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Gasquet ousted by Pospisil in Shanghai

Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 19:15 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Richard Gasquet was dealt a setback to his chances of qualifying for the elite ATP Finals after a first-round loss to Vasek Pospisil of Canada 6-3, 6-4 in the Shanghai Masters on...

Nadal says he's done with tennis politics

Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 11:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Rafael Nadal says his belief that too many tournaments are played on hard courts hasn't changed with his success on the surface this year — he's simply given up trying to change the...

Isner rallies to beat Giraldo in Shanghai

Monday, 7 October 2013, 18:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

John Isner served 29 aces and rallied to beat Colombian qualifier Santiago Giraldo 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 on Monday in the first round of the Shanghai Masters.   The 14th-seeded American fought off...

Djokovic beats Nadal 6-3, 6-4 to win China Open

Sunday, 6 October 2013, 14:45 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Novak Djokovic lost his top ranking to the resurgent Rafael Nadal, but quickly gained some consolation with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over the Spaniard to claim the China Open on Sunday for the fourth time...

Del Potro beats Raonic to win Japan Open

Sunday, 6 October 2013, 10:40 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Top-seeded Juan Martin del Potro beat Milos Raonic of Canada, 7-6 (5), 7-5 on Sunday to win the Japan Open and claim his third title of the season.   Del Potro got the only break of the...

Nadal to be No. 1 after reaching China Open final

Saturday, 5 October 2013, 15:49 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Rafael Nadal will supplant Novak Djokovic atop the rankings after advancing to the final of the China Open on Saturday when Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic retired with a back...

Nadal, Djokovic, Serena reach China Open semis

Friday, 4 October 2013, 16:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Rafael Nadal stayed on course to wrest the top ranking from Novak Djokovic by rallying for a 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 win over Fabio Fognini of Italy in the China Open quarterfinals on Friday.   Nadal,...

Del Potro into Japan Open semis; Nishikori out

Friday, 4 October 2013, 14:15 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Top-seeded Juan Martin del Potro overcame Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the Japan Open semifinals on Friday.   Del Potro broke Dolgopolov twice in the second set and...

Djokovic beats Verdasco to reach Beijing quarters

Thursday, 3 October 2013, 15:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Top-seeded Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams overcame tough challenges Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the China Open.   Djokovic outlasted Fernando Verdasco of Spain 7-5, 2-6, 6-2...

Li, Kvitova set up China Open quarter, Nadal wins

Wednesday, 2 October 2013, 19:02 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Li Na kept alive local hopes of a first homegrown champion in the China Open when she reached the quarterfinals with a tough 7-5, 6-4 win over Sabine Lisicki of Germany on Wednesday.   Also,...

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