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Suddenly tennis was fun to watch again. Tennis fans must give Novak Djokovic his just respect. The Serbian sensation suddenly harnessed his emotions and talent into his lanky, ball-hitting frame and out-slugged the competition. It's no easy feat to...
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Replays come with an ESPN logo animation like you see on live televised games. Grand Slam Tennis 2 features such modern greats from the men’s game like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, while the female contingent is prominently...
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The 34th-ranked Raonic is one of just four men 23 or younger inside the top 40 with No. 17 Kei Nishikori, No. 18 Alexandr Dolgopolov and No. 37 Bernard Tomic. No player outside of the Big 4 won a Grand Slam or Masters Series title in 2011. "The chances...
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Wimbledon 2011 took place in London, England at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club from June 20th to July 3rd. The champions were: Women’s Singles: Petra Kvitová defeated Maria Sharapova. Men’s Singles: Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal. ...
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Andre Agassi dominated the sport like Connors and McEnroe before them. During the following decade, Andy Roddick emerged to win a Grand Slam, earn a No. 1 ranking and become a fixture in the top 10 during a golden era in which two of the game's greatest...
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World No.1 Victoria Azarenka and third-seed Samantha Stosur are through to the final of ... GWS coach Kevin Sheedy has leapt to the defence of marquee signing Israel Folau after the ... Victoria Azarenka claimed her first ever Grand Slam title while...
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But now Tory Chloe Smith, who became the youngest member of the Government last year aged 29, has shown a hitherto secret side to her personality – by revealing that she has posed as a nude model. Ms Smith also enjoys painting live nudes as part of...
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While the game is not quite an ace, you'll have fun spending time on the court in "Grand Slam Tennis 2." The first thing you'll notice about this game is the bump up in presentation, with slick HD visuals and smooth animation from the licensed players...
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Roger also ended his year in style and success. Starting after his semifinals loss at the US Open, he went on a winning streak of 24 matches, winning in Basel, Paris, the World Tour Finals, a few matches in Doha (before withdrawing) and five more...
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Wilander and McEnroe were all winning the majors. "I don't know if the junior programmes were better then, or the coaching was better or what. We don't know what has caused this change, there are so many potential factors. "The (six-hour) Australian...
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The smokin’ hot twosome will be featured in the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition! Refaeli says she was “a little nervous, because normally when [she] work[s] for Sports Illustrated it’s just [her].” The tennis icon, Rafael Nadal, adds: “It was a...
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While Anna admits that she does “hope that (Djokovic) wins all the Grand Slams from now on”, she realizes that is unrealistic. She is going to have to start managing her expectations again, keeping her hopes in check. Angela, a Rafael Nadal fan, is...
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From girls to growth spurts, he said he's always been a late bloomer. "To this day, I only shave once a week," Isner said. The American No. 2 always has been a threat, even when he was struggling through the first half of 2011. At Roland Garros, Isner...
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The Israeli supermodel is shown holding a basketball with Paul. TThe raciest pic shows a topless Refaeli smoldering with Nadal at the photo shoot in New York City. This year's Swimsuit also features three female athletes clad only in body paint:...
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US Davis Cup tennis player John Isner during a Davis Cup World Group first round first match between Switzerland and the US in the Forum Arena in Fribourg, Switzerland, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012. Rafael Nadal gave him him the yips on big points at the...
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Back to pleasant weather. Spells of rain interspersed with cool breeze. Sydneysiders don't quite like it. They want the sun. Thankfully Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal not playing Australian Open final under sun. Gruelling, gnawing even, five-setter. ...
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Djokovic blew him off the court in an exhibition match. Rafael Nadal gave him him the yips on big points at the Australian Open. And who knows what happened to him last week against John Isner in Davis Cup play. It’s been a dispiriting start to the...
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Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award (voted by ATP players) Roger Federer: Fellow players voted the Swiss as the winner of the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award for the seventh time. He had won the award six straight years from 2004-09 before Rafael Nadal...
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Reporters from all over the world asked each other that as we stood milling around our desks, waiting for the two men who had just played that match, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal , to come down to the interview room and talk about it. As we waited,...
