http://www.mail.com/people/441886-david-ferrer.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/441886-david-ferrer.html 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/2077326-nadal-rallies-ferrer-serena-wins-madrid.html MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal rallied past David Ferrer 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-0 Friday in the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open, maintaining his bid to reach a seventh straight final since returning from a knee injury. Top-ranked Serena Williams struggled before defeating Anabel Medina Garrigues 6-3, 0-6, 7-5, and second-ranked Maria Sharapova joined her in the sem... Fri, 10 May 2013 18:22:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2077326-nadal-rallies-ferrer-serena-wins-madrid.html 2013-05-10T18:22:02Z 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/entertainment/lifestyle/1989890-cbs-halts-replays-basketball-players-injury.html NEW YORK (AP) — After two initial replays, CBS stopped showing footage Sunday of Louisville basketball player Kevin Ware breaking his leg during the first half of his team's NCAA men's tournament game against Duke. The injury during the nationally televised game, and the shocked reaction of Ware's fellow players, called to mind the gruesome broken leg suf... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 03:53:30 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1989890-cbs-halts-replays-basketball-players-injury.html 2013-04-01T03:53:30Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1989610-murray-rallies-ferrer-sony-open-title.html KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — As a dramatic men's final at the Sony Open neared its conclusion in a winner-take-all tiebreaker, Andy Murray waged a 28-shot exchange with David Ferrer, who was left so exhausted by the rally he crumpled to the court. CBS viewers missed it. They also missed seeing Murray accept the trophy after he erased a championship point Sun... Sun, 31 Mar 2013 21:11:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1989610-murray-rallies-ferrer-sony-open-title.html 2013-03-31T21:11:06Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1988572-serena-williams-beats-sharapova-sony-open-final.html KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — Serena Williams danced to the crowd's roar, spinning and grinning, hopping and waving, then spinning some more. If her victory celebration on the stadium court seemed well-rehearsed, it was. She earned a record sixth Key Biscayne women's title Saturday by beating familiar foil Maria Sharapova 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 at the Sony Open. ... Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:03:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1988572-serena-williams-beats-sharapova-sony-open-final.html 2013-03-30T21:03:27Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1987422-murray-beats-gasquet-sony-open-semifinal.html KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — Even from the cheap seats, the ones with a lovely view of the Miami skyline, a thud reverberated when Andy Murray angrily whacked his tennis bag with his racket. Murray was miffed after losing the first set of Friday's semifinal at the Sony Open. But he found no further need to punish his equipment, rallying past a gimpy Richard ... Sat, 30 Mar 2013 03:32:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1987422-murray-beats-gasquet-sony-open-semifinal.html 2013-03-30T03:32:24Z 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/1983070-sharapova-beats-errani-key-biscayne-quarters.html KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — The grunts were long and loud in the final game, as if Maria Sharapova was pushing a couch across nearby Crandon Beach. Trying to win the Sony Open must feel that way to Sharapova, a four-time runner-up. She returned to the semifinals Wednesday despite a patchy performance, beating Sara Errani 7-5, 7-5. Sharapova had 57 unforced ... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 03:16:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1983070-sharapova-beats-errani-key-biscayne-quarters.html 2013-03-28T03:16:41Z 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/1940798-nadal-faces-test-indian-wells.html INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Rafael Nadal is not sure how his injured left knee will respond to his first hardcourt match of the year at the BNP Paribas Open. Nadal is a two-time champion and three-time finalist at this event. He hasn't played a match on a hard court in almost a year and is only a month into his comeback from a left knee injury that sideli... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:59:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1940798-nadal-faces-test-indian-wells.html 2013-03-08T14:59:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1927870-nadal-blast-ferrer-mexican-open-final.html ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Rafael Nadal blasted past top seed and defending champion David Ferrer 6-0, 6-2 in Saturday's final of the Mexican Open in a powerful performance that indicated he has quickly returned to near his best after a long-term knee injury. Ferrer was a three-time defending champion and had won 19 straight matches in this event, but he cou... Sun, 03 Mar 2013 04:49:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1927870-nadal-blast-ferrer-mexican-open-final.html 2013-03-03T04:49:18Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1866140-querrey-lifts-us-to-victory-davis-cup.html JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The United States was in trouble when Sam Querrey began his Davis Cup match against Thiago Alves on Sunday. A few booming serves later, the Americans were headed for the quarterfinals. Querrey beat Alves 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (3) to give the U.S. a dramatic 3-2 victory over Brazil, stepping up after teammate John Isner lost to Thoma... