Well, the little counter is gone and speculation is removed, replaced by plenty of joy! The Saints had an awesome, unforgettable season, and it seems that the thousands of people who said they wished the Saints would win (though they were expecting the Colts to do so), actually gave New Orleans the lift they desperately needed. Today we look back at some of the highlights.

Superbowl News

• Drew Brees was named the Superbowl MVP, ahead of favourite Peyton Manning.
• For those who didn’t know, this is the first time the Saints have even played in the Superbowl, let alone won it! The underdog rises.

Game rundown

BBC Sport has an awesome blow-by-blow rundown of how the game progressed. Here are some highlights from the full itinerary - note that times are British:

• 2330: Woodson picks the Saints, and I finally get a prediction right. Mike Carlson says Saints too. Ready for kick-off now.
• 2341: FIELD GOAL - NEW ORLEANS 0-3 INDIANAPOLIS
  Manning throws in front of Garcon and is incomplete on third and five. It's time for Matt Stover, the oldest player in Super Bowl history at 42 years and 11 days, to slot home from 38 yards with 7'29 left in the first quarter.
• 0001: TOUCHDOWN - NEW ORLEANS 0-10 INDIANAPOLIS
  Manning caps a 96-yard drive with a pass to Pierre Garcon in the right corner of the endzone. That ties the longest drive in Super Bowl history and will really have taken the wind out of the Saints' sails.
• 0008: END OF FIRST QUARTER - NEW ORLEANS 0-10 INDIANAPOLIS
  You may have expected the Colts to be up at this point but whodathunk Indy would have run the length of the field to do it? Establishing dominance on the ground could be a real key. Meanwhile, the Saints' offence only managed 36 yards all quarter.
• 0050: FIELD GOAL AND END OF FIRST HALF - NEW ORLEANS 6-10 INDIANAPOLIS
  Hartley does the business at the end of a quarter that has seen the Colts snap the ball just six times and gain just 15 yards.
• 0156: END OF THIRD QUARTER - NEW ORLEANS 16-17 INDIANAPOLIS
  Addai converts a simple second and inches as the time ticks off on this quarter, with the Colts possibly having a slight advantage but certainly all to play for in the final period.
• 0214: TOUCHDOWN - NEW ORLEANS 22-17 INDIANAPOLIS
• 0229: TOUCHDOWN - NEW ORLEANS 31-17 INDIANAPOLIS
• 0244: SAINTS WIN 31-17

Best Ads of the Superbowl

We heard plenty of controversy about Superbowl ads before they were aired, and checked out a few funny ones. Here's what the blogosphere and it's netizens thought were the best of the Superbowl ads:

• Snickers and the Golden Girl, where Betty White of Golden Girls fame just needed a Snickers to turn her back into her football playing-self.
• Oprah Winfrey, David Letterman and Jay Leno walking into an ad - this was probably so popular because of the surprise factor! It apparently took 'Cold War era tactics' to keep it quiet.
• Google's (very expensive) minute long ad was another one of the most-talked about, though it has been on Youtube for a few months.
• Doritos aired four customer-generated commercials, and the one with a dog outsmarting a man using an electric collar was voted second-best commercial by USA Today.

Buzz on the S'Tweet

Well, Twitter has certainly settled down from the fever pitch you could see it at just before game time yesterday … I'm surprised all those micro-blogs didn’t create a macro-crash! Focus is now on the halftime show, the celebrities and the ads, now that the football factor has been removed. Here's what they're saying:

 --- MatthewLumby: Interesting news that last night's Superbowl was the most watched TV show ever in the US, beating the final M*A*S*H episode.

 --- CarleyAnn_K: Q:What was your favorite Superbowl Commercial? A:Any of the Doritos commercials. those were ... http://formspring.me/CarleyAnnK/q/141776379

 --- arcallegari: WHO DAT, WHO DAT..... SUPERBOWL is ours... GO SAINTS

 --- Flatztroniks: Wow yesterdays superbowl was the highest rating program of all time in my country of australia :)

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The little counter on the NFL website currently says there is 10 minutes to go until kickoff … though you might already know who won by the time you read this! Today we'll briefly look at some of the big issues surrounding who will win, but mostly focus beyond the actual result.

Superbowl News

• Dwight Freeney (our favourite news item) tested out his ankle just a couple of hours ago for the first time.
• President Obama has predicted victory for the Colts, although he has said that he has a 'soft spot' for the Saints.
• Wind is expected to be a big factor in the game - there are gusts up to 22 miles per hour at Sun Life Stadium.

