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Tennis: Djokovic too hot again for Chardy at Shanghai Masters

Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 18:31 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Novak Djokovic, the hottest player on the men's tour in the second half of the year, never faced a break point on serve in putting away Jeremy Chardy of France 6-3, 7-5 at the Shanghai Masters on...

Tennis: Osaka into China Open semifinals with win over Zhang

Friday, 5 October 2018, 09:50 Last update: about 7 years ago

Naomi Osaka powered into the semifinals of the China Open on Friday with a come-from-behind 3-6, 6-4, 7-5 win over hometown favorite Zhang Shuai. The U.S. Open champion repeatedly found the net...

Tennis: Osaka into China Open quarters, Zhang upsets Kerber

Thursday, 4 October 2018, 14:50 Last update: about 7 years ago

Naomi Osaka maintained her strong form since winning the U.S. Open by reaching the China Open quarterfinals by crushing Julia Goerges 6-1, 6-2 on Thursday. Osaka made a slow start, saving a break...

Tennis: Novak Djokovic credits hike with turnaround

Monday, 1 October 2018, 17:17 Last update: about 7 years ago

Novak Djokovic put his career back on track this year, and he credits a mind-cleansing hiking trip with his wife after the French Open with the extraordinary turnaround. The Serbian tennis great...

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