http://www.mail.com/people/13050-tomas-berdych.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/13050-tomas-berdych.html http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2094858-federer-nadal-to-renew-rivalry-rome-final.html ROME (AP) — Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will renew their rivalry in the Italian Open final Sunday — exactly a week before the French Open starts. In Saturday's semifinals at the Foro Italico, Federer held off a stiff challenge from Frenchman Benoit Paire 7-6 (5), 6-4. Six-time Rome champion Nadal defeated sixth-seeded Tomas Berdych 6-2, 6-4, a day afte... Sat, 18 May 2013 20:46:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2094858-federer-nadal-to-renew-rivalry-rome-final.html 2013-05-18T20:46:32Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2094294-top-ranked-djokovic-beaten-berdych-rome.html ROME (AP) — Novak Djokovic can't seem to find any consistency on clay courts. And with the French Open less than 10 days away, he will enter Roland Garros on the back of two early defeats. The top-ranked Serb wasted a chance to serve out the match and was beaten 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 by sixth-seeded Tomas Berdych in the Italian Open quarterfinals Friday. In the s... Fri, 17 May 2013 22:31:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2094294-top-ranked-djokovic-beaten-berdych-rome.html 2013-05-17T22:31:14Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2091030-nadal-struggles-to-beat-qualifier-gulbis-rome.html ROME (AP) — Six-time champion Rafael Nadal overcame one of the worst opening sets of his career to edge Latvian qualifier Ernests Gulbis 1-6, 7-5, 6-4 Thursday and reach the Italian Open quarterfinals. Nadal's performance, and sometimes sluggish movement on the court, raised questions about whether he will be able to successfully defend his title at the F... Thu, 16 May 2013 19:18:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2091030-nadal-struggles-to-beat-qualifier-gulbis-rome.html 2013-05-16T19:18:38Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2087572-murray-retires-with-pain-doubtful-paris.html ROME (AP) — Andy Murray retired from his second-round match with Spanish opponent Marcel Granollers at the Italian Open on Wednesday with lower back pain and considers himself doubtful for the French Open. Murray, who was celebrating his 26th birthday, walked off the court after winning the second set to even the match. "I have an issue with my lower back... Wed, 15 May 2013 16:02:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2087572-murray-retires-with-pain-doubtful-paris.html 2013-05-15T16:02:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2078934-nadal-reaches-7th-straight-final-madrid-open.html MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal reached his seventh consecutive final since returning from a knee injury, brushing aside wild-card entry Pablo Andujar 6-0, 6-4 at the Madrid Open on Saturday. Nadal had little trouble extending his winning streak in clay-court semifinals to 46 matches, quickly finishing his overmatched countryman after winning the first six gam... Sat, 11 May 2013 19:39:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2078934-nadal-reaches-7th-straight-final-madrid-open.html 2013-05-11T19:39:53Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2078710-serena-williams-beats-errani-to-reach-madrid-final.html MADRID (AP) — Top-ranked Serena Williams will have a chance to win her 50th career title after beating Sara Errani of Italy 7-5, 6-2 Saturday to reach the final of the Madrid Open. After a skittish start, Williams dominated Errani and broke her final service game in both sets. "I feel I played solid," Williams said. "In the second set more than in the fir... Sat, 11 May 2013 11:43:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2078710-serena-williams-beats-errani-to-reach-madrid-final.html 2013-05-11T11:43:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2074488-no-2-ranked-federer-ousted-nishikori-madrid.html MADRID (AP) — Roger Federer was ousted by Kei Nishikori of Japan with a 6-4, 1-6, 6-2 loss Thursday in the third round of the Madrid Open. Following the loss by the second-ranked Swiss, Rafael Nadal is now the clear favorite for the title — or the next big name who should be wary of an upset. Nadal didn't let his sore knee get in the way in a 6-2, 6-3 win... Fri, 10 May 2013 00:42:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2074488-no-2-ranked-federer-ousted-nishikori-madrid.html 2013-05-10T00:42:01Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2074286-nadal-swilliams-sharapova-reach-madrid-quarters.html MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal cruised into the Madrid Open quarterfinals with a 6-2, 6-3 victory Thursday over Mikhail Youzhny that featured an array of creative shots. Top-ranked Serena Williams and No. 2 Maria Sharapova also reached the quarterfinals in straight sets. Having already established control by winning Youzhny's second service game, Nadal kept a... Thu, 09 May 2013 16:00:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2074286-nadal-swilliams-sharapova-reach-madrid-quarters.html 2013-05-09T16:00:56Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2071598-azarenka-loses-cool-madrid-open-nadal-rolls.html MADRID (AP) — Victoria Azarenka lost her temper, broke her racket and argued with the chair umpire in an exit Wednesday from the Madrid Open, where she's been runner-up the last two years. Losing to Ekaterina Makarova of Russia 1-6, 6-2, 6-3 in the second round ended Azarenka's 18-match winning streak to start the season. Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal spoiled B... Wed, 08 May 2013 20:54:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2071598-azarenka-loses-cool-madrid-open-nadal-rolls.html 2013-05-08T20:54:31Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2047220-nadal-wins-2-matches-to-reach-barcelona-semifinals.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Seven-time winner Rafael Nadal won back-to-back matches to advance to the semifinals of the Barcelona Open on Friday. After rain forced several third-round matches to be pushed back, Nadal started the day by beating Benoit Paire of France 7-6 (2), 6-2. The fifth-ranked Spaniard then defeated Albert Ramos 6-3, 6-0 after his overmatc... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:38:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2047220-nadal-wins-2-matches-to-reach-barcelona-semifinals.html 2013-04-26T18:38:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2028316-nadal-djokovic-win-murray-routed-monte-carlo.html MONACO (AP) — Eight-time defending champion Rafael Nadal extended his Monte Carlo Masters winning streak to 44 matches by beating Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-2, 6-4 Thursday, while second-ranked Andy Murray was routed 6-1, 6-2 by Stanislas Wawrinka in the third round. Top-ranked Novak Djokovic put his sore right ankle to the test again, rallying from a set do... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:31:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2028316-nadal-djokovic-win-murray-routed-monte-carlo.html 2013-04-18T18:31:01Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2026072-djokovic-nadal-advance-monte-carlo-masters.html MONACO (AP) — Eight-time champion Rafael Nadal extended his Monte Carlo Masters winning streak to 43 matches and top-ranked Novak Djokovic won despite a balky ankle on Wednesday at the Monte Carlo Masters. Nadal cruised past Marinko Matosevic 6-1, 6-2. Djokovic spent twice as long on court, defeating Mikhail Youzhny 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 in 2 hours, 15 minutes. D... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:20:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2026072-djokovic-nadal-advance-monte-carlo-masters.html 2013-04-17T17:20:41Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2023562-djokovic-will-play-monte-carlo-despite-balky-ankle.html MONACO (AP) — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic will play in the Monte Carlo Masters after making a swift recovery from the twisted ankle he sustained on Davis Cup duty. The Serb injured his right ankle on April 7 during the quarterfinal win against the United States and had been uncertain for the Monte Carlo event. Djokovic has been training with his coach since... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:56:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2023562-djokovic-will-play-monte-carlo-despite-balky-ankle.html 2013-04-16T17:56:51Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1984980-serena-williams-vs-sharapova-sony-open-final.html KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — Maria Sharapova keeps drawing a different opponent in the Key Biscayne final, and has yet to find one she can beat. Now she'll give it a try against Serena Williams. Sharapova, a four-time runner-up, earned another berth in the final by beating Jelena Jankovic 6-2, 6-1 Thursday at the Sony Open. Eight hours later, five-time champ... Fri, 29 Mar 2013 02:45:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1984980-serena-williams-vs-sharapova-sony-open-final.html 2013-03-29T02:45:55Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1981652-djokovic-upset-34-year-old-haas-sony-open.html KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — Moments before the match, Tommy Haas sat in his changeover chair jiggling his legs, eager to face the world's No. 1-ranked player and old enough to know such chances don't often come along. Haas took advantage Tuesday night, beating three-time champion Novak Djokovic in the fourth round of the Sony Open, 6-2, 6-4. The upset snapp... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 07:22:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1981652-djokovic-upset-34-year-old-haas-sony-open.html 2013-03-27T07:22:53Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1980666-djokovic-upset-tommy-haas-key-biscayne.html KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — For the final few games, the fellow frustrating Novak Djokovic from across the net wore a lavender shirt, a red sweatband, black shoes with lime trim and a blue cap. Tommy Haas won ugly, becoming the oldest man to beat a No. 1-ranked player in 30 years. Eight days shy of his 35th birthday, tour veteran Haas defeated three-time ch... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:07:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1980666-djokovic-upset-tommy-haas-key-biscayne.html 2013-03-27T04:07:28Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1961422-nadal-sharapova-win-indian-wells-titles.html INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Rafael Nadal continued his successful comeback with his third title in four tournaments, and Maria Sharapova broke through, too. Nadal rallied to beat Juan Martin del Potro 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 and win the BNP Paribas Open after Sharapova claimed her first title of the year, 6-2, 6-2 over Caroline Wozniacki in the women's final on Sun... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:37:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1961422-nadal-sharapova-win-indian-wells-titles.html 2013-03-18T08:37:18Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1956356-nadal-beats-federer-6-4-6-2-indian-wells.html INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Lured by the anticipation of another duel between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, fans packed the main stadium at the BNP Paribas Open on a sultry evening in the desert. After all, it was the first time in ATP Tour history that two players with 28 Grand Slam titles between them were meeting up. What resulted, however, wasn't vi... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:48:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1956356-nadal-beats-federer-6-4-6-2-indian-wells.html 2013-03-15T05:48:40Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1953472-djokovic-nadal-federer-win-indian-wells.html INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic defeated Sam Querrey 6-0, 7-6 (6) to reach the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open early Thursday morning in a match that began four hours late after a marathon day. Djokovic was brutally efficient in the first set after walking unsmiling onto the court as the remaining fans made their way from the s... