Articles filed under Tennis
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New Davis Cup goes virtual to increase sponsorship revenueApr 01, 2019 7:00 am - MADRID (AP) - The changes in the Davis Cup go beyond its revamped format. In addition to a new playing formula that will bring nations together for a weeklong tournament...
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Federer wins 101st title, beating Isner in Miami Open finalMar 31, 2019 7:00 am - MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Orange streamers rained down while Roger Federer held another championship trophy aloft, his familiar grin as wide as ever. For the ageless Fe...
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Australian Barty beats Pliskova for Miami Open titleMar 30, 2019 7:00 am - MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Amid the unpredictable swirl of this year's tennis results, with 33 different champions in 33 tournaments, Ashleigh Barty provides a change of...
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Roger Federer shines on soggy day at the Miami OpenMar 29, 2019 7:00 am - MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Ashleigh Barty waited six hours to get her spot in the Miami Open women's final. Denis Shapovalov needed to pull off yet another comeback to e...
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Federer, defending champ Isner to meet in Miami Open finalMar 29, 2019 7:00 am - MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - For an NFL stadium, it will be a different kind of Sunday showdown: Roger Federer against John Isner. Both won Friday and advanced to the fina...
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Hopman Cup out, ATP Cup in for overhaul of Australia swingMar 28, 2019 7:00 am - PERTH, Australia (AP) - The Hopman Cup international mixed team event is making way for the new ATP Cup at the start of the 2020 tennis season in Australia. The Internat...
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Man who stabbed Petra Kvitova gets 8-year prison termMar 27, 2019 7:00 am - PRAGUE (AP) - A man who stabbed two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova in her home was sentenced to eight years in prison on Tuesday. Radim Zondra, 33, was convicted ...
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Federer reaches quarters in Miami, Halep eyes No. 1 rankingMar 27, 2019 7:00 am - MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Roger Federer will face a hectic few days if he's going to win another Miami Open. He's off to a good start. Federer is through to the quarter...
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Djokovic upset in 4th round at Miami OpenMar 27, 2019 7:00 am - MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Novak Djokovic has had a rough couple of weeks on the court. The top-seeded Djokovic was upset by Roberto Bautista Agut 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the f...
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Teen Shapovalov earns early morning win at Miami OpenMar 27, 2019 7:00 am - MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Denis Shapovalov worked the late-night shift to reach the quarterfinals at the Miami Open. The 19-year-old Canadian left-hander beat 20-year-o...