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-3 posts tagged "Australian Open"
Daniel O'Boyle | Tuesday, January 23, 2018
It’s natural to root for the underdog, especially in a sport you may not pay year-round attention to. And if they’re the last American standing in their competition, well, it would seem obvious for American fans to root for their compatriot. And if they have something else worth liking, even if it’s just a fun
Nick Laureano | Thursday, February 2, 2017
Why do I watch television? That’s perhaps not the best question to ask yourself, especially if you’re a TV studies major like me. Nonetheless, it’s one I’ve grappled with for as long as I can remember, and with heightened intensity in recent months. For obvious reasons, TV is now a source of angst and despair.
Tobias Hoonhout | Monday, January 30, 2017
While it may have been at three in the morning, Roger Federer’s improbable run to the Australian Open final this past weekend culminated in an emphatic five-set victory over Rafael Nadal, giving the 35-year-old Swiss a powerful case for the greatest male tennis player of all time. I’d be dishonest if I said I follow