Topic: Novak Djokovic

Maria Sharapova: A 'double bagel' in French Open win

Maria Sharapova, the No. 2 seed, easily beat Alexandra Cadantu of Romania 6-0, 6-0 in the first round of the French Open. With a French Open victory, Sharapova would notch a career Grand Slam.

Rafael Nadal tops Roger Federer in Australian Open semifinal

Nadal will have the opportunity to capture an 11th major title on Sunday night when he plays the winner of Friday's semifinal between defending champion Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.

Serena falls at Australian Open; Djokovic, Wozniacki advance

Serena Williams of the US was knocked out of the Australian Open in the fourth round Monday. Meanwhile, both Novak Djokovic and Caroline Wozniacki have moved into the quarterfinals.

Nadal, Federer, Wozniacki all advance at Australian Open

Roger Federer didn't have to play to advance, while Rafael Nadal and women's No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki had short matches to move on.

Novak Djokovic beats Nadal for US Open title

Novak Djokovic: Somewhere in the back of his mind, though, as he watched Rafael Nadal fall to the blue concrete and bask in the lights of the world's biggest tennis stadium, Djokovic had a sense that someday, that could be him.

Caroline Wozniacki and Williams sisters begin Wimbledon quest

Caroline Wozniacki and the Williams sisters, along with a host of other contenders, are competing for Wimbledon championships this year. The top seed on the ladies side of the draw is Caroline Wozniacki.

French Open title awarded to Nadal after Federer defeat

French Open final: Rafael Nadal took the coveted title after beating Roger Federer in the 6th French Open.

Rafael Nadal foe has close-up view of the best

Rafael Nadal rival Marcos Daniel is attempting to win his fourth major title in a row — the "Rafa Slam." Daniel saw, ever so briefly, why the top-seeded Nadal is among the best ever in the game.

Rafael Nadal returns home a champion, but adds he's not Spain's greatest athlete

Rafael Nadal said it's 'madness' when some refer to him as the greatest Spanish athlete. Rafael Nadal is now ranked as the top male tennis player in the world after winning his first US Open Monday night.

US Open tennis action Friday features women's semifinals

US Open action on Friday has the women's semifinals. The finals are scheduled for Saturday night. The men will play their semifinal matches Saturday at the US Open.

US Open: Monday results, Tuesday's schedule

Roger Federer defeated Jurgen Melzer Monday night. Caroline Wozniacki defeated Maria Sharapova. Today: Rafael Nadal and Venus Williams play.

US Open sees Nadal, Wozniacki advance

US Open: Top-seeded Rafael Nadal got a stern test from 93rd-ranked Teymuraz Gabashvili of Russia at the US Open and needed three minutes short of 3 hours to defeat him 7-6.

Tomas Berdych beats Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon semifinals

Tomas Berdych, who defeated six-time champion Roger Federer in the quarterfinals, upset third-seeded Novak Djokovic after winning a dramatic tiebreaker in the second set.

Wimbledon: After 70 - 68, what will Wimbledon produce in week two?

Wimbledon tennis action is on a break today. Tennis at Wimbledon will start up again Monday after a wild week one.

Kim Clijsters, Justine Henin renew rivalry at Wimbledon

Kim Clijsters, Justine Henin began their professional rivalry 12 years ago. Next, they meet in the 4th round of Wimbledon.

When does a tennis fan slip over the line into a fanatic?

An avid tennis fan weighs whether his fascination is sliding into delectable obsession.

Rafael Nadal moves relentlessly toward dethroning tennis’s reigning king

This week will tell whether Roger Federer, the Fred Astaire of tennis, can regain his footing after losing the No. 1 ranking to the hustling Spaniard, or whether a once-in-a-generation shift is under way.

Six picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Wimbledon's Serb dominance, an armchair scientist's ticket to outer space, Inspector Wexford's renewed sleuthing, and more.

Impoverished Serb tennis on a roll

Things are looking up: Practice is no longer held in the drained Olympic-size pool.

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