Mens Final

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Jo-Wilfred Tsonga...................... Novak Djokovic
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My Prediction: 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 (Djokovic wins).

The official results: 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (Novak Djokovic wins)

Womens Final

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Ana Ivanovic......................Maria Sharapova

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My Prediction: 6-3, 6-2 (Sharapova wins)

The official results: 7-5, 6-3 (Maria Sharapova wins)

This is her first Australian Open title.

Australian Open 2008

Well, the 2008 Tennis season officially starts January 14th. Will we see someone make a charge at Federer?....Will Davenport get one more Major?

Lets start with the Men. Clearly Federer is the favorite to win the Australian Open, but there are a few players who won't make it easy for him. Here is my list of 3 players who I think have a shot at taking the title from Federer.

1) Mikhail Youzhny: He's playin well, and is about to challenge Nadal in the finals at the Chennai Open. Even if he loses to Nadal, he is still a threat at the Open.

2) Rafael Nadal: Is he able to take the grind? Can his body stay together for 2 weeks. I believe if Nadal was on one leg, he'd still make it to the quarters. You can never count him out.

3) Novak Djokovic: He's rested, and has the game to win here.

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Alright, lets see if I can pick just 3 on the womens side. The change in surface should also affect the womens draw. Here are my list of 3 players who can WIN the title.

1) Maria Sharapova: She lost in last years final. If she can keep it together, she could win.

2) Justine Henin: She has her warm up at Medibank. She is mentally ready to win this title.

3) Lindsay Davenport: I know it's a long shot. She won the ASB tournament this weekend. Now, she didn't beat any top players at ASB, but she still playing well and could make a run at the major.

continue tomorrow..........