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Leader: Another remarkable season for Djokovic

Saturday, 17 November 2012, 09:40 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The tennis season will come to an end this weekend with the Davis Cup final, a traditional closure of the calendar year of this sport which will pit favourites Spain – without Rafael Nadal...

Czech R., Spain 1-1 after first day of Davis Cup final

Saturday, 17 November 2012, 08:37 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

    Tomas Berdych beat Nicolas Almagro 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-3 to draw the Czech Republic level at 1-1 with defending champion Spain after the opening singles matches Friday in the...

Ferrer to play Stepanek to open Davis Cup final

Thursday, 15 November 2012, 14:12 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic will play David Ferrer of Spain in in the opening singles match of the 100th Davis Cup final.   Sixth-ranked Czech Tomas Berdych will face Nicolas...

Top-ranked Djokovic tops Federer to win ATP finals

Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 07:13 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Even when Roger Federer had the lead, Novak Djokovic had the answers.   The top-ranked Serb recovered from early breaks in both sets and beat Federer 7-6 (6), 7-5 Monday in the championship...

Federer, Djokovic to meet in ATP final

Sunday, 11 November 2012, 19:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

As usual, Roger Federer is looking to add to one of his many records. And as many expected, Novak Djokovic will be trying to stop him   The top two players in the world advanced to the...

Del Potro beats Federer to reach semis in London

Sunday, 11 November 2012, 01:15 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

    Juan Martin del Potro is finally getting the better of Roger Federer again, in a way that no player had managed in a decade.   To end the season with a title, though, he...

Djokovic, Murray win to reach semi-finals

Saturday, 10 November 2012, 08:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

    Needing to win only one set to join Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of the ATP finals, Andy Murray delighted the adoring home crowd by winning two.   The U.S....

Del Potro eases past Tipsarevic, Federer in semi-finals

Friday, 9 November 2012, 08:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

On an indoor court, Roger Federer can win even when he's not playing his best.   He proved that again Thursday at the ATP finals, beating David Ferrer 6-4, 7-6 (5) and advancing to the...

Top-ranked Djokovic holds off Murray at ATP finals

Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 19:41 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

In what is shaping up to be the new top rivalry in tennis, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray whacked the bounce out of the ball for three more grueling sets Wednesday at the ATP...

Federer opens with straight-set win at ATP finals

Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 08:34 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Roger Federer opened his quest for a seventh season-ending tour title looking like the man to beat — again.   The 17-time Grand Slam champion won his record 40th match at the...

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