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Hit by cramps, Raonic loses to qualifier Harrison at US tennis open

Thursday, 1 September 2016, 08:19 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

The cramping became so debilitating, Milos Raonic said, he couldn't grip his racket properly. The Wimbledon runner-up just last month, and seeded No. 5 at the U.S. Open, Raonic began to feel pain...

Lawsuit pending, Bouchard out at US Open; Serena, Venus win

Wednesday, 31 August 2016, 08:03 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Eugenie Bouchard wrung her hands at her post-match news conference. She rubbed her lower lip. She squeezed her left arm. While her body language screamed discomfort Tuesday, when the main topic...

Djokovic's right arm gives him trouble during US Open win

Tuesday, 30 August 2016, 06:36 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Novak Djokovic double-faulted, then shook his right arm and grimaced. Seconds later Monday night, a weak serve produced a wince from the U.S. Open's defending champion, then was...

Fall, double-faults hurt Federer in Wimbledon loss to Raonic

Friday, 8 July 2016, 21:01 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

There was Roger Federer, so famous for his flawless footwork, flat on his stomach, face down and motionless on the Centre Court grass after jamming the toe of his left shoe and stumbling during what...

No all-Williams final at Wimbledon after Kerber stops Venus

Thursday, 7 July 2016, 22:20 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Instead of the ninth all-Williams final at a Grand Slam tournament, there will be a rematch of another sort to determine the title at Wimbledon. And so as Serena Williams again stands...

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