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Djokovic beats Berdych in Dubai final

Saturday, 2 March 2013, 20:25 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Novak Djokovic came from a break down in the first set to win his fourth Dubai Championships title in five years on Saturday, downing third-seeded Tomas Berdych 7-5, 6-3.   The top-ranked...

Berdych to meet Djokovic in Dubai final

Friday, 1 March 2013, 19:23 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Tomas Berdych saved three match points before beating defending champion Roger Federer 3-6, 7-6 (8), 6-4 Friday to set up a Dubai Championships final against Novak Djokovic.   In a...

Nadal into semifinals at Mexican Open

Friday, 1 March 2013, 09:42 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Rafael Nadal beat Leonardo Mayer in straight sets on Thursday to progress to the semifinals of the Mexican Open, setting up a meeting with Spanish compatriot Nicolas Almagro.   The...

Djokovic, Del Potro reach Dubai semifinals

Thursday, 28 February 2013, 17:54 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic extended his unbeaten run in 2013 to 11 matches Thursday, routing Andreas Seppi of Italy 6-0, 6-3 to reach the semifinals of the Dubai...

Del Potro, Berdych reach quarterfinals in Dubai

Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 20:36 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Defending champion Roger Federer eased into the quarterfinals of the Dubai Championships on Wednesday with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Marcel Granollers of Spain.   The second-ranked Federer was...

Nadal may pull out of Indian Wells to spare knees

Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 14:05 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Rafael Nadal may pull out of next week's Indian Wells Masters in California to spare his fragile knees from the hard courts.   Nadal said he loves the tournament he won in 2007 and 2009...

Del Potro, Djokovic win in Dubai

Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 08:02 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Juan Martin del Potro saved three match points Tuesday to get past Marcos Baghdatis 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (4) and reach the second round of the Dubai Championships, while Michael Llodra upset eighth-ranked...

Federer advances to 2nd round in Dubai

Tuesday, 26 February 2013, 06:29 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Roger Federer rallied past Tunisian wild card Malek Jaziri 5-7, 6-0, 6-2 Tuesday to reach the second round of the Dubai Championships.   The second-ranked Federer is looking for his sixth...

Nadal wins 1st title since return from injury

Sunday, 17 February 2013, 19:07 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

    Rafael Nadal beat David Nalbandian 6-2, 6-3 in the final of the Brazil Open on Sunday, winning his first title since returning from a seven-month layoff to treat his left...

Azarenka beats Williams to win Qatar Open

Sunday, 17 February 2013, 19:04 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

    Defending champion Victoria Azarenka beat Serena Williams 7-6 (6), 2-6, 6-3 to win the Qatar Open on Sunday, earning her 16th title and ending a 10-match losing streak against the...

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