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Australian Open Overview
2008's first Grand Slam tennis event sets much like those of 2007, with Federer and Henin the heavy favorites.
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Men's Australian Open Draw
Andy Roddick and Rafael Nadal have as easy a draw as they could want in 2008's first Grand Slam, because most of the heavy hitters are in the draw's upper sections.
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Men’s Wimbledon Top-Half Preview
Roger Federer is the favorite to win his fifth consecutive gentlemen's singles title at Wimbledon, but his confidence may have been shaken by his loss to Rafael Nadal.
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Nadal vs Federer in Monte Carlo
Nadal goes for four in a row in Monte Carlo, but Federer stands in his way.
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Rafael Nadal’s Wimbledon Hopes
Rafael Nadal has a much tougher road than Roger Federer to reach the men's final at the All England Club, but his improved game and mental toughness will prevail
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Roger Federer Is Closing In On Sampras' Record
With all the talk of Federer approaching Sampras' record of fourteen Grand Slams, it has been overlooked that Nadal, at just 22, is nearly halfway there himself.
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Roger Federer Regains World No. 1 Title
Roger Federer's victory against Andy Roddick at the Wimbledon men's final yesterday has firmly etched his name in tennis history by winning 15 Grand Slam titles
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Roger Federer Wins 2009 French Open
Roger Federer made history once again by defeating Robin Soderling in straight sets to claim the 2009 French Open title.
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Roger Federer Wins 2009 Wimbledon
Roger Federer made history once again on Sunday as he outlasted a game Andy Roddick 5-7,7-6,7-6,3-6,16-14 to reclaim the Wimbledon title and break Sampras' Slam record.
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Roger Federer Wins Wimbledon Crown
Roger Federer, the top-ranked tennis player in the world, served his way to victory with 24 aces against World No.2 Rafa Nadal in five tough sets to equal Bjorn Borg.
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Roger Federer's ATP Dominance Ends
A third consecutive loss to Rafael Nadal at the French Open has shaken Roger Federer's confidence and is likely to have an impact on the entire ATP Tennis Tour.
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Roger Federer's Winning Streak
Roger Federer will probably win Wimbledon for a fourth straight year. His stoicism, though, makes me long for the days of Connors and McEnroe.
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2009 Tennis Grand Slam Dates
The four grand slam titles are the most coveted in the game of professional tennis. In 2009 the competition will be as fierce and thrilling as any in recent years.
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A Changing Of The Guard
Roger Federer has dominated the ATP Tour for the past few years, winning 13 grand slams and blowing opponents away. Rafael Nadal has come along and ushered in change.
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Andy Murray Sizzles Up the Top Four
Andy Murray is the new world number four in tennis. Does he have the game and consistency to keep him there and be a constant threat to the world's top 3?
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Can Federer Break Borg's Record?
Roger Federer tied Bjorn Borg's feat of five consecutive Wimbledon titles last year. This year's number one seed is poised to go beyond the long-standing record.
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Davis Cup in need of revamp
The 2 top rated Davis Cup teams the USA and defending champions Australia struggled home to 3-2 victories over Zimbabwe and Switzerland respectively. The Australian team had only won the title back in December when they routed an overmatched French team by 4-1. Earlier this month they came within 1 set of losing in the first round of this year's competition against the Swiss. This situation is unsatisfactory, and also provides little motivation for the top players after having to put in so much effort towards the Davis Cup in the previous year. The Davis Cup needs a revamp if it's to remain relevant and interesting to the viewing public.
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Djokovic Federer's True Challenge
Novak Djokovich has the game to be a better long term threat to Roger Federer than Rafa Nadal. Djokovic's all court, versatile game is built for longevity. Nadal's isn't.
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Federer's Chances of Regaining the Number 1 Spot
After winning the US Open, Roger Federer's next goal will be regaining his number 1 ranking. What exactly does the Swiss need to do to become number 1 again in tennis?
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Federer, Nadal and Wimbledon
Some commentators believe that tennis needs a dominant American to succeed in popularity. Federer and Nadal proved them wrong in a Wimbledon final for the ages
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Federer-Nadal in Hamburg Final?
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are one step closer to another ATP Final showdown as both reach semis at the Masters Series Hamburg.
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Federer’s French Open Strategy
Roger Federer has to employ a strategy specifically for Rafael Nadal on clay if he is to win the men's French Open title and a career Grand Slam.
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Hamburg Results Hype French Open
Roger Federer ends Rafael Nadal's clay-court streak in ATP Masters Series, and Carlos Moya and Lleyton Hewitt resurface as legitimate challengers at the French Open.
