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Djokovic, Federer In Same Half Of US Open Draw; Nadal Faces Golubev

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic will begin his quest for a third Grand Slam championship title of the year against a qualifier in the US Open first round

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Agassi’s Hall Of Fame Induction Speech

Eight-time Grand Slam singles champion Andre Agassi was inducted into the International Tennis Hall Of Fame on Saturday in Newport, Rhode Island. Here is the full transcript of his induction speech

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Andre Agassi Inducted Into Hall Of Fame

Eight-time Grand Slam singles champion Andre Agassi was inducted into the International Tennis Hall Of Fame on Saturday, along with Fern ‘Peachy’ Kellmeyer in Newport, Rhode Island. “I’m thrilled and humbled and quite honestly a bit terrified to be here standing in front of you today,” Agassi said during his induction speech

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Djokovic backs Murray ambitions

Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic says British number one Andy Murray has the talent to win a Grand Slam title.

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Rafa Ready To Bide His Time

Rafael Nadal acknowledged that he lost to the world’s best player when he fell to Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final. But the 10-time Grand Slam champion knows from experience that his chance will come again after losing to the Serb in their past five meetings. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Melzer Claims Mixed Doubles Title With Benesova

Jurgen Melzer claimed his second Grand Slam title on Sunday, partnering Iveta Benesova to a 6-3, 6-2 victory over No. 4 seeds Mahesh Bhupathi and Elena Vesnina in the mixed doubles final at The Championships

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How The Wimbledon Final Was Won

Second seed Novak Djokovic captured his third Grand Slam championship title and his first at The Championships on Sunday with a 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 win over 2008 and 2010 Wimbledon titlist Rafael Nadal, who he will replace at No.

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Novak & Rafa: The Rivalry

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal met for the 28th time in The Championships final at Wimbledon. It was the pair’s second meeting in a Grand Slam championship final; Nadal won in four sets when they contested the rain-interrupted 2010 US Open final. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Bryans Equal Woodies’ Record Major Haul

World No. 1 doubles pairing Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan equalled Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde’s Open Era record of 11 Grand Slam titles on Saturday as they won their second Wimbledon crown. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Kvitova blasts her way into final

Czech eighth seed Petra Kvitova produces a blistering display to beat Victoria Azarenka and reach her first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon.

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Federer keen to stay a contender

Roger Federer insists he can still be a Grand Slam contender despite his Wimbledon quarter-final loss to Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

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Djokovic rallies to end Tomic run

Novak Djokovic brings Bernard Tomic’s sensational Wimbledon run to an end with a four-set victory to reach his third straight Grand Slam semi-final.

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Federer: I Can Win More Slams

Despite losing in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon for the second straight year on Wednesday, World No. 3 Roger Federer remains upbeat about his chances to claim one or more Grand Slam titles in the future. When asked whether or not he sees himself hoisting another major title, a confident Federer said, “I think I definitely can, yes.

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Djokovic One Win Away From Becoming World No. 1; Stop Tomic’s Dream Run

Novak Djokovic has reached his fifth straight Grand Slam championship semi-final and should he advance to The Championships final on Sunday he will become the new No. 1 in the South African Airways 2011 ATP Rankings. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Azarenka reaches maiden SW19 semi

Victoria Azarenka advances to her first Grand Slam semi-final with a late-night victory over Tamira Paszek under the Centre Court roof at Wimbledon.

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Federer Survives Early Scare To Reach Quarters

Six-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer survived an early scare before working hard to defeat Mikhail Youzhny 5-6(7), 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 at The Championships on Monday evening to reach his 29th successive Grand Slam quarter-final.

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Mirnyi-Nestor Win; Poles Ousted By Wild Cards

No. 2 seeds Max Mirnyi and Daniel Nestor defeated Leos Friedl and David Martin 6-4, 6-4 at Wimbledon Friday to begin their quest for a second Grand Slam title this season.

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Richard Reinvigorated

Richard Gasquet comes to Wimbledon, the site of his best Grand Slam performance, with the opportunity to return to the Top 10 for the first time since 2008. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Improved build-up key for Murray

Andy Murray says his preparations for Wimbledon have been his best ever for a grand slam because he has learned to be more professional.

