Novak Djokovic: I had no energy against Rafa

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: Novak Djokovic has accepted that he was so exhausted that he "just wasn't there" in his Monte Carlo Masters final against Rafael Nadal.  More

Nadal crowned Monte Carlo Champion for eighth time

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: Defending champion Rafael Nadal scored a straight set victory over World No 1 Novak Djokovic to win Monaco title for the eighth time in row.  More

LIVE Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal Monte Carlo 2012 Final

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: An astounding victory for the King of Clay - and he roars back to make his presence felt! Who says eight is an unlucky number? Nadal earned his eighth consecutive title here in Monte-Carlo and managed to beat his greatest nemesis Djokovic - in eighth final. First title for the Spaniard in ten months and the way he played today, it was evident that he was fuming from inside - so here is the reward RAFA. A controlled-compact performance from the Spaniard, as he took only 1 hour and 18 minutes to subdue the World No. 1.   More

Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal: 2012 Monte Carlo Masters Final Preview

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: In a blockbuster title match on Sunday, defending champion and World No. 2 Rafael Nadal will lock horns with World No. 1 Novak Djokovic. Expect all that you want in a classic tennis match final. Brace yourself...  More

Nadal closes on eight Monte Carlo title

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: Gunning for his eight Monte Carlo title, Rafael Nadal downed Gilles Simon in straight sets to reach the final.  More

LIVE Gilles Simon vs Rafael Nadal Monte Carlo 2012 SF

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: Nadal - the seven times defending champion here is right on the course to add another Monte-Carlo Masters title to his treasure trove. Fine counter-attack from Simon, but he just could not match up with the ferocity and swiftness of Nadal, who took his time in testing rallies and played some exceptional shots - on their merits to muster this win in straight sets. So, it will be a blockbuster final tomorrow between Nadal and Djokovic - Brace Yourself!   More

Djokovic battles past Berdych in Monte Carlo Masters Semifinal

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: Serbian Novak Djokovic bounced back from a first set deficit to beat Tomas Berdych in three sets to advance into the final of Monte Carlo masters  More

LIVE Novak Djokovic vs Tomas Berdych Monte Carlo 2012 SF

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: Djokovic in the final...! And, the top-seeded battled vile wind, tricky conditions and stiff challenge of Berdych to reach the final of the 2012 Monte-Carlo Masters. Tremendous back from behind victory for the World No. 1, who looked somewhat distressed in the first set, but completely controlled the proceedings to win this encounter in two hours and 42 minutes with the help of 22 winners.   More

Julia Goerges vs Jarmila Gajdosova: Fed Cup Match Preview

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: German Julia Goerges faces Aussie Jarmila Gajdosova in the second match of Australia vs German tie at Fed Cup World Group Play Off.  More

Novak Djokovic vs. Tomas Berdych: Monte Carlo Masters Semi-final Preview

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: World No 1 Novak Djokovic faces dangerous Tomas Berdych for a place in the final of Monte Carlo Masters 2012.  More

Rafael Nadal vs. Gilles Simon: 2012 Monte Carlo Masters Semifinal preview

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: Gunning for his eight Monte Carlo Masters title, Rafael Nadal takes on Frenchman Gilles Simon in the second semi-final of the day.  More

Rafael Nadal overcomes Stanislas Wawrinka at Monte-Carlo Masters

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: Defending champion Rafael Nadal beat Stanislas Wawrinka in straight sets to reach the semi-final of the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters.  More

LIVE Stanislas Wawrinka vs Rafael Nadal Monte Carlo 2012 QF

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: The defending champion Rafael Nadal reached the semi-final of the 2012 Monte Carlo Masters. Seven times champion here, the Spaniard struggled a bit in the first set, but found his rhythm in the second and easily subdued Wawrinka - in straight sets to secured his berth in the semi-final of this ATP World Tour 1000 Event.   More

Novak Djokovic breezes past Robin Haase to reach the last 4 of the Monte-Carlo Masters

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: World No.1 Novak Djokovic brushed aside Robin Haase of Netherlands in straight sets to reach the semi-final of the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters.  More

