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MELBOURNE, Australia - And, now onto the Super Bowl.Serena Williams is not just a football fan and limited partner in the Miami Dolphins. Shed like to play.I would love to be a linebacker, the No. 1-ranked tennis player said Monday after advancing to the Australian Open quarterfinals. I just like to block.For non-fans, linebackers are usually the big guys who tackle.Then she reconsidered, OK, Ill be a quarterback.During Super Bowl week, the comments came in response to a question about which tennis players might make good football players.Nadal would be a good running back because hes low and he can run fast, she said, referring to 14-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal, who is extremely quick on his feet.Roger would be a good quarterback. Hed be a great quarterback, Williams said about Roger Federer, famous for his precision and elegance on the court.What about big sister, Venus? Absolutely wide receiver!Tough call between No. 2 Maria Sharapova and No. 7 Eugenie Bouchard over who would make a better cornerback, since both are quick and would cover the field well defensively.It would be fun, said Williams, who faces Dominika Cibulkova in the quarterfinals Wednesday. We should all get together and play.By Jocelyn Gecker -- http://twitter.com/jgecker___COACH AND LEARN: Watching from the sidelines is a learning experience for Martina Navratilova.The 18-time Grand Slam winner joined the ranks of celebrity coaches in December, when she signed onto the coaching team of No. 6-ranked Agnieszka Radwanska.Navratilova was asked Monday what its like to be watching and not playing.I have to be very calm, Navratilova said during a TV interview on ESPN. There is a camera right there in the box and it showed us going, Oh NO.Im definitely going to keep my emotions in check tonight, Navratilova said, before Radwanska lost her fourth-round match to No. 18 Venus Williams.To study up for the next tournament, Navratilova can watch some of the other star coaches, including Boris Becker in Novak Djokovics box, Michael Chang who coaches Kei Nishikori and Amelie Mauresmo who has teamed up with Andy Murray.By Jocelyn Gecker -- http://twitter.com/jgecker___FREE ADVICE FROM THE STANDS: A fan cried out some advice that Serena Williams says helped her win a very tough fourth-round match.The No. 1-ranked Williams was down a set and trying to find a solution — when she heard a voice.Someone in the crowd was like, Come on Serena use spin! and I was like, OK, Williams said after coming back 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 to beat Garbine Muguruza and reach the Australian Open quarterfinals.Theres coaches everywhere out here! Thank you guys, you really helped me, Williams said during her on-court interview after the match.The 18-time Grand Slam winner scanned the stands of Rod Laver Arena where she recalled hearing the voice and then pointed to someone in the crowd: It was you? Thank you. Thank you!The interviewer, retired Australian player Rennae Stubbs, then suggested she give the fan a cut of the prize money.Five per cent? asked Stubbs.Williams laughed off the suggestion. Come on Renee!By Jocelyn Gecker -- http://twitter.com/jgecker___Australian Open Scene follows tennis Grand Slam tournament in Melbourne as seen by journalists from The Associated Press. It is updated throughout the day. Cheap Indiana Pacers Jerseys . Coming off a 6-0 drubbing at Chelsea on Saturday, Arsenal endured another demoralizing result after rallying for a 2-1 lead -- only to concede a fluke equalizer. Thaddeus Young Jersey . Louis Cardinals have agreed to a one-year contract. http://www.cheappacersjerseys.com/?tag=c...efferson-jersey. -- Jose Bautista never worries about hitting homers during the regular season. Bojan Bogdanovic Jersey . 42 sitting next to the bench. The 57-year-old with greying hair couldnt box out or grab a rebound, but owner Ted Leonsis waved his red towel and egged on a cheering crowd that chanted "Free Nene!" The Wizards did just fine without the suspended Brazilian forward. Cheap Pacers Jerseys . On the eve of the 2013-14 NBA season, he can finally take a step back and allow his team to do the talking.Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal continue their pursuit of the Indian Wells title as the tournament heats up with the last-16 round on Wednesday. World No 1 Djokovic will be in action against Feliciano Lopez and 14-time Grand Slam winner Nadal plays Alexander Zverev, live on Sky Sports 1 HD at 6pm.Djokovic has a 7-1 head-to-head winning record against his Spanish opponent, whose only victory came last month when the Serb hobbled away injured in Dubai. Highlights from Novak Djokovics win over Philipp Kohlschreiber in the third round of Indian Wells The mighty Djokovic is chasing a fifth championship at the California event but has yet to move into top gear this week.Nadal has a far trickier proposition in the shape of a first career meeting with 18-year-old Zverev.The teenager from Germany is rated as one of the sports most exciting prospects but will find an in-form Nadal who blitzed Fernando Verdasco in the last round. Highlights of Nadal v Fernando Verdasco from the third round Elsewhere, Richard Gasquet will be playing Marin Cilic and Dominic Thiem takes on Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. And dont sleep on Tomas Berdych vs Milos Raonic, which could be a cracker.Big-serving John Isner takes on world No 6 Kei Nishikori later in the evening.One to watch Stan Wawrinka won the Dubai title last month Third seed Stan Wawrinka will be in action againstt David Goffin, the 15th seed, in what promises to be a classic power vs poise match-up.ddddddddddddSwitzerlands Wawrinka has won all three of their previous matches but, in the searing heat of Indian Wells, will his strength-based style be suited to the conditions?Surprise in store Highlights of Federico Delbonis and Andy Murray from the third round Andy Murrays surprise conqueror Federico Delbonis returns to the court with a match-up against the enigmatic Gael Monfils.Argentinas unranked Delbonis is rebounding from the best victory of his career and will relish the chance to challenge 13th seed Monfils and continue his eye-catching week.In case you missed it Watch the moment American tennis star Jack Sock is distracted by someone familiar to him in the crowd A bizarre incident surrounding Jack Sock. The American can be seen in this video, clearly distracted by someone in the crowd.He then tells the umpire its an angry former agent who is following him around the globe to every match! Get a Sky Sports Week Pass Dont miss the Tennis from Indian Wells. Watch live on NOW TV from ￡6.99. 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