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Quick visit to mum puts Li Na right Reuters - 7 hrs ago
By Clare Fallon EASTBOURNE, England (Reuters) - Who can a woman turn to when everything falls apart? Her mother, of course - even if, in Li Na's case, it necessitated … More »Quick visit to mum puts Li Na right
By Clare Fallon EASTBOURNE, England (Reuters) - Who can a woman turn to when everything falls apart? Her mother, of course - even if, in Li Na's case, it necessitated a 12-hour flight from Paris to China after her early exit from the French Open. Wimbledon might not be her most successful tournament but Li says she is feeling …
Tennis-Quick visit to mum puts Li Na right Reuters - 7 hrs ago
By Clare Fallon EASTBOURNE, England, June 19 (Reuters) - Who can a woman turn to when everything falls apart? Her mother, of course - even if, in Li Na's case, it necessitated … More »Tennis-Quick visit to mum puts Li Na right
By Clare Fallon EASTBOURNE, England, June 19 (Reuters) - Who can a woman turn to when everything falls apart? Her mother, of course - even if, in Li Na's case, it necessitated a 12-hour flight from Paris to China after her early exit from the French Open. Wimbledon might not be her most successful tournament but Li says …
Tennis-McEnroe calls for Nadal to be seeded four at Wimbledon Reuters - 13 hrs ago
By Martyn Herman LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - Wimbledon's seeding committee should use its power to promote 11-times grand slam champion Rafa Nadal into the top four, … More »Tennis-McEnroe calls for Nadal to be seeded four at Wimbledon
By Martyn Herman LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - Wimbledon's seeding committee should use its power to promote 11-times grand slam champion Rafa Nadal into the top four, according to three-times former champion John McEnroe. Speaking the day before the seeds are announced for the grasscourt slam which starts on Monday, the …
Tennis-Wimbledon holds no fear for Radwanska any more Reuters - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
By Clare Fallon EASTBOURNE, England, June 18 (Reuters) - Wimbledon can hold no fear for Agnieszka Radwanska this year, after she survived all the way to the final last … More »Tennis-Wimbledon holds no fear for Radwanska any more
By Clare Fallon EASTBOURNE, England, June 18 (Reuters) - Wimbledon can hold no fear for Agnieszka Radwanska this year, after she survived all the way to the final last July. Having got her maiden grand-slam final out of the way, conquering her nerves and taking eventual winner Serena Williams to three sets, the Polish world …
Federer wins 1st title of year, beats Youzhny AP - Sun, Jun 16, 2013
HALLE, Germany (AP) — Roger Federer found the perfect place to end his title drought — a small town in western Germany that has a big tennis stadium and a street named … More »Federer wins 1st title of year, beats Youzhny
HALLE, Germany (AP) — Roger Federer found the perfect place to end his title drought — a small town in western Germany that has a big tennis stadium and a street named Roger-Federer-Allee leading to it.
Murray tames fired-up Tsonga to reach Queen's final Reuters - Sun, Jun 16, 2013
By Toby Davis LONDON (Reuters) - Neither a revved up Jo-Wilfried Tsonga nor the awful British weather could prevent Andy Murray reaching a third Queen's Club final on … More »Murray tames fired-up Tsonga to reach Queen's final
By Toby Davis LONDON (Reuters) - Neither a revved up Jo-Wilfried Tsonga nor the awful British weather could prevent Andy Murray reaching a third Queen's Club final on Saturday as the world number two battled back from a set down to win 4-6 6-3 6-2. Local favourite Murray now faces champion Marin Cilic in Sunday's final …
Tennis-Murray tames fired-up Tsonga to reach Queen's final Reuters - Sat, Jun 15, 2013
* Local favourite stages fightback * Murray will meet Cilic in final (Adds details, quotes) By Toby Davis LONDON, June 15 (Reuters) - Neither a revved up Jo-Wilfried … More »Tennis-Murray tames fired-up Tsonga to reach Queen's final
* Local favourite stages fightback * Murray will meet Cilic in final (Adds details, quotes) By Toby Davis LONDON, June 15 (Reuters) - Neither a revved up Jo-Wilfried Tsonga nor the awful British weather could prevent Andy Murray reaching a third Queen's Club final on Saturday as the world number two battled back from a …
Tennis-Federer haul seems light-years away, says Nadal Reuters - Tue, Jun 11, 2013
MADRID, June 11 (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal believes he still has a very long way to go before he can match or overtake the record haul of 17 grand slam singles titles amassed … More »Tennis-Federer haul seems light-years away, says Nadal
MADRID, June 11 (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal believes he still has a very long way to go before he can match or overtake the record haul of 17 grand slam singles titles amassed by his great rival Roger Federer. Spaniard Nadal won his eighth French Open crown on Sunday and having just turned 27, has 12 grand slam singles titles …
Tennis-Nadal first to qualify for ATP Tour Finals Reuters - Mon, Jun 10, 2013
June 10 (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal has booked his place at the World Tour finals after winning a record eighth French Open title, the ATP said on Monday. Nadal has staged … More »Tennis-Nadal first to qualify for ATP Tour Finals
