Articles filed under Tennis
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Novak Djokovic wins 3rd straight match at ATP finalsNov 17, 2016 6:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Novak Djokovic is playing for a lot more than just a record-tying sixth title at the ATP finals. The second-ranked Serb is also looking to reclaim the No. ...
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ATP Finals: Murray edges Nishikori, Wawrinka KOs CilicNov 16, 2016 6:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Andy Murray and Kei Nishikori tend to linger when they get together. Their latest matchup set a record. Murray survived the longest three-set match in ATP ...
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6th-ranked Karolina Pliskova parts with coach Jiri VanekNov 16, 2016 6:00 am - PRAGUE (AP) - U.S. Open finalist Karolina Pliskova has parted ways with coach Jiri Vanek, ending a partnership that earned five WTA titles. The decision by the 24-year-o...
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Djokovic wins again, reaches semifinals at ATP finalsNov 15, 2016 6:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Novak Djokovic edged a bit closer to the year-end No. 1 ranking. The second-ranked Serb beat Milos Raonic 7-6 (6), 7-6 (5) Tuesday to qualify for the semif...
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Lisicki at Kooyong, women return to Australian Open warmupNov 15, 2016 6:00 am - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Former Wimbledon finalist Sabine Lisicki will play at the Kooyong Classic in January, as women's matches return to the Australian Open warmup...
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Murray wins in his debut as the world's top-ranked playerNov 14, 2016 6:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Taking the court as the No. 1-ranked player for the first time, Andy Murray got the job done. The Wimbledon champion was tested for much of his opening mat...
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Mauresmo steps down as France's Fed Cup captainNov 14, 2016 6:00 am - PARIS (AP) - Amelie Mauresmo has stepped down as France's Fed Cup captain as she is expecting her second child. Former top-ranked Mauresmo made the unexpected announceme...
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Djokovic wins opening match at ATP finals, beats Thiem in 3Nov 13, 2016 6:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Novak Djokovic survived an early setback, and then made it look all too easy. The second-ranked Serb, who has a chance to reclaim the No. 1 ranking at the ...
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Czech Republic retains Fed Cup title, its 5th in 6 yearsNov 13, 2016 6:00 am - STRASBOURG, France (AP) - Czech Republic cemented its status of best team in the world by retaining its Fed Cup title on Sunday after Barbora Strycova and Karolina Plisk...
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Garcia puts France back on track in Fed Cup finalNov 12, 2016 6:00 am - STRASBOURG, France (AP) - Caroline Garcia ensured a suspenseful second day in the Fed Cup final by downing two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova 7-6 (6) 6-3 to draw ...