As he continues to advance through the Australian Open men's singles field, Roger Federer's challenges are amplifying at the same rate. After defeating Andy Murray 6-3, 6-4, 6-7 (6), 6-3 in a 3 hour, 20 minute match, Federer said "I'm back. It was a great game on many levels, not just physically... but mentally also."
This win moves Federer to the semifinals, where he'll meet Rafael Nadal. Yesterday wasn't much easier on Nadal, who was able to drop Grigor Dimitor 3-6, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (7), 6-2. The two stars face off tomorrow morning at 3:30AM eastern.
On the NBA floor, Jeff Green had a huge night for the Celtics, dropping a season-high 39 points and 9 rebounds in Boston's 113-111 OT win over Washington. Philly's Evan Turner was also impressive in his unreleased Li-Ning signature model, leading the 76ers with 34 points and 11 rebounds. In San Antonio, both Kevin Durant and Reggie Jackson put up huge numbers for the Thunder.
All this plus NCAA men's Top 25 action featuring No. 10 Iowa vs. No. 21 Michigan after the jump.
Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things ’90s, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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Evan Turner Drops 34 Points, 11 Rebounds on Knicks
Shoe: Li-Ning Turning Point PE
Player: Evan Turner
Game: Philadelphia vs. New York
Key Stat: 34 points, 11 rebounds
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Nadal Moves to Semis in the Courtballistec 4.3
Shoe: Nike Air Max Courtballistec 4.3
Player: Rafael Nadal
Game: vs. Grigor Dimitor
Key Stat: 3-6, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (7), 6-2
$105
Durant Muscles Past San Antonio in the KD VI
Shoe: Nike KD VI Black/Royal
Player: Kevin Durant
Game: Oklahoma City vs. San Antonio
Key Stat: 36 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists
$130
Reggie Jackson Fuels OKC in the Zoom Soldier VII
Shoe: Nike Zoom Soldier VII
Player: Reggie Jackson
Game: Oklahoma City vs. San Antonio
Key Stat: 27 points, 8 assists
$100
Nik Stauskas Leads No. 21 Michigan Past No. 10 Iowa
Shoe: adidas Rose 773 2
Player: Nike Stauskas
Game: Michigan vs. Iowa
Key Stat: 26 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists
$110
Jeff Green Handles Wizards in the Jordan Super.Fly 2
Shoe: Jordan Super.Fly 2
Player: Jeff Green
Game: Boston vs. Washington
Key Stat: 39 points, 9 rebounds
$105
Federer Ousts Andy Murray in the Zoom Vapor 9.5
Shoe: Nike Zoom Vapor 9.5 Tour
Player: Roger Federer
Game: vs. Andy Murray
Key Stat: 6-3, 6-4, 6-7 (6), 6-3
$135
Cleanthony Early Leads Shockers Past Illinois State
Shoe: Air Jordan Retro XII "Taxi"
Player: Cleanthony Early
Game: Wichita State vs. Illinois State
Key Stat: 23 points, 10 rebounds
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Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things ’90s, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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