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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....

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