Tennis: No. 5 Rafael Nadal makes fast, and stunning, Wimbledon exit
LONDON — When Steve Darcis, a Belgian whose basic language is French, saw last Friday that he would be playing Rafael Nadal in the first round of Wimbledon, his response was an English vulgarity. Four...
View ArticleBefore play at Wimbledon, Serena clears the air
Gear Up! Loading... Fan Shop Howard Fendrich, Associated Press Posted: Monday, June 24, 2013, 3:01 AM LONDON - As her agent nodded along approvingly from a front-row seat, Serena Williams sounded...
View Article>Federer, Sharapova lose on wild day at Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) — As tumultuous a day as professional tennis has produced in its nearly half-century history ended in the most unforeseeable, unexplainable way of all: A second-round loss by Roger Federer...
View ArticleRoger Federer, Maria Sharapova fall during wild day at Wimbledon
Associated Press LONDON — As tumultuous a day as professional tennis has produced in its nearly half-century history ended in the most unforeseeable, unexplainable way of all: A second-round loss by...
View ArticleSteve Darcis Is a Belgian Shark
Everything you need to know about Steve Darcis, who stunned the 12-time Grand Slam singles champion Rafael Nadal on Monday at Wimbledon. Name: Steve Darcis (pronounced dar-see) Height: 5 feet 10 inches...
View ArticleWild day at Wimbledon sends Federer, Sharapova packing
LONDON - As tumultuous a day as professional tennis has produced in its nearly half-century history ended in the most unforeseeable, unexplainable way of all: a second-round loss by Roger Federer at...
View Article>Williams runs winning streak to 32 at Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) — A reporter wanted to know whether Serena Williams contemplates adding more variety to her power-based game. She did not take kindly to the question's premise. "I don't only play hard...
View ArticleWilliams runs winning streak to 32 at Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) -- A reporter wanted to know whether Serena Williams contemplates adding more variety to her power-based game. She did not take kindly to the question's premise. "I don't only play hard...
View ArticleNo Relief as a Losing Streak Reaches 17 Matches
WIMBLEDON, England – Vincent Spadea ended what was believed to be the longest losing streak at the highest level in tennis history 13 years ago at Wimbledon. He upset Greg Rusedski to snap a 21-match...
View ArticleAndy Murray v Benjamin BeckerLive
Live video, radio and text commentary as Andy Murray takes on Benjamin Becker in the first round of Wimbledon. To get live updates & watch our video coverage you must enable Javascript. Watch Live...
View ArticleTennis focus on Robson and Watson
The pair will play their opening matches in this year's tournament while world number 1 Serena Williams begins her latest grand slam campaign. She will step out onto centre court as she tries to bury a...
View ArticleFederer, Sharapova lose on wild day at Wimbledon
LONDON As tumultuous a day as professional tennis has produced in its nearly half-century history ended in the most unforeseeable, unexplainable way of all: A second-round loss by Roger Federer at...
View ArticleWimbledon 2013: how Andy Murray can beat his three major rivals
Roger Federer is not the force he was and Novak Djokovic can be beaten, as he was in the US Open final... Rafael Nadal is the biggest threat to the Scot. Different strokes: Andy Murray's biggest test...
View ArticleThe most dangerous day in Wimbledon's history
PA Photos One by one they fell - some of them literally. Whether by injury or by upset, yesterday marked one of the most memorable days in Wimbledon history, as some of the world's best players...
View ArticleFederer, Sharapova lose in wild day at Wimbledon
LONDON The day began, oddly enough, with word that Roger Federer's orange-soled shoes did not conform to Wimbledon's all-white dress code and would need to be replaced. It ended, shockingly enough,...
View ArticleWimbledon at a glance
LONDON (AP) — A look at Wimbledon on Wednesday: Weather: Partly cloudy. High of 72 degrees. Men's Seeded Winners: No. 2 Andy Murray; No. 15 Nicolas Almagro; No. 20 Mikhail Youzhny; No. 22 Juan Monaco;...
View ArticleNadal crashes to stunning Wimbledon defeat to Belgian Darcis
June 24, 2013 -- Updated 1747 GMT (0147 HKT) Rafael Nadal crashed to an unexpected first round defeat to Steve Darcis of Belgian at Wimbledon. (CNN) -- Rafael Nadal crashed to an early upset defeat at...
View ArticleWimbledon diary: Pumped by Rafael Nadal
Thus, the near-instant amend made to Steve Darcis’ Wikipedia page yesterday after his first-round victory over you-know-who. “Steve Darcis is a Belgian professional tennis player,” his entry (briefly)...
View ArticleWimbledon diary: Pumped by Nadal
Thus, the near-instant amend made to Steve Darcis’ Wikipedia page yesterday after his first-round victory over you-know-who. “Steve Darcis is a Belgian professional tennis player,” his entry (briefly)...
View ArticleTENNIS TAKES BACK SEAT TO DRAMA AT WIMBLEDON
LONDON As her agent nodded along approvingly from a front-row seat, Serena Williams sounded contrite and composed. Well-rehearsed, too. Williams even managed to crack herself up with a couple of...
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