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Los Angeles Line-Up Confirmed

A pair of Grand Slam finalists, two former NCAA Champions, and a member of the reigning Davis Cup Championship team are among the players joining top-ranked American Mardy Fish, 2009 US Open Champion Juan Martin del Potro, and two-time defending champion Sam Querrey for the Farmers Classic, presented by Mercedes-Benz. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Murray upbeat on Wimbledon hopes

Andy Murray heads to Wimbledon confident he can win his first Grand Slam title after beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to win the Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club.

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Hewitt, Blake Among Atlanta Tennis Championships Entrants

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French Open final live – Nadal v Federer

Rafael Nadal meets Roger Federer in the French Open final, with the Spaniard seeking a record-equalling sixth Roland Garros crown and the Swiss aiming for a 17th Grand Slam title.

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Li hails ‘dream’ French Open win

Li Na describes becoming China’s first Grand Slam champion as “a dream come true” after her French Open final win over Francesca Schiavone.

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China’s Li wins French Open title

Li Na powers past Francesca Schiavone in straight sets to secure the French Open crown and China’s first Grand Slam singles title.

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Mirnyi-Nestor Capture First Slam Title

Canadian Daniel Nestor retained his Roland Garros doubles crown as he and Belarusian partner Max Mirnyi won their first Grand Slam title together by defeating South Americans Juan Sebastian Cabal and Eduardo Schwank 7-6(3), 3-6, 6-4 in Saturday’s final in Paris.

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Federer, Nadal Anticipate "Special" Final

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will meet for the eighth time in a Grand Slam final when they contest the Roland Garros championship match on Sunday in Paris.

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Cabal Reaches Grand Slam Final In Tour Level Debut

Prior to Roland Garros, World No. 100 Juan Sebastian Cabal had never played an ATP World Tour tournament, let alone a Grand Slam event.

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Federer Sweeps Past Wawrinka For QF Berth

World No. 3 Roger Federer reached a record 28th consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final on Sunday as he dismissed fellow Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka 6-3, 6-2, 7-5 in the Roland Garros fourth round

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Isner: The Man For The Big Occasion

If ever there were a man for the big occasion, John Isner would surely get the nod. The towering American was once again at the centre of Grand Slam drama on Tuesday when he stretched defending champion Rafael Nadal to five sets for the first time at Roland Garros. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Federer Beats Lopez To Begin Campaign; Monfils, Fish Both Win In Four Sets

Former champion Roger Federer began his 46th straight Grand Slam championship on Monday with a 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(3) win over Feliciano Lopez at Roland Garros. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Venus withdraws from French Open

Venus Williams’ agent confirms that the seven-time Grand Slam champion will not be competing in the French Open.

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Federer And Hewitt Among Halle Entrants

Eighteen Grand Slam singles titles, four Grand Slam runners-up trophies, and three Davis Cup winner’s medals are among the honours won by players taking part in this year’s Gerry Weber Open grasscourt tennis tournament (4-12 June 2011).

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Toughen up Murray – Navratilova

Martina Navratilova says Britain’s Andy Murray needs “a change in attitude” if he is going win his first Grand Slam title.

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Hewitt Joins 2011 Houston Field

Former World No. 1 and winner of two Grand Slam tournament titles Lleyton Hewitt has accepted a wild card for the 2011 US Men’s Clay Court Championship at River Oaks Country Club April 4-10.

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Roland Garros To Keep French Open

It was announced today that Roland Garros will continue as the host of the French Open, after officials at the French Tennis Federation (FFT) rejected a move to another venue. Three other projects, all in the Paris suburbs, had bid to host the clay-court Grand Slam from 2016 onwards. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Roland Garros keeps French Open

The French Open will continue to be played at Roland Garros after officials rejected proposals to move the Grand Slam event to another venue.

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Djokovic targets Wimbledon title

Novak Djokovic says winning a first Wimbledon title is his priority for 2011 after landing his second Grand Slam at the Australian Open on Sunday.

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Murray can win at sponsorship

Why the Scot can shine despite Grand Slam final loss

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Henman & Becker on Murray

“It doesn’t alter my belief that he can win a Grand Slam”

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