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February 7, 2012 -- Updated 0926 GMT (1726 HKT) World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is crowned Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for 2011 at a star-studded ceremony in London. January 30, 2012 -- Updated 1535 GMT (2335 HKT) World No. 1 Novak Djokovic beats...
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Rafael Nadal Parera (IPA: [rafa'el na'ðal]) (born June 3, 1986) is a Spanish professional tennis player who has been ranked World No. 1 since August 18, 2008. He has won five Grand Slam singles titles and the 2008 Olympic gold medal in singles. He has captured the last four French Open singles titles, joining Björn Borg in 2008 as the only men... Full Article
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Rafael Nadal of Spain jubilates after beating his compatriot Guillermo Garcia-Lopez during their second round tennis match at the 2011 Shanghai Rolex Masters tournament at the Qizhong Tennis Center in Shanghai on October 12, 2011. Nadal won 6-3, 6-2.
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Former women's tennis player Martina Hingis (C) attends the match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament on January 29, 2012.
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after victory in his men's singles final match against Rafael Nadal of Spain on the twelfth day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne early January 30, 2012. Djokovic won 5-7. 6-4. 6-2. 6-7. 7-5. IMAGE STRICTLY.
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Rafael Nadal of Spain gestures while playing Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. IMAGE STRICTLY.
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Friends and family from the player's box (R) cheer on Novak Djokovic of Serbia (bottom L) as he plays Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. ...
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia (L) embraces Rafael Nadal of Spain at the net after the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. IMAGE STRICTLY.
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia (bottom C) shouts in front of the player's box as he celebrates his victory over Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5.
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia (L) walks past Rafael Nadal of Spain between games in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. IMAGE STRICTLY.
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia gestures as he addresses a press conference with The Norman Brooks Challenge Trophy after victory in his men's singles final match against Rafael Nadal of Spain on the twelfth day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne early January 30, 2012. ...
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia kisses the trophy after his victory over Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. IMAGE STRICTLY.
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia (R) is presented with the trophy by Australian tennis legend Rod Laver (C) as he celebrates after victory in his men's singles final match against Rafael Nadal of Spain (C) on the twelfth day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne early January...
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Tennis legend Rod Laver (C) poses with runner up Rafael Nadal of Spain (R) and winner Novak Djokovic of Serbia (L) after the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. IMAGE...
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with The Norman Brookes Challenge Cup in the players locker room as he celebrates after victory in his men's singles final match against Rafael Nadal of Spain on the twelfth day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne early January 30, 2012. ...
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Tennis legend Rod Laver (L) speaks to runner up Rafael Nadal of Spain (C) at the awards ceremony as winner Novak Djokovic of Serbia (R) waves after the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7,...
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Tennis legend Rod Laver (L) presents the winner's trophy to Rafael Nadal of Spain (R) at the awards ceremony following his victory over Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the...
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A member of the crowd cheers and holds the racket of Novak Djokovic of Serbia after he caught it following the end of play against Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the...
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Rafael Nadal of Spain gestures as he speaks at the awards ceremony following his loss to Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. IMAGE...
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Rafael Nadal of Spain gestures as he speaks at the awards ceremony, holding his runner up plate, as the winner's trophy (L) is pictured before it is presented to winner Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on...
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia (R) and Rafael Nadal of Spain (L) look exhausted before the start of the awards ceremony following the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. ...
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia adjusts his racquet during his men's singles final match against Rafael Nadal of Spain on the twelfth day of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne early on January 30, 2012.
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia (front) speaks at the awards ceremony as tennis legend Rod Laver (back L) and runner up Rafael Nadal of Spain (R) look on following the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the...
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with ball kids and the trophy after his victory over Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. IMAGE STRICTLY.
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia (L) holds the winner's trophy as runner up Rafael Nadal of Spain holds his plate at the awards ceremony for the men's final match on day 14 of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament early on January 30, 2012. Djokovic won the championship 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7,...
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Rafael Nadal of Spain jubilates after beating his compatriot Guillermo Garcia-Lopez during their second round tennis match at the 2011 Shanghai Rolex Masters tournament at the Qizhong Tennis Center in Shanghai on October 12, 2011. Nadal won 6-3, 6-2.
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