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Murray, Kerber win their first major matches as top seeds

Monday, 16 January 2017, 11:52 Last update: about 11 years ago

In his first Grand Slam match with the elevated status of having a knighthood and the No. 1 ranking, Andy Murray berated himself when he made mistakes and frequently yelled during a 7-5, 7-6 (5), 6-2...

Djokovic beats Murray to successfully defend Qatar title

Sunday, 8 January 2017, 08:43 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Novak Djokovic successfully defended his Qatar Open title by beating top-seeded Andy Murray 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in the final on Saturday. The dramatic match showcased the best of men's tennis...

Argentina beat Croatia 3-2 to win its first Davis Cup title

Monday, 28 November 2016, 06:28 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Argentina won its first Davis Cup title on Sunday when Federico Delbonis swept past Ivo Karlovic in straight sets to complete a stunning 3-2 comeback win over Croatia. Delbonis dropped to the...

Davis Cup: Croatia leads Argentina 2-1 after doubles

Saturday, 26 November 2016, 19:01 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Marin Cilic and Ivan Dodig defeated Juan Martin del Potro and Leonardo Mayer 7-6 (2), 7-6 (4), 6-3 Saturday to give Croatia a 2-1 lead over Argentina in the Davis Cup final. The Croats...

Davis Cup final: Croatia and Argentina tied at 1-1

Saturday, 26 November 2016, 06:44 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

In a battle of big servers, Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro beat Croatia's Ivo Karlovic 6-4, 6-7 (6), 6-3, 7-5 on Friday to leave the two teams tied at 1-1 following the opening singles matches in...

Murray ends season as No. 1, beats Djokovic at ATP finals

Sunday, 20 November 2016, 21:44 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Andy Murray earned the year-end No. 1 ranking and his first title at the ATP finals on Sunday, beating Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-4 in the last match of the tennis season. The Wimbledon champion, who...

Diego Costa sends Chelsea to top of Premier League

Sunday, 20 November 2016, 19:28 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Chelsea moved to the top of the English Premier League on Sunday after a first-half strike by Diego Costa earned the visitors a convincing 1-0 victory at Middlesbrough. Chelsea dominated the game...

Updated: Murray, Djokovic set up Sunday shootout at ATP finals

Saturday, 19 November 2016, 19:45 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Andy Murray survived a match point to keep alive his chances of finishing the year as the top-ranked player by defeating Milos Raonic 5-7, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (9) Saturday in the semifinals of the ATP...

Murray beats Wawrinka, advances to semifinals at ATP finals

Saturday, 19 November 2016, 06:21 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Andy Murray kept hold of the No. 1 ranking for at least another day. The Wimbledon champion qualified for the semifinals of the ATP finals on Friday by beating Stan Wawrinka 6-4,...

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