AP News in BriefObama says he’ll accept Nobel Peace Prize as ‘call to action’ toward peace and prosperity Nadal thrills Madrid crowd with second-set comeback victoryMADRID - Rafael Nadal made a smooth recovery from two breaks down in the second set to overhaul Spanish rival Fernando Verdasco 6-4, 7-5 for a place in the semi-finals of the Madrid Masters. James Blake loses to Albert Montanes in Estoril Open final in PortugalOEIRAS, Portugal — James Blake of the United States lost to Albert Montanes 5-7, 7-6 (6), 6-0 Sunday in the final of the Estoril Open. Hewitt, Safin and Nalbandian to play in Queen’s Club tournament before WimbledonLONDON — Four-time champion Lleyton Hewitt and former top-ranked Marat Safin will play in the Queen’s Club tournament, a major warmup for Wimbledon. Andy Roddick, Brooklyn Decker tie the knotWASHINGTON - Andy Roddick tied the knot Friday evening in Texas with model love Brooklyn Decker. Elton John may perform at Andy Roddick’s weddingWASHINGTON - Legendary singer Elton John will perform at tennis ace Andy Roddick’s wedding, it has emerged. Injured Gasquet to miss Monte CarloMONTE CARLO - French tennis hope Richard Gasquet will miss his second straight major event as he skips the Monte Carlo Open starting Sunday with the right shoulder injury that earlier kept him out of Miami. Top four seeds through to quarters in Miami MastersMIAMI - Rafael Nadal sweated through a two-and-three-quarter-hour duel with Swiss Stan Wawrinka to complete a matched set of the four first seeds into the quarter-finals of the Miami Masters Wednesday. Federer pounds Kiefer to advance at MiamiMIAMI - Roger Federer polished his mighty game at the expense of Nicolas Kiefer as he hammered the German 6-4, 6-1 to storm into the third round of Miami Masters tennis. Federer, Djokovic cruise into the third round at MiamiMIAMI - Former champions Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic revved up their game with overwhelming opening wins to power into the third round of the Miami Masters. Yuki to play World No. 73 Junqueira at MiamiMIAMI - World No. 1 junior Yuki Bhambri will find himself in the big league Thursday when he takes on Diego Junqueira of Argentina at the Soni Ericsson Open tennis. Nadal, Roddick rip up opponents in straight sets(Roundup)INDIAN WELLS - World No.1 Rafael Nadal of Spain will aim for a third straight victory over Andy Roddick in a semi-final clash at the Indian Wells Masters. Federer, Nalbandian missing as Davis Cup starts new seasonBIRMINGHAM - Switzerland tackle the 32-time champion US with Roger Federer thousands of kilometres away healing a back problem in Dubai as the Davis Cup season starts Friday. Djokovic confidence rising after first title of seasonDUBAI - The Dubai Tennis Championship title has given a huge boost to Novak Djokovic’s confidence ahead of the Davis Cup tie with Spain that begins next week. Mandy Moore engaged to Ryan AdamsNEW YORK - Singer-actress Mandy Moore will tie the knot with her musician beau Ryan Adams, her publicist said. Federer, Nadal each have something to prove in Australian Open finalMELBOURNE - Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will play for history in Sunday’s men’s final at the Australian Open as the Swiss attempts to cement a record-levelling 14th Grand Slam singles title. Rafter questions Djokovic’s desire in retirement wakeMELBOURNE - Former tennis great Patrick Rafter has voiced his doubts about the desire of deposed Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic after the Serb’s retirement during his quarter-final with Andy Roddick. Federer one win short of making history in AustraliaMELBOURNE - Roger Federer continued his career domination of Andy Roddick Thursday, earning a place in an 18th career Grand Slam final with a 6-2, 7-5, 7-5 win over the American at the Australian Open. Laver backs Federer to win Australian OpenMELBOURNE - Tennis great Rod Laver has backed Swiss Roger Federer to win the Australian Open and equal Pete Sampras’s 14 Grand Slam titles. Australian Open resultsMELBOURNE - The following are the results at the Australian Open here Thursday: Women’s singles, semi-finals: Australian Open resultsMELBOURNE - The following are the results at the Australian Open Tuesday. Women’s singles, quarter-finals: Serena touched by comeback queen Dokic (Australian Open diary)MELBOURNE - American tennis champion Serena Williams is the latest to join the list of comeback girl Jelena Dokic’s admirers. Fighting Federer recovers from the depths to reach quarter-finalsMELBOURNE - Roger Federer made his fourth career recovery from two sets to love down, surviving an early storm before subduing Tomas Berdych 4-6, 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open Sunday. Friday order of play at Australian OpenMELBOURNE - The following is the order of play on show courts Friday at the Australian Open. Rod Laver Arena: Roddick vote of confidence for new ATP boss MelbourneMELBOURNE - Andy Roddick says he’s impressed with new ATP boss Adam Helfant, after meeting his fellow American at the Australian Open. Federer will inevitably break my record: Sampras(Australian Open Diary)MELBOURNE - American tennis legend Pete Sampras is sure that Swiss star Roger Federer will surpass his record of 14 Grand Slams. Australian Open: Ivanovic, Roddick make winning startsMELBOURNE - Ana Ivanovic led a trio of seeds to opening-day victories Monday at the Australian Open, with Serbia’s former number one defeating German Julia Goerges 7-5, 6-3. Federer needs a fight to pass first round(Australian Open round-up)MELBOURNE - Swiss champion Roger Federer clawed into the second round of the Australian Open Monday night with a demanding 2009 Grand Slam opening win over Italy’s Andreas Seppi 6-1, 7-6 (7-4), 7-5. Australian Open has history of surprisesMELBOURNE - Australian Open has the reputation of throwing surprise champions who then fade into oblivion. Federer counsels Australian officials not to worryMELBOURNE - World No.2 Roger Federer has told officials at the AAMI Classic tennis tournament not to panic over reports that Middle Eastern money will swamp the traditional Australian Open tune-up events. |
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