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Tennis

Novak Djokovic of Serbia kisses his trophy after defeating Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York

Djokovic ends obsession with Rafa and Roger

Novak Djokovic capped one of tennis's greatest seasons with a awe-inspiring U.S. Open triumph that could just signal an end to the sport's obsession with "Rafa v Roger" finals.

Just $2000 for disturbing US Open serenity

Serena Williams won $900000 as the beaten finalist in the US Open women's singles.

Sam slams to victory while Serena fumes

Samantha Stosur, a 27-year-old Aussie who has been something of an under-achiever on the world tennis circuit, finally made good in the final of the US Open.
Kevin Anderson of South Africa returns to Mardy Fish of the U.S. during their match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York

Anderson not concerned about altitude

Kevin Anderson may live at sea level in Chicago, but the South African number one believes he will still hold an advantage over the visiting Croatian team at the high altitude venue in Potchefstroom for next week’s Davis Cup World Group playoff.
Andy Roddick of the U.S. pulls his cap down over his eyes during a break in play against Rafael Nadal of Spain in their match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York

Roddick has no bounce in Nadal blowout win

Andy Roddick fought his way to the quarter-finals of the US Open after a season of injuries but the former winner crashed on Friday, exhausted by his efforts and overwhelmed by defending champion Rafa Nadal. 

Men's Tennis

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Gilles Muller of Luxembourg during their match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York

Nadal flexes muscles on and off the court

Rafa Nadal flexed his muscles at the US Open on Thursday with a show of power rarely seen in the modern game. 
Andy Roddick of the U.S. leaves the court after play was stopped for rain in his match with David Ferrer of Spain at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York

Roddick fury as US Open chaos goes on

Andy Roddick stormed off court in anger on Thursday after his US Open last-16 match against David Ferrer of Spain was suspended because of a water-logged playing surface.
Federer of Switzerland celebrates beating Tsonga of France to advance to the semifinals at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York

Federer beats Tsonga to cap chaotic day at US Open

Roger Federer got another chance at Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in a Grand Slam quarterfinal — and beat him. Now Novak Djokovic gets another shot at Federer.

Women's Tennis

Wozniacki of Denmark celebrates match point over Kuznetsova of Russia at U.S. Open in New York

Determined Wozniacki battles into last eight

World number one Caroline Wozniacki was two games away from being dismissed by former champion Svetlana Kuznetsova in straight sets before roaring back to reach the quarter-finals of the US Open Monday.
Serena Williams of the U.S. returns to Ana Ivanovic of Serbia during their match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York

Serena overcomes strong winds to beat Ivanovic

Serena Williams, battling the elements more than her opponent, eased into the quarter-finals of the US Open Monday with a 6-3 6-4 win over former French Open champion Ana Ivanovic of Serbia.
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia returns to Francesca Schiavone of Italy during their match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York

Pavylyuchenkova upsets Schivaone to reach quarters

Russia’s Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova avenged her agonising loss to Italy’s Francesca Schiavone at this year’s French Open to book her place in the quarter-finals of the US Open on Monday.