Archive for June, 2010

Henman on men’s quarter-finals

“Federer’s total dominance in the Slams had to end at some stage”

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On your marks, it’s School Report Sports Day

School Report’s first “School Report Sports Day” coincides with the football World Cup, tennis at Wimbledon and school sports days across the UK.

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Serena heads semi-final line-up

Serena Williams will take on Petra Kvitova and Vera Zvonareva is up against Tsvetana Pironkova in a surprise semi-final line-up at Wimbledon on Thursday.

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Williams sisters out of doubles

World number one Serena Williams sees off Li Na to book a Wimbledon semi-final against Petra Kvitova, who saves match points on her way to victory over Kaia Kanepi.

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Nadal hits back to beat Soderling

Rafael Nadal recovers from a set down to beat Robin Soderling in four sets and reach the Wimbledon semi-finals.

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Isner In Demand After Marathon Match

Following an 11-hour, five-minute epic that spanned three days, John Isner has been a man in demand. His publicity tour has included appearances on the Late Show with David Letterman, Good Morning America, CNN, and Fox & Friends; and throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at Yankees Stadium

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Live – Tsonga v Murray

Andy Murray bids for a place in the semi-finals as he takes on Jo-Wilfried Tsonga after Roger Federer’s shock defeat by Tomas Berdych.

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Federer stunned by super Berdych

Six-time champion Roger Federer sees his defence of the Wimbledon title come to a shock end as he is stunned 6-4 3-6 6-1 6-4 by Czech 12th seed Tomas Berdych.

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Djokovic beats Lu to reach semis

Third seed Novak Djokovic secures his place in the last four by ending the dreams of unseeded Yen-Hsun Lu.

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Mahut’s Gear Headed For Hall Of Fame

After making history at Wimbledon, Nicolas Mahut will have a piece of his career permanently archived alongside the game’s biggest stars at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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The Championships – Day 10 Diary

ATPWorldTour.com takes a look at the news and talking points at The Championships on the second Wednesday. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Murray Absorbs Pressure To Set-Up Nadal Semi-Final

England’s football team exited the FIFA World Cup in South Africa on Sunday and the British media’s attention turned to The Championships and one player in particular, Andy Murray. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Federer v Berdych as it happened

Defending champion Roger Federer is two sets to one down to 12th seed Tomas Berdych on Centre Court.

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Moodie-Norman End Bryans’ Campaign

Seventh seeds Wesley Moodie and Dick Norman advanced to their second straight Grand Slam semi-final after ousting 2006 Wimbledon champions Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan 7-6(4), 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 7-5 Wednesday at the All England Club.

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Nadal Passes Soderling Test

World No. 1 Rafael Nadal overcame a slow start to advance to the semi-finals of The Championships with a 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-1 victory over Robin Soderling at Wimbledon on Wednesday

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Berdych Sends Federer Spinning Out

What a difference a month makes? Tomas Berdych, a semi-finalist at Roland Garros, considered one of the most talented players on tour, has become the first Czech in 20 years to reach the last four at The Championships. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Impressive Djokovic Ends Lu’s Run

World No. 3 Novak Djokovic produced arguably his best display of The Championships so far as he ended Yen-Hsun Lu’s dream run in the quarter-finals with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory on Wednesday at the All England Club.

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Impressive Djokovic Ends Lu’s Run

Live – Nadal v Soderling

World number one Rafael Nadal hits form as he comes from a set down to beat Robin Soderling in the men’s quarter-finals at Wimbledon.

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British juniors shine at Wimbledon

BBC Sport examines the up-and-coming stars at SW19

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Marray and Smith lose in doubles

British duo Jonny Marray and Anna Smith go out in the third round of the mixed doubles.

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Murray eyes Wimbledon semi-finals

Andy Murray will take on Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the quarter-finals at Wimbledon on Wednesday, while Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal continue their campaigns.

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Isner Throws First Pitch At New York Yankees Game

Following a busy Monday with appearances on Good Morning America, CNN and the Late Show With David Letterman, American John Isner headed to Yankees Stadium on Tuesday evening to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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BBC To Broadcast Barclays ATP World Tour Finals

The BBC has agreed a two-year deal to broadcast the ATP World Tour Finals at London’s O2 Arena in November. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Live – Wimbledon video (UK users only)

Watch the latest action from the All England Club (UK users only)

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Serena to face Kvitova in semis

World number one Serena Williams sees off Li Na to book a Wimbledon semi-final against Petra Kvitova, who saves match points on her way to victory over Kaia Kanepi.

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Zvonareva powers past Clijsters

Russia’s Vera Zvonareva beats Kim Clijsters in three sets to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time.

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Live – Serena v Li Na

Defending champion Serena Williams takes on Li Na on Centre Court for a place in the women’s semi-finals.

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Pironkova stuns Venus in quarters

Tsvetana Pironkova puts five-time champion Venus Williams out of Wimbledon in the quarter-finals.

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Wimbledon 2010 – day eight photos

Latest photos from the All England Club

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Clijsters v Zvonareva as it happened

Russian 21st seed Vera Zvonareva beats eighth seed Kim Clijsters on Centre Court to reach the semi-finals of the women’s singles.

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Smith names first Davis Cup team

Great Britain Davis Cup captain Leon Smith puts his faith in James Ward and Jamie Baker for July’s must-win tie against Turkey at Eastbourne.

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The Championships – Day Nine Diary

ATPWorldTour.com takes a look at the news and talking points at The Championships on the second Tuesday.

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Bryans Keep Alive Record-Breaking Bid

Americans Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan kept on track for a record-breaking 62nd team title, as they reached the quarter-finals witha 6-4, 6-4, 7-6(5) win over Australians Carsten Ball and Chris Guccione on Tuesday at The Championships. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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John Isner A Top 10 Hit On Letterman

The top ten thoughts that went through John Isner’s mind during the 11-hour tennis match.

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John Isner A Top 10 Hit On Letterman

Mixed fortunes for GB in doubles

British pair Chris Eaton and Dominic Inglot are out of the men’s doubles but Jonny Marray and Anna Smith progress to the third round of the mixed doubles.

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Wimbledon day seven as it happened

Andy Roddick is knocked out in five sets by Yen-Hsun Lee on Wimbledon’s fourth-round day, but Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, Andy Murray, Venus and Serena Williams all win.

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Roddick crashes to shock defeat

Last year’s runner-up Andy Roddick bowed out in this year’s fourth round by losing to unseeded Yen-Hsun Lu.

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Capriati recovering from overdose

Jennifer Capriati is recovering from an “accidental overdose” of prescribed medication, according to a spokeswoman for the three-time grand slam winner.

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Serena ends Sharapova challenge

Defending champion Serena Williams comes through her first genuine test to see off a resurgent Maria Sharapova and reach the quarter-finals of Wimbledon.

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Querrey v Murray as it happened

Andy Murray continues his bid for the Wimbledon title by taking on Sam Querrey in the fourth round on Centre Court.

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