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Rooney misspells success for giant-killer Robson

September 01, 2012 | 08:14

British giant-killer Laura Robson forgave English football star Wayne Rooney for a Twitter blunder over her surname on Friday, insisting that celebrity interest can only be good for her and tennis.

Li Na hopes for a little Henin New York magic

August 24, 2012 | 09:07

Li Na believes her decision to hire Carlos Rodriguez, the man who steered Justine Henin to the 2003 and 2007 US Open titles, could be her New York gamechanger after enduring two successive first round failures.

Sharapova, Clijsters on course for Wimbledon crunch

June 30, 2012 | 09:23

World number one Maria Sharapova and four-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters are on course for an emotional last eight clash at Wimbledon after breezing into the fourth round on Friday.

Federer hammers del Potro to advance

August 17, 2011 | 17:00

Roger Federer, playing in his final event before the US Open, surged into the third round of the ATP and WTA hardcourt tournament Tuesday by beating Juan Martin del Potro in straight sets.

Kohlschreiber ousts out-of-sorts Roddick

August 16, 2011 | 13:50

Philipp Kohlschreiber rallied from a set and a break down then kept calm as Andy Roddick lost his cool to upset the American in the first round of the Cincinnati hardcourt tennis tournament on Monday.

Blake dethrones Nalbandian at ATP Washington

August 03, 2011 | 10:00

Former World No. 4 James Blake dethroned eighth-seeded defending champion David Nalbandian 6-2, 6-4, to reach the third round of the $1.4 million ATP Washington Classic.

Goals galore in World Cup qualifiers

July 04, 2011 | 09:26

There was a goal glut in Asian qualifying for the 2014 World Cup on Sunday with Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines and Myanmar among those who advanced into the second round.