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Fed and Serena face revived foes

By Ravi Ubha
Special to ESPN.com

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

MELBOURNE, Australia -- We're two matches away from getting the Australian Open final almost everyone wants -- Roger versus Rafa in a repeat of their Wimbledon epic. First, however, Roger Federer needs to overcome a revitalized Andy Roddick and Rafael Nadal must eliminate fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco, this year's surprise semifinalist. Meanwhile, it's Serena against the Russians, with the No. 1 ranking also at stake. Spare a thought for the women: They'll have to play in the afternoon, po ...

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