In the Men’s Championship in the 2012 Australian Open, Novak Djokovic outlasted Spain’s relentless Rafa Nadal.

With the whole world watching, Victoria Azarenka returned to the scene of her first junior championship and carried herself to a dazzling Australian Open Title.

On the heels of two women’s semifinals and a semifinal between Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer, it looked like the best tennis had been played. Then, along came Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.

On a much anticipated day, fans were thrilled with three hard-fought semifinal matches featuring Rafa Nadal, Maria Sharapova, Kim Clijsters, Petra Kvitova, Victoria Azarenka and Roger Federer.

On Day 10 at the Australian Open, the seed held up and set the stage for some high profile battles that begin today.

On Day 8, competition was the name of the game as semifinalists Federer, Nadal, Azarenka and Clijsters showed their mettle.

On a day when the cream began to rise to thew top, the youngest player in the Men’s Draw, Bernard Tomic, showed he is ready for the big time.

After Day Four both draws are down to 32 players the bookmakers have shifted the odds to reflect who is playing well in the 2012 Australian Open.

Day Three Featured stellar matches in both the Men’s and Women’s Draws, but Australian teen phenom Bernard Tomic stole the day.

Australian Open 2011 Winners List - List of Australian Open 2011 Winners in Men’s & Women’s Singles and Doubles Tournaments.