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Dave James

‘Stars align’ as Federer seeks to break Djokovic spell in Wimbledon final
Article
/ 13 July 2019

‘Stars align’ as Federer seeks to break Djokovic spell in Wimbledon final

Whoever emerges as champion on Sunday, it will yet again confirm the dominance of the ‘Big Three’ of Federer, Djokovic and Nadal

By Dave James
Federer, Nadal braced for Wimbledon epic
Article
/ 11 July 2019

Federer, Nadal braced for Wimbledon epic

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal battle for a place in the Wimbledon final on Friday

By Dave James
Can Federer defy age at Wimbledon?
Article
/ 28 June 2019

Can Federer defy age at Wimbledon?

The 37-year-old is setting his sights on becoming the oldest man to win a Grand Slam singles title

By Dave James
Sharapova crashes at US Open to birthday girl Suarez Navarro
Article
/ 4 September 2018

Sharapova crashes at US Open to birthday girl Suarez Navarro

Maria Sharapova was trying to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2012

By Dave James
Djokovic aims to turn despair into triumph with fourth Wimbledon title
Article
/ 15 July 2018

Djokovic aims to turn despair into triumph with fourth Wimbledon title

The 31-year-old former world number one won the last of his 12 majors at the 2016 French Open when he completed the career Grand Slam

By Dave James
Former champs Sharapova, Kvitova crash out, Nadal, Djokovic through
Article
/ 4 July 2018

Former champs Sharapova, Kvitova crash out, Nadal, Djokovic through

Sharapova, playing Wimbledon for the first time in three years, gave up the match on her 11th double fault

By Dave James
Wimbledon roof draws questions as rain soaks London
Article
/ 2 July 2012

Wimbledon roof draws questions as rain soaks London

Wimbledon has been hit by heavy rain with fears growing that Centre Court’s roof was turning the event into both an outdoor and indoor contest.

By Dave James
Nadal, Murray win as Aussies suffer Wimbledon slump
Article
/ 27 June 2012

Nadal, Murray win as Aussies suffer Wimbledon slump

Rafael Nadal and British hope Andy Murray reached the Wimbledon second round but Australia’s men fell to their country’s worst performance since 1938.

By Dave James
Djokovic and Federer survive French Open
Article
/ 3 June 2012

Djokovic and Federer survive French Open

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer stayed on course for a sublime French Open semifinal showdown, but only after they survived fourth round scares.

By Dave James
Arsenal bids farewell to Henry with Euro loss
Article
/ 16 February 2012

Arsenal bids farewell to Henry with Euro loss

Arsenal have said a sad farewell to Thierry Henry after losing 4-0 to AC Milan in their Champions League clash, ending their European dreams.

By Dave James
Nadal lambastes organisers of ‘dangerous’ US Open
Article
/ 8 September 2011

Nadal lambastes organisers of ‘dangerous’ US Open

Rafael Nadal has lashed out at US Open organisers, saying they were putting players’ safety at risk in an attempt to make up for lost time.

By Dave James
Nadal beats pal Nalbandian in US Open
Article
/ 4 September 2011

Nadal beats pal Nalbandian in US Open

Defending champion Rafael Nadal reached the US Open last 16 with a victory over gutsy close friend David Nalbandian.

By Dave James
Djokovic targets McEnroe’s record
Article
/ 31 August 2011

Djokovic targets McEnroe’s record

Novak Djokovic is convinced that he can match John McEnroe’s 1984 record of 82 wins against just three defeats.

By Dave James
Nadal: Every step you take, I’ll be watching you
Article
/ 4 July 2011

Nadal: Every step you take, I’ll be watching you

Rafael Nadal insists Novak Djokovic cannot keep winning and he will be first in the queue ready to pounce when the Serb finally cracks.

By Dave James
Sharapova to meet Kvitova in Wimbledon women’s final
Article
/ 30 June 2011

Sharapova to meet Kvitova in Wimbledon women’s final

Maria Sharapova, the rejuvenated glamour girl of women’s tennis, will take on low-key Czech Petra Kvitova in the Wimbledon title showdown on Saturday.

