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Novak Djokovic wins Australian Open again

Novak Djokovic returned to his dominant best to win his third consecutive Australian Open title, denying Andy Murray a second major championship with a 6-7 (2), 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-2 victory Sunday night at Rod Laver Arena. The top-ranked Djokovic … read more »

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Australian Open 2013: Andy Murray beats Federer to reach final

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Andy Murray has beaten Roger Federer for the first time in a Grand Slam event to advance to the Australian Open final against top-ranked Novak Djokovic. Murray, who became the first British man to win a major … read more »

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2012 US Open Men’s Final Preview: Novak Djokovic vs Andy Murray

With the exit of the World no.1 Roger Federer in the quarterfinals, the US Open draw had been converging towards an inevitable showdown between the two remaining heavyweights in the field, the 2nd seed and defending champion Novak Djokovic and … read more »

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2012 French Open Women’s Final Preview

Sara Errani has learned to do the unexpected, which is why she has reached her first Grand Slam final at Roland Garros. But the inventive Italian is now confronting her greatest challenge in the form of Maria Sharapova, who has … read more »

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Nadal, Djokovic in 2012 French Open Final

For the fourth straight time in a Grand Slam final, it will be Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal. That Nadal got there by winning his French Open semifinal in a breeze against David Ferrer was no shock. That Djokovic made … read more »

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Rafael Nadal defeated David Ferrer to storm into French Open 2012 Final

Paris: Defending Champion Rafael Nadal defeated David Ferrer 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 to storm into the final of French Open 2012. Nadal to serve. He wins the game with a great backhand and leads 5-1. Ferrer could win just one game … read more »

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2012 French Open Semi-Final Preview: Rafael Nadal v David Ferrer

Second seed Nadal continued his impressing run of form at Roland Garros as he saw off Nicolas Almagro in the quarter-finals. After being stretched to a tie-breaker in the first set, Nadal won the remaining two sets, 6-, 6-3 to … read more »

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2012 French Open Semi-Final Preview: Federer v Djokovic

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic will go head-to-head for the 26th time in the French Open tennis semi-finals tomorrow and both agreed the outcome lay in the lap of the gods. At one stage in Tuesday’s quarter-finals at Roland Garros … read more »

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David Ferrer expects ‘tough’ Rafael Nadal test

David Ferrer has admitted that he is expecting a ‘tough’ match against Rafael Nadal when they meet in the semi-finals of the French Open on Friday. World number six Ferrer saw off Andy Murray in four sets on Wednesday, while … read more »

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Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic Day-Off at French Open 2012

16-time Grand Slam champion and his rival Novak Djokovic are having day-off at the 2012 French Open tournament on Thursday, where both the players has entered into the semi finals. World No. 3 Roger Federer has thrashed 2009 US Open … read more »

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Andy Murray could’ve been number one – David Ferrer

David Ferrer is anticipating a difficult test when he faces Andy Murray in their French Open quarter-final later today. Fourth seed Murray goes into the match as the underdog, having lost his three previous clay-court meetings with the Spaniard, who … read more »

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I wanted Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to go through, Says Roger Federer

Roger Federer has revealed that he wanted Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to prevail against Novak Djokovic in their French Open quarter-final this afternoon. Djokovic saved four match points in the fourth set before going on to seal the fifth and advance to … read more »

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2012 French Open: Roger Federer books semi-final spot

Roger Federer has sealed his place in the semi-finals of the French Open by coming from two sets behind to beat Juan Martin del Potro 3-6 6-7 6-2 6-0 6-3. Del Potro’s power troubled Federer from the outset and the … read more »

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2012 French Open: Novak Djokovic defeats Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in Paris

Novak Djokovic has survived his biggest challenge of the French Open so far by beating home crowd favourite Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-1 5-7 5-7 7-6 at Roland Garros. Djokovic proved his world number one status in the opening set of the … read more »

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Can Maria Sharapova lift 2012 French Open?

World No. 2 Maria Sharapova is eyeing to win the first Grand Slam championship, since winning 2008 Australian Open at Rod Laver Arena. 24-year-old Sharapova has been playing great tennis right now and moving closer to lift the 2012 French … read more »

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Will Roger Federer Vs Novak Djokovic in French Open 2012 semis

The former World No. 1 Roger Federer and five-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic have moved inch close to battle in 2012 French Open semi finals at Roland Garros this week. 16-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic … read more »

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2012 French Open: Richard Gasquet v Andy Murray

If motivation is the key to Richard Gasquet’s fourth-round meeting with Andy Murray at the 2012 French Open on Monday, then the Frenchman has bags of the stuff at his disposal. As soon as the draw for the men’s tournament … read more »

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In a Flurry over Murray: Painting of Zuma has South Africans in a Tizz

By Desné Masie The recent uproar over Brett Murray’s painting of South African President Jacob Zuma The Spear in his latest exhibition Hail to the Thief II at Johannesburg’s posh Goodman Gallery is simultaneously uplifting and depressing. The painting, which … read more »

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Murray out of Madrid Open with injury

World No. 4 tennis player Andy Murray has pulled out of the Madrid Open with a back injury. Murray was due to compete in the event, which starts this weekend, alongside top players Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, … read more »

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How a woman’s sex drive declines over time – and a man’s stays as strong as ever

A happy, healthy relationship and sex life are all very well, but when it comes to measuring a woman’s sexual desire, all scientists really need to know is how long a couple has been together. Women’s sex drives gradually ebb … read more »

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Jackson Doctor Could Face Harsher Jail Stint

Prosecutors in Los Angeles are preparing a legal fight to have Dr Conrad Murray sent to higher category prison for killing Michael Jackson. District Attorney Steve Cooley says he is considering an appeal after Murray was ordered to serve his … read more »

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Tears as court declares Jackson’s doc guilty of manslaughter

Michael Jackson’s doctor Conrad Murray was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter Monday over the King of Pop’s 2009 death, at an emotional climax to his long-awaited trial. Crowds of fans outside erupted in joy as the verdict was handed down, … read more »

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‘Murray Tried To Hide Drugs’

Michael Jackson’s former bodyguard has told a court Conrad Murray instructed him to hide vials of medicine before calling 911 in the moments leading up to the singer’s death. Alberto Alvarez alleged Murray grabbed the bottles from a bedside table … read more »

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Jackson doctor must stand trial

A judge has ordered the personal physician of Michael Jackson to stand trial for involuntary manslaughter in the death of the pop superstar. The ruling against Dr Conrad Murray came after a six-day preliminary hearing in Los Angeles. Authorities contend … read more »

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Michael Jackson doctor Conrad Murray ‘hid drug dose’

Michael Jackson’s doctor tried to hide the fact that he had given the singer a powerful anaesthetic shortly before he died, a prosecutor has said. At a preliminary hearing, the prosecutor said Dr Conrad Murray phoned paramedics only after Jackson … read more »

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