The non-favorites march on.
Looks a bit like a tennis ball: Rhombic Dodecahedron I, mathematical art by Vladimir Bulatov.
At the Australian Open, pre-tournament favorite Andy Murray is out, losing to Fernando Verdasco. Defending champion Novak Djokovic is out, retiring from his match with Andy Roddick. Roddick was leading two sets to one. Djoker had complained of a leg cramp that was impeding his service motion. He was clearly suffering from the intense heat. And he has a history of quitting big matches at the majors, but I’m going to be kind. Roger Federer beat Juan Martin del Potro in the quarters to set up a semifinal match with Roddick. In the other half of the draw, Rafael Nadal meets Gilles Simon, and last year’s finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga meets Verdasco.
Federal/Naderer were not regarded as the favorites in Melbourne. Good for them.
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January 27th, 2009 at 19:08
Yes! Ignoring naysayers and holding on to the hope that Fed will win lucky number 14 at the Aussie Open!
January 29th, 2009 at 17:59
that work of art looks exquisite! It resembles that ivory ball with many layers from the Forbidden city! I’d love to get one for christmas or for my birthday!