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News Source: The Scotsman
| 5 months ago
Britain is unusual among the major tennis countries in having a very part-time enthusiasm for the sport. On the Continent and in North America, among other places, fans can spend long stretches of the year watching the game: here, we have Wimbledon...
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News Source: Newstalk ZB
| 5 months ago
He says he bounced back well after losing his first set of the tournament. Federer says he was happy how he reacted and it was a great match in the end. Novak Djokovic, Fernando Verdasco, Serena Williams and Elena Dementieva have been among the...
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News Source: Daily News & Analysis
| 5 months ago
The American, who admitted she had been left speechless by the news of Jackson's death from a cardiac arrest, continued her flawless procession towards a potential final meeting with sister Venus by setting up a with Daniela Hantuchova. Former world...
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News Source: Los Angeles Times
| 5 months ago
Their fourth round here in 2007 wended into quite a drama, when Williams crumpled to the grass with a searing muscle spasm, wailed through a nine-minute break, played statically once she rose, expressed gratitude for a rain delay and prevailed, 6-2,...
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News Source: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
| 5 months ago
Roger Federer and Serena Williams, both looking to regain Wimbledon titles, advanced to the fourth round of the tournament with victories on Friday. Federer dropped his first set this week but then righted the ship to defeat Philipp Kohlschreiber of...
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News Source: San Diego Union-Tribune
| 5 months ago
England When Roger Federer misfired on an important shot Friday, his knees buckled and he stomped behind the baseline, miffed at his mere mortality. The moment quickly passed, and Federer advanced to the second week at Wimbledon by beating Philipp...
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News Source: BBC
| 5 months ago
Roger Federer remains the man to beat at Wimbledon after surviving his first serious test against 27th seed Philipp Kohlschreiber in the third round. Federer, going for a sixth Wimbledon title, withstood a fightback from the German to win 6-3 6-2 6-7...
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News Source: Daily Mail & Guardian
| 5 months ago
Serena Williams put her shock over the death of Michael Jackson and a snub from Wimbledon organisers to one side to power into the last 16 of the women's singles on Friday. The American, who admitted she had been left speechless by the news of...
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News Source: Merced Sun-Star
| 5 months ago
Serena Williams has advanced to the fourth round at Wimbledon by defeating Roberta Vinci 6-3, 6-4. Bidding for her third Wimbledon title and her first since 2003, Williams hit 10 aces Friday, including one on match point...The only other woman to...
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News Source: Androscoggin News
| 5 months ago
Wimbledon champion Venus Williams fears top stars are in danger of burning out unless they are given better protection from the sport's gruelling schedule. Former world number ones Justine Henin , Martina Hingis and Kim Clijsters all retired by the...