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Williams opens season with a win over Petkovic

Wednesday, 1 January 2014, 08:02 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Serena Williams did a quick little dance behind the baseline to remind herself to move her feet. After a complete air swing at the net in the second set, she smiled ruefully and drew in some long,...

Sharapova returns with convincing win in Brisbane

Monday, 30 December 2013, 17:45 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Every point mattered for Maria Sharapova in her competitive comeback from injury, even in a first-round match in the season-opening tournament.   Sharapova beat 74th-ranked Caroline Garcia...

Djokovic hires Boris Becker as coach

Wednesday, 18 December 2013, 13:45 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Novak Djokovic is turning to Boris Becker for help in 2014.   The second-ranked Serb said Wednesday that Becker will join his staff for next season as head coach.   "He is a...

Czech Republic retains Davis Cup title

Sunday, 17 November 2013, 20:02 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

With the Davis Cup on the line, Radek Stepanek delivered again.   Stepanek gave the Czech Republic its second straight Davis Cup title Sunday, sweeping past Dusan Lajovic in straight sets in...

Djokovic levels Davis Cup final at 2-2

Sunday, 17 November 2013, 17:44 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Novak Djokovic kept alive Serbia's hopes of winning its second Davis Cup title in four seasons by beating Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic in the first reverse singles match Sunday to even the...

Czechs win doubles to lead Davis Cup final 2-1

Saturday, 16 November 2013, 20:44 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The Czech Republic swept past Serbia in the doubles for a 2-1 lead in the Davis Cup final on Saturday, leaving them one victory away from retaining the cup.   Tomas Berdych and Radek...

Serbia, Czech Republic tied 1-1 in Davis Cup

Friday, 15 November 2013, 21:49 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Novak Djokovic and Tomas Berdych both did what was expected of them to leave the Davis Cup final between Serbia and defending champion Czech Republic level at 1-1 after the opening...

Djokovic to face Stepanek in Davis Cup opener

Thursday, 14 November 2013, 16:49 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

With Serbia crippled by injuries and suspensions, all eyes will be on Novak Djokovic to lead his country to its second Davis Cup title against the defending champion Czech Republic.   The...

Tipsarevic doubtful for Serbia for Davis Cup final

Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 16:02 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Serbian player Janko Tipsarevic is doubtful for the Davis Cup final against defending champion Czech Republic because of injury, adding pressure on Novak Djokovic.   Tipsarevic says he has...

Djokovic beats Nadal to win ATP Finals

Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 06:36 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Novak Djokovic capped off a phenomenal autumn by defending his ATP World Tour Finals title with an impressive 6-3, 6-4 win over Rafael Nadal in a duel between the two dominant players of the...

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