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Federer beats Anderson at Paris Masters

Thursday, 31 October 2013, 05:50 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Rafael Nadal took a while to find his rhythm Wednesday before progressing to the third round of the Paris Masters with a 7-5, 7-5 win over fellow Spaniard Marcel Granollers. It was yet another win in...

Nishikori beats Tsonga at Paris Masters

Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 00:01 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Kei Nishikori of Japan put an end to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's bid for a World Tour Finals spot by defeating the Frenchman 1-6, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7) on Tuesday in the second round of the Paris...

Serena Williams beats Li Na for WTA title

Sunday, 27 October 2013, 22:14 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The way this season has been going for Serena Williams, there was only one fitting way for it to end.   Williams capped a career year in style Sunday, earning her 11th title of...

Youzhny beats Ferrer to win Valencia Open

Sunday, 27 October 2013, 18:52 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Mikhail Youzhny claimed his 10th career title by beating top-seeded David Ferrer 6-3, 7-5 Sunday to win the Valencia Open.   The 31-year-old Russian dominated the No. 3-ranked Ferrer...

Del Potro beats Federer in Swiss Indoors final

Sunday, 27 October 2013, 18:37 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Juan Martin del Potro denied Roger Federer his hometown Swiss Indoors title for the second straight year, winning the final 7-6 (3), 2-6, 6-4 on Sunday.   The top-seeded Argentine...

Serena battles past Jankovic to make WTA final

Saturday, 26 October 2013, 21:14 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Even when she hits a wall, Serena Williams can't be stopped.   An exhausted Williams managed to hang on to beat Jelena Jankovic 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 on Saturday and will play Li Na in the final...

Federer to face del Potro in Swiss Indoors final

Saturday, 26 October 2013, 21:12 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Roger Federer earned a rematch with Juan Martin del Potro for his hometown Swiss Indoors title by beating Vasek Pospisil in a tense semifinal on Saturday.   Federer tested his home fans'...

Serena Williams reaches semis of WTA Championships

Thursday, 24 October 2013, 22:26 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Top-ranked Serena Williams advanced to the semifinals of the WTA Championships by sweeping past Petra Kvitova 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday.   Williams, the defending champion, won all three matches...

Del Potro eases past Baghdatis in Swiss Indoors

Thursday, 24 October 2013, 22:24 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Top-seeded Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina eased past Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus 6-1, 6-2 in the Swiss Indoors second round on Thursday.   Del Potro forced two breaks of serve in each set...

Williams beats Kerber at start of WTA Champs

Tuesday, 22 October 2013, 22:47 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Top-ranked Serena Williams breezed past Angelique Kerber 6-3, 6-1 to open her bid for a fourth ATP Championships title on Tuesday.   Williams, the defending champion, had no trouble against...

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