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Open and shut: Pennetta wins title, retires

Pennetta, at 33 the oldest first-time Grand Slam finalist in the Open era, on Saturday became the first Italian to win the US Open women's crown with an efficient 7-6 (4), 6-2 victory over compatriot and childhood friend Roberta Vinci.

Federer wants to foil naysayers

2013-08-26 06:58

After falling to seventh in rankings, struggling Swiss ace hopes to renew his rivalry with Nadal

Serena the heavy favorite, but Azarenka a threat

2013-08-26 06:58

Two of the star's four losses in past 14 months were to Belarussian

Defeats don't dim Djokovic's confidence

2013-08-26 06:58

World No 1 remains undaunted by losses at tune-up events

Rejuvenated Nadal, Djokovic target Murray's US crown

2013-08-24 09:39

Once the hunter, now the hunted, Andy Murray is braced for an all-out assault on his US Open title from rejuvenated Rafael Nadal and world No 1 Novak Djokovic.

Fiery temper putting Li in media hot seat

2013-08-24 08:15

China's fiery tennis superstar Li Na heads into US Open eyeing a second Grand Slam crown but with questions over her temperament mounting in Chinese media after two furious outbursts. Rejuvenated Nadal, Djokovic target Murray's US crown

Murray to meet Djokovic in US Open semis

2013-08-23 13:38

US Open champion Andy Murray faces the mouthwatering prospect of meeting top seed Novak Djokovic in this year's semifinals after the draw for the season's final Grand Slam was announced on Thursday.

Sharapova to become Sugarpova for brand promotion

2013-08-23 08:04

Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova planned to change her last name into Sugarpova temporarily to promote her candy brand, foreign media reported Tuesday.

Peng, Hsieh win doubles title

2013-08-19 14:57

Wimbeldon champions Peng Shuai and Hsieh Su-wei kept their fantastic year going at the Western & Southern Open, beating Anna-Lena Groenefeld of Germany and Kveta Peschke of Czech Republic for the Premier-level title.

Azarenka beats Williams for Cincinnati title

2013-08-19 07:38

Victoria Azarenka won a showdown between the world's two top ranked players beating number one Serena Williams in a three set thriller 2-6 6-2 7-6 in the final.

Williams ends Li reign to reach first Cincinnati final

2013-08-18 15:15

World number one Serena Williams fought her way to a 7-5 7-5 win over defending champion Li Na to reach the final of the Western and Southern Open on Saturday.

Rain-plagued US Open getting a roof

2013-08-17 09:15

The US Tennis Association rolled out ambitious plans on Thursday for a weather-beating retractable roof over Arthur Ashe Stadium, the main court of the 22,500-seat US Open Grand Slam.

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