Tennis

Federer claims third Madrid title

May 13, 2012 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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Roger Federer hit back from losing the first set to claim his third Madrid Masters title courtesy of a 3-6 7-5 7-5 win over Tomas Berdych at the Magic Box Arena. Switzerland’s Federer overtakes Rafael Nadal in the world rankings. …

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Nadal next to slam blue clay

May 10, 2012 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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World number two Rafael Nadal joined the chorus of disapproval about Madrid’s blue clay, saying the court is “very slippery”. Nadal dispatched former number three Nikolay Davydenko 6-2 6-2 to reach the third round of the Madrid Open on Wednesday …

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Djokovic beats Murray to defend Miami title

April 2, 2012 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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Novak Djokovic successfully defended his Miami Masters crown as he overcame Andy Murray 6-1 7-6 (7-4) in the sweltering heat. Djokovic becomes just the third man to win the tournament three times or more even though he was at times …

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Federer wins fourth Indian Wells title

March 19, 2012 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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Roger Federer continued his red-hot run by dispatching surprise finalist John Isner 7-6 6-3 on Sunday to become the first player to win the Indian Wells ATP tournament four times. The Swiss world number three blunted the powerful serving of …

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Anderson triumphs in Delray Beach

March 5, 2012 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
Kevin Anderson

Kevin Anderson won his second career title with a 6-4 7-6(2) victory over Marinko Matosevic at the Delray Beach Championships. The seventh seed was favourite going into the match against the Australian qualifier, and lived up to that billing with …

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