LIVE Novak Djokovic vs Robin Haase Monte Carlo 2012 QF

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: The World No. 1 Novak Djokovic reached the semi-final of the 2012 Monte-Carlo Masters. The Serbian was pushed to a certain extent by Haase but he could only produce some fine tennis - in patches. The World No. 1 did not look back after winning the first set and raced to win the second-set. Djokovic will meet Tomas Berdych in the semi-final - tomorrow.   More

Berdych outlasts Murray to reach the Semi-final of the Monte-Carlo Masters

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: Tomas Berdych upset Scot Andy Murray in three pulsating sets to reach the last 4 of the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters.  More

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Vs. Gilles Simon: 2012 Monte-Carlo Masters Quarterfinal Preview

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: In all French affair, Jo Wilfried Tsonga will confront Gilles Simon for a place in the semi-finals of 2012 Monte Carlo Masters.  More

LIVE Andy Murray vs Tomas Berdych Monte Carlo 2012 QF

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: Terrific performance from Tomas Berdych, as he earned a came from behind victory over mighty Murray and secured his berth in the semi-final of the 2012 Monte Carlo Masters. Berdych looked well in control from the beginning of the match, but he lost the first set. The Czech geared up after losing the first set and fired 59 winners in total to rally past Murray.   More

Rafael Nadal vs. Stanislas Wawrinka -2012 Monte Carlo Masters Quarterfinal preview

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: Bidding for his eight Monte Carlo Masters title, World No. 2 Rafael Nadal squares against Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka in the third quarterfinal match of 2012 edition  More

Novak Djokovic vs. Robin Haase: Monte Carlo Masters Quarterfinal Preview

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: World No 1 Novak Djokovic will take on Robin Haase of Netherlands in the second quarter-final match at Monte Carlo Masters 2012.  More

Andy Murray vs. Tomas Berdych: 2012 Monte Carlo Masters Quarterfinal Preview

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: Bidding for his second title of the season, Andy Murray faces Czech Tomas Berdych in the first quarter-final match at Monte Carlo Masters on Friday.  More

Rafael Nadal steamrolls over Mikhail Kukushkin to reach the QF of the Monte- Carlo Masters

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: Seven times defending champion Rafael Nadal brushed aside a rather hapless Mikhail Kukushkin in straight sets to reach the last 8 of the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters.   More

LIVE Mikhail Kukushkin vs Rafael Nadal Monte Carlo 2012 R16

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: And, the defending champion Rafael Nadal took just 59 minutes to subdue the Russian in straight sets - comprehensively. Tremendous play from Nadal as he looked in complete control from the very beginning of the match and played fantastically till the end to subdue Kukushkin - on a comprehensive note.   More

Djokovic defies the challenge of Dolgopolov to reach QFS in Monte-Carlo

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: World No. 1 Novak Djokovic earned a came from behind victory on Thursday against Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine to reach the quarterfinals of the 2012 Monte Carlo Masters.   More

LIVE Novak Djokovic vs Alexandr Dolgopolov Monte Carlo 2012 R16

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: Djokovic battles past rain, emotions and Dolgopolov to get the job done in three tight sets 2-6, 6-1, 6-4 in an hour and 40 minutes. With 19 winners and 3 breaks Djokovic won this evenly matches clash to progress to the next round here. A rather weak Djokovic one must after he was going through really strong emotions, it was visible through the stats. Djokovic prevails!  More

Murray walks into the quarter-final of Monte Carlo Masters.

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: Third seeded Andy Murray got an easy entry into the quarter-finals of Monte Carlo Masters when his opponent Julien Benneteau retired midway because of an injury  More

Rafael Nadal vs. Mikhail Kukushkin -2012 Monte Carlo Masters match preview

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: Bidding for his eight Monte Carlo Masters title, World No. 2 Rafael Nadal faces Mikhail Kukushkin in the third round open.  More

LIVE Andy Murray vs Julien Benneteau Monte Carlo 2012 R16

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: Finally Benneteau decides to retire midway and allows Murray to walk into the quarter-finals of Monte Carlo Masters 2012.  More

Novak Djokovic vs. Alexandr Dolgopolv: Monte Carlo Masters Match Preview

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: World No 1 Novak Djokovic will face Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine in the second round of Monte Carlo Masters. The Serbian leads 1-0 in head to head clash.  More

