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Roger Federer: Enduring Superstar.
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JANUARY 2013A$7.50 NZ$8.40 US$7.50
ROGER FEDERER
NOVAKDJOKOVICHEROICLEADER
SERENAWILLIAMS
POWER PLAYER
AO 2013
FORM GUIDE
LI NALLEYTONHEWITT
VICTORIAAZARENKA
ENDURING SUPERSTAR
YOUR GAME • LEARN FROM THE PROS
• ESSENTIAL EXERCISES
• MATCH DAY ADVICE
• SERVE SCHOOL
AUSTRALIAN SUMMER ISSUE
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4 AUSTRALIAN TENNIS MAGAZINE | January 2013
FROM THE EDITOR
A new tennis season is accompanied by inevitable questions –
particularly when it comes to the world’s top players. While Roger
Federer showcased a legendary longevity to wrestle the world
No.1 ranking from Novak Djokovic mid-2012, the Serb responded with
trademark resilience to regain control by season’s end. That superpower
battle provides a tantalising sub-plot to the Australian Open.
So too does the recent resurgence of Serena Williams, a winner of
two of the four Grand Slams plus Olympic gold medals and the WTA
Championships in 2012, and yet not the season-ending No.1 ranking.
Serena insists she’s unfussed by top spot, yet you can be certain she’ll
embrace the possibility of reclaiming it from Victoria Azarenka should
she claim a 16th major title in Melbourne.
Equally fascinating questions surround other credentialed
contenders: Can Andy Murray follow his long-awaited Grand Slam
with more majors? How will Rafael Nadal fare in his injury comeback?
What man, if any, can infiltrate the ‘big four’? Will Maria Sharapova
maintain major momentum?
Much of the Australian focus, of course, is on the local contenders. Is
Sam Stosur set to achieve the highs many expected of her in 2012? Will
Lleyton Hewitt, contesting a record 17th consecutive Australian Open in
2013, continue his stunning comeback? How will Bernard Tomic respond
to current pressures? And who will reveal themselves as the next
generation of Australian players to watch?
Interwoven in such questions are the more complex considerations
that may shape the game for years to come. Injury management, the
rankings system and whether the intricate discussions around player
prize money will lead to further changes to name a few.
For now, though, all eyes are on the Australian summer of tennis and
if posing the questions proves interesting, discovering the answers is
bound to be thrilling.
VIVIENNE CHRISTIE, Editor
REGULARS7 Topspin
12 Your Serve
40 Aces & Places
69 My Game
74 My Coach
82 Rankings
89 Looking Back …
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JANUARY 2013VOL 38 No. 1A $7.50 (inc. GST) NZ $8.40 (inc. GST) US $7.50
EDITOR Vivienne Christie
CONSULTING EDITOR Alan Trengove
ASSISTANT EDITOR Daniela Toleski
GRAPHIC DESIGNER Andrea Williamson
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AustrAliAn tennis MAgAzine | January 2013 5
FEATURES
14 Enduring Super Power Roger Federer is still setting the on-court standard and shaping the game in other ways too.
18 13 Predictions for 2013 After a season of new champions and veteran returns, we can only marvel at what’s set for 2013.
26 Unveiling Vika Already a world-class player, Victoria Azarenka is also becoming a world-class character.
23 The Nice Guy Who Finished First Novak Djokovic is winning fans as well as titles with a generous approach to fans and media.
28 Superstar Serena Shining in a stellar 2012 that included two Grand Slam titles, Serena Williams seems certain to star again in 2013.
32 The Aussie Challengers Sam Stosur, Lleyton Hewitt and Bernard Tomic are leading lights on home soil.
37 In the Spotlight Who are the players to watch this Australian summer?
47 Caught off Court Times out from tennis can mean any number of activities for some top names.
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NOVAK DJOKOVIC:
THENICE GUY WHO FINISHED FIRST
He saved match points, survived marathons
and showcased superb persistence in not
only starting season 2012 with the world No.1
ranking but also � nishing with it. And Novak
Djokovic’s spirit also extends far beyond
the playing kind, with a growing generosity
of character that is seeing him collect fans
alongside tournaments. By PAUL FEIN
THENICE
FINISHED FIRST
THENICE
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AUSTRALIAN TENNIS MAGAZINE | January 2013 37
In the SpotlightWith renewed ambitions and Grand Slam opportunities, the
Australian summer provides the chance to star in the spotlight.
KRISTINA MOORE previews some players to watch.
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ACES & FAULTS2012 SEASON WRAP
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