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Williams, Djokovic easily through to second round

Tuesday, 25 June 2013, 18:11 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

        Back in her comfort zone on Wimbledon's Centre Court, Serena Williams delivered a statement that no one can argue with: When her powerful serve is clicking,...

Nadal crashes out in 1st round at Wimbledon

Monday, 24 June 2013, 19:27 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

In one of Wimbledon's greatest upsets, an ailing Rafael Nadal was knocked out in straight sets Monday by a player ranked 135th — the Spaniard's first loss in the opening round...

Federer opens title defence with win in 68 minutes

Monday, 24 June 2013, 17:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Ten years after his first Wimbledon championship, Roger Federer began his bid for a record eighth title at the All England Club on Monday with the same dominance that has defined his grass-court...

Federer begins quest for 8th Wimbledon title

Monday, 24 June 2013, 09:30 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

As he has six previous times, Roger Federer will start at Wimbledonon Monday as the defending champion, stepping onto Centre Court for the first match of what he hopes will be another two-week...

Federer could face Nadal in quarters at Wimbledon

Friday, 21 June 2013, 11:43 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Seven-time champion Roger Federer could face archrival Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.   Friday's draw for the grass-court Grand Slam placed the third-seeded Federer and...

Nadal seeded No. 5 for Wimbledon

Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 13:44 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Rafael Nadal will be seeded No. 5 at Wimbledon, setting up the possibility of a quarterfinal match against Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray.   The All England Club released the...

Federer expects 2nd half of year to be better

Monday, 10 June 2013, 18:06 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

It's nearly mid-June and Roger Federer is still without a title in 2013. Back on grass in one of his favorite tournaments, Federer is confident his best is yet to come.   Federer is...

Will Nadal, Williams be unbeatable at Wimbledon?

Monday, 10 June 2013, 14:50 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Right now, French Open champions Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams are as good as it gets in tennis.   The next time we see them competing, at Wimbledon in two weeks, Nadal will be merely a...

Nadal wins 8th French title by beating Ferrer

Sunday, 9 June 2013, 17:55 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Rafael Nadal has become the first man to win eight titles at the same Grand Slam tournament after beating fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in the French Open final, 6-3, 6-2, 6-3.   Nadal broke...

Serena Williams beats Sharapova in French final

Saturday, 8 June 2013, 17:30 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Serena Williams has won her 16th Grand Slam title and her first French Open championship since 2002, beating familiar foil Maria Sharapova 6-4, 6-4.   Saturday's victory completed the...

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