May 23, 2013

Tennis Recap: Sam Querrey withdraws from U.S. Men’s Clay Court

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Sam Querry dropped out of the U.S. Men’s Clay Court and isn’t scheduled to play again for three weeks.(Photo: Robert Prezioso, Getty Images) Story Highlights Sam Querry felt ‘extreme fatigue’ in his pectoral muscle and didn’t want to tear it He thinks he should be fine for next tournament in three weeks Kevin Anderson reaches [...]

Golf – The Masters 2013: Tiger still on major record pace, says Golden Bear

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(Hot favorite and four-times champion Tiger Woods has been grouped with Britain’s Luke Donald and American Scott Piercy for the first two rounds of this week’s Masters.) (Reuters) – Jack Nicklaus was startled to learn that Tiger Woods has not won a major in nearly five years but the golfing great is convinced his younger [...]

Tennis Roundup: Venus, Serena set up showdown at Family Circle Cup

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Venus Williams lines up a backhand during her three-set victory Friday against fellow American Varvara Lepchenko at the Family Circle Cup in Charleston, S.C.(Photo: Mic Smith, AP) Story Highlights Venus Williams won twice Frday, defeating Varvara Lepchenko and Madison Keys Serena Williams also advanced, and she will face Venus in the semifinals The other semifinal [...]

Tennis Recap: Fill-in for Azarenka wins at Key Biscayne

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Lauren Davis plays a backhand to Madison Keys during their second round match at the Sony Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 22, 2013 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (March 21, 2013 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America) Story Highlights Lauren Davis defeated fellow American Madison Keys 6-1, 5-7, 7-6 (9-7) Davis was [...]

Tennis Recap: American teen Victoria Duval advances in Sony Open

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Victoria Duval of the USA fires a forehand during her victory Wednesday against Andrea Hlavackova of the Czech Republic at the Sony Open.(Photo: Alan Diaz, AP) Story Highlights 17-year-old American Victoria Duval moved on to the second round of the Sony Open Ranked 376, she defeated No. 66 Andrea Hlavackova 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 Also advancing [...]

Tennis Recap: Novak Djokovic, Mardy Fish win at Indian Wells / Nadal finds fault with ATP’s time violation rule

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a return to Fabio Fognini during day 5 of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 10, 2013 in Indian Wells, California. (March 9, 2013 – Source: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images North America) Story Highlights Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic each got tested in their victories Mardy [...]

Tennis Roundup: Malisse advances at Delray Beach / Federer advances at Dubai Championships

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Xavier Malisse returns to John Isner during the SAP Open in San Jose, Calif., on Feb. 15.(Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP) Story Highlights American Sam Querrey advanced to the second round Ivan Dodig of Croatia beat fifth-seeded Alexandr Dolgopolov of the Ukraine Xavier Malisse is a two-time past champion at this tournament DELRAY BEACH, Florida [...]

Tennis: Serena aims to overtake Evert as oldest number one

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(Reuters) – Serena Williams credited a more subdued lifestyle on Tuesday for the current form which has put her on track to succeed fellow-American Chris Evert as the oldest world number one in women’s tennis. Williams, who recorded a serve of 200 kms an hour during a second-round 6-2 6-2 win over France’s Alize Cornet [...]

Golf: Elated Woods back at venue that sparked his 2012 season

Tiger Woods of the U.S. smiles on the driving range at the World Challenge golf tournament in Thousand Oaks, California

(Reuters) – Twelve months after ending a two-year victory drought at the tournament he hosts, Tiger Woods is excited about his prospects for 2013 as he prepares to defend his World Challenge title this week. His one-shot triumph over fellow American Zach Johnson at last year’s World Challenge set the tone for a successful 2012 [...]

Golf Recap: Van Pelt in lead, Woods stumbles in Malaysia / Hanson leads BMW Masters

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Tiger Woods of USA plays hiis 2nd shot on the 5th hole during day three of the CIMB Classic at The MINES Resort & Golf Club on October 27, 2012 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (October 26, 2012 – Source: Stanley Chou/Getty Images AsiaPac) KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Bo Van Pelt missed a chance at [...]