We just returned home after a day at the tennis where Roger Federer survived an early scare, only to bounce back against Tomas Berdych seated 21st out of the Australian Open with a heroic comeback from two sets down: 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 6-2!

Roger said that “I am very proud of my performance today. Tomas puts great power in his forehand, backhand and also his serve. That’s what makes playing him that difficult. There was loads of adrenalin in the match today, I had to keep pushing myself forward.”

There is so much to do at the Australia Open. A day at the baseline, and Speigelworld – an cool carnival village in the oval outside Rod Laver Arena. At the heart of Spiegelworld is a beautiful, historic Spiegeltent. This was a very exciting festival European style hot-spot. Opulent décor of velvet, mirrors and wooden panelling venue hosts a top lineup of entertainment.

We also saw Dinara Safina from Russia win 6-2, 2-6, 7-5! against Alize Cornet from France. This was also a great match in the Rod Laver arena.

On the Marget Court we saw a legends matches including Pat Cash, Wally Masur and Patrick Rafter. These guys are really funny – taking turns who what outsmart who. The Australian Open website says this of the Legends matches … “The Legends’ Doubles event is revamped providing an opportunity to see some of the stars of the past display the skills that took them to the top“. In addition to all these activities, Federation Square in Melbourne is hosting programs during the tournament, including Aviva Tennis Hot Shots activities and competitions. I have to say though, my favourite is definitely the Absinthe … a daring circus-meets-burlesque variety performance, featuring weird and wonderful acts from around the world.

Australian Open Tennis 2009 is located Melbourne on the bank of the Yarra River.

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