Articles filed under Tennis
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American Taylor Fritz earns 1st win at Indian WellsMar 10, 2017 6:00 am - INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) - Taylor Fritz earned his first win at the BNP Paribas Open on Friday, beating Benoit Paire of France 6-3, 6-2 in the first round. The 19-year-...
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Former Wimbledon finalist Zvonareva launches comebackMar 10, 2017 6:00 am - MOSCOW (AP) - Former Wimbledon and U.S. Open finalist Vera Zvonareva is planning a comeback. The 32-year-old Russian is listed as an alternate for the qualifying draw of...
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Frantangelo upsets Tomic 6-2, 6-2 in BNP Paribas OpenMar 09, 2017 6:00 am - INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) - American Bjorn Fratangelo upset Australia's Bernard Tomic 6-2, 6-2 on Thursday in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open. Ranked 112th, Frat...
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Lake Zurich grad Brown a hardcourt success at Calvin CollegeMar 09, 2017 12:00 am - Calvin College tennis player David Brown was named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association player of the week for matches through Feb. 12. This was the first time ...
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Heather Watson advances in BNP Paribas OpenMar 08, 2017 6:00 am - Indian Wells, Calif. (AP) - Britain's Heather Watson beat American Nicole Gibbs 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 on Wednesday in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open. Watson will face N...
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Serena Williams withdraws from Indian Wells with knee injuryMar 07, 2017 6:00 am - INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) - Serena Williams withdrew from the BNP Paribas Open that begins Wednesday because of a left knee injury, leaving the desert tournament without...
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US to face Czech Republic in Fed Cup semifinals in FloridaMar 07, 2017 6:00 am - WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. (AP) - The United States and three-time defending champion Czech Republic will meet in the semifinals of the Fed Cup next month in Florida. Saddlebro...
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Venus Williams showcases fashion line, tennis at GardenMar 06, 2017 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Venus Williams chatted with fans and autographed balls at a low-key fashion show on Sunday, highlighting her spring tennis clothing line. The EleVen by V...
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Cuevas wins 3rd straight Brazil Open after 2 daysMar 06, 2017 6:00 am - SAO PAULO (AP) - Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay has won his third straight Brazil Open - but it took him two days to do it. In the rain-delayed clay-court tournament, Cuevas fi...
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Rain washes out final of Brazil OpenMar 05, 2017 6:00 am - SAO PAULO (AP) - Rain has washed out the final of the clay-court Brazil Open with Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay trying for this third straight title in the tournament as he fa...