Andy Murray paying little attention to rankings despite becoming first Briton to make top 3MADRID — Andy Murray is paying little attention to the world rankings despite becoming the first British player to break into the top three. Nadal, Federer edge closer to another classic clay finalROME - Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer rolled over outclassed opponents to edge closer to a showdown final between the top two at the Rome Masters. Nadal, Federer roll into Rome third roundROME - Rafael Nadal maintained his lethal pace on clay through his 26th straight win on the surface as confident Roger Federer began his title challenge with straight-sets success at the Rome Masters. Tommy Robredo rallies past Marat Safin at rainy Rome MastersROME — Tommy Robredo rallied to beat two-time Grand Slam champion Marat Safin 2-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2 Tuesday in a rain-delayed match in the first round of the Rome Masters. Nadal saves energy to qualify for Monte Carlo Masters finalMONTE CARLO - Rafael Nadal saved energy, earning two wins in a total of three hours to blast into his fifth straight semi-final at the Monte Carlo Masters. Laureus World Sports Awards for 2008-09 announcedLONDON - A panel of leading sports editors, writers and broadcasters from 112 countries have announced the Laureus World Sports Awards for 2008-09, which includes six nominations in each category. 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. Former champions Nadal, Djokovic advance at Indian WellsINDIAN WELLS - Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic maintained winning traditions at the Indian Wells Masters, both reaching the fourth round. Indian Wells: Nadal, Djokovic advance to third roundINDIAN WELLS - Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, winners of the past two editions of the Indian Wells Masters, both advanced to the third round in commanding style. Djokovic denies Ferrer to win Dubai titleDUBAI - Novak Djokovic overcame a patchy effort littered with breaks of serve before lifting his first title of 2009 with a 7-5, 6-3 win over David Ferrer at the Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships. Serbia loses sleep over its tennis kings and queensBELGRADE - With three of its tennis stars battling it out at the Australian Open, Serbia will be losing its sleep to see its stars live in action. Roger Federer not finished yet, say rivalsSYDNEY - Swiss tennis champion Roger Federer finished last year with the worst record in head-to-head matches between the world’s top-10 players, becoming most vulnerable ahead of the first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open. |