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U.S. Open Practice Sessions Allow Fans a More Personal Glimpse of Stars
The U.S. Open lets fans in free the week before the tournament to watch qualifying matches for those on the professional fringes.
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US Open: Ruthless Serena Williams, nervous Li Na advance to semis
World number one Williams, a 16-time Grand Slam winner seeking her fifth US Open crown and her ninth title of the year, dispatched 18th seed Carla Suarez Navarro 6-0, 6-0, in 52 minutes on the Spaniard's 25th birthday.
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US Open: Agnieszka Radwanska loses to Ekaterina Makarova in 4th round
Makarova had lost all three previous matches she'd played against Radwanska in straight sets. The Russian's victory Sunday allowed her to reach her third Grand Slam quarterfinal
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US Open: Andy Murray hits out over 'not ideal' late night
Andy Murray, a dedicated fan of night sessions in New York where the atmosphere usually becomes more raucous as the consumption of alcohol increases, said he had no fear that he would end up playing his first round on Thursday.
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US Open: Defending champion Andy Murray races to victory in first round
He was a break to the good for 2-1 against serve-and-volleyer Llodra in the decider and went to match point after getting the better of a rally which started with his left-handed opponent sending over a cunning under-armed serve. Andy Murray hit 34 winners against just five unforced errors while Michael Llodra committed 29 unforced errors.
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Wimbledon 2013: Former champion Petra Kvitova reaches 4th round
The 2011 champion rallied from a break down in the final set on Saturday to beat Ekaterina Makarova of Russia 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 and reach the fourth round.
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Wimbledon 2013: Michael Llodra under fire as he retires, then reappears
Playing on Court 14, Llodra lost the first set of his second round singles match 7-5 to Italian 23rd seed Andreas Seppi, then pulled out due to what he said was a hamstring tear. So, many people were surprised when three hours later he turned up on Court 6 for a match with his doubles partner Nicolas Mahut.
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Two more 2nd-round retirements at Wimbledon
Frenchmen Michael Llodra and Paul-Henri Mathieu have joined seven players who pulled out on Wednesday.
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Wimbledon 2013: Michael Llodra becomes 11th pullout
France's Michael Llodra retired from his second round Wimbledon match with Italian 23rd seed Andreas Seppi on Thursday, taking the total of pullouts to 11 at the tournament.
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Defending champion Tommy Haas into Halle last-eight
He is making his 13th appearance at the pre-Wimbledon warm-up and took the title for the first time in 2012, beating Roger Federer in the final.
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Makarova and Vesnina win French Open women's doubles title
It was a first Grand Slam title for the Russian pair and it was the first time they had beaten the Italians in five attempts, their last encounter being a semi-final loss at the Australian Open in January.
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French Open: Bryans record 14th men's doubles title
The Bryans still remember from a decade ago when they could afford to stay in Paris in what was practically only a hole in a wall. When they won the Australian Open this year, they broke a tie for most doubles majors with Australian greats John Newcombe and Tony Roche.
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I give 'boring' interviews to stay clear of scandals, says Andy Murray
Murray's admission chimes with an accusation from Latvia's Ernests Gulbis that the big four of men's tennis -- Murray, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal -- are "boring".
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Raonic beats Llodra to reach 3rd round at French Open
The big-hitting Raonic repeatedly passed Llodra, who charged aggressively but won only 28 of 56 points at the net.
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Gael Monfils beats Ernests Gulbis at French Open
A former top 10 player, Monfils missed the French Open last year because of a right knee injury. His best showing at Roland Garros was a semifinal finish in 2008.
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U.S. Open Practice Sessions Allow Fans a More Personal Glimpse of Stars
The U.S. Open lets fans in free the week before the tournament to watch qualifying matches for those on the professional fringes.
-
US Open: Ruthless Serena Williams, nervous Li Na advance to semis
World number one Williams, a 16-time Grand Slam winner seeking her fifth US Open crown and her ninth title of the year, dispatched 18th seed Carla Suarez Navarro 6-0, 6-0, in 52 minutes on the Spaniard's 25th birthday.
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US Open: Agnieszka Radwanska loses to Ekaterina Makarova in 4th round
Makarova had lost all three previous matches she'd played against Radwanska in straight sets. The Russian's victory Sunday allowed her to reach her third Grand Slam quarterfinal
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US Open: Andy Murray hits out over 'not ideal' late night
Andy Murray, a dedicated fan of night sessions in New York where the atmosphere usually becomes more raucous as the consumption of alcohol increases, said he had no fear that he would end up playing his first round on Thursday.
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US Open: Defending champion Andy Murray races to victory in first round
He was a break to the good for 2-1 against serve-and-volleyer Llodra in the decider and went to match point after getting the better of a rally which started with his left-handed opponent sending over a cunning under-armed serve. Andy Murray hit 34 winners against just five unforced errors while Michael Llodra committed 29 unforced errors.
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Wimbledon 2013: Former champion Petra Kvitova reaches 4th round
The 2011 champion rallied from a break down in the final set on Saturday to beat Ekaterina Makarova of Russia 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 and reach the fourth round.
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Wimbledon 2013: Michael Llodra under fire as he retires, then reappears
Playing on Court 14, Llodra lost the first set of his second round singles match 7-5 to Italian 23rd seed Andreas Seppi, then pulled out due to what he said was a hamstring tear. So, many people were surprised when three hours later he turned up on Court 6 for a match with his doubles partner Nicolas Mahut.
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Two more 2nd-round retirements at Wimbledon
Frenchmen Michael Llodra and Paul-Henri Mathieu have joined seven players who pulled out on Wednesday.
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Wimbledon 2013: Michael Llodra becomes 11th pullout
France's Michael Llodra retired from his second round Wimbledon match with Italian 23rd seed Andreas Seppi on Thursday, taking the total of pullouts to 11 at the tournament.
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Defending champion Tommy Haas into Halle last-eight
He is making his 13th appearance at the pre-Wimbledon warm-up and took the title for the first time in 2012, beating Roger Federer in the final.
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Makarova and Vesnina win French Open women's doubles title
It was a first Grand Slam title for the Russian pair and it was the first time they had beaten the Italians in five attempts, their last encounter being a semi-final loss at the Australian Open in January.
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French Open: Bryans record 14th men's doubles title
The Bryans still remember from a decade ago when they could afford to stay in Paris in what was practically only a hole in a wall. When they won the Australian Open this year, they broke a tie for most doubles majors with Australian greats John Newcombe and Tony Roche.
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I give 'boring' interviews to stay clear of scandals, says Andy Murray
Murray's admission chimes with an accusation from Latvia's Ernests Gulbis that the big four of men's tennis -- Murray, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal -- are "boring".
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Raonic beats Llodra to reach 3rd round at French Open
The big-hitting Raonic repeatedly passed Llodra, who charged aggressively but won only 28 of 56 points at the net.
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Gael Monfils beats Ernests Gulbis at French Open
A former top 10 player, Monfils missed the French Open last year because of a right knee injury. His best showing at Roland Garros was a semifinal finish in 2008.
