Evergreen Federer back on top of the world
LONDON (Reuters) - With his 31st birthday looming Roger Federer began a record-equaling 286th week at the top of the world rankings on Monday after claiming a seventh Wimbledon title. The accepted theory is that male tennis players begin the slow decline into retirement once they hit the 30 barrier but, as he has done throughout his career, Federer is showing scant regard for conventional wisdom. Against Britain's Andy Murray on Sunday, Federer finished like an express train, raising his level to ... [ Read More: http://news.yahoo.com/evergreen-federer-back-top-world-121943814--ten.html ]
Federer slams door after Murray glimpses glory
LONDON (Reuters) - Roger Federer left the door tantalisingly ajar for local hero Andy Murray in the Wimbledon men's singles final on Sunday, then slammed it shut to win a record-equalling seventh Wimbledon title and in so doing return to the top of the world rankings. The Swiss great, contesting his eighth final at the All England Club, flirted with danger in the second set after losing the first but just when Murray looked like ending 76 years of plucky British failure Federer gave a stunning reminder ... [ Read More: http://news.yahoo.com/federer-slams-door-murray-glimpses-glory-062432264--ten.html ]
Distraught Murray vows to come back stronger
Andy Murray vowed to come back stronger than ever after a heartbreaking four-set Wimbledon final defeat against Roger Federer left the distraught Scot crying tears of frustration on Centre Court.Murray had hoped to become the first British man to win Wimbledon since Fred Perry in 1936, but his dreams were dashed as Federer recovered from a slow start to claim the seventh All England Club title of his magnificent career.It was a devastating blow for Murray, who has played some of the best tennis of ... [ Read More: http://news.yahoo.com/murray-wins-hearts-wimbledon-crying-game-180948014--ten.html ]
Federer driven on by fatherhood, age
Roger Federer believes becoming a father and celebrating his 30th birthday inspired him to a record-equalling seventh Wimbledon title.Federer moved level with Pete Sampras on seven All England Club titles and celebrated a 17th Grand Slam crown with his battling 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 win over Britain's Andy Murray in his eighth Wimbledon final.The win, secured beneath Centre Court's £80 million roof, also allowed him to return to the top of the world rankings where this week he'll stand for a 285th ... [ Read More: http://news.yahoo.com/murray-shoulders-british-hope-glory-034543858--ten.html ]
Serena sends off US teen at WTA Stanford
Wimbledon winner Serena Williams swept past tenacious teenager Nicole Gibbs 6-2, 6-1 in her opening match at the WTA Stanford Classic.World number four Williams on Wednesday was fighting off jet lag as well as reigning US college champion Gibbs, an American ranked 403rd in the world and a junior at Stanford University, host of the $740,000 hardcourt event.It took defending champion Williams, who enjoyed a first-round bye, only 62 minutes to advance, even though Gibbs -- playing in her first WTA main ... [ Read More: http://news.yahoo.com/serena-sends-off-us-teen-wta-stanford-004319394--ten.html ]
LONDON (Reuters) - With his 31st birthday looming Roger Federer began a record-equaling 286th week at the top of the world rankings on Monday after claiming a seventh Wimbledon title. The accepted theory is that male tennis players begin the slow decline into retirement once they hit the 30 barrier but, as he has done throughout his career, Federer is showing scant regard for conventional wisdom. Against Britain's Andy Murray on Sunday, Federer finished like an express train, raising his level to ... [ Read More: http://news.yahoo.com/evergreen-federer-back-top-world-121943814--ten.html ]
Federer slams door after Murray glimpses glory
LONDON (Reuters) - Roger Federer left the door tantalisingly ajar for local hero Andy Murray in the Wimbledon men's singles final on Sunday, then slammed it shut to win a record-equalling seventh Wimbledon title and in so doing return to the top of the world rankings. The Swiss great, contesting his eighth final at the All England Club, flirted with danger in the second set after losing the first but just when Murray looked like ending 76 years of plucky British failure Federer gave a stunning reminder ... [ Read More: http://news.yahoo.com/federer-slams-door-murray-glimpses-glory-062432264--ten.html ]
Distraught Murray vows to come back stronger
Andy Murray vowed to come back stronger than ever after a heartbreaking four-set Wimbledon final defeat against Roger Federer left the distraught Scot crying tears of frustration on Centre Court.Murray had hoped to become the first British man to win Wimbledon since Fred Perry in 1936, but his dreams were dashed as Federer recovered from a slow start to claim the seventh All England Club title of his magnificent career.It was a devastating blow for Murray, who has played some of the best tennis of ... [ Read More: http://news.yahoo.com/murray-wins-hearts-wimbledon-crying-game-180948014--ten.html ]
Federer driven on by fatherhood, age
Roger Federer believes becoming a father and celebrating his 30th birthday inspired him to a record-equalling seventh Wimbledon title.Federer moved level with Pete Sampras on seven All England Club titles and celebrated a 17th Grand Slam crown with his battling 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 win over Britain's Andy Murray in his eighth Wimbledon final.The win, secured beneath Centre Court's £80 million roof, also allowed him to return to the top of the world rankings where this week he'll stand for a 285th ... [ Read More: http://news.yahoo.com/murray-shoulders-british-hope-glory-034543858--ten.html ]
Serena sends off US teen at WTA Stanford
Wimbledon winner Serena Williams swept past tenacious teenager Nicole Gibbs 6-2, 6-1 in her opening match at the WTA Stanford Classic.World number four Williams on Wednesday was fighting off jet lag as well as reigning US college champion Gibbs, an American ranked 403rd in the world and a junior at Stanford University, host of the $740,000 hardcourt event.It took defending champion Williams, who enjoyed a first-round bye, only 62 minutes to advance, even though Gibbs -- playing in her first WTA main ... [ Read More: http://news.yahoo.com/serena-sends-off-us-teen-wta-stanford-004319394--ten.html ]
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