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Advanced Baseline men's tennis rankings (April 2, 2013)
Surface Factors
Rank
Player
Nation
Base Rank
Clay
Hard
Grass
March Rk
Change
1
Novak Djokovic
SRB
1.269
0.133
0.188
-0.004
1
0
2
Roger Federer
SUI
1.198
0.103
0.123
0.059
2
0
3
David Ferrer
ESP
1.163
0.208
0.048
-0.021
4
1
4
Andy Murray
GBR
1.153
0.009
0.163
0.080
3
-1
5
Rafael...Show More Summary
Sony Open Tennis 2013 men's final: Andy Murray wins break-filled final
Andy Murray won the 2013 Sony Open, also known as the Miami Masters, with a 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-1) win over David Ferrer on Sunday. Murray survived a break-filled third set in which both men struggled while on serve, but Murray managed to take control in the tie-break. Show More Summary
Sony Open Tennis 2013 women's final: Serena Williams defeats Maria Sharapova in 3 sets
Serena Williams continued her dominance over Maria Sharapova at the 2013 Sony Open final, defeating the Russian in three sets, 4-6, 6-3, 6-0.
Sharapova's first serve helped guide her to a first-set victory. Sharapova won 78 percent of her first serves in the first set, but failed to serve that well for the entire match. Show More Summary
Sony Open Tennis 2013 results: Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova advance to final
Serena Williams has always owned Miami. This year year is no different. The top-seeded Williams breezed through her semifinal match against Agnieszka Radwanska, winning 6-0, 6-3 to advance to the women's singles final in the 2013 Sony Open.
With the win, Williams improved to a ridiculous 60-7 all-time at Key Biscayne. Show More Summary
Agnieszka Radwanska with the tennis shot of the year
Just like you train for. (h/t to Brandon Stroud at With Leather)
Sony Open Tennis 2013 results: Serena Williams rolls past Li Na, Andy Murray cruises
Andy Murray passed his biggest test yet in the 2013 Sony Open in Miami with flying colors as he defeated 19th-seeded Andreas Seppi, 6-2, 6-4, in the quarterfinals on Tuesday.
Murray won 28 of the first 31 points and took just 86 minutes to finish the match. Show More Summary
2013 Sony Open Tennis: Andy Murray, Serena Williams advance on Tuesday
No. 2 Andy Murray defeated Italy's Andreas Seppi 6-2, 6-4 on Tuesday to advance to the men's quarterfinal of the 2013 Sony Open. He awaits the winner of No. 6 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and No. 9 Marin Cilic in the tournament in Key Biscayne, Fla.
Also in men's fourth-round action, No. Show More Summary
Sony Open Tennis 2013 results: Serena Williams, Andy Murray advance
Serena Williams survived a scare from 13th-seeded Dominka Cibulkova, 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, in the fourth round of the 2013 Sony Open in Miami on Monday Night.
Williams, a five-time champion in the event, fell behind 2-6, 1-4 before rallying back. Show More Summary
Sony Open Tennis 2013: Serena Williams narrowly avoids upset in 4th round
Playing in her first tournament since reattaining her world No. 1 ranking, Serena Williams narrowly avoided an upset in the fourth round at the 2013 Sony Open on Monday. Taking on No. 13 seed Dominika Cibulkova, Williams had to relyShow More Summary
Sony Open Tennis 2013: Novak Djokovic, Victoria Azarenka in action
The top-seeded men will finally get to show off their skills for the crowd at Key Biscayne, Fla., on Friday in the Sony Open. With qualifying and first-round play complete, it's time for the juggernauts to take the stage.
Here's a rundown of the bigger names on the schedule for Friday.
Stadium Court:
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Sony Open Tennis 2013 results: Serena Williams cruises to Round 3
Serena Williams hadn't played a competitive match in a month prior to Thursday's matchup with Flavia Pennetta, but her extended absence was hardly noticeable after she cruised to a dominating 6-1, 6-1 victory in Round 2 of the Sony Open.
Williams...Show More Summary
2013 Sony Open Tennis: Serena Williams advances to 3rd round
Top-seeded Serena Williams is through to the third round after taking out Flavia Pennetta in straight-sets on Wednesday at the 2013 Sony Open in Miami, Fla. Williams needed just 77 minutes to beat Pennetta, giving up just two games while winning 84 percent of her first serve points. Show More Summary
Sony Open Tennis 2013: Schedule, draw and more
Americans James Blake and Ryan Harrison will headline first-round action on the stadium court in a match scheduled not to begin before 7:30 p.m. ET at the Sony Open on Wednesday.
The 20-year-old Harrison is hoping to break out in 2013, and there is no better stage early on in the season than in South Florida. Show More Summary
Sony Open Tennis 2013: Serena Williams to begin quest for 6th title
Current WTP world No. 1 Serena Williams headlines a star-studded event, both on and off the court, as the tennis world makes its way to South Florida for the 2013 Sony Open. Williams will begin her journey toward six Sony Open titles when she begins her season as the sport's top-ranked player on Thursday. Show More Summary
How deep is a tennis tournament compared to March Madness?
As America's favorite single-elimination tournament began to take shape Sunday, there was another one wrapping up at about the same time: the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, the biggest tennis tournament outside of the Grand SlamsShow More Summary
Maria Sharapova wins 2013 BNP Paribas Open
Maria Sharapova is the 2013 BNP Paribas Open champion, dominating Caroline Wozniacki in the women's final, 6-2, 6-2. It's her second career championship at Indian Wells.
Sharapova has had Wozniacki's number in the past, and Sunday's performance was no different. Show More Summary
BNP Paribas Open 2013: Nadal-Del Potro, Sharapova-Wozniacki meet in finals
Juan Martin Del Potro had to beat the No. 1 player in the world to get to the finals of the BNP Paribas Open. Now, he has to beat the player who's arguably playing the best right now, Rafael Nadal.
Nadal hasn't skipped a beat after returning from a leg injury that bothered him towards the end of last year, an ailment that kept him out of the U.S. Show More Summary
BNP Paribas Open 2013 results: Juan Martin Del Potro beats Novak Djokovic to advance to final
The world's top-ranked player is out at Indian Wells, as Juan Martin Del Potro beat Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 Saturday night.
It's only the third win for Del Potro in 11 matches, with Djokovic...Show More Summary
LMFAO rapper attempting transition to tennis career
One of those guys from LMFAO is named Redfoo, if you can believe it. He's also dating Victoria Azarenka. And now, according to ESPN, he is trying out for the U.S. Open. Let's hope he's been working on his SERVES SERVES SERVES SERVES SERVES SERVES.
(h/t to Vulture)
BNP Paribas Open 2013 results: Novak Djokovic, Juan Martin Del Potro victorious in quarterfinals
The quarterfinals for the ATP Singles bracket at the 2013 BNP Paribas Open are officially in the books. The field has been narrowed down to four players, who will be in action on Saturday, with the winner being decided on Sunday.
Friday saw some very impressive tennis, and two very different matches. Show More Summary