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Murray, Federer satisfy record ATP finals crowd

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:38:21 +0000

In his three-set victory over Juan Martin del Potro, Andy Murray dazzles the energetic capacity crowd in London, Richard Evans says.

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Tennis: Federer wins on opening day of ATP World Tour Finals

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:56:00 +0000

Roger Federer of Switzerland overcame an erratic forehand and Fernando Verdasco on Sunday, rallying to beat his Spanish opponent 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 in the round-robin stage of the ATP World Tour Finals in London.

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Federer, Murray get tough wins to open ATP finals

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:58:52 +0000

Andy Murray beat Juan Martin Del Potro 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 Sunday in the opening group match of the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals. Del Potro was troubled by unforced errors and a bloody nose that required medical treatment after the third game of the first set. He didn't seem bothered, saying he has a history of nosebleeds. "I have a big nose, that's the problem," the Argentine said. "It's just bleeding, I don't know why.

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Federer ready for loaded field in ATP finals

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:07:46 +0000

Why might Roger Federer doubt his chances to win a fifth ATP finals title? He thinks the field is as tough as ever, Richard Evans says.

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Del Potro to play at Queen's Club tournament

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:33:14 +0000

U.S. Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro will play at next year's Queen's Club tournament in an effort to improve his grasscourt game ahead of Wimbledon. The fifth-ranked Argentine beat Roger Federer in the U.S. Open final but has never advanced past the second round in three appearances at Wimbledon. Del Potro says "this is the perfect opportunity for me to improve my game on the surface. Many players have done well at Queen's in the past and then gone on to win at Wimbledon.

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Del Potro to play Queen's Club tourney (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:41:09 +0000

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Federer draws del Potro in ATP finals (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:06:03 +0000

Top-ranked Roger Federer will play U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro and Andy Murray in the round-robin phase of the ATP World Tour Finals. After Wednesday's draw, Federer also faces Fernando Verdasco in Group A. The Swiss star lost to Del Potro in the U.S. Open final. "Obviously, I look forward to playing Roger," Murray said.

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Federer to face Del Potro after ATP Finals draw

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:01:15 +0000

Top-ranked Roger Federer has been drawn to face both U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro and Andy Murray in the group round of the ATP World Tour Finals. Federer, who lost to Del Potro in the U.S. Open final, will also face Fernando Verdasco in the round-robin phase in Group A. Second-ranked Rafael Nadal was drawn into Group B on Wednesday with Novak Djokovic, Nikolay Davydenko and Robin Soderling.

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Credit Suisse to sponsor Federer through 2019

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:12:02 +0000

Credit Suisse has signed a 10-year sponsorship deal with Roger Federer for an undisclosed sum. The Swiss bank says it will make a "significant annual contribution" to the Roger Federer Foundation, a charity founded by the tennis player to help disadvantaged children in Africa. Credit Suisse spokeswoman Daniela Haesler declined to say how much the sponsorship deal is worth, or how much would go to Federer's foundation. The bank pulled out as a Formula One sponsor last year.

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Federer to be sponsored by Credit Suisse (AP)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:01:23 +0000

The Swiss bank Credit Suisse has signed a 10-year sponsorship with Roger Federer. The bank says it will make a "significant annual contribution" to the Roger Federer Foundation. The charity was founded by the tennis star to help disadvantaged children in Africa. Credit Suisse declined to say how much the deal is worth or how much would go to Federer's foundation.

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After Paris loss, Federer turns focus to ATP finals

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:53:27 +0000

The Paris Masters were cruel to Roger Federer yet again. But the world No. 1 has a bigger goal to worry about, Richard Evans says.

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Nadal, Djokovic will meet in Paris Masters semis

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:35:02 +0000

Novak Djokovic reached the semifinals of the Paris Masters for the first time Friday by defeating Robin Soderling 6-4, 1-6, 6-3. Djokovic, who won his fourth title of the year last week in Basel with a victory over top-ranked Roger Federer, will face second-seeded Rafael Nadal or defending champion Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. Djokovic's win ended Soderling's hopes of making the eight-man ATP World Tour Finals in London.

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Federer loses in second round of Paris Masters

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:31:33 +0000

Top-ranked Roger Federer lost to Julien Benneteau of France 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4 in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday, continuing his miserable run at the indoor event.

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Roger Federer loses in second round of Paris Masters

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:43:46 +0000

PARIS - Top-ranked Roger Federer lost to Julien Benneteau of France 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4 in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday, continuing his miserable run at...

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Federer loses in second round of Paris Masters

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:43:11 +0000

Top-ranked Roger Federer lost to Julien Benneteau of France 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4 in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday, continuing his miserable run at the indoor event.

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After Paris loss, Federer turns focus to ATP finals

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:40:00 +0000

The Paris Masters were cruel to Roger Federer yet again. But the world No. 1 has a bigger goal to worry about, Richard Evans says.

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Federer loses to Benneteau in Paris (AP)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:34:00 +0000

Top-ranked Roger Federer has lost to Julien Benneteau of France in the second round of the Paris Masters. Federer lost 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4. The 15-time Grand Slam champion has never been further than the quarterfinals at the Paris Masters. Benneteau aced his first match point and fell to the floor in tears.

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Federer stunned in Paris; Safin's career ends

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:27:25 +0000

Rafael Nadal avoided a scare. Roger Federer had no such luck. The No. 1 player fell Wednesday in his first match at the Paris Masters.

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Djokovic beats Monaco, advances in Paris

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:24:53 +0000

Novak Djokovic reached the third round of the Paris Masters by beating Juan Monaco of Argentina 6-3, 7-5 on Wednesday. The third-ranked Serb, coming off his win over top-ranked Roger Federer in the Basel final last week, will next face either 16th-seeded Tommy Haas of Germany or Arnaud Clement of France. After trading breaks in the first set, Djokovic broke again in the eighth game and then served it out.

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