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Serena’s pregnant
IT’S another love game for Serena Williams: She is pregnant—and, based on the timeline she offered, she already was when she won the Australian Open.
Cameroonian siblings find a new interest in a new land
By David Waldstein / New York Times News Services
Age is just a number as Federer beats Nadal in Miami Open
By Steven Wine / The Associated Press
Federer and Nadal advance at Miami Open
KEY BISCAYNE, Florida—For Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, it was a happy anniversary.
Roger Federer completes another chapter in a ‘fairy tale’ season
By Christopher Clarey / New York Times News Service
Federer, Nadal win to set up early showdown at Indian Wells
By Beth Harris / The Associated Press
Filipino Davis Cup players take on Indons
AJ LIM kicks off the country’s campaign against Indonesia in the opening singles of the Asia Oceania Group 2 Davis Cup Tie on Friday at the Philippine Columbian Association (PCA) in Paco, Manila.
Federer beats Nadal in epic Aussie final to win 18th major
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Roger Federer won his 18th Grand Slam title and put some extra distance on the all-time list between himself and Rafael Nadal, the man he beat in a vintage five-set final at the Australian Open final.
Nadal says he needs to peak to beat Dimitrov in semifinal
MELBOURNE, Australia—Even with such vast experience on the big occasion of a Grand Slam, Rafael Nadal is nervous. His jitters aren’t eased by an impressive 7-1 head-to-head lead over Australian Open semifinal rival Grigor Dimitrov.
Williams, Lucic-Baroni win at throwback Australian Open
By Justin Bergman / The Associated Press
Serena Williams downs Belinda Bencic in 1st round of Australian Open
By Christopher Clarey / New York Times
Federer shakes off jitters
MELBOURNE, Australia—Roger Federer shanked a few shots and was unsettled by how nervous he felt after six months on the sidelines, despite the familiar surroundings at the Australian Open.
Sharapova to return from ban in April at Stuttgart event
MOSCOW—Maria Sharapova will return from her 15-month doping ban at a tournament in Germany in April.
Destined for WTA records: Destanee Aiava’s 1st main draw win
BRISBANE, Australia—Her name is Destanee, and she’s a teenager with a record that nobody born in this millennium can match.
Federer wins 1st match on return, Switzerland beats Britain
PERTH, Australia—Roger Federer returned from six months on the sidelines with a knee injury to beat Dan Evans, 6-3, 6-4, on Monday night and lead Switzerland to an opening 3-0 win over Britain at the Hopman Cup mixed teams tournament.
Former No. 1 Ana Ivanovic retires from tennis at 29
LONDON—Ana Ivanovic retired from tennis at age 29 on Wednesday, ending a career in which she was ranked No. 1 in 2008 but can no longer play at the highest level because of injuries.
Ampon’s son holds clinics
MEL AMPON, son of Filipino tennis legend Felicismo “Totoy” Ampon, will conduct a series of clinics for junior players at various clubs in Metro Manila to honor the memory of his father and at the same time inspire the youth and help in the development of the sport.
Johnny goes for net title
JOHNNY ARCILLA hopes to cap another banner season as he guns for a sweep of the Palawan Pawnshop-Palawan Express Pera Padala (PPS-PEPP) Open titles in the Dagitab Festival firing off today at the City of Naga Tennis Club in Cebu.
Murray captures ATP finals title, ends year as world’s No. 1
By Chris Lehourites / The Associated Press
Murray outlasts Nishikori in marathon ATP match
LONDON—Andy Murray and Kei Nishikori tend to linger when they get together. Their latest matchup set a record.
Djokovic beats Raonic in ATP finals, edges closer to No.1 ranking
LONDON—Novak Djokovic edged a bit closer to the year-end No. 1 ranking.
Murray wins in his debut as the world’s top-ranked player
By Chris Lehourites / The Associated Press
Murray celebrates rise to the top with Paris Masters title
By Jerome Pugmire / The Associated Press