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Federer eases into Monte Carlo Masters 3rd round

Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 16:04 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Roger Federer eased into the third round of the Monte Carlo Masters after beating veteran Radek Stepanek 6-1, 6-2 in 52 minutes on Wednesday.   Federer, returning to the tournament for the...

Djokovic reaches 3rd round at Monte Carlo Masters

Tuesday, 15 April 2014, 16:54 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Novak Djokovic began the defense of his Monte Carlo Masters title in flamboyant style Tuesday, taking only 45 minutes to beat Albert Montanes 6-1, 6-0 and maintain his perfect record against the...

Djokovic looks to maintain edge over rival Nadal

Sunday, 13 April 2014, 17:57 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Novak Djokovic looks to continue his recent dominance over archrival Rafael Nadal at the Monte Carlo Masters, where he beat the Spaniard in the final last year, and boost his confidence heading into...

Switzerland, Italy, France reach Davis Cup semis

Monday, 7 April 2014, 06:14 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Roger Federer moved closer to adding one of the few trophies still missing from his cabinet by putting Switzerland into the Davis Cup semifinals on Sunday, while Italy and France also swept their...

Djokovic beats Nadal to win 4th Key Biscayne title

Monday, 31 March 2014, 10:12 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Novak Djokovic stretched like a rubber band to hit a backhand. He sprinted into the other corner and scooped out forehands as if he was wielding a shovel. He ran forward to slice a ball off...

Serena Williams beats Li Na for Sony Open title

Sunday, 30 March 2014, 07:06 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Serena Williams won a record seventh Key Biscayne title Saturday when she overcame a slow start and a set point to beat Li Na 7-5, 6-1 at the Sony Open.   Williams surpassed...

Nadal, Djokovic advance to final without playing

Saturday, 29 March 2014, 06:58 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

No. 1-ranked Rafael Nadal and No. 2 Novak Djokovic advanced to the Sony Open final without playing a point on Friday.   Both received walkovers when their semifinal opponents...

Williams beats Sharapova for 15th straight time

Friday, 28 March 2014, 06:05 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Serena Williams beat Maria Sharapova for the 15th consecutive time, rallying in both sets for a 6-4, 6-3 victory in the Sony Open semifinals on Thursday.   Williams, seeking a record seventh...

Djokovic beats Murray, Federer loses to Nishikori

Thursday, 27 March 2014, 06:25 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Novak Djokovic benefited from an erroneous call and claimed he didn't realize he had broken the rules. When Andy Murray walked to the net and challenged him about it, Djokovic responded with a...

Murray, Djokovic to meet again at Key Biscayne

Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 10:32 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Even with his surgically repaired back still nowhere near perfect, defending champion Andy Murray needed only 73 minutes to beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-4, 6-1 at the Sony Open on Tuesday and set up a...

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