Latam nations aim for more medals at London Olympics
July 28th, 2012 - 2:32 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 28 (IANS) Latin American and Caribbean countries are hoping the London Olympics, which officially kicked off Friday, offer them a chance for more medals than the 2008 Beijing ... Read more...
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Wimbledon: Del Potro sinks Nishikori
July 1st, 2012 - 8:06 am ICT by IANS
London, July 1 (IANS) Argentine ninth seed Juan Martin del Potro booked his passage into the fourth round at Wimbledon with a commanding straight-sets win over Japan's Kei Nishikori, ... Read more...
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Federer-Berdych set-up Madrid Open final
May 13th, 2012 - 6:23 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, May 13 (IANS) Roger Federer defeated Janko Tipsarevic while Tomas Berdych edged past Juan Martin del Potro to set-up the men's singles final at the Madrid Open tennis ... Read more...
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Djokovic cruises past Ferrer in Miami
March 30th, 2012 - 6:20 pm ICT by IANS
Miami (Florida), March 30 (IANS) World No.1 Novak Djokovic set up a semi-final clash with Juan Monaco after defeating fifth seed David Ferrer in the quarters of the Sony ... Read more...
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Argentina’s Del Potro dreams of ATP No.1 spot
March 24th, 2012 - 8:45 pm ICT by IANS
Buenos Aires, March 24 (IANS) Argentinian tennis star Juan Martin del Potro, currently No.11 in the world ATP ranking, said he dreams of "becoming No.1", though he admitted that the ... Read more...
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Djokovic the player to beat at Melbourne Park
January 15th, 2012 - 2:09 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Jan 13 (IANS) The season's first Grand Slam is here and the man who walked in along with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in the chasing pack last ... Read more...
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Top 8 have equal chance of winning London Tour Finals: Federer
November 12th, 2011 - 3:28 pm ICT by IANS
Paris, Nov 12 (IANS) Defending ATP World Tour Finals champion Roger Federer has said the field is wide open for the upcoming edition, which begins at London's O2 Arena ... Read more...
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US Open: Sharapova, Del Potro cruise; Soderling, Williams pull out
September 1st, 2011 - 3:56 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Sep 1 (IANS) Maria Sharapova breezed past Anastasia Yakimova in 70 minutes to advance to the third round of the US Open here Wednesday while Robin Soderling ... Read more...
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Calls for roof may intensify after rain delays in US Open
September 13th, 2010 - 3:15 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Sep 13 (DPA) Calls for a spare-no-expense roof at the US Open are expected to once again intensify after rain forced the postponement of the men's tennis final for ... Read more...
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Rain pushes back US Open men’s final
September 13th, 2010 - 5:40 am ICT by IANS
New York, Sep 13 (DPA) Rain wrecked what had been a near-perfect fortnight at the US Open, with the final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic postponed until Monday.
The scheduling setback ... Read more...
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Federer turns 29, motivated for 2010 second-half turnaround
August 9th, 2010 - 3:20 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Aug 9 (DPA) Roger Federer celebrated his 29th birthday Sunday with a tournament cake as the two-time champion prepared for a second-round start at the Toronto Masters.
The world number three ... Read more...
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Nalbandian returns to tennis with Davis Cup win
July 10th, 2010 - 12:51 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 9 (DPA) Argentine David Nalbandian made a successful comeback to tennis after three months away as he beat Russian Nikolay Davydenko 6-4, 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (8-6) to give his ... Read more...
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Injured Dementieva pulls out of Wimbledon
June 15th, 2010 - 8:48 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 15 (DPA) The calf injury that forced Elena Dementieva to quit her French Open semi-final against Francesca Schiavone will keep the Russian from Wimbledon.
World number five Dementieva said Tuesday on ... Read more...
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Soderling advances in Rotterdam
February 9th, 2010 - 2:57 pm ICT by IANS
Rotterdam (Netherlands), Feb 9 (DPA) Last year's break-out player Robin Soderling overcame a shaky start to claim his first victory of 2010 with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 defeat of Frenchman Florent ... Read more...
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Del Potro, Murray, Djokovic are poised for grand slam glory: Federer
January 24th, 2010 - 2:19 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Jan 24 (ANI): World No.1 Roger Federer has said that he is aware that a younger generation of tennis players is poised to challenge him for grand slam glory.Federer ... Read more...
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Nadal reaches fourth round as Clijsters crumbles
January 22nd, 2010 - 8:31 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Jan 22 (DPA) Rafael Nadal saw off another challenge to his title defence at the Australian Open Friday while US Open champion Kim Clijsters was handed a shock third-round loss.
Second ... Read more...
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Nadal does it easy while Del Potro struggles through (Lead)
January 20th, 2010 - 7:14 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Jan 20 (DPA) Defending champion Rafael Nadal eased to a straight set victory Wednesday into the third round of the Australian Open while fourth seed Juan Del Potro, in a ... Read more...
