Nina Bratchikova: Breakout Player Australian Open 2012

It's not uncommon for a Russian player to win this award, and this year, just like last year, another Russian wins the MyFABETennis BreakOut Player for this year's Australian Open.  Her name is Nina Bratchikova.  She is currently ranked #136 in the world today.  She had wins over Alberta Brianti (#71) and Flavia Pennetta (#20).  This 3rd round performance should send her ranking into the Top 100. She lost to Iveta Benesova (#46) though for a place in the fourth round.