Murray upends Nadal to reach U.S. Open final
Sixth-seeded Andy Murray advanced to his first ever Grand Slam final with a 6-2, 7-6 , 4-6, 6-4 victory over top-ranked Rafael Nadal on Sunday at the U.S. Open.
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Madrid bullring to star in Spain-U.S. Davis Cup clash
As world number one Rafael Nadal and his Spain team mates geared up to face the United States, workers were putting the finishing touches to another big draw of this weekend’s Davis Cup semi-final, Madrid’s …
Fatigue may be Nadal’s biggest opponent
Spain captain Emilio Sanchez Vicario is worried that Rafael Nadal may be fatigued ahead of Sunday’s potentially decisive Davis Cup singles match against Andy Roddick.
US beats Spain in doubles to trail 2-1
The United States won the doubles match Saturday to trail Spain 2-1 in the Davis Cup semifinals.
Mike Bryan and Mardy Fish rallied to beat Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano Lopez 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 on clay to give the U.S. its first point after being swept in singles play Friday.
Top-ranked Rafael Nadal can clinch Spain’s sixth final appearance by beating Andy Roddick in reverse singles on Sunday. David Ferrer of Spain plays Sam Querrey in the other match.
The winning team will face either Argentina or Russia, with the Argentines leading their semifinal in Buenos Aires.
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Nadal seems to have run out of steam
Written off by critics and experts, the incredible Roger Federer staged a stunning come back to win the 2008 US Open.
US take on Spanish matadors for place in Davis Cup final
Friday, September 19, 2008 MADRID: The United States face a formidable challenge this weekend when they take on a strong Spanish team, led by world number one Rafael Nadal, in a Madrid bullring for a place in …
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Ron Lancaster, who led Saskatchewan to the Grey Cup title, coached two cup winners and was enshrined in the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, has died at 69.
Legendary athletic trainer signs deal with Mission Inn
Pat Etcheberry, a legendary sports fitness trainer who has worked with many of the world’s top athletes, signed a deal this week with Mission Inn Resort and Club to become the third component to the resort’s …
Olympic champs Federer, Wawrinka team up for Cup
Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka will revive their Olympic gold medal-winning doubles partnership against Belgium and try to lead Switzerland back into the elite Davis Cup World Group.
Spain tries psychological attack with Nadal as the bait
Spain may be engaging in some pre-match mental warfare ahead of Friday’s start of the Davis Cup quarter-final tie against the US, with Rafael Nadal reported to be suffering with fatigue after a long season.
Tennis Australia hire Mantilla for clay court expertise
Former Spanish star Felix Mantilla has taken on a full-time role to bolster the clay court expertise of Australia’s best young tennis players.
Tennis: Murray will not handle pressure, says Melzer
There is nothing like the lead-up to a Davis Cup tie to stoke up a bit of flinty-eyed feeling between its participants, and this weekend’s meeting between Austria and Great Britain was given a little extra pep …
Wimbeldon champion relishing Bullring clash
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 MADRID: Rafael Nadal believes the unusual setting for the Davis Cup semifinal against the US will be an “unforgettable” experience.
Vokes Caps a Great Week After Mccarthy Runs Through His Options at Wolves
Sam Vokes came off the bench to score twice and condemn Charlton to a 3-1 defeat against Wolves at The Valley Seven days that saw the US Open finalist Andy Murray make it from Flushing Meadows to a seat at The …