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 It's now two Aussie Open titles for a hot Jennifer Capriati. Capriati Caps Comeback Martina Hingis melted first. In extreme heat conditions in Melbourne, the women's final of the Australian Open was decided when Hingis virtually could no longer continue. Jennifer Capriati defended her title, fighting off four match points in the second set to win 4-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2. 
Johansson Pulls Off Final Upset  
All the top spins, slices and drop shots were expected from Thomas Johansson, the shot-maker taking on the powerful Marat Safin in the final. But when the Swede, right, also came up with big serves and started overpowering Safin, it led to victory. Ten Burning Questions for Todd Martin The "nicest man in tennis" volleys with Page 2 about such subjects as Kuerten's hair and Pete vs. Andre. True to form, Kuerten loses early in Melbourne Grim and sluggish with a hip injury, Kuerten let a two-set lead slide away in a first-round loss to Julien Boutter. Defending champs have common bonds Andre Agassi knows what it takes to defend a title, so Jennifer Capriati could take her cues from him. ESPN.com's 2001 U.S. Open coverage Venus Williams dominates her sister in final. More Features |
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