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Nadal Captures Gold, No. 1 Rank
 Nadal Captures Gold, No. 1 Rank
OLYMPICS
Aug 17, 2008 8:19 AM CDT

Nadal Captures Gold, No. 1 Rank

Williams sisters take doubles title; 10-0 Olympic record

(Newser) - Rafael Nadal won the Olympic men's singles gold medal today, overcoming two set points in the second set and holding every service game to beat Fernando Gonzalez of Chile 6-3, 7-6 (2), 6-3. The gold medal was the first for Spain in Olympic tennis, and Nadal became the first top-five...

Federer Falls to Blake
 Federer Falls to Blake
olympics
Aug 14, 2008 12:11 PM CDT

Federer Falls to Blake

Phelps eases into butterfly semis

(Newser) - Roger Federer’s lackluster year continued today, as American James Blake knocked him out of the Olympics, 6-4, 7-6 (2), ESPN reports. Blake had won just a single set against the once-invincible Federer in their previous eight meetings. The women’s side also saw big upsets, with Serena Williams falling...

All-Star Memento Today, Nest Egg Tomorrow

Memorabilia auctions offer old-timers chance to cash in

(Newser) - When it comes to souvenirs, some athletes are as memorabilia-hungry as fans. Albert Pujols has great success stockpiling mementos—for his son, or so he says—but even megastars experience slumps: Tiger Woods won’t sign for Roger Federer. “It is more important for me to talk to them...

Federer's Grass Now Nadal's Shade of Green

Victories in French, Wimbledon finals give Spaniard upper hand—if not No. 1 ranking

(Newser) - A year meant to land Roger Federer in the record books, surpassing Pete Samparas’ Grand Slam total, has instead left Sandra Harwitt, writing on ESPN.com, wondering if the 12-time winner remains the game’s top player. After their epic Wimbledon final, it’s abundantly clear Rafael Nadal “continues...

Nadal Triumphs at Wimbledon
 Nadal Triumphs at Wimbledon 
Jul 6, 2008 3:41 PM CDT

Nadal Triumphs at Wimbledon

Defending champ Federer falls in 5-set nail-biter

(Newser) - Rafael Nadal edged out defending Wimbledon champ Roger Federer today in a five-set nail-biter, NBC Sports reports. Nadal clinched the 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-7 (8), 9-7 upset by breaking Federer four times; Federer broke Nadal only once in 13 chances. Today's match was the sixth Grand Slam title match...

Nadal's Ready For Federer
 Nadal's Ready For Federer 
OPINION
Jul 5, 2008 5:23 PM CDT

Nadal's Ready For Federer

World No. 2 isn't done improving his grass game

(Newser) - Those who dismiss Rafael Nadal's grass game forget that the 22-year-old has improved every year he's been on the scene, and his growth as a competitor is far from finished, writes Greg Garber for ESPN. "Give him time," says Nadal's uncle and coach. In Sunday's Wimbledon final against...

Federer, Nadal Back in Wimbledon Final

World's top two players each cruise through semis in straight sets

(Newser) - Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will meet in their third consecutive Wimbledon final after commanding semifinal victories today. Federer outplayed Marat Safin 6-3, 7-6 (6-3), 6-4 with a nearly flawless performance, leaving him one win from his sixth consecutive Wimbledon title and 13th Grand Slam championship. It was his 65th...

Federer, Safin, Nadal Reach Wimbledon Semifinals

Dark halts last match to fill men's final four

(Newser) - Five-time champion Roger Federer outclassed Mario Ancic—the last man to beat him at Wimbledon—in straight sets today to reach the semifinals and extend his grass-court winning streak to 64 matches on the first day of significant rain delays at the All England Club. In the bottom half of...

Venus Wins With Record Serve at Wimbledon

Defending champ advances to fourth round after dispatching Sanchez

(Newser) - Venus Williams served her way into history today, dispatching Spaniard Maria Sanchez 6-1, 7-5 and finishing with a 127-mph delivery, the fastest ever by a woman at Wimbledon. “I was happy with that one,” gushed the defending champ, aiming for her fourth title. She and number two seed...

Fashion, Friendship Take Center Court at Wimbledon

Serena's coat, Federer's opponent steal first-round limelight

(Newser) - Roger Federer and Serena Williams can't make news just by winning anymore—all the Wimbledon buzz about them seems to be about seating and sartorial choices. Williams had the press all aflutter with her choice of warmup gear: a short white trench coat ("stitched with gold") that she...

