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Top-seeded Djokovic, Del Potro reach Wimbledon semifinals

Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 16:38 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

he spectators were still settling into their seats when Juan Martin del Potro chased a David Ferrer overhead into the corner, only to lose traction on the slick grass.   Del Potro's knee...

Djokovic, Murray head to Wimbledon quarterfinals

Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 11:30 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Neither No. 1-seeded Novak Djokovic nor No. 2-seeded Andy Murray has lost a set, let alone a match, so far at Wimbledon.   The way things have been going at the All England Club this...

Flipkens reaches 1st Grand Slam semi at Wimbledon

Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 20:56 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Flipkens reaches 1st Grand Slam semi at Wimbledon    LONDON (AP) — Kirsten Flipkens put on a clinical performance to upset former champion Petra Kvitova 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 and reach...

Lisicki backs up win over Serena with another

Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 18:20 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

If Sabine Lisicki had a letdown after defeating Serena Williams, it didn't show.   If Lisicki is penciling herself into the Wimbledon final, she isn't saying.   Showing no...

Djokovic reaches 17th straight Slam quarterfinal

Monday, 1 July 2013, 22:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Two years ago, Novak Djokovic figured out the grass at Wimbledon and found himself holding the trophy at the All England Club for the first time.   This year, by his own estimate,...

Williams loses to Lisicki in Wimbledon 4th round

Monday, 1 July 2013, 20:55 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Williams loses to Lisicki in Wimbledon stunner   MATTIAS KAREN,AP Sports Writer         LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams joined a growing list of marquee...

Murray heads to Week 2 with Federer, Nadal gone

Sunday, 30 June 2013, 13:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Everything is going Andy Murray's way so far at this most surprising of Wimbledons.   The Scot has won all nine sets he's played to reach the fourth round.   Then...

Djokovic beats Chardy to reach Wimbledon 4th round

Saturday, 29 June 2013, 21:23 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Novak Djokovic played near-flawless tennis to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon on Saturday, dispatching Jeremy Chardy of France 6-3, 6-2, 6-2.   In a masterful display on Centre Court,...

Del Potro concerned about knee, ankle injuries

Saturday, 29 June 2013, 20:24 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Former U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro says he needs to consult a doctor after injuring his left knee and ankle during a third-round victory at Wimbledon.   Del Potro overcame a...

Petra Kvitova reaches 4th round at Wimbledon

Saturday, 29 June 2013, 17:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Petra Kvitova avoided becoming the latest former champion to be knocked out in the first week at Wimbledon, rallying from a break down in the final set Saturday to beat Ekaterina Makarova of Russia...

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