Australian Open 2010
Ein grosses Comeback und neugemischte Karten bei den Herren
Mit den Australian Open und den Vorbereitungsturnieren hat ein
neues und vielsprechendes Tennisjahr begonnen.
An das Grand-Slam-Turnier in Melbourne erinnere ich mich, ebenso wie mein Mann immer wieder gerne zurück. Zuweilen vermisse
ich Melbourne mit seinem unglaublichen Charme sogar ein wenig. Unter den Zuschauern herrscht immer ausgelassene
Stimmung und es hat uns immer grossen Spass gemacht, dort zu spielen. Neben
der tollen Atmosphäre habe ich vor allem das warme Wetter genossen; während in
Europa im Januar der Winter herrscht, ist es in Melbourne oft angenehme 25-30
Grad Celsius! Allerdings habe ich auch nirgendwo sonst derart extreme Wetterschwankungen
erlebt: An dem einem Tag kann es 40 Grad und sonnig sein und am nächsten Tag schon
wieder 20 Grad und regnerisch. Bei den Australian Open weiss man also nie,
welches Wetter einen erwartet.
Bei den Damen verspricht das Tennisjahr 2010 sehr spannend zu werden! Justine
Henin, die Anfang des Monats ihr Comeback nach 18 Monaten Wettkampfpause startete, zeigte sich bereits beim WTA-Turnier in Brisbane in toller Form. Justines Selbsteinschätzung, sie sei nun offener und gelassener und könne das Tennis richtig geniessen,
konnte man ihrem Spiel ansehen. Es hat Spass gemacht, dem Finalspiel zwischen
Kim Clijsters und Henin zuzuschauen. Clijsters konnte es im Tiebreak im
dritten Satz (6:3, 4:6, 7:6 (8:6)) für sich entscheiden. Nachdem Kim
Clijsters schon im vergangenen Jahr ein eindrucksvolles Comeback feierte und mit dem Sieg an den US
Open krönte, können wir uns wohl auf viele spannende Spiele zwischen den beiden
Belgierinnen freuen. Auf jeden Fall haben sie mit ihrem Finale schon das Niveau für das neue Jahr vorgegeben.
Natürlich wird die momentane Nummer 1, Serena Williams, versuchen, ihren Vorjahrestitel bei den Australian Open zu verteidigen und auch Safina, Kuznetsova und Wozniacki scheinen hochmotiviert zu sein.
Bei den Herren könnte ich mir vorstellen, dass es dieses Jahr zu einigen
Überraschungen kommen könnte, da die Top 6-Spieler zur Zeit auf sehr ähnlichem Niveau spielen. Nach einer Zeit klarer Dominanz von Federer und Nadal bei den Grand Slams der letzten 4 Jahre dürfte die Liste der Titelaspiranten dieses Jahr deutlich länger zu sein.
Eine leichte Favoritenrolle für die Australien Open könnte Nikolay Davydenko zukommen. Nach den Erfolgen, die er in den letzten Wochen gegen
Federer an den Masters in London und gegen Nadal in Doha feiern konnte, scheint er zur Zeit mit neugewonnenem Selbstvertrauen in grossartiger Form zu sein. Auch Del Potro und Djokovic spielten beide starkes Tennis im letzten Herbst;
vielleicht kann auch Murray dieses Jahr seinen grossen Durchbruch bei einem Grand Slam schaffen.
Bei den Australien Open erwarten uns eine tolle Stimmung und topmotivierte Spieler.
Ich freue mich auf ein spannendes Turnier und ein ereignisreiches Tennisjahr 2010.
Hi Steffi:
I can’t believe you have a blog now on your webpage (I have visited your webpage before, but I can’t seem to recall seeing the blog). I don’t know if you read these comments but if you do, I wanted tell you one thing – you’ve been a great inspiration for me for a long long time, since I was 10. I didn’t even know much of tennis back then, I was only a kid. However, I can still recall the 1988 Wimbledon final and that changed a lot of things in my life. I started following tennis closely from that time for one thing. And I had someone to draw inspiration from, for another. And this hasn’t changed much since then. So thanks a lot even though you don’t really know me.