The Best Athlete on the Planet

WSJ panel picks Czech decathlete Sebrle to represent Earth at Intergalactic Games

(Newser) - If Earth could only send one guy to a galactic Olympics, who would it be? The Wall Street Journal had a panel of sports experts hash it out, and its top 10 might surprise:
  1. Roman Sebrle: Czech decathlon champion wins on versatility.
  2. LeBron James: What can’t the NBA star
...

Could Nadal Dominate Wimbledon?
Could Nadal Dominate Wimbledon?
Jun 20, 2008 10:41 AM CDT

Could Nadal Dominate Wimbledon?

Stage may be set for clay-court wizard to win on grass ... finally

(Newser) - Rafael Nadal has long since proven his skill on clay, and now the four-time French Open winner appears to have a serious shot at the Wimbledon crown. Rafa was on his game last week at the Queen's Club, beating Andy Roddick and Novak Djokovic and proving that he doesn't have...

Nadal Tops Federer, Wins 4th French Open

Spaniard easily overcomes world's No. 1

(Newser) - Rafael Nadal won his fourth consecutive French Open title today, easily beating the world’s No. 1 player, Roger Federer. Nadal swept six early games in the match and won 6-1, 6-3, 6-0. Federer hoped to win the Open and become the sixth man to win all four major titles....

Federer Blames Slump on Mono
 Federer Blames Slump on Mono 
May 2, 2008 11:05 AM CDT

Federer Blames Slump on Mono

'If the doctors had found out then they would have told me not to play'

(Newser) - Don’t worry about Roger Federer’s lackluster season so far: he's been sick. Federer spent the early months of the season plagued by undiagnosed mononucleosis, he told the Independent. “If the doctors had found out, they would have told me not to play,” Federer says. But “...

Federer Advances to 1st Final of Season

Top-ranked player will play fourth-ranked Davydenko

(Newser) - Roger Federer aims for his first title of the season, facing Nikolay Davydenko in the final of the Estoril Open. The top-ranked Federer rallied to defeat Denis Gremelmayr 2-6, 7-5, 6-1 today in the semifinal. It's been eight years since Federer needed five tournaments to get a shot at his...

Sportswriter vs. Tennis Star
Sportswriter vs. Tennis Star
Apr 16, 2008 12:16 PM CDT

Sportswriter vs. Tennis Star

Hruby is no match for Isner's 140mph serve

(Newser) - John Isner, at 6 feet 9 inches the second-tallest player on the ATP tour, can serve a tennis ball upwards of 140mph. Although even professionals can have trouble returning such a bullet (Isner has won a set off Roger Federer) ESPN columnist Patrick Hruby (admittedly "beyond terrible" at tennis)...

Roddick Knocks Off Federer
Roddick Knocks Off Federer
Apr 3, 2008 9:46 PM CDT

Roddick Knocks Off Federer

Serena Williams heads to Key Biscayne finals

(Newser) - Andy Roddick ended a streak of 11 consecutive losses to Roger Federer on Thursday at the Sony Ericsson Open. Dominating with his serve, Roddick took advantage of Federer's suddenly shaky play down the stretch to win 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-3 in the quarterfinals. Roddick improved to 2-15 against his nemesis....

No. 1 Federer Can't Catch Slippery Fish

No. 98 player beats star in little more than an hour

(Newser) - No. 1 Roger Federer was involved in a semifinal match in the Pacific Life Open today that lasted barely more than an hour. That was no surprise. What was shocking was that it was Federer who lost: 6-3, 6-2 to No. 98 Mardy Fish. The defeat at Indian Wells put...

Federer Falls in Straight Sets
Federer Falls in Straight Sets
Jan 25, 2008 6:43 AM CST

Federer Falls in Straight Sets

In surprise trouncing, No. 3 seed Djokovic ends star's finals streak

(Newser) - No. 3 seed Novak Djokovic cruised past Roger Federer in straight sets today, bouncing him from the Aussie Open in a surprise end to his run of 10 straight grand slam finals. Federer looked off his game, lacking his typically dominant ground strokes and drop shots. “I’ve created...

Federer Fends Off Blake
Federer Fends Off Blake
Jan 23, 2008 6:49 AM CST

Federer Fends Off Blake

Swiss sensation will see Djokovic in semifinals

(Newser) - Roger Federer had to work to defend his top ranking and earn a berth in the Australian Open finals, as American James Blake put up a good—though ultimately futile—fight today. Despite plaguing Federer with his powerful forehand, Blake fell 7-5, 7-6 (5), 6-4, as the crowd roared support...

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