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Djokovic crushes hopes of Asian male taking world by storm

World number one Novak Djokovic says it will be at least five years before Asia can produce a top-ranking men's player, and greater support for emerging players is the key.

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Djokovic and Nadal advance in straight sets at China Open

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal – vying for the world’s top ranking – powered through their openers at the China Open on Tuesday but women’s top seed Serena Williams stumbled her way into the...

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Zhang Ze gives Bernard Tomic a scare before succumbing in China Open

Bernard Tomic made it through to the second round of the China Open yesterday, claiming victory over homegrown star Zhang Ze after the wild card gave him an early scare.

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Victoria Azarenka blames schedule for crashing out of Beijing tournament

The world number two also blamed her mental fragility for the 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 loss to Andrea Petkovic

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Williams powers into third round of China Open

Serena Williams stumbled her way through to the third round of the China Open on Tuesday, claiming victory over Francesca Schiavone in an unconvincing two sets.

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Rafael Nadal breathing down Djokovic's neck in China Open

With no points to defend between now and the ATP World Tour finals, Spaniard looks a strong favourite to climb above the Serb for No 1 ranking

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Kvitova tames Kerber to win Pan Pacific Open

Czech Petra Kvitova recovered from a second-set meltdown to beat fellow left-hander Angelique Kerber 6-2, 0-6, 6-3 and capture the Pan Pacific Open on Saturday for her second title of the year.

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Big-serving Berdych reaches Thai Open semi-finals

World number six Tomas Berdych battled his way into the semi-finals of the Thailand Open on Friday, slamming 20 aces in a hard-fought victory over Lu Yen-Hsun.

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Li Na humbles Djokovic in charity match to mark 10th China Open

Top men’s player Novak Djokovic was humbled by women’s number five Li Na in a light-humoured charity match in Beijing yesterday, battling both the home crowd favourite and rules that were heavily...

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Serena Williams secures world No 1 year-end crown for third time

Serena Williams has clinched the year-end women’s world number one ranking for the third time in her career after winning two grand slam titles during an excellent this year.

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TENNIS

Venus Williams denied new record for world’s fastest serve

Venus Williams was denied a new record for the world’s fastest serve on Friday after tennis chiefs said a bullet delivery clocked at 209 kilometres an hour was not measured by the right equipment...

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Bouchard advances at Pan Pacific Open

Eugenie Bouchard of Canada upset sixth-seeded Jelena Jankovic of Serbia 7-5, 6-2 on Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Pan Pacific Open.

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