Live blogging at the Wall Street Journal

If you don't have live coverage but would like to be updated with developments as they happen, check out Speakeasy at the Wall Street Journal. They'll be live blogging the game, the ads and the half-time show.

Top Ten X-Factor Players

Pundits are predicting an especially close game for the Colts and the Saints. According to Fox Sports, these players represent the biggest x-factors in a tight match up. Liisted in order from least to most 'ex-ish'

• Chad Simpson, Colts RB/KR
• David Thomas, Saints TE
• Robert Meachem, Saints WR
• Antoine Bethea, Colts S
• Will Smith, Saints DE
• Raheem Brock, Colts DT
• Austin Collie, Colts WR
• Reggie Bush, Saints RB/PR

Current Odds

• Best odds for both teams can be found at BlueSquare and 888 Sport, where the Colts are paying 7.00 and the Saints are paying 10.00.

Three Places to Watch the Superbowl Online

Please note , we have not vetted these sites - recommendations come from member comments at Pantai Gading.

• http://thebestlistonline
• http://superbowllivestreaming.net
• http://www.freefootballradio.com

Buzz on the S'Tweet

If you type 'Superbol' in to the search box on Twitter, prepare to drown under a wave of tweets! It simply isn’t possible for one person to read or analyse them all. Here is a little cross section:

 --- bretta75: RT @SamaritansPurse Food 4 thought> The cost of 1 #Superbowl ad slot could provide clothing and shoes for 120K kids living in refugee camps.

 --- N8theSk8: RT @AdweekDotCom: Top creatives review the Super Bowl ads on our microsite as they air: http://www.adweek.com/superbowl #sbad #brandbowl #sb44

 --- Typewriter: lets see if twitter can handle the superbowl load

 --- ozfest: i guess i should watch the superbowl....but i cant find my remote :(

Okay, I suppose in a sense the countdown to the 2010 Superbowl began shortly after the 2009 Superbowl … probably right around the time the first match of the new season was played! But now there is less than 24 hours to go before the main event, so we check out the latest developments and audience sentiment only a few hours away from the Superbowl.

Superbowl News

• The big question mark over the game was Dwight Freeney, and ESPN and CBS are now reporting that he will play in Sunday's match, despite only having a couple of practices with the team beforehand. His ankle ligament tear was suffered only two weeks ago, and many doctors say that injury requires around six weeks recovery time.
• The Wall Street Journal has reported that a stop-work dispute over revenue sharing between owners and players might mean the Superbowl is not played at all in 2012.

Craziest Superbowl Bets

If you aren't particularly enthused about the idea of betting on which team will actually win, there is still plenty of money to be made through the Superbowl bookies! Here are some of the craziest Superbowl bets (and favorites to win) for this year:

• What color will the Gatorade be that is dumped on the head coach of the winning team? Favorite is yellow at 1/1
• Which Super Bowl commercial will have a higher rating on USA Today’s annual Ad Meter? Favorite is Budweiser at 2/3
• Who will the Super Bowl MVP thank first? Favorite is God at 4/5
• If any member of the Who smashes their guitar during halftime, what does the guitar hit first? Favorite is the floor at 2/3
• How many times will CBS show Eli Manning live on TV during the game? Odds are Over/Under 2.5
• Which CBS show will get the most promo’s during the game? Favorite is Undercover Boss at 1/1, followed by CSI Miami at 7/2

Current Odds

Odds for different betting venues remain fixed at the same levels as several days ago. While major betting agencies average out at around 1.47 to 2.75, the range is much wider. Here are the odds you could be enjoying for the Superbowl!

• Colts range from 1.44, to 1.48, 1.53, and Bodog tops the list at 4.00
• Saints range from 2.63, to 2.65, 2.75, 2.82, and Bodog tops the list (again!) at 3.6

Buzz on the S'Tweet

Here's a tiny cross section of the millions of tweets that have been sent out about the Superbowl. This is starting to become such a respected news and opinion source that the official NFL site even has a Twitter section! The talk has mostly turned to the parties rather than who will win, today.

 --- Charity_turner: Superbowl tomorrow!!!! GO COLTS!!!!!! They will WIN!!!!!!!!!!

 --- KodiakBear288: Ugh why did I think coming to walmart the day before the superbowl was a good idea?

