Articles filed under Tennis
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Djokovic, Nadal set for semifinal showdown at Indian WellsMar 19, 2016 7:00 am - INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) - Novak Djokovic dominated both tiebreakers to beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-6 (2), 7-6 (2) at the BNP Paribas Open on Friday, setting up a semifin...
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Roger Federer plans to play Miami Open in Key BiscayneMar 17, 2016 7:00 am - KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) - Roger Federer has decided to play in the Miami Open, which starts next week. Federer's agent, Tony Godsick, on Thursday announced the plans of ...
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Nadal holds off upstart Zverev in 3 sets at Indian WellsMar 17, 2016 7:00 am - INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) - Rafael Nadal rallied from a set down and fought off a match point in the third set to beat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (8), 6-0, 7-5 Wednesday and r...
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Goffin beats Cilic to reach semifinals at Indian WellsMar 17, 2016 7:00 am - INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) - David Goffin defeated Marin Cilic 7-6 (4), 6-4 on Thursday to reach the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open, the best result so far of the Bel...
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Federer to play in strong Monte Carlo Masters fieldMar 17, 2016 7:00 am - PARIS (AP) - Roger Federer will play at the Monte Carlo Masters next month in a strong field featuring nine of the 10 best players in the world. The 17-time Grand Slam c...
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Djokovic, Williams roll in straight sets at Indian WellsMar 16, 2016 7:00 am - INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) - Defending champion Novak Djokovic continued his dominance of Philipp Kohlschreiber, winning 7-5, 7-5 in the third round of the BNP Paribas Op...
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UN agency stops work with ambassador Maria SharapovaMar 15, 2016 7:00 am - GENEVA (AP) - A United Nations agency says it has stopped working with Maria Sharapova pending the tennis star's doping case. Sharapova faces being banned by tennis auth...
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Murray loses in 3 sets in third round of BNP Paribas OpenMar 15, 2016 7:00 am - INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) - There's something about playing in the Southern California desert that gives Andy Murray fits. He was upset in the third round of the BNP Par...
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Judy Murray resigns as Britain's Fed Cup captainMar 15, 2016 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - The Lawn Tennis Association says Judy Murray has resigned as Britain's Fed Cup captain. Murray, the mother of Andy Murray, is stepping down after five year...
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USTA hires former WTA CEO Allaster as chief of pro tennisMar 14, 2016 7:00 am - WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) - Former WTA CEO Stacey Allaster has been hired as the U.S. Tennis Association's chief executive for professional tennis. The USTA announced the ...