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Djokovic: "Few Points Decided The Winner"

Defending Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic saved three break points in the 11th game of the final set to hold serve before breaking Andy Murray to clinch their semi-final 6-3, 3-6, 6-7(4), 6-1, 7-5 in four hours and 50 minutes. “You have to find strength in those moments and energy, and that keeps you going, I guess. At this level, very few points decide the winner, as it was the case tonight.” [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Murray: "I’m Proud Of The Way I Fought"

Despite falling to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semi-finals Friday, Andy Murray said, “It was tough at the end ’cause obviously you come back, then you get close to breaking.

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Russian pair win women’s doubles

Svetlana Kuznetsova and Vera Zvonareva beat Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci 5-7 6-4 6-3 to win the Australian Open women’s doubles title.

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Live – Djokovic v Murray

Britain’s Andy Murray takes on top seed and defending champion Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals of the Australian Open.

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Down Under Diary – Ball Kid Catch Goes Viral

ATPWorldTour.com takes a look at the news and talking points at the Australian Open on the second Friday. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Djokovic Edges Murray In Pulsating Contest

World No. 1 and defending champion Novak Djokovic reached the Australian Open final for the third time on Friday night after edging two-time runner-up Andy Murray 6-3, 3-6, 6-7(4), 6-1, 7-5 in a pulsating semi-final clash in Melbourne

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Sharapova or Azarenka will be No1

The winner of Saturday’s women’s final at the Australian Open between Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka will also become the world number one.

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Murray needs to be ‘mentally tough’

John Lloyd predicts the winner of the Australian Open semi between Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic

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GB pair win Australian Open title

Britain’s Andy Lapthorne and Peter Norfolk retain their Australian Open quad doubles wheelchair title.

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Nadal beats Federer to make final

Rafael Nadal comes from one set down to beat Roger Federer and reach the Australian Open final.

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Sharapova & Azarenka reach final

Maria Sharapova and Victora Azarenka will contest the Australian Open final after battling through tough semi-finals.

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Azarenka & Sharapova reach final

Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova will contest the Australian Open final after battling through tough semi-finals.

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Nadal’s "Fantastic Start" To Season

Rafael Nadal, who beat Roger Federer at the Australian Open on Thursday, says that reaching his 15th Grand Slam championship final is a fantastic way to the start the new season. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Federer: "Don’t Feel Too Sorry For Me"

Despite losing to Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open semi-finals on Thursday, Roger Federer says, “Don’t feel too sorry for me.

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Down Under Diary – Roger’s Twin Inspiration

ATPWorldTour.com takes a look at the news and talking points at the Australian Open on the second Thursday. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Nadal Beats Federer, Reaches Second Australian Open Final

World No. 2 Rafael Nadal reached the Australian Open final for the second time on Thursday night in Melbourne as he defeated long-time rival Roger Federer 6-7(5), 6-2, 7-6(5), 6-4

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Live – Azarenka v Clijsters

Defending champion Kim Clijsters, playing in her last Australian Open, takes on Belarus’s Victoria Azarenka before Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova meet in the other women’s semi-final.

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British pair beaten in quarters

British interest in the Australian Open boys’ singles comes to an end as Kyle Edmund and Josh Ward-Hibbert are beaten in the last eight in Melbourne.

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Bryans Save M.P. To Deny Lindstedt-Tecau In SFs

Defending champions Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan were pushed to the brink of defeat at the Australian Open Thursday, saving a match point to edge No.

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Sharapova targets Kvitova scalp

Maria Sharapova believes Petra Kvitova is the “one to beat” as she prepares to face the Wimbledon champion in their Australian Open semi-final on Thursday.

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Federer relishing Nadal contest

Roger Federer says he is pleased to be facing rival Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open semi-final on Thursday.

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Djokovic sees off Spain’s Ferrer

Defending champion Novak Djokovic beats quarter-final opponent David Ferrer to set up an Australian Open last four clash against Britain’s Andy Murray.

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Down Under Diary – Laver Returns For 50th Anniversary Of 1962 Grand Slam

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

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Djokovic To Face Murray In Repeat Of 2011 Final

Top seed and defending champion Novak Djokovic defeated fifth seed David Ferrer of Spain 6-4, 7-6(4), 6-1 on Wednesday to set up an Australian Open semi-final against fourth-seeded Scot Andy Murray, which will be a repeat of last year’s title match. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Murray Ends Nishikori’s Historic Run

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Mirnyi-Nestor To Face Paes-Stepanek In Semi-finals

Second seeds Max Mirnyi and Daniel Nestor defeated No. 12 seeds Santiago Gonzalez and Christopher Kas 6-1, 6-7(4), 6-2 on Wednesday to move within one win of reaching the Australian Open final

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Murray to face Djokovic in semis

Andy Murray progresses to the semi-finals of the Australian Open after a straight sets victory over Kei Nishikori.

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Ward-Hibbert into boys’ quarters

Nottingham’s Joshua Ward-Hibbert continues his strong run at the Australian Open as he beats ninth seed Nikola Milojevic 6-3 6-2 to make the boys’ quarter-finals.

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Kvitova overcomes battling Errani

Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova sees off the spirited challenge of Italy’s Sara Errani to book her place in the semi-finals of the Australian Open.

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Federer’s Career Highlights Through 1000 Matches

Roger Federer’s list of achievements continued to grow at the Australian Open, as he played his 1000th career singles match Tuesday, topping Juan Martin del Potro in the milestone match to reach the semi-finals. Here are a few of the highlights the Swiss superstar has strung together during the impressive period.

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Down Under Diary – Federer Praises delPo; Looks Forward To Nadal SF

ATPWorldTour.com takes a look at the news and talking points at the Australian Open on the second Tuesday. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Nadal Sets Up Federer Semi-Final

Second seed and 2009 champion Rafael Nadal has set up a blockbuster Australian Open semi-final against his great rival, third seed and four-time former titlist Roger Federer of Switzerland. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Murray wary of in-form Nishikori

Andy Murray is wary of the “deceptive” power of Japanese 24th seed Kei Nishikori ahead of their Australian Open quarter-final.

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Clijsters in win over Wozniacki

Reigning champion Kim Clijsters beats outgoing world number one Caroline Wozniacki to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open.

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Clijsters ends Wozniacki campaign

Kim Clijsters beats Caroline Wozniacki to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open.

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Brit Broady bows out in Melbourne

British junior Liam Broady is knocked out of the Australian Open boys’ tournament in the second round after suffering a 6-4 6-1 reverse against the unseeded Czech Robin Stanek.

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Australian Open live – Federer v Del Potro

Four-time champion Roger Federer takes on Juan Martin del Potro in the Australian Open quarter finals. Earlier defending champion Kim Clijsters beat outgoing world number one Caroline Wozniacki.

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Down Under Diary – Murray’s Recipe For Success

ATPWorldTour.com takes a look at the news and talking points at the Australian Open on Monday. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Djokovic beats determined Hewitt

Novak Djokovic overcomes Lleyton Hewitt in four sets to set up an Australian Open quarter-final with Spaniard David Ferrer.

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In-Form Ferrer Dismisses Gasquet

World No. 5 David Ferrer reached the Australian Open quarter-finals for the third time on Monday as he dismissed No.

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