The 100th edition of the Australian Open tennis tournament is currently underway in Melbourne. Players from all over the world have been competing in the heat of the Australian summer, hoping for a win — this year’s singles champions will take home $2.4 million dollars (U.S.). Matches are progressing today into the semifinals, with the final matches to be played on January 29. Collected here are some colorful glimpses of the 2012 Australian Open.
Above: Roger Federer of Switzerland serves to Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina during their men’s singles quarter-finals match on January 24, 2012. (Reuters/Mark Blinch)
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Some really startling photography if you click through.
And if this isn’t the prime of Mr. Roger Federer at age 30, it’s damn close to it. His Round of 16 and Quarterfinal matches were virtual clinics. Next up: Rafa Nadal in the semis. Pass the popcorn.
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Some really startling photography if you click through. And if this isn’t the prime of Mr. Roger Federer at age 30, it’s...
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see you at 3:30 am.
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