Rafael Nadal was able to outlast his rival, Novak Djokovic, winning the final, 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1. As for the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic took the win in his thrilling four-set match against the world-renowned Andy Murray, (6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-2).
In the women's singles final, Victoria Azarenka defeated Li Na of China, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. The French Open constituted of some intriguing match ups. Rafael Nadal defeated long-time champion, David Ferrer, 6-3, 6-2, 6-3, while Serena Williams was able to take another win in her match against Maria Sharapova, (6-4, 6-4).
At Wimbledon, Andy Murray defeated Novak Djokovic, 6-4, 7-5, 6-4, and Marion Bartoli beat Sabine Lisicki, 6-1, 6-4. From these thrilling matches, it is apparent that Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Victoria Azarenka, and Novak Djokovic were able to remain on the top of the leaderboards.
As for my personal resolutions for this new year, I have many pertaining to tennis. I am trying to strive for a better attitude during my countless practices, so that I will be able to learn and improve from my mistakes. Another resolution, is that I am aiming to practice at least three times a week. So far, I have been able to fulfill this goal, and I can only hope that it will prevail in the future. As the new year is before me, I greet it with an open mind and heart. I cannot wait to see what the future holds.
Photos:
Murray and Nadal. Photograph. NDTV Sports. NDTV Convergence Limited, 25 Aug. 2013. Web. 21
Jan. 2014.
Cummings, Daron. Serena's win. Photograph. Concord Monitor. Concord Monitor, 8 Sept. 2013.
Web. 21 Jan. 2014.
AFP Photography. Azarenka. Photograph. The Times of India. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd, 26 Jan.
2013. Web. 21 Jan. 2014.
Andy Murray Defeats Ferrer. Photograph. AceShowBiz. AceShowBiz, 08 Jul. 2013. Web. 21 Jan.
2014.
