Brian Baker wheeled off court at Australian Open

Brian Baker must be the most unlucky man on tour.

He was wheeled off court earlier today after retiring from his second round match against fellow American Sam Querrey at the Australian Open.

The 27-year-old only returned to the tour last year after almost six seasons out with a variety of injuries.

However, sadly, Baker who was making his debut at the first grand slam of the year was forced to quit with a knee injury.

"He's the last person that deserves anything like that with his five or six surgeries already," Querrey said.

Baker under the knife:

• Left hip (2005)
• Hernia (2006)
• Right elbow reconstructive surgery (February 2008)
• Left hip (April 2008)
• Right hip (June 2008)

(Via Dailymail.co.uk)

Victoria Azarenka signs endorsement deal with Red Bull

Victoria Azarenka has just signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Red Bull.

This is the first time the energy drink giant signs a deal with a tennis player.

"I am really excited to be part of the Red Bull family,” said Azarenka. “I've always enjoyed the product and admired how they have worked with their athletes."

The current world no. 1 already has Wilson, Nike, MuscleTech, Citizen Watches, Six Star Pro Nutrition and Tourna Group as her sponsors.

(Image via ESPN)

Players at the Lacoste lounge

David Goffin and Albert Ramos spent some time at the Lacoste lounge today for some photo shoot.

Sadly the two players lost in their first round matches. Both Goffin and Ramos fought hard in five-setters but eventually defeated by Fernando Verdasco and Marcos Baghdatis respectively.

Albert Ramos

Arnaud Clement who retired from professional tennis last year also dropped by at the lounge.

(Images via Lacoste's Twitter page)

Rafael Nadal prepares for clay court return in February

Looks like fans will not have to wait any longer. Rafael Nadal is set to make a comeback from injury at next month's Brazil Open.

It will be Nadal's first appearance on the tour in South America since 2005.

The clay court tournament has moved from outdoors to indoors due to regular wet weather in Sao Paulo in February.

Currently Nadal is practising at Real Club Tenis Barcelona.

(Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell Facebook page)