 --- Cahallgren: Placing an obscene # of bets on Superbowl. Is betting on the coin toss mean I have an addiction? Or number of times they show Eli or Archie?

 --- MartinDoug: RT @EricSchmidt: Can't wait to watch the Superbowl tomorrow. Be sure to watch the ads in the 3rd quarter (someone said "Hell has indeed frozen over.")

 --- RevSammyRiley: @moozer725 the Saints are the underdog...but not like most underdogs. The difference isn't too much between the two. #SuperBowl

Only a day to go, before we find out whether the Colts will buck off the Saints …or the Saints will enlist some heavenly help to win the Supebowl! Controversy about players, halftime performances and advertisements is still rising … we see what people are talking about with one day to go.

Superbowl News

• Dwight Freeney says his knee is still improving … so less than 48 hours out from the game, it is still unclear whether he'll be playing! He still hasn’t practiced with the team, and at least one journalist at the Associated Press is leaning towards'doubtful'' for Freeney.
• The Saints have cut their practice time by about 20 minutes, putting freshness above practice.
• Colts receiver Reggie Wayne hurt his knee at practice on Friday, but is listed as a 'probable' player for Sunday.
• Controversy over Superbowl ads continues, with revelations that gay dating site ManCrunch was rejected for one of the 62 free ad spots, while an anti-abortion ad from Christian groups was given the green light. The ManCrunch ad is destined to become a Bud Light ad.

Superbowl Stockmarket Theory

Punters use Madden NFL to decide who to bet on, and the stockmarket uses the Superbowl winner to decide who to invest in. Crazy, yes! But unfortunately true. Investors believe that a win by a team from the old American Football League foreshadows a down market, but a winner for a team from the old NFL means a bull market. We'll see.

Current Odds

Odds for different betting venues are the same  as yesterday. Here are your 'best bets on the Superbowl':

• Colts range from 1.44, to 1.48, 1.53, and Bodog tops the list at 4.00
• Saints range from 2.63, to 2.65, 2.75, 2.82, and Bodog tops the list (again!) at 3.6

Favorite to win the Superbowl MVP is Peyton Manning, with odds of 1.91, followed by Drew Brees at 4.30

Buzz on the S'Tweet

Twitter certainly proffers more questions than answers - but those that have given their opinion are mostly leaning towards the Colts. Here's what Tweeters think of the Superbowl odds:

 --- indmix: I dont think the superbowl is going to be a close game. I see a good 3 touch down spankfest being handed! i just dont know who will win

 --- BaileyQueens: SUPERBOWL SUNDAY is approaching quickly this year. Who do you think will win? All New Orleans Saints over here :)

--- vyannacarroll: i need to win some money. ...anyone betting on the superbowl? ..i dont watch the NFL, but i think the saints will win.

 --- marketwire: @Davewire I'm rooting for fellow Purdue alum Drew Brees and #whodat nation, but think #colts will win the #superbowl

 --- nuno1287: 63.3% think the Colts will win the superbowl, while @amart1985 @PerlaDelCaribe1 and @BellaCangri86 belong to the 36.7% going for the Saints

It's that time of year - the first thing that  America looks forward to after Christmas and New Years. The Superbowl attracts the attention of punters worldwide; it's one of those sporting events where the prestige often inspires amazing performances from 'those least likely'. Anything can happen, and frequently does … but today we are looking at what we expect to happen at the Superbowl!

Superbowl News

• The Who have been booked as the halftime act for the Superbowl. Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend gave reporters at the Bridgestone Halftime News Conference an impromptu acoustic performance on Thursday.

• Dwight Freeney, said to be the X-factor for the Colts, is still hopeful that he might play on Sunday, given the state of his injured ankle.

• The politics of abortion and gay rights have entered the arena of Superbowl advertising, in what is being called 'the most famous 30 seconds of advertising that nobody has seen yet'. According to a poll, Canadians are more interested in watching the ads on the Superbowl than the game itself! Check out some of the ads that were banned from the Superbowl this year.

• Naperville-based author Dan Green is credited for the Saint's rallying cry, 'Finish Strong'

Madden NFL Says…

Madden NFL runs a Superbowl simulation every year, with the help of Electronic Arts (EA Sports). This year, the Saints came out ahead in the simulation … and the simulation has made the correct prediction 5 out of the last 6 years. It's only failure was the Giatn's Superbowl victory over the Patriots, and to quote Yahoo's video games blog, " Even Nostradamus couldn't have seen that one coming".

