MELBOURNE, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Li Na’s bid for a second grand slam title ended tearfully with an injured ankle, a bruised head and a heart-breaking defeat to Victoria Azarenka, but she could still laugh off her “stupid” falls after a gallant failure in the Australian Open final. Li raised gasps from the Rod Laver Arena crowd as she rolled her left ankle twice in the 4-6 6-4 6-3 loss on Saturday, and banged her head on the blue centre court on the second fall, causing her to black out momentarily. “It was actually pretty heavy at that time. …
Emotional Azarenka emerges a champion again
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Victoria Azarenka took everything the Australian Open could throw at her and emerged a champion. The Belarussian won her second successive title at Melbourne Park on Saturday with a 4-6 6-4 6-3 victory over China’s Li Na, bursting into tears as the emotion and stress of a fortnight came pouring out. “You have to go through rough patches to achieve great things,” Azarenka told Channel 7, the host broadcaster. “It’s been tough but I am happy here right now. There were new experiences for me in the last couple of days. I have to say thanks to my team for being so supportive. …
Tennis-Bryan twins break record for grand slam doubles titles
MELBOURNE, Jan 26 (Reuters) – American twins Bob and Mike Bryan became the most successful men’s pair in grand-slam history on Saturday when they won their 13th doubles title together at the Australian Open. The 34-year-olds beat the Dutch pairing of Robin Haase and Igor Sijsling 6-3 6-4 to break the record of 12 grand slams they had shared with Australians John Newcombe and Tony Roche. “Obviously it feels really good to have that record and to be a part of history feels really special,” Mike Bryan said. …
Fenninger of Austria reacts after finishing third at the World Cup Women's Giant Slalom race in Maribor
Anna Fenninger of Austria reacts after finishing third at the World Cup Women's Giant Slalom race in Maribor, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Srdjan Zivulovic (SLOVENIA – Tags: SPORT SKIING) Maze of Slovenia reacts after finishing second at the World Cup Women's Giant Slalom race in Maribor
Tina Maze of Slovenia reacts after finishing second at the World Cup Women's Giant Slalom race in Maribor, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Srdjan Zivulovic (SLOVENIA – Tags: SPORT SKIING) Alpine Skiing-World Cup women's standings
Jan 26 (Infostrada Sports) – Standings from the World Cup Women’s on Saturday Giant SlalomPoints 1. Tina Maze (Slovenia) 620 2. Kathrin Zettel (Austria) 382 3. Anna Fenninger (Austria) 335 4. Viktoria Rebensburg (Germany) 301 5. Tessa Worley (France) 299 6. Maria Hoefl-Riesch (Germany) 198 7. Jessica Lindell-Vikarby (Sweden) 172 8. Irene Curtoni (Italy) 169 9. Frida Hansdotter (Sweden) 162 10. Dominique Gisin (Switzerland) 159 11. Lara Gut (Switzerland) 141 11=. Stefanie Koehle (Austria) 141 13. Michaela Kirchgasser (Austria) 124 14. Julia Mancuso (U.S.) 122 15. …
Vonn of the U.S. reacts after winning the World Cup Women's Giant Slalom race in Maribor
Lindsey Vonn of the U.S. reacts after winning the World Cup Women's Giant S lalom race in Maribor, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Srdjan Zivulovic Vonn of the U.S. reacts after winning the World Cup Women's Giant Slalom race in Maribor
Lindsey Vonn of the U.S. reacts after winning the World Cup Women's Giant S lalom race in Maribor, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Srdjan Zivulovic Vonn of the U.S. reacts after winning the World Cup Women's Giant Slalom race in Maribor
Lindsey Vonn of the U.S. reacts after winning the World Cup Women's Giant Slalom race in Maribor, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Srdjan Zivulovic Vonn of the U.S. reacts after winning the World Cup Women's Giant Slalom race in Maribor
Lindsey Vonn of the U.S. reacts after winning the World Cup Women's Giant S lalom race in Maribor, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Srdjan Zivulovic Vonn of the U.S. reacts after winning the World Cup Women's Giant Slalom race in Maribor
