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Claycourt machine Nadal reaches cloud nine in Paris

Claycourt machine Rafa Nadal held off another challenge from great rival Novak Djokovic to claim a record extending ninth French Open title with a 3-6 7-5 6-2 6-4 victory on Sunday.

Wawrinka beats Federer to win Monte Carlo Masters

2014-04-21 15:35

Stanislas Wawrinka won the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time Sunday, rallying to beat Roger Federer 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2 in a rare all-Swiss final.

Nagging wrist injury sidelines Djokovic

2014-04-21 06:58

Novak Djokovic said he has no idea when he will play again after a right wrist injury contributed to his 7-5, 6-2 Monte Carlo Masters semifinal loss to Roger Federer on Saturday.

French Open to stage juniors' playoff in Beijing

2014-03-20 16:36

The French Open championships will bring its inaugural juniors' wildcard playoff and a trophy tour to Beijing, aiming to boost the Grand Slam tournament's popularity in China.

Venus Williams out of Wimbledon, citing back

2013-06-19 10:25

After 16 consecutive years of always showing up at Wimbledon, winning five titles along the way, Venus Williams pulled out of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament Tuesday, citing a lower back injury.

Nadal beats Ferrer for record win

2013-06-10 08:03

If Rafael Nadal truly was going to be challenged, if his bid for an unprecedented eighth French Open championship would be slowed even a bit, this might have been the moment.

16-Slams winner Serena says she has not peaked

2013-06-09 07:34

Serena Williams's love affair with winning tennis tournaments, and Paris, began 14 years ago and the American's passion for both remains intense after winning the French Open on Saturday.

Ferrer ends final wait at 42nd tilt

2013-06-08 16:21

'If at first you don't succeed try, try, try again' could be David Ferrer's personal motto after the Spaniard reached his maiden Grand Slam final on Friday at his 42nd tilt at a major.

Unstoppable Nadal edges Djokovic to reach eighth Paris final

2013-06-08 10:47

Rafa Nadal displayed the athleticism and self-belief that earned him seven French Open titles to tame Novak Djokovic 6-4 3-6 6-1 6-7(3) 9-7 in a pulsating 4-1/2 hour Roland Garros semi-final on Friday.

Novak, Nadal set for epic duel

2013-06-07 17:17

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal meet for the 35th time on Friday with a French Open final place at stake as well as their reputations as the two heavyweights of the sport.

Serena mauls Errani

2013-06-07 16:45

Maria Sharapova had better come armed with a bit more than the 12 aces she served to reach the final when facing her nemesis Serena Williams in the French Open showpiece on Saturday. Novak, Nadal set for epic duel

Noah believes in Tsonga dream

2013-06-07 07:34

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's march through the French Open card has convinced Yannick Noah that Tsonga can become the first Frenchman to win at Roland Garros since Noah did so 30 years ago.

Sharapova rallies past Jankovic

2013-06-06 09:10

That Sharapova pulled round a match in which she managed just 14 points in a first set to move through to a juicy-looking semi-final spoke volumes.

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