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ATP Finals: Murray edges Nishikori, Wawrinka beats Cilic

Thursday, 17 November 2016, 06:26 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Andy Murray and Kei Nishikori tend to linger when they get together. Their latest matchup set a record. Murray survived the longest three-set match in ATP Finals history when he...

Djokovic wins again, reaches semifinals at ATP finals

Wednesday, 16 November 2016, 06:24 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Novak Djokovic edged a bit closer to the year-end No. 1 ranking. The second-ranked Serb beat Milos Raonic 7-6 (6), 7-6 (5) Tuesday to qualify for the semifinals of the ATP finals and improve his...

Without playing a point, Murray seals No. 1 spot in Paris

Saturday, 5 November 2016, 17:35 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Andy Murray will hold the coveted No. 1 spot for the first time when the ATP rankings are published Monday after advancing to the Paris Masters final without playing a single point. Murray...

Sharapova's doping ban cut from two years to 15 months

Tuesday, 4 October 2016, 15:18 Last update: about 9 years ago

The highest court in sports has cut Maria Sharapova's two-year doping ban to 15 months. The decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport means the Russian tennis star will be able to return to...

Wawrinka wears down Djokovic for first US Open title, third Slam

Monday, 12 September 2016, 09:01 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Mere minutes before heading out to face Novak Djokovic in the U.S. Open final, Stan Wawrinka met in the locker room with his coach and felt as nervous as he ever had. Wawrinka was shaking....

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