What are Novak Djokovic's chances against Rafael Nadal in Paris?

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: Rafael Nadal's record on clay is staggering and come the end of his career the Manacor native will boast statistics that will be so unbelievable that making any comparison in the future will be very hard on the player being compared. The only realistic chance of Nadal failing to add an eighty French Open title rests on the shoulders of the World No.1 Novak Djokovic.   More

What are Novak Djokovicâ??s chances against Rafael Nadal in Paris?

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: Rafael Nadalâ??s record on clay is staggering and come the end of his career the Manacor native will boast statistics that will be so unbelievable that making any comparison in the future will be very hard on the player being compared. The only realistic chance of Nadal failing to add an eighty French Open title rests on the shoulders of the World No.1 Novak Djokovic.  More

John McEnroe: Serena, Nadal have to have off days to not win the French Open

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: Former Wimbledon champion and all time great John McEnroe believes that compatriot Serena Williams and reigning champion Rafael Nadal are the hands down favourites at the upcoming French Open in Paris.  More

Nieminen makes a winning start in Dusseldorf

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: World No. 42 Jarkko Nieminen of Finland made a fine start to his inaugural Power Horse Cup campaign on Monday with a straight sets victory over Lukas Lacko. The Finn is bidding for his first title of the season.   More

Novak Djokovic: Can the Serb bounce back at the French Open?

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: World No.1 Novak Djokovic has been in erratic form after getting one over King of clay Rafael Nadal at the Monte Carlo Masters in April. The Serbian was ruthless in that final against the 11-time Grand Slam champion, and experts around the globe predicting a shift in power on the red dirt.   More

Lleyton Hewitt vs Pablo Andujar: ATP Nice Open Match Preview

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: After a making a sensational run at the Mutua Madrid Open earlier in the month, Spaniard Pablo Andujar made a radical jump from being in the 113th ranked player in the world to 53 now. The man who hails from the city of Cuenca, is all set to battle another former World No.1 today in Lleyton Hewitt.  More

Marion Bartoli vs Camili Giorgi: WTA Strasbourg Match Preview

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: Unorthodox Frenchwoman - Marion Bartoli is poised to do battle with Italian Camili Georgi in the first round of the Internationaux de Strasbourg in France today.  More

Andreas Seppi vs Yen-Hsun Lu: ATP Open de Nice Match Preview

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: In what promises to be an intriguing match, at the Nice Open here in France - Italian No.1 Andreas Seppis is all set to collide with Taiwanese Yen-Hsun Lu.  More

WTA Strasbourg Open 2013: Tamira Paszek Vs Virginie Razzano Match Preview

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: Talented Austrian Tamira Paszek begins her Internationaux de Strasbourg Open campaign against local girl Virginie Razzano. With both players struggling to find form this year, they would be looking to carry forward some momentum going into Roland Garros.   More

Roger Federer: Nadal now is the favorite for Roland Garros

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: World No.3 Roger Federer remained positive about his prospects at Roland Garros and also admitted that Rafael Nadal would be a favorite going into the second Grand Slam of the year.   More

Rafael Nadal gets No.4 seed for Roland Garros

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: After lifting the 56th ATP World Tour Title, Spaniard Rafael Nadal reclaimed the Spanish No.1 spot by becoming the new World No.4, overtaking fellow countryman David Ferrer.  More

Dominant Nadal outclasses clueless Federer, clinches Rome title

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: King of Clay Rafael Nadal was ruthless on clay yet once more today as he absolutely annihilated career long rival Roger Federer en route to clinching his seventh title here on the red dirt of Rome.   More

Serena Williams subdues Azarenka to clinch Rome WTA title

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: World No. 1 Serena Williams capped a perfect week of tennis on Sunday by beating third-seeded Victoria Azarenka comprehensively 6-1 6-3 and claimed her fifth title of the season by winning the 2013 Rome Open title.   More

Rome Masters 2013: Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal Final Preview

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: There are individual performers in tennis who dominate this sport to such an extent that it achieves a whole new level of competitiveness and quality. And, there are rivalries in this sport, which make it so appealing and global by striking the right chord with its lovers, trespassing every barrier. If tennis has evolved into such a worldwide acclaimed sport, it is not only because of the exceptional players of past and present, but much has been contributed by the epic-rivalries between best players. They test, push and beat each other to keep the essence of this sport alive, which makes it such a phenomenon among fans. Today at Rome Masters, another chapter will be added to the great Rafa-Roger rivalry. Brace yourself for this battle.  More

WTA Rome 2013: Serena Williams vs. Victoria Azarenka Final Preview

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: Intensity peaks up to a different level amidst the deafening roar of a packed crowd as mesmerizing tennis takes the center-stage to celebrate this game in the best possible way. This is what happens when a resolute warrior tries to wield the power of a torrent force, cultivated with a sole purpose to subdue opponent. It is not just a battle of skills anymore, only sheer defiance will pave the path for victory. Expect the unexpected and brace yourself to savor sublime tennis, when American hurricane Serena Williams will square off against the Belarusian powerhouse Victoria Azarenka in the final of the 2013 Rome Open today.   More

Federer thwarts Paire challenge, sets up a dream final with Nadal in Rome

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: World no.3 Roger Federer wasn't at his sublime best today versus his opponent Benoit Paire, but was still good enough to tame him in straight sets in the pair's Rome Masters semifinal here in the Italian capital. The victory of the Swiss over the Frenchman also means that the fans will witness the 30th chapter of the Roger-Rafa rivalry as the two will meet in a dream final tomorrow at the Foro Italico.  More

Nadal humbles Berdych to reach the final in Rome

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: World No. 5 Rafael Nadal of Spain earned a comprehensive 6-2 6-4 victory over the Czech Tomas Berdych on Saturday and secured his berth in the final of the 2013 Rome Masters. Defending champion Nadal played majestic tennis and thoroughly dominated the Czech with his precision-oriented shot-selection and swiftness to earn a well-deserved win in straight sets.   More

Azarenka overpowers Errani, will meet Serena in Rome final

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: World no.3 Victoria Azarenka will meet top seed Serena Williams in the final of the Italian Open as the Princess of Oz overpowered the local girl Sara Errani in an entertaining straight set duel that lasted an hour and 34 minutes. The victory of Vika over the Italian also meant that the Belarusian will have an opportunity to lift her first Premier level trophy on the red dirt and though it would be a mammoth task to achieve, the 3rd seed's performance today showcases that she will be very much up for the challenge tomorrow.   More

Rome Masters 2013: Roger Federer vs. Benoit Paire SF Preview

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: Two victories away from his first Rome Masters title, second-seeded Roger Federer squares off against surprise semi-finalist Benoit Paire today in Italy. May be he is not as devastating as he was at his prime, Roger Federer has defied many conventions and pre-conceived notions by maintaining such a fine-form and fitness at this juncture of his career and it gets along perfectly with his overall career-accomplishments which bolster the premise of the obvious statement that he is the greatest player of all time. It could be an awestruck moment for the talented Frenchman Paire to face Federer, at this stage of the tournament. Whatever would be the outcome of this match Paire has already made his presence count.  More

Serena sails into Rome final

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: Playing majestic tennis of late, top-seeded Serena Williams of USA registered a comprehensive 6-3 6-0 victory over the surprise semi-finalist Simon Halep of Romania on Saturday and advanced into the final of the 2013 Rome Open.  More