Sunday, January 23, 2011

Blood All Over The Place

by Craig Hickman

Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia reacts during her match against Francesca Schiavone of Italy at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 23, 2011. French Open champion Schiavone edged Svetlana Kuznetsova 4-6 6-1 16-14 in a four-hour and 44 minute marathon on Sunday that shattered the women's record for the longest match at a grand slam in the open era.
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Francesca Schiavone of Italy reacts after a point against Svetlanda Kuznetsova of Russia during their round four women's singles match on the seventh day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 23, 2011. The match was tied one set all with play continuing in the third set. IMAGE STRICTLY.
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Svetlanda Kuznetsova of Russia gets back up from the floor after slipping in a game against Francesca Schiavone of Italy during their round four women's singles match on the seventh day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 23, 2011. Schiavone won 6-4, 1-6, 16-14 in a marathon match that lasted 4 hours and 44 minutes.
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Francesca Schiavone of Italy slips during a point against Svetlanda Kuznetsova of Russia during their round four women's singles match on the seventh day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 23, 2011. Schiavone won 6-4, 1-6, 16-14 in a marathon match that lasted 4 hours and 44 minutes.
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Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia slips during her match against Francesca Schiavone of Italy at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 23, 2011. French Open champion Schiavone edged Svetlana Kuznetsova 4-6 6-1 16-14 in a four-hour and 44 minute marathon on Sunday that shattered the women's record for the longest match at a grand slam in the open era.
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Francesca Schiavone of Italy returns against Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia during their round four women's singles match on the seventh day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 23, 2011. Schiavone won 6-4, 1-6, 16-14 in a marathon match that lasted 4 hours and 44 minutes.
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Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia returns against Francesca Schiavone of Italy during their round four women's singles match on the seventh day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 23, 2011. Schiavone won 6-4, 1-6, 16-14 in a marathon match that lasted 4 hours and 44 minutes.
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Francesca Schiavone of Italy beinds double over the net after reaching a drop shot from Svetlanda Kuznetsova of Russia during their round four women's singles match on the seventh day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 23, 2011. The match was tied one set all as play continued in the third set reaching 14 games all as play continued in the marathon match.
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A combo shows Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia (L) and Francesca Schiavone of Italy receiving treatment during their match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 23, 2011. French Open champion Schiavone edged Kuznetsova 4-6 6-1 16-14 in a four-hour and 44 minute marathon on Sunday that shattered the women's record for the longest match at a grand slam in the open era.
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Francesca Schiavone of Italy prepares for her last serve to Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia during their match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 23, 2011. French Open champion Schiavone edged Svetlana Kuznetsova 4-6 6-1 16-14 in a four-hour and 44 minute marathon on Sunday that shattered the women's record for the longest match at a grand slam in the open era.
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Francesca Schiavone of Italy prepares to serve for match point against Svetlanda Kuznetsova of Russia in front of the clock showing the match duration of 4 hours and 44 minutes during their round four women's singles match on the seventh day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 23, 2011. Schiavone won 6-4, 1-6, 16-14 in a marathon match.
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 23: The scoreboard at Hisense Arena after the fourth round match between Francesca Schiavone of Italy and Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia during day seven of the 2011 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 23, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. The match set a new Australian Open record in the time of 4 hours 44 minutes.
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 23: Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia reacts after losing a point in her fourth round match against Francesca Schiavone of Italy during day seven of the 2011 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 23, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.
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Francesca Schiavone of Italy applauds after winning against Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia during their match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 23, 2011. French Open champion Schiavone edged Svetlana Kuznetsova 4-6 6-1 16-14 in a four-hour and 44 minute marathon on Sunday that shattered the women's record for the longest match at a grand slam in the open era.
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Francesca Schiavone of Italy (L) and Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia shake hands after their match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 23, 2011. French Open champion Schiavone edged Svetlana Kuznetsova 4-6 6-1 16-14 in a four-hour and 44 minute marathon on Sunday that shattered the women's record for the longest match at a grand slam in the open era.
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Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia (L) and Francesca Schiavone of Italy (R) embrace at the net after Schiavone won their round four women's singles match on the seventh day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 23, 2011. Schiavone won 6-4, 1-6, 16-14 in a marathon match that lasted 4 hours and 44 minutes.
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Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia (L) and Francesca Schiavone of Italy (R) embrace at the net after Schiavone won their round four women's singles match on the seventh day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 23, 2011. Schiavone won 6-4, 1-6, 16-14 in a marathon match that lasted 4 hours and 44 minutes.
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Francesca Schiavone of Italy gives a thumbs-up after beating Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia during their round four women's singles match on the seventh day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 23, 2011. Schiavone won 6-4, 1-6, 16-14 in a marathon match that lasted 4 hours and 44 minutes.
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