Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska hits a shot during a training session ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, January 15, 2017. Photo: Reuters
MELBOURNE: Roger Federer takes the spotlight on his return to grand slam tennis on the opening day of the Australian Open on Monday but those looking for title contenders might be wise to cast their gaze elsewhere.
Seeded 17th after six months away from the sport nursing a knee injury, Federer’s first round match against Austrian qualifier Juergen Melzer has nevertheless been awarded the prime spot of the final match on Rod Laver Arena.
The 35-year-old won the …read more
Source: The Himalayan Times
