohlmann (predicted winner: Bryan bros.)
Almagro vs. Djokovic (predicted winner: Djokovic)
Kuznetsova vs. Schiavone (predicted winner: Kuznetsova)

Margaret Court Arena (not before 2:30 PM)
Berdych vs. Verdasco (predicted winner: Berdych)

Raonic Upsets Youzhny at Aussie Open

Canadian Milos Raonic defeated Mikhail Youzhny 6–4, 7–5, 4–6, 6–4 to move into the fourth round of the Australian Open. This is a huge win for the 152nd ranked Raonic who will likely play the No. 7 seed David Ferrer in the next round. I'm so excited that there's a Canadian player doing so well at a grand slam event, and I will be cheering hard for Raonic in his next match.

Photo: John Donegan/Associated Press

Kim Clijsters is Awesome

How can you not love Kim Clijsters? She's the best. See video below for proof.

Australian Open Day 3: Federer Interview

Roger Federer defeats Gilles Simon in a close five setter

Q. You warned us two days ago it was going to be close and it was going to be tough. Did you really expect it was going to be that tough? 
 
ROGER FEDERER: Well, I mean, four or five sets, what's the difference really? But, look, at the end of the day I'm happy I'm through. That's what it comes down to. Doesn't matter if you win in straight or in five. Just keep on moving on in the draw and give yourself an opportunity for the next match, maybe an opponent that suits you more, maybe conditions that are maybe a bit more faster than tonight, let's say. Get the night sessions, sort of the first one, out of the way, and stay alive and feel good.

That's what's it's all about. I thought the match was great. I thought it was played at a high level for a very long time. Obviously it's always hard like also last night with Hewitt and Nalbandian to see someone lose when there's such a great match happening out there. But at the end of the day, I thought I played great and I'm very happy.

Raonic into Australian Open Third Round

Canadian Milos Raonic defeated the No. 22 seed Michael Llodra of France last night in a big upset at the Australian Open. Raonic is 20 years old and currently ranked 152nd in the world, and this is just the second grand slam event that he has been a part of. Raonic will have a tough next match against the No. 10 seed Mikhail Youzhny, but if Raonic can stay focused and keep serving as well as he has been, he might stand a chance.

I got a chance to watch Raonic practice a lot at the Rogers Cup this past summer, and it's exciting to see him doing well and actually making it into the third round of a major tournament. It's not often that I get to cheer for a Canadian during a grand slam event (except for Daniel Nestor in the doubles of course), so I would love to see how far Raonic can go.

Photo: Yuriko Nakao/REUTERS

Jimmy Fallon Impersonates Roger Federer

Last year during Wimbledon, Jimmy Fallon did a sketch called "At the Bar with Roger Federer" where he dressed up in tennis gear and pretended to be Federer hosting his own television show for the Tennis Channel.

Jimmy puts on a slightly horrendous Swiss accent and says things like this:

"I'm playing the tennis so perfect, I'm the best and all the other players they just don't want to play me they get afraid to play me, they get humiliated because I play so good and at the end of the match they can't even look their own father in the eye."

And when speaking about Nadal he says this:

"On the court I want to kill him. I want to destroy him, like the angry birds, I want to slingshot myself into his little fort and eat a pig with a hard helmet on, and the ceiling falls in on him, suffocates him and kills him, and I get the 500 points, and then game, set, match."

It's pretty funny, and definitely worth taking a look at. You can see the video here.

Good Try, Del Potro. See You Soon!

Juan Martin Del Potro played in his first match today since the Australian Open in January...and sadly, he lost. But, the good news is that he says his wrist is feeling perfect, so he should only get better from here. Let's hope he's back to normal by the Australian Open so he can really make a good run for the title. And by good run, I mean I hope he makes it to the final, and then Federer beats him. And yes, non-Fed fans, I still believe this could happen. And I do, in fact, realize that I have not included Nadal in this fantasy final, but it's my blog and I can do what I want. Welcome back Delpo!