Articles filed under Tennis
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Li Na talks about tennis, retirement and her future babyJan 19, 2015 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - In what she describes as her "new life," Li Na is dealing with morning sickness, hoping for a baby girl and dreaming of becoming a housewife....
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Wimbledon champ Kvitova wins 1st-rounder at Australian OpenJan 19, 2015 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova is through to the second round of the Australian Open after a 6-1, 6-4 win over Richel Hogenkamp of the Neth...
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No worries for Djokovic, Williams in 1st round at MelbourneJan 19, 2015 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - As a first-time dad with a baby at home, Novak Djokovic could see merits in the tale of Serena Williams' mid-match espresso that has been bre...
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AUSTRALIAN OPEN SCENE: Nishikori hails Li Na's leadershipJan 19, 2015 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - U.S. Open finalist Kei Nishikori of Japan paid tribute to Li Na, describing her as an inspiration for Asian tennis. Nishikori, who is touted ...
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Same opponent, same result: Azarenka tops Stephens againJan 19, 2015 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Victoria Azarenka is in an unfamiliar position as the Australian Open gets underway: unseeded after a long injury layoff and no longer a heav...
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Australian Open at a glanceJan 19, 2015 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - A look at the Australian Open on Tuesday: Weather: mostly sunny and humid, high of 30 Celsius (86 Fahrenheit). Attendance: Day: 44,614. Nig...
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Novak Djokovic wins 1st-round match at Australian OpenJan 19, 2015 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Novak Djokovic began his quest for a fifth Australian Open title with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 win over Aljaz Bedene of Slovenia in a first-round matc...
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Ex-US Open champ Del Potro has surgery again on left wristJan 19, 2015 10:00 pm - BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - Former U.S. Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro underwent surgery on his left wrist Tuesday, just days after he pulled out of the Australi...
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William sisters withdraw from doubles at Australian OpenJan 19, 2015 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Serena and Venus Williams have pulled out of women's doubles at the Australian Open, where they've won four titles. The Williams sisters were...
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'It has to hurt': Ivanovic falls in Aussie Open 1st roundJan 18, 2015 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Coming off a resurgent season, Ana Ivanovic believed she could be one of the top contenders for the first Grand Slam of the year. "I feel lik...