2
0
1

Australian Open Gallery: Semifinals & Koalas

There was drama on the court and a cuddly friend off the court in Melbourne on Thursday.

Published January 27, 2012 12:00

Kim Clijsters hadn't lost a Grand Slam semifinal since coming out of retirement back in 2009...
Kim Clijsters hadn't lost a Grand Slam semifinal since coming out of retirement back in 2009...
But Victoria Azarenka had other ideas, faltering in the second set but playing great otherwise.
But Victoria Azarenka had other ideas, faltering in the second set but playing great otherwise.
Kim Clijsters won the second set but was edged in the other two, suffering a 64 16 63 defeat.
Kim Clijsters won the second set but was edged in the other two, suffering a 64 16 63 defeat.
After one last Kim Clijsters backhand error, Victoria Azarenka dropped to the court with joy.
After one last Kim Clijsters backhand error, Victoria Azarenka dropped to the court with joy.
Kim Clijsters congratulated Victoria Azarenka after falling to her in her final Australian Open.
Kim Clijsters congratulated Victoria Azarenka after falling to her in her final Australian Open.
Maria Sharapova was out for revenge as she took on Petra Kvitova in the day's second semifinal.
Maria Sharapova was out for revenge as she took on Petra Kvitova in the day's second semifinal.
Petra Kvitova had her chances but missed most of them, including going 3-for-14 on break points.
Petra Kvitova had her chances but missed most of them, including going 3-for-14 on break points.
Maria Sharapova went 5-for-5 on break points and managed to get past Petra Kvitova, 62 36 64.
Maria Sharapova went 5-for-5 on break points and managed to get past Petra Kvitova, 62 36 64.
There was still time for fun on Thursday, with Lisa Raymond and Martina Hingis meeting a koala.
There was still time for fun on Thursday, with Lisa Raymond and Martina Hingis meeting a koala.
The cute and cuddly koala did the rounds, hanging out with American star Bethanie Mattek-Sands.
The cute and cuddly koala did the rounds, hanging out with American star Bethanie Mattek-Sands.
  • Kim Clijsters hadn't lost a Grand Slam semifinal since coming out of retirement back in 2009...
  • But Victoria Azarenka had other ideas, faltering in the second set but playing great otherwise.
  • Kim Clijsters won the second set but was edged in the other two, suffering a 64 16 63 defeat.
  • After one last Kim Clijsters backhand error, Victoria Azarenka dropped to the court with joy.
  • Kim Clijsters congratulated Victoria Azarenka after falling to her in her final Australian Open.
  • Maria Sharapova was out for revenge as she took on Petra Kvitova in the day's second semifinal.
  • Petra Kvitova had her chances but missed most of them, including going 3-for-14 on break points.
  • Maria Sharapova went 5-for-5 on break points and managed to get past Petra Kvitova, 62 36 64.
  • There was still time for fun on Thursday, with Lisa Raymond and Martina Hingis meeting a koala.
  • The cute and cuddly koala did the rounds, hanging out with American star Bethanie Mattek-Sands.
Topics: 2012, tournaments, news, photos or videos, martina hingis, lisa raymond, bethanie mattek-sands,
maria sharapova, petra kvitova, kim clijsters, victoria azarenka, australian open
[+] More
Share this page!

Related photos

  • Photos Du Jour: A Look Back

    Photos Du Jour: A Look Back

    June 12, 2013
    The French Open had everything this year - on-court action, dueling tennis bags, reptiles on the run, gorgeous rain shots - so let's take a look back at some of the best photos from the fortnight.
  • Photos Du Jour: Serena Vs Maria

    Photos Du Jour: Serena Vs Maria

    June 08, 2013
    A packed crowd was on hand at Roland Garros to witness two of the all-time greats squaring off for the French Open title. Maria Sharapova started fast - but Serena Williams finished faster.
  • Photos Du Jour: The Semifinals

    Photos Du Jour: The Semifinals

    June 07, 2013
    From Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka's battle for No.2 to Serena Williams going for her 20th Grand Slam final, it was an action-packed Semifinals Day at Roland Garros. See all the pics.
To The Top
3

Featured Players

Grand Slams & Premiers

About The WTA

  • About the WTA

    The WTA is the global leader in women's professional sport with more than 2,500 players representing 92 nations competing for more than $100 million in prize ...

Read more