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Special relationship: Nadal v Djokovic in US Open final
The top two in men’s tennis trade praise ahead of the US Open final – their record 37th meeting and a “special” match.
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Nadal through to eighth French Open final after epic semi
In a classic five-set semi-final, Spain’s Rafael Nadal defeats world number one Novak Djokovic in Paris to reach his eighth French Open tennis final, where he will play fellow Spaniard David Ferrer.
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Who is Lukas Rosol? The man who knocked out Nadal
Lukas Rosol beats Rafael Nadal 6-7 6-4 6-4 2-6 6-4 in the second round to complete one of the biggest Wimbledon upsets in memory, but who is the surprise winner from the Czech Republic?
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Magnificent seven as Nadal makes tennis ‘HIS7ORY’
Rafael Nadal becomes the first man to win seven French Open titles after beating Novak Djokovic in four sets; keeping the rivalry alive, a tennis blogger tells Channel 4 News.
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Wimbledon: who is Dustin ‘Dreddy’ Brown?
World number 102 Dustin Brown causes the first major upset of this year’s Wimbledon by beating Rafael Nadal. Could his winning form take him to the quarter finals and a clash with Andy Murray?
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Murray has the ability but must win the mental battle
Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic are without doubt not only two of the best tennis players in the world but athletes. The skill and technique the world was invited to watch today was phenomenal.
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Yes or no? Will the real Andy Murray please stand up?
Andy Murray says his tweet backing the Scottish independence yes campaign was “out of character” – but this is not the first time that Murray has left fans confused about where his allegiances lie.
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Who is Nick Kyrgios, the new Wimbledon 2014 poster boy?
Few people outside the world of professional tennis knew the name Nick Kyrgios on Wednesday morning. By Wednesday evening, after “that shot”, almost everyone did.
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Andy Murray out of Wimbledon: is it the year of the upstart?
Andy Murray is sent packing in straight sets by 23-year-old Grigor Dimitrov. The defending champion follows Rafael Nadal out of the tournament. Is this a changing of the guard in men’s tennis?
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Andy Murray begins Wimbledon defence – stay cool, everyone
Somehow it is Wimbledon fortnight again which means Andy Murray has a large golden cup to defend. But we know about winning now, hey Brits? And we’re going to stay cool.
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UK looks to Murray and co to purge Ashes memories
After the humiliation of England’s Ashes trouncing down under, British sports fans will hope Andy Murray and Laura Robson can recapture the nation’s sporting credibility at the Australian tennis open.
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Crowds celebrate resignation of CAR leaders
The president and prime minister of the Central African Republic resign after failing to stop sectarian violence in the troubled country.
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The sporting week: Tendulkar, tennis and test rugby
England internationals mean there is no domestic football this weekend – but there is still plenty of sporting action around.
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British invasion at the US Open?
Three British players are still in contention at the US Open after a surprise victory in the men’s draw.
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Andy Murray begins defence of US Open title
Andy Murray plays his first round match at the US Open later in New York, the scene of his first grand slam victory 12 months ago.
