Black Tennis Pros

Adios, Aloha, Hasta La Vista Baby, Kick Rocks, Catch You On The Rebound, Don't Let The Door Knob Hit You..., Make Like A Banana..., Sainara, Au Revoir, Whatever...

Our new president (well, at any moment now) and his beautiful wife begin inauguration day in style.

American Serena Williams appears to be willing cooler air onto the 100 degree court of the Rod Laver Arena. Regardless of the sweltering conditions, Serena defeated Meng Yuan of China 6-3, 6-2.


A very satisfied Frenchman, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, defeated Argentine Juan Monaco 6-4, 6-4, 6-0. He had good reason to celebrate that win. Now let's hope that back holds up.


Another satisfied Frenchman also enjoyed victory. Gael Monfils defeated Argentine Martin Vassallo Arguello 6-1, 6-3, 7-5.


The other half of the American Williams sister duo, Venus, made it through her first round with ease as she defeated German Angelique Kerber 6-3, 6-3.


Last, but definitely not least, American James Blake defeated Canadian Frank Dancevic in straight sets 6-4, 6-3, 7-5. Blake was hot! Dancevic gave as good as he got, but was unable to topple Blake.

Venus is looking absolutely fabulous going into the Australian Open. She looks fit and in such good spirits. If any of this translates to the courts, whomever is across the net from her is in trouble.