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Sharapova advances to Key Biscayne quarterfinals

Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 06:26 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Maria Sharapova was happy to play an 11 a.m. match Monday, especially when her work day was already done by the time a mid-afternoon shower interrupted play.   "It's nice to see all...

Del Potro to undergo left wrist surgery Monday

Monday, 24 March 2014, 09:59 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Former U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro will undergo surgery on his left wrist Monday and is expected to be sidelined for at least several months.   Del Potro said his wrist has...

Andy Murray reaches 4th round at Sony Open

Monday, 24 March 2014, 06:59 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Andy Murray won Sunday while Ivan Lendl watched as a fan rather than a coach.   With Lendl among the stadium spectators, Murray advanced to the fourth round at the Sony Open by beating...

Federer edges Karlovic with strong serve

Saturday, 22 March 2014, 12:35 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Roger Federer made a victorious return Friday to the Sony Open after skipping last year's tournament, and then was treated to a tribute on the stadium video screen.   "It looks like...

Tomic loses shortest match on record

Friday, 21 March 2014, 08:34 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Australia's Bernard Tomic lost the shortest completed ATP match on record Thursday, lasting only 28 minutes at the Sony Open in his first tournament since undergoing surgery on both...

Davis beats Shuai and del Potro withdraws at Sony

Thursday, 20 March 2014, 13:32 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Lauren Davis defeated Zhang Shuai of China 6-2, 6-3 at the Sony Open on Wednesday as former U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro withdrew with a left wrist injury.   The 20-year-old...

Recharged Federer is off to best start in 2 years

Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 10:16 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Roger Federer could have been upset about losing a close final in one of the biggest events outside the Grand Slam tournaments.   But the blow of a three-set loss to Novak Djokovic in the...

Djokovic beats Federer to win Indian Wells title

Monday, 17 March 2014, 06:23 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Novak Djokovic came into Indian Wells for the first time in four years without a title.   He left with a $1 million check and his first trophy of the year, beating Roger Federer 3-6,...

Djokovic, Federer to meet for Indian Wells title

Sunday, 16 March 2014, 07:24 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Novak Djokovic beat John Isner 7-5, 6-7 (2), 6-1 on Saturday to reach the final of the BNP Paribas Open, where he'll resume his longtime rivalry with Roger Federer.   "It's...

Djokovic, Isner reach BNP Paribas Open semifinals

Saturday, 15 March 2014, 08:15 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

For the first time in four years, Novak Djokovic is without a big title to start the year. Or any title.   The Serb is used to arriving at the BNP Paribas Open with the Australian Open in...

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