Articles filed under Tennis
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Federer savors unexpected title over long-time rival NadalJan 30, 2017 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Roger Federer always believed he had more Grand Slam titles left in him. He just didn't think it would happen like this, playing in his first...
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Daria Gavrilova through to 2nd round in St. PetersburgJan 30, 2017 6:00 am - ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) - Daria Gavrilova followed up her Australian Open fourth-round effort by reaching the second round of the St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy in bea...
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More life yet in Federer's dancing feet after major No. 18Jan 30, 2017 6:00 am - Roger Federer needed his exhausted legs for one last big effort Sunday night - going out dancing to celebrate his remarkable 18th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open...
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Rafael Nadal out of Davis Cup after grueling Australian OpenJan 30, 2017 6:00 am - MADRID (AP) - Rafael Nadal is taking some time off after his Australian Open final loss to Roger Federer. The Spanish tennis federation said Monday that Nadal has been d...
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Spears, Cabal win mixed doubles, continue 30s theme in OzJan 29, 2017 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Abigail Spears played her part at the Australian Open "30-fun" party by winning the mixed doubles title. The 35-year-old Spears teamed with C...
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The Latest: Federer says Nadal deserved win, tooJan 29, 2017 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - The Latest on Sunday at the Australian Open (all times local): 12:10 a.m. There was much mutual respect following the Australian Open final b...
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Federer beats Nadal in epic Aussie final to win 18th majorJan 29, 2017 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - So here was Roger Federer, down a break in the fifth set in a Grand Slam final. Across the net was his nemesis, Rafael Nadal, the left-handed...
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Healthy and confident Nadal hoping for resurgent seasonJan 29, 2017 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Rafael Nadal has become used to making comebacks in an injury-ravaged career. This last one, though, may be the most unexpected - and satisfy...
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Kontinen, Peers thwart Bryans' bid for 17th major in doublesJan 28, 2017 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Henri Kontinen and John Peers captured the men's doubles title at the Australian Open on Saturday, thwarting Bob and Mike Bryan's attempt to ...
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Venus' run to a Grand Slam final is victory in itselfJan 28, 2017 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - More than seven years after her last Grand Slam title match, Venus Williams would be forgiven for being a little nervous when she stepped ins...