Articles filed under Tennis
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Nadal: Murray will be a big loss, but the game goes onJan 12, 2019 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Rafael Nadal knew it was inevitable that sooner or later the Big Four would become the Big Three. That Andy Murray is the first of the long-t...
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Kvitova beats Barty in Sydney International women's finalJan 12, 2019 6:00 am - SYDNEY (AP) - Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova beat Ashleigh Barty 1-6, 7-5, 7-6 (3) in the women's singles final on Saturday at the Sydney International. Barty...
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No. 1 Halep has new-found confidence ahead of Aussie OpenJan 12, 2019 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Simona Halep was trying on her new shoes when she got the news direct from the draw about her tough section containing both Serena and Venus ...
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Longtime USTA CEO Gordon Smith to retire at end of yearJan 11, 2019 6:00 am - WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) - Gordon Smith, longtime CEO and executive director of the U.S. Tennis Association, will retire at the end of 2019 after 12 years on the job. UST...
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AUSTRALIAN OPEN '19: New rule nixes never-ending final setsJan 11, 2019 6:00 am - Andy Roddick knows a thing or two about playing a tennis match that just won't seem to end. The Hall of Famer once won an Australian Open quarterfinal that ended 21-19 i...
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AUSTRALIAN OPEN '19: So many Slam champs over past 2 yearsJan 11, 2019 6:00 am - When Serena Williams was at her best, there was never much doubt that she'd be the favorite at pretty much any tournament she entered. While she was off the tour becomin...
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Tearful Murray: Australian Open could be his last tournamentJan 11, 2019 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Andy Murray is still hoping to make it to one more Wimbledon tournament before his problematic hip forces him into retirement. For now, he's ...
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Sandgren, Norrie to meet in Auckland finalJan 11, 2019 6:00 am - AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - Tennys Sandgren is heading to the Australian Open in career-best form after beating Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-4, 6-2 to reach the ASB Classic ...
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Andreescu continues hot streak, qualifies for Aussie OpenJan 11, 2019 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Bianca Andreescu has followed up her wins last week over defending Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki and seven-time major winner Ve...
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Ashleigh Barty into Sydney International singles finalJan 11, 2019 6:00 am - SYDNEY (AP) - Ashleigh Barty continued her strong run at the Sydney International with a semifinal win over Kiki Bertens, beating the Dutch player 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-5 Frid...