Defending Champion
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Defending champion Wawrinka into Australian Open 3rd round
Tennis | Jan 22, 2015, 10:02 AM ISTMelbourne, Australia: Defending champion Stan Wawrinka advanced to the third round of the Australian Open for the seventh consecutive year with a 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4), 6-3 win over Romanian qualifier Marius Copil on Thursday.The
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Defending champion Wawrinka confirms participation for Chennai Open
Tennis | Aug 26, 2014, 06:46 PM ISTChennai: Switzerland's World No.4 tennis player Stan Wawrinka Tuesday confirmed his participation for the 20th edition of the Chennai Open to be held at the SDAT Stadium here Jan 5-11, next year.The 2008 Beijing Olympics
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Murray beats Federer to reach Shanghai final
Tennis | Oct 13, 2012, 11:44 PM ISTTwo-time defending champion Andy Murray beat Roger Federer in a rain—affected semifinal Saturday to set up a rematch of the U.S. Open final against Novak Djokovic at the Shanghai Masters.Djokovic moved into his 10th final
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Defending champion Nadal wins again at French Open
Tennis | Jun 03, 2012, 09:13 AM ISTParis, June 3: Rafael Nadal won yet another match at the French Open, improving his record at the clay-court tournament to 48-1.The second-seeded Spaniard beat Eduardo Schwank of Argentina 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 Saturday in the
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Defending champion Li makes 2nd round at French Open
Tennis | May 28, 2012, 07:19 PM ISTParis, May 28: Defending champion Li Na won her opening match at the French Open, beating Sorana Cirstea of Romania 6-2, 6-1 Monday.The seventh-seeded Li became the first Chinese player to win a Grand Slam
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Djokovic Advances To Australian Open Quarterfinals
Tennis | Jan 23, 2012, 08:14 PM ISTMelbourne, Jan 23: Defending champion Novak Djokovic reached the Australian Open quarterfinals for the fifth straight year with a 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 win over former No. 1-ranked Lleyton Hewitt on Monday night.Djokovic, aiming to
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Blake Upsets Defending Champion Nalbandian In DC
Tennis | Aug 03, 2011, 11:32 AM ISTWashington, Aug 3 : James Blake's reward for upsetting defending champion David Nalbandian 6-2, 6-4 on Tuesday at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic will be a third-round matchup against his big-serving doubles partner John Isner.Isner
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Serena Williams Wins in Three Sets To Reach 3rd Round
Tennis | Jun 23, 2011, 11:15 PM ISTWimbledon, June 23: Defending champion Serena Williams, still searching for her Grand Slam form after a yearlong absence, recovered from a poor start Thursday to beat Simona Halep in three sets and move into the
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Badrinath, Bollinger Star In CSK's 8 Wkt Win Over Pune
Cricket | Apr 27, 2011, 09:43 PM ISTMumbai, Apr 27: Subramaniam Badrinath slammed his second unbeaten half century of the tournament to power defending champions Chennai Super Kings to a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Pune Warriors in an Indian Premier League match