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Topic: Tomas Berdych

Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer thrill home fans at Madrid Open

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May 09, 2013

But Victoria Azarenka is out of the tournament after tumbling to her first defeat of the year. Read Article Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer thrill home fans at Madrid Open

Djokovic suffers first loss in five months as del Potro sets up Nadal showdown at Indian Wells final

Juan Martin del Potro celebrates his win over Novak Djokovic at Indian Wells.

Mar 17, 2013

The Argentine ended the world number one's 22-match winning streak to reach the finals of the Indian Wells Masters - while Nadal saw off Thomas Berdych to continue his recovery from injury. Read Article Djokovic suffers first loss in five months as del Potro sets up Nadal showdown at Indian Wells final

Dubai Tennis Championship: Novak Djokovic is ‘the last man standing’

Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a return to Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic during their men's singles final match at the ATP Dubai Tennis Championships, March 2, 2013. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Tags: SPORT TENNIS) *** Local Caption *** DUB06_TENNIS-MEN-DU_0302_11.JPG

Mar 02, 2013

The Serbian secures his fourth title in Dubai with a hard-fought victory over Tomas Berdych. Read Article Dubai Tennis Championship: Novak Djokovic is ‘the last man standing’

Novak Djokovic the darling of Dubai returns

Novak Djokovic has time and again proved to be resilient after being on the backfoot. It was no different in Dubai. Ahmed Jadallah / Reuters

Mar 02, 2013

With Roger Federer having lost in the semi-finals, the crowd was rooting for the world No 1 in the summit clash. The Serb did not disappoint. Read Article Novak Djokovic the darling of Dubai returns

 

Dubai Tennis Championships: Djokovic and Federer ensure fan delight

Novak Djokovic of Serbia serves to Juan Martin Del Potro. Mohammed Salem / Reuters

Mar 01, 2013

Federer may have lost out in the semi-finals, but he and the world No 1 and with the other crowd favourite have been following the policy that 'sport is a way of life'. Read Article Dubai Tennis Championships: Djokovic and Federer ensure fan delight

 

Davis Cup equals long matches, longer faces

Tomas Berdych, right, and Lukas Rosol took a tournament record seven hours to beat their Swiss opponents. Valentin Flauraud / Reuters

Feb 04, 2013

The five-set doubles match between Czech Republic and Switzerland would have tested the patience of spectators. Read Article Davis Cup equals long matches, longer faces

 

Australian Open: Djokovic, Williams and Sharapova ease past first round

Novak Djokovic returns the ball during his opening match in Melbourne against Paul-Henri Mathieu.

Jan 14, 2013

Novak Djokovic started his bid for Australian Open history in emphatic fashion as the opening day's play in Melbourne sprang few surprises. Read Article Australian Open: Djokovic, Williams and Sharapova ease past first round

 

Emirati tennis players up the learning curve

From left, Andy Murray teamed up with Abdulrahman Al Janahi against Tomas Berdych and Hamad Janahi in an exhibition match. Mike Young / The National

Dec 29, 2012

Dubai-based Spanish coach Jorge Martin sees a change in mentality among upcoming players, writes Steve Elling. Read Article Emirati tennis players up the learning curve

 

Exhibiting hopes for the season

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Dec 26, 2012

The players participating at the Mubadala World Championship are using Abu Dhabi's tournament as a springboard for launching from 2012 into the 2013 season. Read Article Exhibiting hopes for the season

 

Mubadala draw sets up potential Murray-Nadal rematch in Abu Dhabi

Andy Murray will open the 2012 Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi with a match against Janko Tipsarevic

Nov 20, 2012

Rafael Nadal will make his return to action against either Janko Tipsarevic or Andy Murray at next month's 's Mubadala World Tennis Championship after the draw set up a possible clash of Olympic champions. Read Article Mubadala draw sets up potential Murray-Nadal rematch in Abu Dhabi

 

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

 

Andy Murray in a more relaxed frame of mind for London

Andy Murray will face Tomas Berdych tomorrow. Clive Brunskill / Getty Images

Nov 04, 2012

US Open victory has taken pressure off the world's No 3 tennis player ahead of the ATP World Tour Finals. Read Article Andy Murray in a more relaxed frame of mind for London

 

Davis Cup: Del Potro pulls out through injury as Czechs storm doubles

Radek Stepnek plays a shot next to teammate Tomas Berdych during their Davis Cup clash against Argentina's Carlos Berlocq and Eduardo Schwank

Sep 16, 2012

Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek coasted to a 6-3 6-4 6-3 win over Argentina's Carlos Berlocq and Eduardo Schwank in the doubles, as world number eight Juan Martin Del Potro was forced to withdraw. Read Article Davis Cup: Del Potro pulls out through injury as Czechs storm doubles

 

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Football eyes Flushing Meadows

NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: A general view of the Unisphere during day one of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Large stadium for the recently announced New York City Football Club is planned for iconic tennis site. Omar Rahman reports from New York  Football eyes Flushing Meadows

Dubai dart tournament promises to be exciting

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Raymond van Barneveld of The Netherlands arrives for his match against Gary Anderson of England during the quarter finals of the 2011 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on January 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Raymond van Barneveld

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Bribery laws go beyond borders

An Afghan street vendor touts prepaid Etisalat phone cards. The UAE company operates in the troubled nation, which has a reputation for corruption along with Ivory Coast and Pakistan. Mauricio Lima / AFP Photo

Companies in the UAE are finding themselves facing a legal minefield caused by the global reach of tough and sometimes conflicting US and UK anti-corruption laws. John Henzell reports.   Bribery laws go beyond borders

Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

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With Muslim families, you must say "mashallah" with every compliment lest someone think you are jealous and have the evil eye.  Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

Andy Murray pulls out of French Open through injury

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Pain in lower back forces world No 2 to look beyond second grand slam tournament in the calendar year.  Andy Murray pulls out of French Open through injury

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Vin Diesel, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez and Gina Carano on the Fast & Furious franchise.  Fast & Furious 6 - start your engines

The collaboration of Shamma Hamdan and Jay Sean in Dubai

Jay Sean and Shamma Hamdan for Saeed Saeed's story on Coke Studios. May 2013 CREDIT: Courtesy Coke Studios

Coke Studio, now in its second season, blends Khaleeji pop with RnB.  The collaboration of Shamma Hamdan and Jay Sean in Dubai

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