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Rafael Nadal powers to win over Roger Federer at Indian Wells

March 15, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Rafael Nadal beat Roger Federer 6-4 6-2 as he continued his impressive come back from a knee injury by reaching the Indian Wells semi-finals in California. Hampered by a back problem, Federer saved a break point but Nadal broke to … read more »

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Victoria Azarenka defeats Li Na to win 2013 Australian Open final

January 26, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

A final low on quality but high on drama was claimed by the Belarusian 4-6 6-4 6-3 as Li’s hopes of becoming the first Asian player to win in Melbourne were dashed. Twice the Chinese had to call for the … read more »

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Serena Williams sees off Victoria Azarenka to win US Open

September 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Pre-tournament favourite Serena Williams claimed the fourth US Open singles title of her career at the expense of world number one Victoria Azarenka this evening. It looked as though Williams was going to live up to her billing when she … read more »

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Williams and Azarenka through to US Open final

September 8, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka stormed into the final of the US Open with crushing victories in yesterday’s semis to set up a classic showdown between the greatest player of her generation and the current world number one. Williams was … read more »

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Azarenka, Ferrer advance at US Open

August 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Melbourne-born Laura Robson has ended Kim Clijsters’ hopes of ending her career with another US Open title defeating the Belgian 7-6, 7-6 in the second round at Flushing Meadows. The defeat ended Clijsters’ 22-game winning streak in New York after … read more »

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Serena Williams wins London 2012 Olympic Gold title

August 4, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Serena Williams won her first Olympic tennis women’s singles gold on Saturday with a 6-0 6-1 demolition of Russia’s Maria Sharapova on Wimbledon’s Centre Court. The unstoppable American, who dropped just 16 games in her five singles matches en route … read more »

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Serena comes up aces, charges into Wimbledon final

July 5, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND Serena Williams wins with so much more than serving, of course. Her groundstrokes are as intimidating as they come. Superb speed and anticipation fuel her court-covering defence. Her returns are more than solid, too. When that serve is … read more »

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2012 French Open: Serena Williams v Virginie Razzano

May 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Fifth seed Serena Williams takes on French outsider Virginie Razzano on Tuesday in her opening match at this year’s French Open, and any outcome other than a comfortable win for the American would constitute a huge upset. Serena Williams is … read more »

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