Articles filed under Tennis
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French Open prizes up nearly 7% from 2019 pre-pandemic levelMay 04, 2022 7:00 am - PARIS (AP) - Total French Open prize money will be about 7% higher this year than it was for the last pre-pandemic edition in 2019 - with an increase of 35% for players ...
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Nadal returns from injury with straight-set win in MadridMay 04, 2022 7:00 am - MADRID (AP) - Rafael Nadal got off to a good start in his return from injury, defeating Miomir Kecmanovic in two sets to reach the third round at the Madrid Open on Wedn...
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Trying to recover, Djokovic and Murray faceoff in MadridMay 04, 2022 7:00 am - MADRID (AP) - Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray are set for a showdown at the Madrid Open on Thursday, with the winner securing a spot in the the quarterfinals and taking a...
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Andy Murray staying positive, feeling confident againMay 03, 2022 7:00 am - MADRID (AP) - It's all starting to click again for Andy Murray. The former No. 1 is feeling good about his game, and confident he's on track to getting back to his best ...
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2-time Grand Slam finalist Kevin Anderson retires at age 35May 03, 2022 7:00 am - Two-time Grand Slam finalist Kevin Anderson announced his retirement from professional tennis on Tuesday at age 35. The 6-foot-8 (2.03-meter) South African was the runne...
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Djokovic tops Monfils in Madrid in his 'best' match of yearMay 03, 2022 7:00 am - MADRID (AP) - Novak Djokovic feels like the hard work is starting to pay off. Trying to regain his best form after a slow start to the season, Djokovic looked sharp in h...
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Boys tennis: Improving York hopes best stretch lies aheadMay 03, 2022 1:00 am - The York boys tennis team is trying to build off some solid showings in a pair of invitationals to make a strong showing in the playoffs. The Dukes (7-9, 1-3 in the West...
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In return to clay, Murray celebrates Madrid win over ThiemMay 02, 2022 7:00 am - MADRID (AP) - The moment the ball hit the net on match point, Andy Murray turned to his team and started celebrating profusely, jumping, pumping his fists and yelling. ...
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Báez beats Tiafoe in straight sets to win Estoril OpenMay 01, 2022 7:00 am - ESTORIL, Portugal (AP) - Sebastián Báez enjoyed a straight-set victory over American Frances Tiafoe to win the Estoril Open on Sunday. Báez won 6-3, 6-2 in 1 1/4 hour...
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Djokovic '~heartbroken' for jailed friend BeckerMay 01, 2022 7:00 am - MADRID (AP) - Novak Djokovic said he is 'œheartbroken'ť for his former coach Boris Becker after the tennis great was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison in Britain for il...