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Nadal storms ahead on rainy day in Melbourne
January 18th, 2010 - 7:42 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Jan 18 (DPA) Defending champion Rafael Nadal raced past local boy Peter Luczak 7-6(0), 6-1, 6-4 to make his way into the second round of Australian Open on the ... Read more...
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Australian Open boss says Del Potro will play
January 15th, 2010 - 4:45 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Jan 15 (DPA) Australian Open officials remained convinced Friday that US Open champion Juan Del Potro will front up for Monday's start of the first major of the season despite withdrawing ... Read more...
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Andreev test first up for Federer
January 15th, 2010 - 4:19 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Jan 15 (DPA) Roger Federer is to face a stern test from Russian Igor Andreev for the second time in as many Grand Slams after the pair were drawn Friday ... Read more...
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Determined Djokovic says ATP season needs a re-vamp
January 12th, 2010 - 3:59 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Jan 12 (DPA) Novak Djokovic will have tennis politics in the back of his mind when he begins as the showcase player at the AAMI Classic Wednesday in the absence ... Read more...
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Murray will have to beat three of four top players to win Australian Open
January 11th, 2010 - 6:44 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 11 (ANI): World No.5 Andy Murray might have to play and beat three of the top four players in Friday's draw of the Australian Open if he wants is ... Read more...
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Federer declines Kooyong place; doors open for Murray, Roddick
January 10th, 2010 - 7:51 am ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Jan 10 (DPA) Roger Federer Sunday declined to play the AAMI Classic Australian Open tune-up event, with the late decision opening possible doors for the likes of rivals Andy Murray ... Read more...
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Murray, Roddick sniff for Kooyong entries, Federer ponders decision
January 4th, 2010 - 3:08 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Jan 4 (DPA) Andy Murray and Andy Roddick have put in quiet bids for spots in next week's Australian Open tune-up at Melbourne's Kooyong club, while longtime participant Roger Federer ... Read more...
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Federer storms back in 2009
December 12th, 2009 - 7:34 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 12 (DPA) Roger Federer returned to the summit after being temporarily written off as a major competitive force as men's tennis made a U-turn at the top in 2009.
The ... Read more...
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Davydenko profile may rise after year-end success
November 30th, 2009 - 9:22 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 30 (DPA) After years of near-anonymous labour in the top end of the tennis trenches, Nikolay Davydenko may just be ready to raise his low profile after winning the weekend ... Read more...
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Davydenko the final challenge for Del Potro
November 29th, 2009 - 3:50 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 29 (DPA) Russian Nikolay Davydenko stunned Roger Federer 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 to book a place in the final of the ATP World Tour Finals and a date with Argentine ... Read more...
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Federer sympathizes with Murray, but says Potro deserved to go through
November 28th, 2009 - 5:34 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 28(ANI): Tennis star Roger Federer has said that World No. 5 Del Potro deserved to go through for the final stages of the World Tour Finals.Potro was controversially ... Read more...
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Federer, Del Potro advance to London semi-finals
November 27th, 2009 - 11:12 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 27 (DPA) Roger Federer and Juan Del Potro qualified in nail-biting style for semi-final places in the ATP World Tour Finals, with Scot Andy Murray kept from a spot ... Read more...
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Federer has a score to settle when he meets Murray in London
November 23rd, 2009 - 8:50 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 23 (DPA) A cautious Roger Federer is determined to improve a modest 3-6 career record against high-flying Scot Andy Murray when the pair play in Group A Tuesday at ... Read more...
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Federer, Murray open with wins in London year-ender
November 23rd, 2009 - 12:23 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 23 (DPA) Roger Federer and Andy Murray started the ATP World Tour Finals after the tournament moved from China to Britain, with both earning opening group victories at the ... Read more...
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Roddick knee injury to keep him from London finals field
November 18th, 2009 - 8:06 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 18 (DPA) Andy Roddick withdrew from the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals due to a knee injury he suffered six weeks ago. The US player is being replaced in ... Read more...
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Verdasco claims last spot in London
November 14th, 2009 - 4:16 am ICT by IANS
Paris, Nov 14 (DPA) Fernando Vesdasco gained the last spot in the eight-man ATP season finals after Rafael Nadal defeated the last of the year-end contenders, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, 7-5, 7-5 Friday ... Read more...
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Roddick qualifies sixth for eight-man London Finals field
October 20th, 2009 - 9:23 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 20 (DPA) Andy Roddick can rest his knee injury from Shanghai without stress after qualifying Tuesday for the sixth spot in next month's ATP World Tour Finals.
The American could ... Read more...
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Roddick expected to re-join World Finals chase
October 17th, 2009 - 4:18 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 17 (DPA) Andy Roddick is expected to re-join the chase for one of the last three spots open at the eight-man World Tour Finals in London in November after ... Read more...
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