Articles filed under Tennis
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Federer, Hewitt survive marathonsJan 19, 2008 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia -- Roger Federer took his time about this one -- needing 4½ hours and five sets to advance at the Australian Open. Lleyton Hewitt took things a step...
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Federer barely survivesJan 19, 2008 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia -- The drama started with a rare five-setter for Roger Federer. Then Lleyton Hewitt carried on almost to dawn. Day 6 at the Australian Open was a lo...
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Roddick loses in third round upsetJan 18, 2008 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia -- Andy Roddick ran out of ways to vent his anger. He berated the chair umpire. He cracked his racket. He pulled out of a serve and yelled at the cr...
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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 ...