June 10 (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal has booked his place at the World Tour finals after winning a record eighth French Open title, the ATP said on Monday. Nadal has staged a spectacular comeback after being sidelined for seven months with a knee injury from June last year. Since returning in February, he has reached the final …
Tennis-Nadal eyes rankings pinnacle after post-Paris dip Reuters - Mon, Jun 10, 2013
By Julien Pretot PARIS, June 10 (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal believes he can finish the year as world number one after dropping to fifth in the rankings on Monday, changing … More »Tennis-Nadal eyes rankings pinnacle after post-Paris dip
By Julien Pretot PARIS, June 10 (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal believes he can finish the year as world number one after dropping to fifth in the rankings on Monday, changing places with David Ferrer, the man he beat to win the French Open for a record-extending eighth time. Due to the ATP's 12-month rolling ranking system that …
10 things you need to know today: June 10, 2013 The Week - Mon, Jun 10, 2013
A former CIA employee identifies himself as the NSA leaker, thousands are forced to evacuate their homes as flooding in Europe persists, and more More »10 things you need to know today: June 10, 2013
A former CIA employee identifies himself as the NSA leaker, thousands are forced to evacuate their homes as flooding in Europe persists, and more
CA-SPORTS Summary Reuters - Sun, Jun 9, 2013
Familiar ending concludes Rafa's journey back PARIS (Reuters) - It was a familiar routine, a rasping forehand winner, a joyful backwards fall to the dirt in celebration … More »CA-SPORTS Summary
Familiar ending concludes Rafa's journey back PARIS (Reuters) - It was a familiar routine, a rasping forehand winner, a joyful backwards fall to the dirt in celebration then sinking his milky white into the Musketeers' Cup, but Rafa Nadal's romp to an eighth French Open title felt extra special on Sunday. Not because the …
Tennis-Nadal craves normality after extraordinary feat Reuters - Sun, Jun 9, 2013
By Julien Pretot PARIS, June 9 (Reuters) - Having achieved the glittering distinction of becoming the only man to win eight singles titles at the same grand slam tournament, … More »Tennis-Nadal craves normality after extraordinary feat
By Julien Pretot PARIS, June 9 (Reuters) - Having achieved the glittering distinction of becoming the only man to win eight singles titles at the same grand slam tournament, French Open champion Rafa Nadal was soon dreaming of another priceless thing on Sunday - to be left alone. A 6-3 6-2 6-3 victory over fellow Spaniard …
Tennis-Strange day in the office leaves beaten Ferrer chuckling Reuters - Sun, Jun 9, 2013
By Pritha Sarkar PARIS, June 9 (Reuters) - A Roland Garros final against Rafa Nadal should have been the highlight of Spanish warrior David Ferrer's career. Instead what … More »Tennis-Strange day in the office leaves beaten Ferrer chuckling
By Pritha Sarkar PARIS, June 9 (Reuters) - A Roland Garros final against Rafa Nadal should have been the highlight of Spanish warrior David Ferrer's career. Instead what he got was a "strange" match featuring driving rain, invaded by "strange" people "without clothes on" and he will now "strangely" be ranked above Nadal …
Familiar ending concludes Rafa's journey back Reuters - Sun, Jun 9, 2013
By Martyn Herman PARIS (Reuters) - It was a familiar routine, a rasping forehand winner, a joyful backwards fall to the dirt in celebration then sinking his milky white … More »Familiar ending concludes Rafa's journey back
By Martyn Herman PARIS (Reuters) - It was a familiar routine, a rasping forehand winner, a joyful backwards fall to the dirt in celebration then sinking his milky white into the Musketeers' Cup, but Rafa Nadal's romp to an eighth French Open title felt extra special on Sunday. Not because the level of his tennis in a routine …
Tennis-Familiar ending concludes Rafa's journey back Reuters - Sun, Jun 9, 2013
By Martyn Herman PARIS, June 9 (Reuters) - It was a familiar routine, a rasping forehand winner, a joyful backwards fall to the dirt in celebration then sinking his milky … More »Tennis-Familiar ending concludes Rafa's journey back
By Martyn Herman PARIS, June 9 (Reuters) - It was a familiar routine, a rasping forehand winner, a joyful backwards fall to the dirt in celebration then sinking his milky white into the Musketeers' Cup, but Rafa Nadal's romp to an eighth French Open title felt extra special on Sunday. Not because the level of his tennis …
Tennis-Nadal shakes off protesters, and Ferrer, to triumph Reuters - Sun, Jun 9, 2013
(Adds further details) By Pritha Sarkar PARIS, June 9 (Reuters) - An irrepressible Rafa Nadal did not let a flare-wielding protester or the dogged resistance of David … More »Tennis-Nadal shakes off protesters, and Ferrer, to triumph
(Adds further details) By Pritha Sarkar PARIS, June 9 (Reuters) - An irrepressible Rafa Nadal did not let a flare-wielding protester or the dogged resistance of David Ferrer throw him off course as he stormed to a record eighth French Open title with a 6-3 6-2 6-3 win on Sunday. Playing through heavy drizzle, Nadal relentlessly …