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Vs. Fernando Verdasco: 2012 Monte-Carlo Masters Match Preview

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: Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga faces Fernando Verdasco of Spain in third round encounter of Monte-Carlo Masters. Both have scored a win against each other.  More

Andy Murray vs. Julien Benneteau: 2012 Monte Carlo Masters Match Preview

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: Bidding for his second title of the season, Andy Murray takes on Frenchman Julien Benneteau in the third round encounter at Monte Carlo Masters.  More

Nadal beats Nieminen in Monte Carlo opener

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: Second seed and defending champion Rafael Nadal downed Jarkko Nieminen in straight sets to reach the third round of Monte Carlo Masters.  More

LIVE Jarkko Nieminen vs Rafael Nadal Monte Carlo 2012 R32

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: And, the seven time champion Rafael Nadal reached the third-round of the 2012 Monte Carlo Masters. Nieminen played well and tested Nadal to a certain extent, but he just could not match up with ferocity and swiftness of Nadal on red-soil. Nadal struggled a bit throughout the match, but he looked absolutely fit and moved well on the court to register this straight sets victory here.   More

Djokovic wins Monte Carlo Masters opener against Seppi

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: World No 1 Novak Djokovic advanced into the third round of Monte Carlo Masters with a 6-1, 6-4 victory against Andreas Seppi.  More

LIVE Novak Djokovic vs Andreas Seppi Monte Carlo 2012 R32

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: Djokovic scores an easy win. The Serbian made a fine start to the match and won the first set comprehensively. But, he faced a stiff resistance from Seppi in the second-set. But, finally the World No. 1 managed to win this duel in straight sets. Djokovic won this match in 1 hour and 27 minutes with the help of 17 winners. The Serbian also got benefited from Seppi's 30 unforced errors.   More

Injury fear worries Rafael Nadal in Monte Carlo

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: Gunning for his eigth straight title at the Monte Carlo Masters, Rafael Nadal is worried about his left knee.  More

David Ferrer vs. Thomaz Bellucci: 2012 Monte Carlo Masters Match Preview

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: Fifth seeded David Ferrer of Spain will start off his Monte Carlo Masters campaign on Wednesday against top Brazilian Thomaz Bellucci. Though, Ferrer looks favourite amidst present state of affairs, Bellucci can surprise him with his newly found form.  More

Novak Djokovic vs. Andreas Seppi: Monte Carlo Masters match preview

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: World No 1 Novak Djokovic opens against Italian Andreas Seppi at Monte Carlo Masters. The Serbian leads 6-0 in head to head clash.  More

Rafael Nadal vs. Jarkko Nieminen-2012 Monte Carlo Masters match preview

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: Bidding for his eight Monte Carlo Masters title, World No. 2 Rafael Nadal opens title defense against Jarkko Nieminen.  More

Bernard Tomic vs Alexandr Dolgopolov: Monte Carlo Masters Match Preview

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: Aussie Bernard Tomic faces Alexandr Dolgopolov in his second round match at Monte Carlo Masters on Monday. He trails by 1-3 in head to head series.  More

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga puts aside Philipp Kohlschreiber

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: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga played some fascinating tennis to push aside German Philipp Kohlschreiber in straight-sets to move into the next round of the Monte-Carlo Masters.  More

LIVE Philipp Kohlschreiber vs Jo-wilfried Tsonga Monte Carlo 2012 R32

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: Tsonga does it in the end - the Frenchman made a great start to the match and took only 34 minutes to clinch the first set. But, Kohlschreiber showed his real character in the second-set and tested Tsonga, but finally he lost his concentration and consequently the match in 1 hour and 25 minutes. Tsonga hammered 25 winners and got benefited from Kohlschreiber's 23 unforced errors.   More

Murray makes an impressive start in his Monte-Carlo campaign

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: Third-seeded Andy Murray of Great Britain made a fine start to his 2012 Monte Carlo Masters campaign on Tuesday, as he earned a straight sets 6-0 6-3 victory over his opponent Viktor Troicki and sailed to the third-round of this ATP World Tour Masters Tournament.  More

Marin Cilic Vs. Simone Bolelli: 2012 Monte-Carlo Masters Match Preview

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: Marin Cilic clashes with Simone Bolelli in the opening round of the Monte-Carlo Masters.  More

