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“The birds can be almost as loud as these two players,” Chris Fowler, commentating on the sound of birds in Rod Laver Arena during the Victoria Azarenka-Maria Sharapova final.
“Bagel is toasting.” – Doug Robson, USA Today tennis writer, as Victoria Azarenka went up 5-0 in the second set of her 6-3, 6-0 drubbing of Maria Sharapova in the women’s final, via Twitter.
“To win a tournament like this and to play against player like Djokovic, you cannot start the fourth set like this. It's the moment to play with more intensity than ever, not start with 3‑Love down and two breaks in five minutes. ” – Rafael Nadal, commenting on Andy Murray’s match against Novak Djokovic, which he watched on TV.
“I think it’s going to be devastating to Maria, I really feel for her.” – Chris Evert, after Victoria Azarenka demolished Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 in the women’s final.
“Cherish it for as long as you can.” – Maria Sharapova, giving Victoria advice on what to do with her winner’s trophy.
“For all her competitive fury, Sharapova is one of the classier losers in sport. She clearly knows how to put a game in perspective.” – Christopher Clarey, NY Times tennis writer, via Twitter.
“I don't think so. Just the perfect ending and the perfect position to be in.” – Victoria Azarenka, when asked if she thought she played the perfect match in the final.
“I’ve been telling myself I can lose any day now, it’s gonna happen.” – Esther Vergeer, after winning her 444th consecutive match and her 5th consecutive wheelchair ladies’ singles title.
“I believe it is. Absolutely.” – Maria Sharapova, on whether or not she believes if her best tennis is still ahead of her.
“ I'm so happy I got a towel. That's really what I wanted.” Australian Open Junior Girls’ singles champion Taylor Townsend, expressing her joy after winning the final.
“I think you can say it's unfair, yes, but not crazy unfair.” – Rafael Nadal, on the fact that he will play the final with two days rest and Novak Djokovic will only have one.
“Fourth time in seven years that the Women's Final at the Australian Open lasted 15 or fewer games. Not a reliable ticket to buy.” – Ben Rothenberg, NY Times Straight Sets Blogger, Via Twitter