French Open champion Rafa Nadal Reuters - Sun, Jun 9, 2013
PARIS (Reuters) - Factbox on Rafa Nadal who won his eighth French Open tennis title on Sunday: MAKING HIS NAME * Born in Manacor, Mallorca, June 3, 1986. * His uncle … More »French Open champion Rafa Nadal
PARIS (Reuters) - Factbox on Rafa Nadal who won his eighth French Open tennis title on Sunday: MAKING HIS NAME * Born in Manacor, Mallorca, June 3, 1986. * His uncle Miguel Angel Nadal enjoyed a successful career as a professional footballer, notably for Barcelona and Spain. * The naturally right-handed Nadal switched to …
Tennis-French Open champion Rafa Nadal Reuters - Sun, Jun 9, 2013
PARIS, June 9 (Reuters) - Factbox on Rafa Nadal who won his eighth French Open tennis title on Sunday: MAKING HIS NAME * Born in Manacor, Mallorca, June 3, 1986. * His … More »Tennis-French Open champion Rafa Nadal
PARIS, June 9 (Reuters) - Factbox on Rafa Nadal who won his eighth French Open tennis title on Sunday: MAKING HIS NAME * Born in Manacor, Mallorca, June 3, 1986. * His uncle Miguel Angel Nadal enjoyed a successful career as a professional footballer, notably for Barcelona and Spain. * The naturally right-handed Nadal switched …
Tennis-Nadal beats Ferrer to win record eighth French Open title Reuters - Sun, Jun 9, 2013
PARIS, June 9 (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal won a record-extending eighth French Open title when he beat fellow Spaniard David Ferrer 6-3 6-2 6-3 in Sunday's final. Third seed … More »Tennis-Nadal beats Ferrer to win record eighth French Open title
PARIS, June 9 (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal won a record-extending eighth French Open title when he beat fellow Spaniard David Ferrer 6-3 6-2 6-3 in Sunday's final. Third seed Nadal becomes the first man to win eight singles titles at the same grand slam tournament. (Reporting by Julien Pretot; Editing by Pritha Sarkar)
Tennis-Makarova, Vesnina win women's doubles French Open title Reuters - Sun, Jun 9, 2013
PARIS, June 9 (Reuters) - Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina claimed their maiden grand slam title together by beating Italian top seeds Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci … More »Tennis-Makarova, Vesnina win women's doubles French Open title
PARIS, June 9 (Reuters) - Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina claimed their maiden grand slam title together by beating Italian top seeds Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci 7-5 6-2 in the French Open women's doubles final on Sunday. The fourth-seed Russian pair, beaten by Errani and Vinci in the Australian Open semi-finals …
Reuters Sports Schedule at 1400 GMT on Sunday, June 9 Reuters - Sun, Jun 9, 2013
Reuters sports schedule at 1400 GMT on Sunday: - - - - TENNIS French Open, Paris PARIS - Rafa Nadal takes on fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in the French Open men's singles … More »Reuters Sports Schedule at 1400 GMT on Sunday, June 9
Reuters sports schedule at 1400 GMT on Sunday: - - - - TENNIS French Open, Paris PARIS - Rafa Nadal takes on fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in the French Open men's singles final seeking to become the first man to win the same grand slam title eight times. Ferrer has not dropped a set here so far as he attempts to win his …
Serena will equal Evert and Navratilova's slam mark-coach Reuters - Sun, Jun 9, 2013
By Chrystel Boulet-Euchin PARIS (Reuters) - Serena Williams is already assured a place in tennis history but her coach believes the 16-time grand slam champion will soon … More »Serena will equal Evert and Navratilova's slam mark-coach
By Chrystel Boulet-Euchin PARIS (Reuters) - Serena Williams is already assured a place in tennis history but her coach believes the 16-time grand slam champion will soon embroider her status among the greats. The American, who beat Maria Sharapova to win the French Open on Saturday, is now two grand slam titles shy of Chris …
No messing as spectacular Serena sinks Sharapova Reuters - Sun, Jun 9, 2013
By Pritha Sarkar PARIS (Reuters) - The look in her eyes said "don't mess with me" and no one dared to cross Serena Williams during an unforgettable French Open fortnight … More »No messing as spectacular Serena sinks Sharapova
By Pritha Sarkar PARIS (Reuters) - The look in her eyes said "don't mess with me" and no one dared to cross Serena Williams during an unforgettable French Open fortnight when the American proved she "really, really wanted" the title "more than anyone else". Just how much she wanted it was clear for all to see when at 5.02pm …
Reuters Sports Schedule at 0600 GMT on Sunday, June 9 Reuters - Sun, Jun 9, 2013
Reuters sports schedule at 0600 GMT on Sunday: - - - - TENNIS French Open, Paris PARIS - Rafa Nadal takes on fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in the French Open men's singles … More »Reuters Sports Schedule at 0600 GMT on Sunday, June 9
Reuters sports schedule at 0600 GMT on Sunday: - - - - TENNIS French Open, Paris PARIS - Rafa Nadal takes on fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in the French Open men's singles final seeking to become the first man to win the same grand slam title eight times. Ferrer has not dropped a set here so far as he attempts to win his …