Murray withdraws before match against Djokovic in Madrid
MADRID (AP) — Andy Murray withdrew from his showdown against Novak Djokovic at the Madrid Open on Thursday because of illness.
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Murray withdraws from match vs Djokovic due to illness
Andy Murray has withdrawn from his last-16 clash with Novak Djokovic at the Madrid Open due to illness.
Saudi national fencing team in Spain for World Cup
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Newcastle looking to secure Dummett, Longstaff with long-term deals
NEWCASTLE, UK: Newcastle United are looking to tie down homegrown duo Paul Dummett and Sean Longstaff to fresh, long-term deals.
Rafael Nadal's frantic sprint to watch Real Madrid beat Man City after his own victory - Madrid Open Diary
Where’s the mark? Rafael Nadal wrapped up his 6-1, 7-6(7/4) win over Miomir Kecmanovic on Wednesday with an ace, but commentators later said his serve was actually wide. Ad/> Kecmanovic opted not to challenge and the match was over, but later on court, Nadal was joined by a group of people for a ceremony honouring the late Manolo Santana – one of which was his opponent’s coach David Nalbandian. TennisCan 'different' Murray take his chance against Djokovic?AN HOUR AGO After the ceremony, Nadal walked across the net to the service box to check out the mark and Nalbandian kept pointing to one that showed the serve was out.
Paul shines for Suns in win over Mavs, Heat torch Sixers again
LOS ANGELES: Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns poured it on in the fourth quarter, pulling away for a 129-109 victory over the Dallas Mavericks and a commanding 2-0 lead in their NBA playoff series.
Madrid Open: Rafael Nadal Wins On Return From Injury
Rafael Nadal enjoyed a winning return after a six-week injury break, opening his Madrid campaign with a 6-1, 7-6(7/4) success over Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic on Wednesday. The Spanish star had been sidelined with a rib injury since his Indian Wells final defeat in March but showed little sign of rust as he skipped into the third round. Nadal said his preparation for the tournament was "non-existent" due to his rib problem limiting his ability to train and was thrilled by how well he played against one of the most in-form players of the season.
Nadal back ahead of French Open after 'roller coaster' injury recovery
Rafa Nadal said his recovery from a rib injury has been like a "roller coaster" after the 21-times major winner returned to action with a win over Miomir Kecmanovic at the Madrid Open.