Articles filed under Tennis
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Sharapova to play Serena Williams in French finalJun 06, 2013 1:22 pm - PARIS — As Maria Sharapova celebrated her return to the French Open final, she let loose one last scream — this one a happy holler. Serena Williams won more quietly and ...
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Nadal, Djokovic to meet in French Open semifinalsJun 05, 2013 5:42 pm - PARIS — The ease with which Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic swept aside their quarterfinal opponents at the French Open was remarkably similar. Both men won in straight ...
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Federer loses; Williams back in semis at French OpenJun 04, 2013 5:01 pm - PARIS — A point from losing the first set of his French Open quarterfinal, Roger Federer shanked a routine forehand, sending the ball 10 feet beyond the opposite baselin...
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Djokovic rallies past Kohlschreiber at French OpenJun 03, 2013 11:21 am - PARIS — In the first set, Novak Djokovic angrily busted his racket. At the end, he happily threw a punch at the red clay he’s so eager to conquer. Mostly he tried to ke...
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Nadal, Djokovic seem vulnerable at French OpenJun 01, 2013 7:48 pm - PARIS — For the third time in three matches this year in the French Open, Rafael Nadal hardly looked himself for a set. Unlike in the first two rounds, Nadal won his ope...
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Williams sisters pull out of French Open doublesMay 29, 2013 4:44 pm - PARIS — Serena and Venus Williams have pulled out of doubles at the French Open before playing a match. The sisters were supposed to compete in that event at Roland Garr...
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Saturday’s boys tennis scoreboardMay 25, 2013 7:43 pm - Saturday’s meets * State meet At Hersey team standings 1. Hinsdale Central 59; 2. Lake Forest 36, Stevenson 36; 4. New Trier 29; 5.Deerfield 21; 6. Edwardsville 19; 7. D...
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Bush, Stevenson finish strongMay 25, 2013 9:20 am - Whatever the motivation needed to reach the grand prize, Stevenson’s Jeremy Bush found it. He used it to put the finishing touches on a magnificent career and a second-p...
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Waubonsie Valley's Marbach takes second at stateMay 25, 2013 12:00 am - Eric Marbach of Waubonsie Valley returned to varsity tennis this season after two years away on the USTA circuit because he wanted a shot at the state title in his senio...
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Friday’s boys tennis scoreboardMay 24, 2013 7:43 pm - Friday’s meets * State meet team standings 1. Hinsdale Central 48; 2. Lake Forest 31, Stevenson31; 4. New Trier 28; 5. Deerfield 21; 6. Edwardsville 19; 7. Downers Grove...