Tennis
Wawrinka beats Federer to win Monte Carlo Masters
Stanislas Wawrinka won the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time after rallying to beat Roger Federer 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2 in a rare all-Swiss final on Sunday. The Australian Open champion had lost his previous two Masters finals and looked like losing a third until Federer's level dropped suddenly…
The Associated PressNovak Djokovic faces spell out with wrist injury
MONACO (AP) -- Six-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will take a break from tennis to treat his sore right wrist.
The Associated PressTennis-Wawrinka beats Federer to win Monte Carlo Masters
(Recasts with quotes, details) MONTE CARLO, April 20 (Reuters) - Stanislas Wawrinka signalled his French Open ambitions when he beat Roger Federer 4-6 7-6 (5) 6-2 in an all-Swiss Monte Carlo Masters final on Sunday. Third seed and Australian Open champion Wawrinka recovered from the loss of the…
ReutersGermany to play Czech Republic in Fed Cup final
Germany will take on the Czech Republic in the Fed Cup final after both countries wrapped up their semifinal victories by winning the first reverse singles on Sunday.
Associated PressVekic beats Cibulkova for 1st WTA title
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) -- Seventh-seeded Donna Vekic of Croatia clinched her first WTA title on Sunday after beating top-seeded Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia 5-7, 7-5, 7-6 (4) in the Malaysian Open final.
The Associated PressFrance, United States tied at 1 in Fed Cup
Madison Keys rallied for a three-set victory over Alize Cornet on Saturday, giving the United States a split of the opening two matches in its Fed Cup weekend against France. France's Caroline Garcia began the day with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Sloane Stephens. The United States is playing without…
The Associated PressRadwanska gives Poland 1-0 over Spain in Fed Cup
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Agnieszka Radwanska eased to a 6-2, 6-2 win over Silvia Soler-Espinosa to give Poland a 1-0 lead over Spain in their Fed Cup World Group playoff on Saturday.
Associated PressCzech Republic beats Italy 4-0 in Fed Cup semis
The Czech Republic has reached the Fed Cup final by defeating defending champion Italy after Petra Kvitova won the first reverse singles on Sunday. Sixth-ranked Kvitova beat Roberta Vinci 6-3, 7-5 for an insurmountable 3-0 lead in the semifinals. In the final doubles, Andrea Hlavackova teamed up…
The Associated PressTennis-Djokovic out for "some time" with wrist injury
Novak Djokovic said on Saturday he would not be able to play tennis "for some time" after being hampered by a wrist injury at the Monte Carlo Masters. The Serbian second seed was knocked out 7-5 6-2 by former world number one Roger Federer in the semi-finals, being clearly bothered by his sore…
ReutersUPDATE 4-Tennis-Nadal's claycourt streak ended by bold Ferrer
Rafael Nadal's 30-match claycourt winning streak ended on Friday when the world number one was stunned 7-6(1) 6-4 by fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals. Sixth seed Ferrer, who had beaten Nadal on clay only once 10 years ago and was brushed aside by the muscular…
ReutersFederer beats Djokovic to reach Monte Carlo final
MONACO (AP) — Roger Federer will try to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time and Stanislas Wawrinka his first Masters title anywhere when they meet in an all-Swiss final on Sunday.
Associated PressFed Cup: Germany beat Australia in semifinal
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Germany sealed its place in the Fed Cup final by beating Australia after Angelique Kerber clinched the victory with a three-set win over Sam Stosur on Sunday.
Associated PressCibulkova to play Vekic in Malaysian Open final
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) -- Top-seeded Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia overcame a fighting Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-3 in the semifinals of the Malaysian Open on Saturday.
The Associated PressFederer ousts ailing Djokovic in Monaco semis
Roger Federer beat an injured Novak Djokovic 7-5 6-2 to set up an all-Swiss Monte Carlo Masters final with Stanislas Wawrinka after the Australian Open champion ousted David Ferrer 6-1 7-6 (3) on Saturday. Holder Djokovic resisted for one set before pain in his right wrist was just too much to bear…
ReutersCzech Republic leads Italy 2-0 in Fed Cup semis
The Czech Republic took a commanding 2-0 lead over defending champion Italy in their Fed Cup semifinal Saturday after Lucie Safarova and Petra Kvitova won the opening singles matches in straight sets. Safarova gave the Czechs a 1-0 lead by upsetting Sara Errani 6-4, 6-1, and Kvitova used her…
The Associated PressFed Cup: Petkovic gives Germany 1-0 lead in semi
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Andrea Petkovic closed out a 6-1, 7-6 (7) win over Sam Stosur on her fifth match point Saturday to give Germany a 1-0 lead over Australia in a Fed Cup semifinal.
Associated PressRadwanska leads Poland to 3-2 Fed Cup win vs Spain
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Agnieszka Radwanska won her second singles match before teaming up with Alicja Rosolska to claim the decisive doubles and give Poland a 3-2 win over Spain in their Fed Cup World Group playoff on Sunday.
Associated PressFederer beats injured Djokovic to reach final
MONACO (AP) — Roger Federer ousted defending Monte Carlo Masters champion Novak Djokovic 7-5, 6-2 Saturday, and the second-ranked Serb said he plans to take a break to let his injured wrist heal.
Associated PressFederer, Wawrinka into all-Swiss Monte Carlo final
Monte Carlo (Monaco) (AFP) - Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka eased into the Monte Carlo Masters final on Saturday, setting up the first all-Swiss title showdown in 14 years. Federer, who has never won the trophy in the principality, beat Novak Djokovic 7-5, 6-2 as the defending champion and…
AFPPoland and Spain split points for 1-1 in Fed Cup
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Agnieszka Radwanska beat Silvia Soler-Espinosa to give Poland the first point of its Fed Cup World Group playoff against Spain on Saturday, only for sister Urszula Radwanska to surrender a one-set lead and lose to Maria-Teresa Torro-Flor.
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