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Roger Federer loses again; could lose top ranking

Roger Federer lost another three-set match and, perhaps, his longtime grip on No. 1.

Croatia's Ivo Karlovic defeated Federer 7-6 (8/6), 4-6, 7-6 (5/7) and that means Rafael Nadal can overtake the Swiss star and top the ATP rankings for the first time with a triumph in Sunday's final.…

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Added by Svetlana on August 1, 2008 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

Wimbledon Day One Surprises

Frank Dancevic defeated 7th seed David Nalbandian

Dancevic’s 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 win, the biggest win of his career, came against a player who had never lost in the first round in five previous appearances at Wimbledon. What is more, Nalbandian had only been beaten in the opening round once in his previous 26 Grand…

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Added by Svetlana on June 24, 2008 at 9:54am — No Comments

Verdasco and Karlovic reach Nottingham Open final

Spain’s Fernando Verdasco has reached the final of The Slazenger Open on his debut at the tournament after a comfortable win over Croatian Marin Cilic.

Third seed Verdasco eased to victory over 19-year-old Cilic in just over and hour, 6-3 6-1.

Speaking after the match about his performance,… Continue

Added by Svetlana on June 20, 2008 at 1:38pm — No Comments