Maria Sharapova withdraws from US Open
Thursday, 22 August 2013, 10:00
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Maria Sharapova pulled out of the U.S. Open on Wednesday because of a right shoulder injury. The U.S. Tennis Association announced the withdrawal of the 2006 champion, who has played only...
Nadal beats Isner in 2 sets for Cincinnati title
Sunday, 18 August 2013, 21:46
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Not even John Isner's steamiest serves could keep Rafael Nadalfrom winning another hard-court title. The 27-year-old Spaniard took advantage of the few openings he got Sunday...
Isner rallies for Cincinnati upset of del Potro
Sunday, 18 August 2013, 06:07
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Unseeded American John Isner rallied from losing a first-set tiebreaker to upset seventh-seeded Juan Martin del Potro 6-7 (4), 7-6 (9), 6-3 in a grueling Western & Southern Open semifinal...
Nadal beats Federer as Djokovic, Murray lose
Saturday, 17 August 2013, 06:23
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Rafael Nadal advanced to the semifinals of the Western & Southern Open with a 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 win over long-time foe Roger Federer on Friday, in a vintage match that will give both players...
Federer rallies, rough summer improves in Cincy
Friday, 16 August 2013, 07:47
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Roger Federer put aside his recent struggles with a come-from-behind win over veteran Tommy Haas on Thursday, booking a quarterfinal against long-time rival Rafael Nadal at the Western & Southern...
Wimbledon champ Bartoli retires after latest loss
Thursday, 15 August 2013, 11:00
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Just weeks after winning the Wimbledon title, Marion Bartoli retired from tennis on Wednesday, tearfully conceding that the pain from a series of injuries was too much to bear. "My...
Serena Williams, Djokovic advance at Cincinnati
Thursday, 15 August 2013, 06:33
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Serena Williams overcame what she described as one of her worst sets before beating qualifier Eugenie Bouchard of Canada 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 on Wednesday in her opening match at the Western & Southern...
Sharapova beaten at Western & Southern
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 06:42
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Maria Sharapova's return to WTA tournament play after more than a month away was short-lived as the Russian suffered an upset loss to American Sloane Stephens 2-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3 in the second round...
Andy Murray gearing up for new challenges
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 11:30
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Olympic gold medal? Check. Win a major? Check. Finally win Wimbledon? Check. Andy Murray has a new "To Do" list. Instead of trying to win majors, he's now defending...
Stosur, V Williams advance to 2nd round in Ohio
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 05:43
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Former U.S. Open champion Sam Stosur moved into the second round of the Western & Southern Open with a 6-1, 7-5 win over Svetlana Kuznetsova on Monday. Stosur, who won the 2011 U.S....