By Dave James
Nadal disappointed by Federer’s Wimbledon exit
Article
/ 30 June 2011

Nadal disappointed by Federer’s Wimbledon exit

Rafael Nadal says he was saddened to see Roger Federer knocked out of Wimbledon as the 16-time Grand Slam title winner lost to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

By Dave James
Nadal fears Wimbledon injury knock-out
Article
/ 28 June 2011

Nadal fears Wimbledon injury knock-out

Despite the win in the last 16 against Juan Martin del Potro, defending champion Rafael Nadal may be forced to quit due to a left foot injury.

By Dave James
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Article
/ 27 June 2011

Djokovic, Murray into Wimbledon last eight

Novak Djokovic has set up a meeting with Australian teenager Bernard Tomic, while Andy Murray gave a majestic performance against Richard Gasquet.

By Dave James
Serena in tears, Federer, Djokovic in flying starts
Article
/ 21 June 2011

Serena in tears, Federer, Djokovic in flying starts

On the second day of Wimbledon, Serena Williams made an emotional return, while Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic eased in to the second round.

By Dave James
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Article
/ 31 May 2011

Battling Schiavone reaches French Open semis

Defending French Open champion Francesca Schiavone had battled from a set and 4-1 down to defeat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to reach the semifinals.

By Dave James
Nadal into last eight, Djokovic gets semis pass
Article
/ 30 May 2011

Nadal into last eight, Djokovic gets semis pass

Rafael Nadal has reached the French Open last eight as title rival Novak Djokovic was handed a free pass into the semifinals.

By Dave James
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Article
/ 26 May 2011

Big buds Djokovic and Del Potro face-off in French Open

Novak Djokovic and Juan Martin del Potro will have to put their close friendship aside when they clash for a place in the French Open last 16.

By Dave James
Djokovic, del Potro set up French Open duel
Article
/ 25 May 2011

Djokovic, del Potro set up French Open duel

Novak Djokovic took his winning streak to 41 matches and set up a blockbuster French Open third-round clash with Juan Martin del Potro on Wednesday.

By Dave James
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Article
/ 23 May 2011

Djokovic, Federer off to winning starts

Novak Djokovic took his unbeaten record in 2011 to 38 wins on Monday while Roger Federer demonstrated he is still a French Open force.

By Dave James
Djokovic eyes Nadal’s French Open crown
Article
/ 19 May 2011

Djokovic eyes Nadal’s French Open crown

Novak Djokovic is poised to deliver a blow to Rafael Nadal by shattering the Spaniard’s bid to equal Bjorn Borg’s record of six French Open titles.

By Dave James
India on the verge of last eight, Kamran faces axe
Article
/ 9 March 2011

India on the verge of last eight, Kamran faces axe

India virtually wrapped a World Cup quarter-final place on Wednesday as Pakistan’s keeper Kamran Akmal faced being deposed by his own brother.

By Dave James
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Article
/ 7 March 2011

Pietersen adds to World Cup injury woes

Kevin Pietersen became the latest victim of the injury-cursed World Cup on Monday, dealing a blow to England’s hopes of World Cup victory.

By Dave James
Green giants send World Cup bosses reeling
Article
/ 3 March 2011

Green giants send World Cup bosses reeling

Ireland’s sensational World Cup victory over England left Andrew Strauss’s Ashes winners battling to salvage their credibility on Thursday.

By Dave James
Hat-trick hitmen light up Europe
Article
/ 24 January 2011

Hat-trick hitmen light up Europe

A European parade of hat-trick hitmen included United’s Berbatov, Arsenal’s Van Persie, Mario Gomes of Bayern Munich and Sevilla’s Luis Fabiano.

By Dave James
Games chiefs salutes Delhi, faces new challenges
Article
/ 14 October 2010

Games chiefs salutes Delhi, faces new challenges

Commonwealth Games chief Mike Fennell on Thursday saluted Delhi 2010, but admitted the creaking showpiece needs to rethink its timing.

By Dave James
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Article
/ 9 October 2010

Delhi rocked by ‘monkey’ claims

Delhi’s Commonwealth Games was plunged into a racism storm on Saturday after SA swimmer Roland Schoeman described a crowd of acting like "monkeys".

By Dave James
Federer, Serena cruise at French Open
Article
/ 25 May 2010

Federer, Serena cruise at French Open

Top seeds Roger Federer and Serena Williams enjoyed a French Open cruise on Monday as Andy Murray toiled in the blistering sunshine.

By Dave James
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