Current Odds

The Colts are definitely the favorite in betting terms, and it seems that public sentiment is mostly following that … see the 'Buzz on the S'Tweet'. Here are the odds currently available from different betting venues:

• Colts range from 1.44, to 1.48, 1.53, and Bodog tops the list at 4.00
• Saints range from 2.63, to 2.65, 2.75, 2.82, and Bodog tops the list (again!) at 3.6

Buzz on the S'Tweet

Here's what the tweeters of the internet are betting will happen on the big day. If you have trouble deciphering the links and hashtags, the dollars are flowing for the Colts!

 --- Eddie_617: Who yall think is winning the SuperBowl: Saints or Colts?? I personally want the Saints to win, but I believe the Colts will win.

 --- dashoost34: My Thought 4 2day: I think the superbowl is gonna b a snooze fest..COLTS will end it early..Saints need a dome or at least some turf 2 win

 --- Bearmountaincab: Is everyone ready for Superbowl Sunday? I think Manning and the Colts will win, but won't be disappointed if the Saints win either.

 --- hannalovesjonas: just voted "Indianapolis COLTS!" on "Who do you think will win the Superbowl?" vote too ➔ http://bit.ly/b9L0hM

 --- rickyriffle: Who do I think will win Superbowl?... i dont know COLTS!

It's all done and dusted now. Federer is on his way home with a 16^th Grand Slam title, and Serena Williams returns with her fifth Australian Open win. There have been incredible performances by a whole range of players over the Australian Open - we look at some of the outstanding efforts by a breed of incredible tennis players.

Player-by-Player Rundown

Men's

Lleyton Hewitt: Hewitt bowed out of the Open after losing to Federer, and underwent hip surgery shortly afterwards.

Rafael Nadal: A recurring knee injury was responsible for Nadal's retirement against Andy Murray in the quarter finals

Marin Cilic: Was beaten by Andy Murray in the semi-finals in four sets

Novak Djokovic: Was plagued by health problems throughout the tournament, but still managed to rise to career-best world number 2.

Roger Federer: Won the Australian Open this year, his 16^th Grand Slam title.

Andy Murray: Lost his second Grand Slam title to Federer. Hopes had been high that Murray would be the first Briton in many years to win a Grand Slam. Hopes are still high that he will be, however!

Peter Luczak: Drew Rafael Nadal in  the first round and was knocked out

Andy Roddick: Was beaten in the quarter finals by Marin Cilic in five sets

Bernard Tomic: Bowed out against Marin Cilic in the second round, amid controversy over the scheduling of his match.

Louk Sorensen: The first Irishman to win a Grand Slam was beaten by John Isner in the second round.

Women's

Kim Clijsters: Had her worst Open finish ever, bowing outin the third round to Nadia Petrova

Dinara Safina: Retired hurt in her match against Maria Kirilenko, in a betting upset. Her back caused the problem for Safina

Jelena Dokic: Bowed out in the first round match against Alisa Kleybanova

Serena Williams: Won her fifth Australian Open in three sets over Justine Henin

Justine Henin: Speculation abounded over whether Henin would win an Australian Open but remain unranked - unfortunately she could not.

Venus Williams: Reached the quarter-finals, but was beaten by Na Li.

Na Li: Reached the semi finals of the Open - along with Zhe Jieng, she is the first Chinese player in history to do so.  Lost to Serena Williams.

Elena Dementieva: Lost against Justine Henin, although she had not felt any pressure from her pre-match.

Zhe Jieng: Reached the semi finals of the Open - along with Na Li, she is the first Chinese player in history to do so.  Lost to Justine Henin.

Svetlana Kusnetsova: Nadia Petrova knocked Kusnetsova out in the fourth round.

Quotes of the Day

"Well, I mean, he's obviously a very patient man from the baseline, you know. I mean, I think this is how he made it to the top really. You know, not missing much, being dangerous, mixing up his pace very well, some loopier, some flatter. He can obviously go angle, hard down the line, as well as his backhand. I think that makes him particularly tough to play against", said Federer about Andy Murray's game.

“The support I got the whole tournament was great. I loved every moment. I hope one day I can come back and win it ... Sorry I couldn't do it for you tonight", Andy Murray told the crowd in Melbourne.

Twitter Sez…

 --- EmpressB7 @Serenawilliams1 Congradulations on winning the Singles and Doubles Final at the Australian Open! I knew you would do it!

