Australian Open 2008

Erlich and Ram from Israel

I was in Paris during the French Open, didn't go. It was too expensive because it was during the later rounds. I was in London during Wimbeldon. Didn't go because I read in the paper how much of a nightmare it was to line up and get tickets and I couldn't be bothered. I knew I had to go to the Australian Open. So I did. It was Australia Day on the 26th, so I bought a grounds pass for $23. I watched Sharapova defeat Ivanovic in the women's final just 200 feet from where it was taking place. It was 32 degrees, watched it in the sun on the big screen. Also got a chance to watch the wheelchair finals, saw Djokovic practice, Men's Doubles finals, and the junior boys finals live in Rod Laver Arena featuring an Aussie kid from Queensland (who one) and a kid from Tapei who could serve over 200kmh. Amazing tennis, you can tell they have a ways to go, but these kids could be the future. All in all a great Australia Day.

Pics:

1)Rod Laver Arena

2) Men's wheelchair final

3) Me watching women's final

4) Sharapova's glory

5) Djokovic returning serves on one of the practice courts

6) Maria and I

7) Men's doubles team Erlich and Ram of Israel accepting the trophy

8) Me in Rod Laver arena watching the junior boys final. Tomic def. Yang 4-6, 7-6, 6-0