In honour of last night’s marathon Australian Open final (nearly six hours long!), we thought we’d share this great video of the time tennis player Robert Seguso yelled out to God — and God replied. Perhaps Rafa just needs to shout louder next time.
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Rainbow flags rule out love match with Margaret Court
If you support Australian values such as equality, fairness and mateship, whether you’re straight, gay or anything else, take along a little rainbow flag and wave it for the cameras, writes Doug Pollard, a broadcaster and journalist in Melbourne.
The Australian Open open thread
Now that Lleyton Hewitt has been knocked out, what chance do other Aussies have for Australian Open glory? Join in Crikey Sports’ unpredictable, unreliable and irreverent take on the Aussie Open, hosted by Leigh Josey.
The Cup carnival strikes up the brand
Swathes of foreign visitors and corporations inject consumer dollars and marketing investment into the spring racing carnival, proving just what can be achieved when taxpayers aren’t picking up the tab.
Williams’ ‘G moments’: Gatorade, God ambush Oz Open
Serena Williams’ winning streak appears to apply to more than just her tennis pursuits. Her on-court endorsement of her sponsor after winning the Oz Open won’t do her any commercial harm.
VRudd speaks: Why I dressed as the KKK for “Invasion Day”
Tuesday’s Australian Open KKK stunt showed that many Australians reject the Australian Government’s stance on racism, writes Van Thanh Rudd (better known as Kevin Rudd’s nephew).
Anyone for tennis?: Libs candidate John Alexander too busy for Bennelong
John Alexander, the Liberal candidate for the federal seat of Bennelong, apparently cannot speak to the media about his campaign because he is too busy commenting on the tennis.
The Open heart of tennis
Tennis isn’t like other sports, and nowhere is that more obvious than at the Australian Open, writes Michael Visontay, from the no name wildcards to the centre court stars.
The Australian Open: vent your spleen
The Australian Open kicked (Hit? Volleyed?) off in Melbourne this week. Who will win? Do the Aussies stand a chance? Does anyone actually care about the mixed doubles? Have your say on Crikey Sports.
Football codes bury hatchet to defend alcohol sponsorship
Football codes are uniting against a Health Task Force recommendation that would see advertising during live sport broadcasts phased out during high adolescent/child viewing times and the end of alcohol sponsorship of sport, writes Simon Chapman.
Open done, jobs go at Seven Sport
A series of rumours this morning suggested Seven has cut staff at Seven Sport in Sydney, writes Glenn Dyer.