 --- WhatsCurrentaff Craig Hickman: Roger Federer Wins Australian Open: "That was sweet," Roger Federer said to Wayne McEwan, tournamen... http://bit.ly/aaXUnF

 --- mindellep Australian Open What an Awesome Two Weeks!!!!

Well, the only part of the Australian Open left is the one that some people feel is the most boring, and some feel is the only part worth watching! We have only the men's singles final and the mixed doubles matches to go at the time of publication, but we'll be focusing on the Swiss-Scott rivalry today.  

Where the Ball will Fall: Match Win Predictions

Day 14

   Roger Federer(SUI)[1] vs.  Andy Murray(GBR)[5]:  As far as betting odds go, Murray is currently paying $2.45 to Federer's $1.67.

Court Out: Random Aus Open News

Day 13

Sean Berman, the Australian boy in the final of the Aus Open junior, was beaten by his opponent Tiago Fernandes of Brazil. Well done to both players!

Lleyton Hewitt has had hip surgery following his match against Roger Federer several days ago. Hewitt is taking strength from the examples of Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin, and hoping he'll be able to play by the French Open.

Today's Matches, Back in Time

Andy Murray has beaten Roger Federer 6 times in the past, to Federer's 4 wins against Murray. Andy Murray has also won four matches in the past 12 months where he was priced as the underdog, with similar odds to today's match.  Can anyone beat Federer in his present form, though … that is the question!

Quotes of the Day

"But this feeling of disappointment cannot take, you know, uhm, advantage on all the things I've done in the last few weeks. And it's just more than what I could expect for. I just have to remember that.....Even if it's quite soon after the match now, I'm sure there will be a lot of positive things I can think about in a few days. Uhm, it's been almost perfect. Just the last step, I couldn't make it", said Justine Henin after her valiant loss yesterday.

Twitter Sez…

 --- madcampbells don't know what to do now cbb has finished, will be watching Andy Murray v Federer at 8.30am tomorrow, Australian open final!

 --- TroyJDean A big conratulations to @SerenaJWilliams 4 winning the Australian Open - & she did it in (NIKE) RED laces! http://bit.ly/bSLEwg RT @joinred

 --- sparklybearsy Andy Murray in the Final of the Australian open against Roger Federer tomorrow. i CANNOT believe it. Wow.

 --- ADI_Buck Good luck to Andy Murray @ the Australian Open tennis in the morning. How do u see him - Scottish or British? interesting call of allegience!

'All the single ladies' are up there tonight - Justine Henin and Serena Williams are the stars of the show today. If Serena wins, it will be her fifth victory in Melbourne; if Justine wins, a technicality means she still won’t even be ranked. There's plenty of juniors and doubles action going on today - but we're focusing on the stars of the show.

Where the Ball will Fall: Match Win Predictions

Day 13

  Serena Williams(USA)[1] vs.  Justine Henin(BEL):  It is a huge compliment to Justine Henin that she has odds of $2.05 compared to Williams' $1.93, considering that Henin is unranked, and facing the world number 1.

Court Out: Random Aus Open News

Day 12

Aus Open gossip sources say that John Tomic, Bernard's father, has threatened to move his son to Croatia to play after the debacle over his son's playing times.

Sean Berman, the 17 year old Australian player, is through to the Junior's final. Well done Sean!

Lily Allen and the lead singer of Muse are said to have hooked up at the Australian Open, ahead of their appearance at the Big Day Out. Ooooo!

Today's Matches, Back in Time

Jstine Henin has won 5 of the previous 8 matches hse has played against Serena Williams. Willaims has the most recent victory, at Miami WTA Tier 1, but Henin won the 3 matches before that.

Quotes of the Day

"I actually didn't know the score. I thought that it was 5 2....I really don't know how I lost track. So I was confused, but I guess that's just focus", said Venus Williams when asked about why she looked to continue playing after her match was over.

When asked who he thought could beat Federer in the form he is currently in, Jo Wilfried Tsonga said "I think nobody."

Twitter Sez…

 --- LauraQuigley wishes Andy Murray good luck for the final of the Australian open

 --- feldy7 I am actually going to wake up at 3:30 AM to watch the Australian Open men's finals! My bet is on Federer.

 --- suzzzanna At what ungodly hour EST does the Australian Open women's final start tomorrow? My wife Justine Henin is playing.

