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Down two sets to none, Murray comes back to win at US Open

Saturday, 5 September 2015, 07:36 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Before they stepped on court, there was nothing to suggest Andy Murray would have any trouble against Adrian Mannarino in the U.S. Open's second round. Murray, after all, is seeded No. 3, owns...

Feeling 'tight', Serena Williams moves forward in Grand Slam bid

Thursday, 3 September 2015, 10:53 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

The enormity of what is at stake for Serena Williams at the U.S. Open - the first true Grand Slam in tennis in more than a quarter of a century - hit her Wednesday. That, she said, is...

Williams into US Open second round when injured opponent stops

Wednesday, 2 September 2015, 06:37 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Even before Serena Williams set foot in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday night, her path through the U.S. Open to complete a true Grand Slam became a lot easier thanks to losses by other top...

Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic win Cincinnati openers

Thursday, 20 August 2015, 11:17 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Serena Williams pumped her fist after each important point and screamed as she smacked another emphatic shot. The defending Cincinnati champion wasn't going to ease into the tournament. Williams...

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