Articles filed under Tennis
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Troicki making most of second chance after year-long banJan 20, 2015 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - When Viktor Troicki was banned from tennis for failing to provide a blood sample for a drug test, he was so angry he needed a little distance...
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Nishikori advances to 3rd round at Australian OpenJan 20, 2015 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - U.S. Open finalist Kei Nishikori stayed on track for another strong Grand Slam performance when he beat Ivan Dodig 4-6, 7-5, 6-2, 7-6 (0) on ...
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Bouchard wins easily in Australian Open's second roundJan 20, 2015 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Eugenie Bouchard's strong record in Grand Slam tournaments continued at the Australian Open on Wednesday when she beat Kiki Bertens of the Ne...
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So close: Nadal, Sharapova survive 2nd round at Aussie OpenJan 20, 2015 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - An agitated Roger Federer spat out the question that Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova easily could have asked the players who pushed them to ...
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Nadal wins tough 5-set 2nd-round match at Australian OpenJan 20, 2015 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Rafael Nadal persevered through stomach cramps to fend off American qualifier Tim Smyczek 6-2, 3-6, 6-7 (2), 6-3, 7-5 in a second-round match...
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AUSTRALIAN OPEN SCENE: Forget tennis, let's talk twirlingJan 20, 2015 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - To twirl or not to twirl? This is now a question at the Australian Open. Social media erupted overnight with reaction to Eugenie Bouchard bei...
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Nadal, Sharapova survive scares in 2nd round at Aussie OpenJan 19, 2015 10:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Rafael Nadal dropped to his knees, clasping his hands tightly and appearing to be on the verge of tears as he celebrated a win at the Austral...
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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...