 --- rrosebor @serenajwilliams I have faith in you to win the Australian Open. In the face of adversity, you thrive. GOOD LUCK!

 --- runsinthegenes Let's hope that the Australian Open final is more exciting than Federer's most recent match. Dispatched Tsonga with ease. Go Federer!

There aren't many players left to talk about at the Australian Open now … it has all come down to the last few. The two Chinese women who made history have been knocked out - it seems the superstition regarding their ages might have been too much! The last few matches of the Aus Open are set to be enormously popular.

Where the Ball will Fall: Match Win Predictions

Day 11

Roger Federer(SUI)[1] vs.  Jo-Wilfried Tsonga(FRA)[10]: Federer is the pick of the bookies, paying $1.26 to Tsonga's $4.50.

Court Out: Random Aus Open News

Day 11

Glen Mitchell of the ABC will no doubt cause some controversy with his article, 'Australian tennis: nice stadium, pity about the players', where he says that the golden age of tennis in this country is long past.

Justine Henin will still have no official status, even if she wins the women's singles final tomorrow; this is because you need to have played at least three tournaments to qualify.

An (apparent) Croatian fan who wanted to congratulate Marin Cilic, and jumped over the barriers to do so, will be charged with unlawful entry to an arena and disrupting proceedings, police said yesterday.

Today's Matches, Back in Time

Federer and Tsonga last mte at the Montreal TMS in 2009, where Tsonga beat Federer in 3 sets - Andy Murray may not get his wish of facing Federer in the final after all. Before that match, the two played in Madrid in 2008, where Federer beat Tsonga in two sets.

Quotes of the Day

Justine Henin talked about her retirement period: "Probably the answer I got is that I started to trust myself much more as a person and I realized I could exist without tennis. So that was an important step for me."

Li Na also fended off some questions about the lack of Chinese male tennis players on tour! "They're still sleep. They didn't wake up. Someday they will wake up", she said

Twitter Sez…

 --- greengreenhels Andy Murray in the Final of the Australian Open - Whoopah!!!!

 --- georgia3187 Injured Nadal bows out of Australian Open, future uncertain http://bit.ly/bCQ6Ts

 --- RanGT @psg072 should we care about Australian Open?

 --- theboydetective Officially offline until I receive a new power cord. Hopefully the Australian Open and reading will keep me occupied enough.

Day 10 of the Austrailan Open was a day of both expectations met, and expectations smashed. There are two Chinese players in the final four of a Grand Slam event for the first time ever- but the stats say their age will be a factor in deciding whether either gets to the finals. Federer is in, Henin and Serena Williams are in, and so are some much less well-known names!

Where the Ball will Fall: Match Win Predictions

Day 11

Marin Cilic(CRO)[14] vs.  Andy Murray(GBR)[5]: Cilic's odds are $4.46 compared to Murray's $1.23

 Justine Henin(BEL) vs.  Jie Zheng(CHN): Zheng is the underdog, with odds of $4.20 compared to Henin's $1.30

Court Out: Random Aus Open News

Day 10

Jana Novotna and Amelie Mauresmo are the only other players in history to have won their first Grand Slam after the age of 25. 

The ball boys and girls had to wear pink yesterday ... in case you weren't watching the coverage on TV!

Today's Matches, Back in Time

Andy Murray and Marin Cilic have played each other 4 times in the past; Murray has won 3 of the 4 matchups. Last time they played was at the US Open, and Cilic won with odds of $12.18!

Quotes of the Day

"For some reason I was just a bit worried I was not gonna make it this time in the semis. You always believe the streak is gonna be broken. I stopped thinking about it after the second round on and just started focusing on the tournament." - Roger Federer is a bit worried about having won so many matches in a row.

Novak Djokovic talked about his health problems before the last match: "I don't want to find excuses for my loss, but, you know, I went to vomit and I had diarrhea before the match. Just a terrible feeling." And when asked about how he thought Tsonga would go against Roger Federer, he said "I don't know and I don't care."

Twitter Sez…

 --- guyadams @TamiH68 Sorry - in pictures: those camp Australian Open ball boy outfits http://bit.ly/c8lOpx

 --- aziza_ ok...i just checked on the australian open website. i cant wait to see serena vs. na. the battle of the thick gurl! Lol

 --- JustGillianne Serena just served 120mph. . .watchin Australian Open in awe! She looks like she's hurting tho.

 --- red_blu australian open dis year is pretty cool