Lindsey Vonn of the U.S. reacts after winning the World Cup Women's Giant Sl alom race in Maribor, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Srdjan Zivulovic Reuters Sports Schedule at 1400 GMT on Saturday Jan 26
Reuters sports schedule at 1400 GMT on Saturday: TENNIS Australian Open (to 27) Azarenka beats China’s Li to retain women’s title Victoria Azarenka retained her Australian Open title with a tense 4-6 6-4 6-3 victory over China’s Li Na who suffered a sickening ankle injury in the second set and hit her head in the third when she twisted the joint for a second time. …
Maze of Slovenia reacts after finishing second at the World Cup Women's Giant Slalom race in Maribor
Tina Maze of Slovenia reacts after finishing second at the World Cup Women's Giant Slalom race in Maribor, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Srdjan Zivulovic (SLOVENIA – Tags: SPORT SKIING) SKI-WORLD-AUT-MEN-DOWNHILL-PODIUM
Italy's Dominik Paris arrives to celebrate on the podium after winning the FIS World Cup men's downhill race on January 26, 2013 in Kitzbuehel, Austrian Alps. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER KLEINALEXANDER KLEIN/AFP/Getty Images Vonn of the U.S., Maze of Slovenia and Fenninger of Austria celebrate after the World Cup Women's Giant Slalom race in Maribor
First placed Lindsey Vonn of the U.S. (C), second placed Tina Maze of Slovenia (L) and third placed Anna Fenninger of Austria (R) celebrate after the World Cup Women's Giant Slalom race in Maribor, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Srdjan Zivulovic (SLOVENIA – Tags: SPORT SKIING) ERF2121. Klingenthal (Germany), 26/01/2013.- An athlete prepares himself during the ski jumping leg of the FIS Nordic Combined World Cup at Vogtland Arena in Klingenthal, Germany, 26 January 2013. EFE/EPA/HENDRIK SCHMIDT
ERF2121. Klingenthal (Germany), 26/01/2013.- An athlete prepares himself during the ski jumping leg of the FIS Nordic Combined World Cup at Vogtland Arena in Klingenthal, Germany, 26 January 2013. EFE/EPA/HENDRIK SCHMIDT ERF2121. Klingenthal (Germany), 26/01/2013.- French Jason Lamy Chappuis in action during the ski jumping leg of the FIS Nordic Combined World Cup at Vogtland Arena in Klingenthal, Germany, 26 January 2013. EFE/EPA/HENDRIK SCHMIDT
ERF2121. Klingenthal (Germany), 26/01/2013.- French Jason Lamy Chappuis in action during the ski jumping leg of the FIS Nordic Combined World Cup at Vogtland Arena in Klingenthal, Germany, 26 January 2013. EFE/EPA/HENDRIK SCHMIDT UPDATE 3-Alpine Skiing-World Cup Maribor women's giant slalom results
Jan 26 (Infostrada Sports) – Results from the World Cup Maribor Women’s Giant Slalom after run 2 on Saturday Run 1 Run 2 Overall 1. Lindsey Vonn (U.S.) 1:12.78 1:09.42 2:22.20 2. Tina Maze (Slovenia) 1:12.30 1:09.98 2:22.28 3. Anna Fenninger (Austria) 1:13.05 1:09.72 2:22.77 4. Maria Hoefl-Riesch (Germany) 1:12.87 1:10.07 2:22.94 5. Jessica Lindell-Vikarby (Sweden) 1:13.18 1:10.17 2:23.35 6. Kathrin Zettel (Austria) 1:12.77 1:10.75 2:23.52 7. Anemone Marmottan (France) 1:13.92 1:09.64 2:23.56 8. Julia Mancuso (U.S.) 1:13.70 1:09.94 2:23.64 9. Tessa Worley (France) 1:12.96 1:10.77 2:23.73 10. …
Tennis-Emotional Azarenka emerges a champion again
MELBOURNE, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Victoria Azarenka took everything the Australian Open could throw at her and emerged a champion. The Belarussian won her second successive title at Melbourne Park on Saturday with a 4-6 6-4 6-3 victory over China’s Li Na, bursting into tears as the emotion and stress of a fortnight came pouring out. “You have to go through rough patches to achieve great things,” Azarenka told Channel 7, the host broadcaster. “It’s been tough but I am happy here right now. There were new experiences for me in the last couple of days. …
Vonn of the U.S., Maze of Slovenia and Fenninger of Austria celebrate after the World Cup Women's Giant Slalom race in Maribor
First placed Lindsey Vonn of the U.S. (C), second placed Tina Maze of Slovenia (L) and third placed Anna Fenninger of Austria (R) celebrate after the World Cup Women's Giant Slalom race in Maribor, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Srdjan Zivulovic (SLOVENIA – Tags: SPORT SKIING) 
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