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Roddick Gains Final vs. Federer
 Roddick Gains Final 
 vs. Federer 
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Roddick Gains Final vs. Federer

(Newser) - Andy Roddick reached his third Wimbledon final today in London, beating local hero Andy Murray 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (5). Roddick will face five-time champion Roger Federer on Sunday. The American lost to Federer in the 2004 and '05 finals, as well as the '03 semifinals. Murray had been...

Roddick Advances to Wimbledon Semis

(Newser) - Andy Roddick reached his fourth Wimbledon semifinal,  beating 2002 champion Lleyton Hewitt today 6-3, 6-7 (10), 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-4. The American broke Hewitt to lead 5-4 in the final set and then served out the match. He finished the match with 43 aces.

Murray's Right: Wimbledon's Roof Changes the Game

Indoor conditions slow serve by 1mph, scientists say

(Newser) - On Monday night Andy Murray played the latest match ever at Wimbledon, pushing through five sets under the center court's new retractable roof. The lanky Scot complained that the "very, very heavy and very humid" atmosphere inside was distorting his serve—and scientists say he's got a point. "...

Federer Sweeps Murray for 5th US Open Title

(Newser) - Back at his best, back at the top, Roger Federer beat Andy Murray 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 today to win his fifth consecutive US Open championship and 13th Grand Slam title overall. Federer is the first man since Bill Tilden in the 1920s to win the tournament that many times in...

Murray Stuns Nadal at US Open
 Murray Stuns Nadal at US Open

Murray Stuns Nadal at US Open

(Newser) - No one ever seems to run Rafael Nadal ragged, and yet Andy Murray did just that in the US Open semifinals. Murray finished a stunning, rain-interrupted 6-2, 7-6 (5), 4-6, 6-4 victory today at Flushing Meadows to reach his first Grand Slam final and stop the No. 1-ranked Nadal's 19-match...

Serena Bests Venus in US Open
 Serena Bests Venus in US Open

Serena Bests Venus in US Open

Sisters meet in dramatic quarter final

(Newser) - Serena Williams barely got the better of older sister Venus to win the US Open quarter final yesterday in a match-up that was as dramatic as a final faceoff. Serena trailed 5-3 in both sets but came back to win 7-6 (6), 7-6 (7). She advances to the semifinals at...

Could Murray Finally Do UK Proud at Home?
Could Murray Finally Do UK Proud at Home?
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Could Murray Finally Do UK Proud at Home?

Britain hasn't boasted Wimbledon champ since Perry in '36

(Newser) - In last night's match between the world's 10th- and 11th-best tennis players, Andy Murray's drive to defeat Richard Gasquet had some extra steam. Murray is the UK's last hope for seeing a local win at Wimbledon, and in dispatching the Frenchman in five sets, the Scotsman keeps that dream alive,...

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