LIVE Andy Murray vs Viktor Troicki Monte Carlo 2012 R32

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: A clinical performance by the Scot as he brushed aside the Serb in just over an hour. With 15 winners and 93% first serve points won, Murray broke the Troicki serve 5 times to seal the match 6-0, 6-3 and make a very impressive start to his clay court season. The third seed is playing some fascinating tennis and showing the variety that is expected out of him.   More

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Vs. Philipp Kohlschreiber: 2012 Monte-Carlo Masters Match Preview

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: Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga starts his Monte-Carlo Masters campaign with a match against German Philipp Kohlschreiber.  More

Thomaz Bellucci vs. Kevin Anderson: 2012 Monte Carlo Masters Match Preview

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: In this exciting first-round encounter of the 2012 Monte Carlo Masters, World No. 32 Kevin Anderson of South Africa will lock horns with the top Brazilian Thomaz Bellucci.  More

Novak Djokovic: Rafael Nadal is the king of clay

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: As World No.1 Novak Djokovic prepares himself for the Monte-Carlo Masters, he does not discredit the effort required to dethrone the SEVEN times defending champion Rafael Nadal.  More

Juan Monaco vs. Robin Haase: 2012 Monte Carlo Masters Match Preview

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: Enjoying a decent form of late, Argentine Juan Monaco will start off his 2012 Monte Carlo Masters campaign on Tuesday against World No. 55 Robin Haase.   More

Andy Murray vs. Viktor Troicki: 2012 Monte Carlo Masters Match Preview

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: Sporting a new hairdo in this tournament, third-seeded Andy Murray of Great Britain will start off his 2012 Monte Carlo Masters campaign against World No. 30 Viktor Troicki of Serbia on Tuesday. Murray looks favourite in this duel, but the Serbian can push him to a certain extent.   More

Fernando Verdasco Vs Ivan Dodig: 2012 Monte-Carlo Masters Match Preview

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: Spaniard Fernando Verdasco locks horns with Croat Ivan Dodig for a place in the third round of the Monte-Carlo Masters.  More

Michael Llodra Vs. Fabio Fognini: 2012 Monte Carlo Masters Match Preview

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: French Michael Llodra faces Italian Fabio Fognini in the first round of the Monte Carlo Masters.  More

Rafael Nadal: All set for Monte-Carlo Masters

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: Bidding for his eighth Monte Carlo Masters title, World No. 2 Rafael Nadal is happy to be back on his favourite hunting surface.  More

Tomic beats Istomin in Monte Carlo Masters opening round

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: Aussie No 1 Bernard Tomic scored a straight set victory over Denis Istomin in his first round match at Monte Carlo Masters on Monday.  More

LIVE Bernard Tomic vs Denis Istomin Monte Carlo 2012 R64

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: Rising Australian star Bernard Tomic posts a comprehensive victory over Uzbek Denis Istomin to advance to the next round of the 2012 Monte Carlo Rolex Masters. Tomic broke Istomin's serve three times and hit 17 winners to 15 from the Uzbek. However, the decisive factor was the number of unforced errors, 31 by Istomin, that helped Tomic cruise to an easy victory.  More

Ivan Ljubicic bids adieu to professional Tennis

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: Former Olympic medalist, Croatian star Ivan Ljubicic finally bid adieu to the professional world of tennis when he retired, following his first round defeat at the 2012 Monte Carlo Rolex Masters on Sunday.  More

Bernard Tomic vs. Denis Istomin: Monte Carlo Masters Match Preview

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: Aussie Bernard Tomic faces Denis Istomin in his first round match at Monte Carlo Masters on Monday.  More

2012 Monte Carlo Masters Preview - Litmus Test for Nadal

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: Coming back from a left knee injury scare, there is a lot at stake for Rafael Nadal in the 2012 Monte Carlo Masters. Though, this defiant warrior never looked complacent on red-soil after achieving so much on this surface, Novak Djokovic exposed many chinks in his armour in the last season and now it is payback time. Undoubtedly, Monte Carlo Masters would be a prelude to Paris extravaganza that who would hold that holy grail of tennis at Roland Garros.  More