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Nadal is the New King of Grass
Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer in five tight sets to win his first Wimbledon title and edge closer to the world number one in the rankings.
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Nico Almagro in Hamburg Quarters
Nicolas Almagro upset his countryman Tommy Robredo en route to his best showing this year in an ATP Masters Series event.
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Rafael Nadal is King of Clay
With his ongoing streak of 72 straight matches won on clay, Rafael Nadal is the undisputed ruler of the soft surface. Only Roger Federer has the tools to end his reign.
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Rafael Nadal Wins #78 in Hamburg
Rafael Nadal used an attacking serve-volley game, winning 28 of 31 points at net to overcome Oscar Hernandez. He now faces Igor Andreev, the last man to beat him on clay.
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Roger's Cup Canada's Best Tennis
Roger's Cup, formerly known as the Canadian Open, is the next major ATP Masters Series and Sony Ericsson WTA tour stop for top men and women tennis professionals.
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Roger’s Cup Men's Draw Preview
Early upsets are possible on the hard courts of Montreal's Roger's Cup, but Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are poised to meet in the final of another major ATP event.
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Roland Garros Preview
The French Open kicks off on May 25th with Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic among the list of top contenders for winning the title.
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Seeds Tumble on Wimbledon Thursday
The second round at Wimbledon sent several seeds slipping into the sunset on both the gentlemen's and ladies' sides of the Championships.
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The Next No. 1, Rafa or Djokovic?
Heading into the clay season, the battle for number 1 in tennis will intensify between the worlds' top 3, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
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Week 1 Men's French Open Tennis
Nothing has happened to derail the hopes of all tennis fans who want to see No.1 Federer and No.2 Nadal play in the final at Roland Garros.
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Wimbledon 2008 First Round Review
The first round matches of Wimbledon 2008 are all complete with most top seeds advancing while a few major upsets taking place.
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Wimbledon 2008 Fourth Round Preview
Heading into the second week at Wimbledon, many seeds have been lost while top two seeds, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, remain on course for perhaps another epic final.
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2007 US Davis Cup Contenders
The US Davis Cup team, seeking revenge for a finals loss against Spain in 2004, will only advance in Davis Cup play if Roddick's hamstring and Blake's psyche are healthy.
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2009 French Open Tennis
In 2009 the French Open Championship will run from May 24 to June 7. Find out more about the venue Roland Garros and the history of the championship.
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2009 Wimbledon Tennis Championship
In 2009 the Wimbledon tennis championship will take place between 22 June and 5 July. Find out more about the All England club and the history of the tournament.
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Art (if advertising can be called that) Imitates Life
Andy Roddick's mojo is nowhere to be found as he suffers a devastating defeat in the first round of 2005 US OPEN
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Australian Open 2009
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are the men's favorites for the 2009 Australian Open while Jelena Jankovic and Ana Ivanovic could battle in tournament of surprises.
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Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood Are Back
They may be in their 60s, but Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood sound nothing like aging rockers in their 2 CD live set at the "World's Most Famous Arena."
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History Of Tiebreak In Tennis
The introduction of the tiebreak led to a revolution in the sport of tennis. American Jimmy Van Alen came up with the new scoring system in 1965.
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Wimbledon Championships 2007 Guide
From June 25th to July 8th, watch Roger Federer & Amelie Mauresmo try to defend their singles titles at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in south-west London
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Wimbledon Review 2009
Venus and Serena Williams meeting in the final, Federer winning his record breaking grand slam. Another Wimbledon has come and gone, here are some final thoughts.
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New season, new beginning
The new season has started off with a bang. Fortunately for tennis fans, the season looks set to continue in the same fashion.
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Rafael Nadal Portrait
Rafael Nadal remained atop the ATP world rankings after beating Roger Federer in five sets at the 2009 Australia Open. Can he win the Grand Slam?
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Can Safin Win Another Grand Slam?
Marat Safin surprisingly reached the 2008 Wimbledon fourth round causing a major upset along the way. Can the Russian continue his run and clinch another Grand Slam?
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2009 US Open Tennis Championship
in 2009 the US Open Tennis Championship will run from 31 August to 13 September. Find out more about the venue Flushing Meadows and the history of the championship.
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Henri Cochet: French Battler
A look at the career of the French Tennis star, Henri Cochet, and his finest hour at Wimbledon in 1927.
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Rafael Nadal - The King Of The Clay Courts
After securing his fifth successive Monte Carlo Masters title should Nadal's name already be etched on the trophy for Rolland Garros or can he actually be beaten on clay.
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