Articles filed under Tennis
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U.S. sweeps Federer's Swiss team out of Davis CupFeb 10, 2012 10:00 pm - FRIBOURG, Switzerland — Given a supremely tough draw in the Davis Cup, the United States is off to an exhilarating start. It swept Roger Federer and Switzerland in the f...
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Isner shocks Federer in Davis Cup; US leads 2-0Feb 09, 2012 11:00 pm - FRIBOURG, Switzerland — John Isner shocked Roger Federer 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-2 on an indoor clay court, giving the United States a 2-0 lead against Switzerland in their...
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Warren’s Nevolo nets tennis accolades at IllinoisFeb 05, 2012 11:00 pm - Warren High School’s 2006 Illinois state singles champion is still swinging away in his senior year at Illinois. Dennis Nevolo showed why he is one of the top players in...
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Berdych, Monfils reach Open Sud quartersFeb 01, 2012 11:00 pm - MONTPELLIER, France — Defending champion Gael Monfils finished off Michael Russell of the United States with his 17th ace in winning 6-3, 6-3 to reach the Open Sud de Fr...
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Djokovic takes tennis world by stormJan 29, 2012 11:00 pm - AP Sports Columnist PARIS — What a horrific dilemma this could be. The men’s 100 meter sprint final and men’s tennis final fall on the same day, Aug. 5, at the London Ol...
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Azarenka routs Sharapova in Australian finalJan 27, 2012 11:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Victoria Azarenka started celebrating, then suddenly did a double-take to ask her coach, “What happened?” The answer: She had just produced o...
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Djokovic-Nadal final set in Australian OpenJan 26, 2012 11:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic overcame his breathing problems and fatigue to beat friend Andy Murray 6-3, 3-6, 6-7 (4), 6-1, 7-5 Friday in a nearly five-hour Aus...
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Nadal tops Federer in Australian Open semifinalJan 25, 2012 11:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia — Rafael Nadal outlasted Roger Federer 6-7 (5), 6-2, 7-6 (5), 6-4 in an Australian Open semifinal on Thursday night, the longtime rivals playing wit...
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Australian Open semifinals rebranded: ‘Big 4’ advanceJan 24, 2012 11:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia — With Novak Djokovic clutching his leg and struggling to breathe, it looked like the “Big 4” semifinal lineup at the Australian Open might not come...
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Nadal, Federer to meet in Australian Open semisJan 23, 2012 11:00 pm - MELBOURNE, Australia — The intensity was vintage Rafael Nadal. On the stroke of midnight, he thrust his arms up and punched the air, sealing the victory that sets up the...