Articles filed under Tennis
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Williams, Henin roll to easy winsJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia -- Defending champion Serena Williams and top-ranked Justine Henin pushed aside two more overmatched opponents in the Australian Open, advancing to ...
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No. 6 Roddick upset at Australian OpenJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia - Andy Roddick was sharp but Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber was sharper, refusing to wilt and ousting the sixth-ranked American 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (9), ...
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Federer overwhelms SantoroJan 16, 2008 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia -- Roger Federer was prepared to be entertained against Fabrice Santoro. The Swiss star even chimed in. Santoro's wily courtcraft, anticipation and ...
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Sharapova ends new mom Davenport's strong comeback runJan 15, 2008 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia - Fifth-ranked Maria Sharapova put an end to new mom Lindsay Davenport's strong comeback, taking a 6-1, 6-3 victory Wednesday to reach the Australia...
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Federer starts Aussie defense with impressive winJan 15, 2008 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia -- Sick and tired of talk about his stomach bug, Roger Federer wanted to show he was in Grand Slam form. He left nobody in doubt. The man who has ha...
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Federer begins Aussie playJan 14, 2008 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia --Serbian Novak Djokovic, No. 3 in the men's draw, opened play on center court Tuesday against Benjamin Becker of Germany. Top-ranked Roger Federer...
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Federer ready for Aussie OpenJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia -- Roger Federer is putting his name on his apparel just as he hopes to put his stamp on the Australian Open with a third straight title. Given his ...
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Henin, Davenport advance in Aussie openJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - Two former champions who were absent last year advanced to the second round this time, with top-ranked Justine Henin beating Japan's Aiko Nakamura 6-2, 6-2, and 2000 win...
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Serena wins first Aussie matchJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia -- The difference in 12 months was easy to see. Serena Williams, wearing hot pink bicycle shorts a short white dress and dangling, chandelier-inspir...
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Federer confident he's ready to rollJan 12, 2008 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia -- Without the glare of the cameras, or the roar of an appreciative crowd, Roger Federer shanked forehands and hit some backhands long inside Rod La...