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Daniela Hantuchova, Simona Halep win titles – Tennis news

Daniela Hantuchova, Simona Halep win titles – Tennis news Former world number five, Daniela Hantuchova, and the Romanian star, Simona Halep, conquered their opponents and won titles over the weekend. The Slovakian star dumped Donna Vekic...Show More Summary

Andy Murray topples Marin Cilic to capture title – AEGON Championships 2013

Andy Murray topples Marin Cilic to capture title – AEGON Championships 2013 Olympic gold medallist, Andy Murray, made an exceptional comeback from a set down to triumph over the fifth seed, Marin Cilic, at the AEGON Championships 2013...Show More Summary

Roger Federer outclasses Mikhail Youzhny to join the winner’s circle – Gerry Weber Open 2013

Roger Federer outclasses Mikhail Youzhny to join the winner’s circle – Gerry Weber Open 2013 Top seeded Roger Federer recorded an exceptional comeback victory against the Russian contender, Mikhail Youzhny, at the Gerry Weber Open 2013...Show More Summary

Power Ranking the Top Grass-Court Tennis Players

Grass-court season is a very special time of year for tennis players. Unfortunately, it's also a very brief one. The season is nestled into just four weeks of the summer, culminating with the historic Wimbledon Championships. Some players live for these few weeks on grass. Show More Summary

Anna Kournikova is the Best and Worst Thing to Ever Happen to Women's Tennis

Anna Kournikova is the best and worst thing to ever happen to women's tennis. Forget the equal prize money available to the winner of Wimbledon. Kournikova showed women how to get paid big bucks without winning jack. Kournikova 's impact on women's tennis can be seen in the ridiculous debate between fans of Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams. Show More Summary

Birmingham: Hantuchova Wins Title

AEGON CLASSIC Birmingham, England June 10-16, 2013 $235,000/International Grass/Outdoors Results - Sunday, June 16, 2013 Singles - Final Daniela Hantuchova (SVK) d. Donna Vekic (CRO) 76(5) 64 Doubles - Final (3) Barty/Dellacqua (AUS/AUS) d. Show More Summary

Roger Federer's Win in Halle Reminds Us He'll Be a Force at Wimbledon

Roger Federer looked like himself again at the Gerry Weber Open, winning the title in Halle, Germany for the sixth time, as noted by the ATP Tour: His performance was a stark reminder that he's still one of the world's best on grass surfaces and a threat to win this year's Wimbledon. Show More Summary

Roger Federer Defeats Mikhael Youzhny to Win First Title of 2013

Just when people were ready to once again write off Roger Federer, he turned things around by winning the Gerry Webber Open. ATP World Tour reported that the superstar defeated Mikhael Youzhny in the finals in three sets: Federer needed to win four matches to earn the title, only two of which did he get by in straight sets. Show More Summary

‘s-Hertogenbosch Preview

TOPSHELF OPEN ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands June 16-22, 2013 $235,000/International Grass/Outdoors Order Of Play - Sunday, June 16, 2013 Centre (from 11.00hrs) 1. Kiki Bertens vs. Anabel Medina Garrigues 2. ATP: Mayer vs. Haase (NB 12.30hrs) 3. Show More Summary

Gerry Weber Open 2013: Roger Federer Will Route Mikhail Youzhny in Final

Roger Federer doesn ’t need to wait to celebrate his 2013 Gerry Weber Open title. Federer, the No. 1 seed in the tournament, defeated Tommy Haas, who beat him in last year’s final, on Saturday in the semifinals by a score of 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. Show More Summary

Ranking the Best Grass-Court Players in Tennis History

Before 1975, when three of the four Grand Slam events were played on grass, proficiency on grass courts was necessary to achieve tennis stardom. The U.S. Pro Championships, a major event for professionals before the Open Era began in 1968, was also contested on grass sometimes. Show More Summary

Gerry Weber Open 2013: Roger Federer Will Carry Momentum into Wimbledon

Roger Federer will more than likely win the Gerry Weber Open final, and that momentum will carry over to the Wimbledon, which begins on June 24. Whenever Federer is on the court, it's hard to bet against him. The final match will have Federer as the heavy favorite as well, going up against Mikhail Youzhny. Show More Summary

Gerry Weber Open 2013: Roger Federer Must Win to Gain Momentum for Wimbledon

When Roger Federer squares off against Mikhail Youzhny in the finals of the 2013 Gerry Weber Open, the Swiss tennis star must walk away victorious to build momentum heading toward Wimbledon (major starts Monday, June 24). Federer knows...Show More Summary

Birmingham: Rybarikova Ends Keys’ Run in QFs

AEGON CLASSIC Birmingham, England June 10-16, 2013 $235,000/International Grass/Outdoors Results - Friday, June 14, 2013 Singles – Quarterfinals Donna Vekic (CRO) d. (3) Sorana Cirstea (ROU) 62 61 Daniela Hantuchova (SVK) d. (15) Francesca Schiavone (ITA) 67(8) 64 76(3) (16) Magdalena Rybarikova (SVK) d. Show More Summary

Andy Murray trounces Benjamin Becker to enter semis – AEGON Championships 2013

Andy Murray trounces Benjamin Becker to enter semis – AEGON Championships 2013 Top seed, Andy Murray, got the better of the German challenger, Benjamin Becker, in straight sets at the AEGON Championships 2013 on Friday. He notched up...Show More Summary

Roger Federer slays Mischa Zverev to set semi-final clash with Tommy Haas – Gerry Weber Open 2013

Roger Federer slays Mischa Zverev to set semi-final clash with Tommy Haas – Gerry Weber Open 2013 Top seed, Roger Federer, crippled the local wild card entrant, Mischa Zverev, with double bagels at the Gerry Weber Open 2013 on Friday. After...Show More Summary

Andrea Petkovic shocks Jelena Jankovic to reach final – Nurnberger Versicherungscup 2013

Andrea Petkovic shocks Jelena Jankovic to reach final – Nurnberger Versicherungscup 2013 Local wild card entrant, Andrea Petkovic, stunned the top seeded Serb, Jelena Jankovic, in straight sets at the Nurnberger Versicherungscup 2013 on Friday. Show More Summary

Will Novak Djokovic End the Year Ranked as No. 1?

Since bursting onto the scene in 2006, Novak Djokovic has never had any qualms about wanting be at the top of the tennis world. “My lifetime goal is to be No. 1 in the world,” a 20-year-old Novak Djokovic told a group of reporters back in 2007. Show More Summary

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