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 09:17:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1953472-djokovic-nadal-federer-win-indian-wells.html 2013-03-14T09:17:44Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1947420-federer-azarenka-advance-indian-wells.html INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Defending champion Roger Federer beat Ivan Dodig of Croatia 6-3, 6-1 in a third-round match at the BNP Paribas Open on Monday, with the Swiss star tweaking his back near the end of the match. Victoria Azarenka, the defending women's champion, needed three sets to move on. Federer earned his 890th career ATP Tour victory, joinin... Tue, 12 Mar 2013 05:00:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1947420-federer-azarenka-advance-indian-wells.html 2013-03-12T05:00:51Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1925536-berdych-upsets-federer-dubai-final-vs-djokovic.html DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Tomas Berdych saved three match points before upsetting defending champion Roger Federer 3-6, 7-6 (8), 6-4 Friday to earn a spot in the final of the Dubai Championships against Novak Djokovic. Top-ranked Djokovic rallied past fourth-seeded Juan Martin del Potro 6-3, 7-6 (4) in the other semifinal. Berdych broke to go up ... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:38:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1925536-berdych-upsets-federer-dubai-final-vs-djokovic.html 2013-03-01T19:38:50Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1925306-berdych-upsets-federer-to-reach-dubai-final.html DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Tomas Berdych saved three match points and upset defending champion Roger Federer 3-6, 7-6 (8), 6-4 Friday to earn a place in the Dubai Championships final against Novak Djokovic. In the tiebreaker, Berdych led 4-2 before needing to save two match points — the second with a powerful serve. The Czech player then wasted a ... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:24:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1925306-berdych-upsets-federer-to-reach-dubai-final.html 2013-03-01T18:24:09Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1922452-djokovic-federer-reach-dubai-semifinals.html DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic remained unbeaten this year by routing Andreas Seppi of Italy 6-0, 6-3 as the top four seeds powered into the semifinals of the Dubai Championships on Thursday. Defending champion Roger Federer defeated Nikolay Davydenko 6-2, 6-2. Djokovic will play fourth-seeded Juan Martin del Po... Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:43:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1922452-djokovic-federer-reach-dubai-semifinals.html 2013-02-28T18:43:37Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1842608-azarenka-beats-stephens-sets-up-final-vs-li.html MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Victoria Azarenka had to endure some anxious moments before and after her win over American teenager Sloane Stephens. Li Na wasn't flustered at all in an easy victory over No. 2-ranked Maria Sharapova. The result is that Li will play for the Australian Open title against Azarenka, who ended Stephens' unexpected run to the semif... Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:58:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1842608-azarenka-beats-stephens-sets-up-final-vs-li.html 2013-01-24T10:58:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1837010-sharapova-impressive-way-to-aussie-open-semis.html MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Maria Sharapova has lost only nine games in five matches on the way to the semifinals at the Australian Open. Always the perfectionist, she sees room for improvement. Defending champion Novak Djokovic made some improvements of his own later Tuesday, beating Tomas Berdych 6-1, 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 to advance to a semifinal against Davi... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1837010-sharapova-impressive-way-to-aussie-open-semis.html 2013-01-22T12:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1837142-djokovic-advances-to-australian-open-semifinals.html MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic won his 19th consecutive match at Melbourne Park to keep alive his bid for a third successive Australian Open title, beating fifth-seeded Tomas Berdych 6-1, 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the quarterfinals Tuesday night. Djokovic has now reached the semifinals at an 11th consecutive major, second only to Roger Federer's streak... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1837142-djokovic-advances-to-australian-open-semifinals.html 2013-01-22T11:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1836884-sharapova-li-advance-to-australian-open-semis.html MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Maria Sharapova continued her dominating form at the Australian Open with a straight-set win over Ekatrina Makarova on Tuesday, conceding only nine games in five matches en route to a semifinal against Li Na. No. 2-ranked Sharapova had a 6-2, 6-2 quarterfinal win over fellow Russian Makarova on Rod Laver Arena and has spent jus... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 07:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1836884-sharapova-li-advance-to-australian-open-semis.html 2013-01-22T07:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1831842-djokovic-plays-australian-open-marathon.html MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The opponent was different, the match three rounds earlier. Still, the result gave Novak Djokovic a familiar feeling, and another chance to rip off his shirt in celebration. Djokovic needed just over 5 hours to beat Stanislas Wawrinka 1-6, 7-5, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 12-10 in a fourth-round match Sunday night at the Australian Open, on ... Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1831842-djokovic-plays-australian-open-marathon.html 2013-01-20T16:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1827906-djokovic-wins-17th-straight-match-aussie-open.html MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic repelled a challenge from Radek Stepanek to advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open and still had plenty left over to unleash some stinging shots at Lance Armstrong after the doping-tainted cyclist's long-expected confession. Djokovic broke the 34-year-old, 34th-ranked Stepanek late in each set of a 6-... 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