Tennis Grand Slams 2012 Winners

The first Grand Slam event of the year, Australian Open took place from January 16 to 29. Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray were the top four seeds in men's singles. Caroline Wozniacki was the top seed in women's singles followed by Petra Kvitova, Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova.

Australian Open 2011 Men's Singles Champion and Runner-up are Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. Women's Singles Champion and Runner-up are Kim Clijsters and Li Na.

18-Jan-2012: Nalbandian loses to Isner

It's ridiculous playing this kind of tournament with this kind of umpires. What is this? Why did the ATP do this? - David Nalbandian.

19-Jan-2012: Serena defeated Barbora Zahlovova in 66 minutes.

It's like the ultimate, it's really cool, really cool. The first thing i asked, of course, 'Is there anyone that achieved 1,000?' i guess not. I never will get there either. But 500 is a lot of matches to play, let alone to win. - Serena Williams.

20-Jan-2012: Federer knocked out Ivo karlovic.

Running up, I didn't know what to do. Probably left and right, going to go too slow and he's going to slam it home. Let me try the lob, even though that's not what you're supposed to do against him - Roger Federer.

22-Jan-2012: Courageous Clijsters defeated Li Na despite her knee problem.

I can't believe i won. I knew before the match it was going to be a tough match. But, i didn't expect this. - Kim Clijsters.

23-Jan-2012: Makarova stuns five time Australian Open Champion Serena Williams.

I played her in Beijing and I was really afraid of her because she's a great player and it's really tough to play against her. But this time, I don't know, yeah, I felt so comfortable" - Ekaterina Makarova.

23-Jan-2012: Tsonga upset by Nishikori of Japan

When you have a guy in front of you who returns everything, even when you serve at 215 kmph, it puts a lot of pressure on you. It's tough to play against him because he runs a lot and eveything's coming back - Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal this time are going to duel in Semi Finals, this is their 10th Grand Slam meeting. Both the stars made it to Semis, Federer was majestic in his defeat of Del Potro while Nadal had a stiffer challenge against Tomas Berdych in Quarter Finals.

Novak Djokovic to face Andy Murray in Semi Finals. The two were Winner and Runner-Up the other year at Australian Open. Andy Murray comfortably defeated Kei Nishikori and was safely through to his fifth consecutive Grand Slam semifinal. Djokovic, on the other hand though had a tough match with fifth seed David Ferrer but stood unbeatable.

26-Jan-2012: And again Rafa prevailed Roger. Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer and advanced to Finals. The match was almost a tough fight between the two pros and yet Rafa dominated the play.

27-Jan-2012: At the Rod Laver Arena, the match went on as One-on-One in between Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic. The challenge was tough, it was like finals and yet the defending champion Djokovic survied the five set semi-finals match against Murray and was through to the finals of the Men's Singles at Australian Open 2012.

Defending Champion Kim Clijsters with splendid performance despite her knee problem made this year again to Semi Finals. She is going to take on third seed Victoria Azarenka. Russian, fourth seed Maria Sharapova will face second seed Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic.

26-Jan-2012: Victoria Azarenka has beaten defending champion Kim Clijsters to advance to her first Grand Slam tournament final. Back on track, Maria Sharapova after 2008, made this year to finals by defeating Petra Kvitova.

Men's Singles Finals

An extraordinary match was witnessed at Australian Open 2012. Defending Champion Novak Djokovic of Serbia has won the longest Grand Slam final ever beating Rafael Nadal of Spain by 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5 and has defended the title.

This was Djokovic's third consecutive Grand Slam victory against Rafa. Both the players were appearing at Gland Slam finals since 2011 Wimbledon (later on 2012 US Open). However, every time Djokovic have got the edge over Rafa. Although, this time the match was a very tough challenge, complete domination of Djokovic over Nadal was once again seen at Australian Open 2012.

Women's Singles Finals

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus in her debut Australian Open Finals demolished the Russian former champion Maria Sharapova by 6–3, 6–0 in just 82 minutes. The 22-year-old, playing first major title match, Victorious Azarenka swept imperiously to her first Grand Slam title.

• Men's Doubles: Leander Paes (India) / Radek Stepanek (Czech Republic) bt Bob Bryan / Mike Bryan (US) 7-6, 6-2.
• Women's Doubles: Svetlana Kuznetsova (Russia) / Vera Zvonareva (Russia) bt Sara Errani (Italy) / Roberta Vinci (Italy) 5-7, 6-4, 6-3.
• Mixed Doubles: Bethanie Mattek-Sands (USA) / Horia Tecau (Romania) bt Elena Vesnina ( Russia) / Leander Paes (India) 3-6, 7-5, [3-10]

Tournament Schedule: French Open 2012 will be played from Sunday May 22 to Sunday June 5

French Open 2011 Men's Singles Champion and Runner-up are Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Women's Singles Champion and Runner-up are Li Na and Francesca Schiavone.

Qualifying Matches: Monday 18 June 2012 to Thursday 21 June 2012

Tournament Schedule: Wimbledon 2012 will be played from Monday 25 June to Sunday 8 July.

Wimbledon 2011 Men's Singles Champion and Runner-up are Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Women's Singles Champion and Runner-up are Petra Kvitova and Maria Sharapova.

Tournament Schedule: The 2012 US Open will be played from Monday August 27 to Sunday September 9.

US Open 2011 Mens Singles Champion and Runner-up are Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Women's Singles Champion and Runner-up are Samantha Stosur and Serena Williams.