Yes, I am in front of my television watching Aus open now on TSN. I am a little unhappy to see how Maria Sharapova lost but I really admire her upbeat, unyielding attitude in the press conference later.
Since I wrote so much, I might as well confess another thing. I have secret desire and that is, I hope someday I am able to meet you face to face. That would definitely be one of the greatest personal achievements in my life
Happy New Year to you Steffi and all your family. Hope yo have a fulfilling year!
REgards,
Ani
Thanks for your comment. Its great to hear such enthusiasm for the sport of tennis and I hope you continue to enjoy the site.
I am really looking forward to Justine’s comeback and the Kim-Justine rivalry all over again. I think we will definitely get to see better tennis in the women’s draw. The one-sided two setters are just no fun, nor are the games in which there are no good shots only power and big serves!
Yes, the year in comebacks should be fun to watch and congratulations to Justine for what she has already accomplished this early in the Season. Just last night she made it to the semifinal of the Australian Open.
Dear Steffi:
today I thought that if Martina Hingis cames back, she may win Roland Garros and complete her slam, them I thought Seles may can back and if she wins Wimbledon she´ll get her gran slam to, and them it was u who i thought of, an I said to myself, why would steffi came back? she won everything
U were the better tennis player in the history, I am argentine, so I hated you very much each time that you beated sabatinii, now I love U so much
sorry, English is not my mother lenguage
the best 4 U
I really love all these comments.ani,88wimbledon was the best wimbledon final for me.and paul your english wasn’t bad,just one mistake that is came(actually come).and thanks for your support for graf.but she should make a comeback for her fans and just show the whats real tennis to the present generation.
Dearest Steffi,
I have grown up watching you play n now watching Justine Henin. I love both of you as tennis players. my family loves you. we used to sit together n watched you play. I am so glad you have a blog now. Coming to the Australian Open, I am so thrilled n excited by the comeback of Justine. I hope she wins this Australian Open n many more titles in the future. If you meet her anytime, just say to her that there is a big big fan of her wishing her all the best..
Wish you a great year ahead.. Thank you for taking time for fans n creating this blog.
I have one question for you.. Do you have an Official Fan Page in Facebook ?
best regards
Sunil
I think Roger and Serena are going to win.
But the Australian Open is just not the same without you, Steffi !
Hi Stefanie and everyone else here,
While the eve of the Australian Open womens’ final is probably abit late to field a prediction :0) I had a feeling about Justine; too faint to justify saying it out loud. It would be special, wouldn’t it….We’ll know tomorrow.
As for the men, I’ve witnessed in Britain over the last few years the hysteria that surrounds Andy Murray every time he looks like he’s found a promising position. I think this is the first genuine opportunity he’s had for a grand slam, but of course there is Federer. And who better to stand between him and his first major title.
I hope both matches live upto their billing.
Reagrds to you all,
Marie-Paule
Delighted for Henin…brilliant performance so far, hope she can go all the way! What about Louk Sorensen from Ireland getting to the second round – very historical for us all here in Ireland – delight for him too!! Just puts in perspective all your achievements.
Anyway, have a great weekend and enjoy the finals!
Sarah
Hi Steffi, you have always been an inspiration to me growing up. I used to play with my sister and I always had to be Steffi with my Steffi raquet and Stefi top my favourite things. It inspired me to play tennis competition and I enjoyed watching all your matches. Thanks for the memories.
hai stephanie,i was eagerly waiting for urs post ,roger is super ability.
u definitely know what it is.how many more years u think king roger has.
andre played till 34.
bye
rajeshwar.
Hi Steffi,
I have been a fan of yours for well over 20 years now. I really enjoyed watching you play during the late 80’s and early nineties… I think you were awesome back then. Thanks for the blog I really enjoyed reading it. I was disappointed that Justine lost in the final but satisfied that she made it so far. Roger Federer looks unstoppable at the moment…. still, the tournaments are not the same without you there!
Take care to everyone
Nathan Barnes