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Topic: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

Andy Murray and Serena Williams coast through to third round in Miami

Andy Murray returns a shot to bernard Tomic at Miami.

Mar 24, 2013

Venus Williams withdraws from the event as Caroline Wozniacki and Petra Kvitova crash out in surprise defeats. Read Article Andy Murray and Serena Williams coast through to third round in Miami

Tomas Berdych ends London jinx with ATP Tour win over Tsonga

Tomas Berdych celebrates after defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the ATP Tour Finals

Nov 08, 2012

The Czech world number six finally won in London in 2012 with a 7-5 3-6 6-1 victory over Tsonga that keeps Group A wide open. Read Article Tomas Berdych ends London jinx with ATP Tour win over Tsonga

Djokovic overcomes tough Tsonga test at ATP Tour finals

Novak Djokovic returns the ball during his match with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the ATP World Tour Finals

Nov 06, 2012

The world number one was made to work for his 7-6 6-3 victory at London's O2 Arena as he looked to put last week's Paris Masters exit behind him. Read Article Djokovic overcomes tough Tsonga test at ATP Tour finals

Olympics: Murray looks for less drama against Baghdatis as Tsonga sets record

Andy Murray

Aug 01, 2012

The Wimbledon finalist faces Marcos Baghdatis on Centre Court in a repeat of their curfew-breaking encounter last month. Read Article Olympics: Murray looks for less drama against Baghdatis as Tsonga sets record

 

Stakes high for men's semi-final showdown at Wimbledon

Roger Federer is aiming for his seventh Wimbledon men's singles title. Clive Rose / Getty Images

Jul 06, 2012

Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray have much to lose at the business end. Read Article Stakes high for men's semi-final showdown at Wimbledon

 

Novak Djokovic finds pleasure in facing Roger Federer

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 04: Novak Djokovic of Serbia in action during his Gentlemen's Singles quarter final match against Florian Mayer of Germany on day nine of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 4, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 147823874.jpg

Jul 04, 2012

World men's No 1 Djokovic and No 3 Federer each took the express route on Wednesday, taking care of business quickly at Wimbledon to set up their semi-final showdown. Read Article Novak Djokovic finds pleasure in facing Roger Federer

 

Wimbledon truly a grass-court special

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Jun 24, 2012

In 14 days, reputations are hurriedly made and ruined, rising stars anointed, fading greats eulogised, and narratives accelerated, condensed and spun into history.  Read Article Wimbledon truly a grass-court special

 

Lack of flexibility at Roland Garros shows the dark side of the game

Stadium employees cover centre court as the men's final match between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic was suspended because of the rain at Roland Garros on Sunday. David Vincent / AP Photo

Jun 11, 2012

Fading light and postponed matches had impact on French Open, writes Paul Oberjuerge. Read Article Lack of flexibility at Roland Garros shows the dark side of the game

 

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic face five-set fights

Switzerland's Roger Federer hits a return to Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro during their Men's Singles Quaterfinals tennis match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, on June 5, 2012 in Paris. AFP PHOTO / PATRICK KOVARIK *** Local Caption *** 690114-01-08.jpg

Jun 05, 2012

The Swiss No 3 reaches his record-tying 31st grand slam semi-final after battling with Juan Martin Del Potro, and the Serb world No 1 survives his own marathon against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. Read Article Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic face five-set fights

 

Triumphant Tsonga piles the pressure on Djokovic

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga beat Stanislas Wawrinka in the fourth round in Paris yesterday. Bernat Armangue / AP Photo

Jun 04, 2012

Frenchman says he has "nothing to lose" against world's top-ranked player as two of the French Open men's singles quarter-finals will be played tomorrow. Read Article Triumphant Tsonga piles the pressure on Djokovic

 

Former Wimbledon champion Virginia Wade calls out world No 4 Andy Murray

Spain's Rafael Nadal hits a return to Uzbekistan's Denis Istomin during their men's Singles 2nd Round tennis match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, on May 31, 2012 in Paris. AFP PHOTO / THOMAS COEX *** Local Caption *** 652239-01-08.jpg

Jun 01, 2012

Rafael Nadal says he has no specific plans for his birthday June 3; Virginia Wade stirs up controversy by siding with Jarkko Nieminen. Read Article Former Wimbledon champion Virginia Wade calls out world No 4 Andy Murray

 

Nearly a full top table as Mikhail Youzhny denies Mardy Fish his spot

Roger Federer

Mar 01, 2012

Russian the outsider as seven of the top 10 make it to last eight. Read Article Nearly a full top table as Mikhail Youzhny denies Mardy Fish his spot

 

Novak Djokovic and David Ferrer battle their way to semi-finals

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Dec 30, 2011

World No 1 admits he is not 100 per cent after beating Monfils at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship. Read Article Novak Djokovic and David Ferrer battle their way to semi-finals

 

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Tamil refugees sheltering in UAE granted asylum in the USA and Europe

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Can’t you beam me up, Scotty?

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Turkey tightens Blue Mosque dress code

A foreign tourist dons a head covering as she visits the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Trueky.Kerem Uzel for The National

Istanbul's famous mosque tries to strike balance between religion and tourism money by providing tourists with coverings. Thomas Seibert reports   Turkey tightens Blue Mosque dress code

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