The Australian Open women's singles final will be a night match in 2009, and defending champion Maria Sharapova thinks it will be a good move. "The atmosphere at Melbourne Park at night is great and the cooler conditions allow the players to really produce their best," said Sharapova, who beat...
The Australian Open women's final will be played at night from next year in the hope of attracting a larger television audience, tournament officials have announced. The final has traditionally been played on a Saturday afternoon but officials are switching it to the evening after successfully...
MELBOURNE, Australia - The Australian Open women's singles final will be a night match in 2009, and defending champion Maria Sharapova thinks it will be a good move. "The atmosphere at Melbourne Park at night is great and the cooler conditions allow the players to really produce their best," said...
MELBOURNE, Australia - The Australian Open women's singles final will be a night match in 2009, and defending champion Maria Sharapova thinks it will be a good move. "The atmosphere at Melbourne Park at night is great and the cooler conditions allow the players to really produce their best," said...
Australian Open organisers have decided to play the 2009 women's singles final at night, confirming they were realising a long term intention. The news has been supported by both the WTA and reigning champion Maria Sharapova. Tournament Director Craig Tiley had been thinking of the change for a...