Tag Archives: Grand Slams

Nadal holds off Federer, wins record-tying sixth French Open title

June 5, 2011 by benim

How dominant is Rafael Nadal on the clay courts of the French Open? In winning his record-tying sixth championship at Roland Garros, Nadal was challenged more than he had been in any of his previous finals at the event, yet … read more »

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Drama in the Paris dark

May 28, 2011 by benim

  Roger Federer cruised into the French Open last 16 on Friday but the heavyweight clash between Novak Djokovic and Juan Martin del Potro will finish Saturday, thrillingly poised at a set apiece.   Federer, the 2009 champion and playing … read more »

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Djokovic defeats Federer for Dubai title

February 26, 2011 by benim

Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer for the second time in a month, a 6-3, 6-3 victory Saturday for his third consecutive Dubai Championships title. Djokovic extended his unbeaten streak in 2011 to 12 matches with his 20th title. The third-ranked … read more »

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Djokovic wins 2011 Australian Open (Pictures)

January 30, 2011 by benim

Andy Murray’s Grand Slam final misery continued on Sunday as the British No 1 was comprehensively beaten by Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. Murray looked out of sorts from the off and was second best throughout a one-sided encounter … read more »

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Federer cruised into Open semi-final

January 25, 2011 by benim

MELBOURNE — Roger Federer cruised into his eighth consecutive Australian Open semi-final and a potential showdown with Novak Djokovic after dominating his Swiss teammate Stanislas Wawrinka on Tuesday. It was a no-contest as the all-time Grand Slam champion eased to … read more »

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Federer equals Slam record

January 23, 2011 by benim

Roger Federer equalled Jimmy Connors’ Grand Slam record of 27 consecutive quarter-final appearances as he overcame Tommy Robredo in four sets at the Australian Open on Sunday. The Swiss defending champion and second seed took 2hr 25min to wear down … read more »

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Davydenko knocks out ailing Nadal at Qatar Open

January 7, 2011 by benim

Nikolay Davydenko beat an ill Rafael Nadal 6-3 6-2 to set up a Qatar Open final date with Roger Federer. The Spanish world number one, who lost eight straight games in the match, appeared to be feeling the effects of … read more »

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