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 01:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1866140-querrey-lifts-us-to-victory-davis-cup.html 2013-02-04T01:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1850590-djokovic-sets-sights-elusive-french-open.html MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — In years past, Novak Djokovic marked his victories at the Australian Open with rowdy late-night celebrations and bleary-eyed photo shoots the next morning in downtown Melbourne. This year's win made history but inspired a more sober reaction. After beating Andy Murray to become the only man to win three consecutive Australian O... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1850590-djokovic-sets-sights-elusive-french-open.html 2013-01-28T09:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1849502-djokovic-completes-australian-open-hat-trick.html MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — No shirt ripping or bare-chested flexing this time. Novak Djokovic completed his work before midnight, defeating Andy Murray in four sets for his third consecutive Australian Open title and fourth overall. It was also the second time in three years Djokovic had beaten his longtime friend in this final. So the celebration was mu... Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:00:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1849502-djokovic-completes-australian-open-hat-trick.html 2013-01-27T17:00:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1849186-djokovic-beats-murray-3rd-straight-aust-title.html MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic became the first man in the Open era to win three consecutive Australian titles when he beat Andy Murray 6-7 (2), 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-2 in Sunday's final. Little wonder he loves Rod Laver Arena. "It's definitely my favorite Grand Slam," he said. "It's an incredible feeling winning this trophy once more. I love this c... Sun, 27 Jan 2013 14:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1849186-djokovic-beats-murray-3rd-straight-aust-title.html 2013-01-27T14:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1847512-djokovic-vs-murray-australian-open-final.html MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic remembers when he was about 11 and meeting a boy his age named Andy Murray. The young Murray from Dunblane, Scotland, was "quite pale," recalled the Serbian, known as "The Joker" for his wisecracks. Back then, they were playing on the juniors' circuit "just trying to play tennis and enjoy the game," Djokovic said... Sun, 27 Jan 2013 02:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1847512-djokovic-vs-murray-australian-open-final.html 2013-01-27T02:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1846370-beating-federer-murray-reaches-aussie-final.html MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Andy Murray was sucking in deep breaths, trying to recover from his exhausting win over Roger Federer. Pain was very much on his mind. The U.S. Open champion defeated Federer 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-2 in a four-hour Australian Open semifinal Friday night. It was Murray's first victory against the 17-time major winner at a... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1846370-beating-federer-murray-reaches-aussie-final.html 2013-01-25T18:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1845514-murray-edges-federer-reaches-australian-final.html MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Andy Murray has finally beaten Roger Federer at a Grand Slam. The U.S. Open champion beat 17-time major winner Federer 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-2 Friday at the Australian Open, calling it a massive confidence boost as he attempts to win his second consecutive major. Murray, who missed his chance to serv... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:29:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1845514-murray-edges-federer-reaches-australian-final.html 2013-01-25T16:29:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1845584-murray-advances-to-australian-open-mens-final.html MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Andy Murray has finally beaten Roger Federer at a Grand Slam. The U.S. Open champion stayed in the hunt for a second consecutive major title with a 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-2 win over the 17-time Grand Slam champion at the Australian Open on Friday. Murray will play defending champion and top-seeded Novak Djokovic, who wa... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1845584-murray-advances-to-australian-open-mens-final.html 2013-01-25T12:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1843638-azarenka-eludes-chokehold-gains-australian-final.html MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Sloane Stephens sat for nine minutes, mostly staring at the court and trying to forget the curious timing of Victoria Azarenka's medical timeout. She may have been the only one trying to ignore it. The 19-year-old American had just saved five match points and broken Azarenka. But she knew she had to hold serve to stay in her fi... Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:10:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1843638-azarenka-eludes-chokehold-gains-australian-final.html 2013-01-24T18:10:00Z 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/1842648-djokovic-advances-to-australian-open-final.html MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Two-time defending champion Novak Djokovic advanced to his third consecutive Australian Open final with a 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 win over No. 4-seeded David Ferrer on Thursday night. The top-ranked Djokovic was in dominating form, hitting 30 crisp winners in the 1-hour, 29-minute match. He is aiming to be the first man in the Open era ... Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1842648-djokovic-advances-to-australian-open-final.html 2013-01-24T09:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1840510-defending-champ-azarenka-final-li.html MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Victoria Azarenka overcame some anxiety, a sore left knee, and a slew of frustrating forehand errors before fending off American teenager Sloane Stephens to reach the Australian Open final against Li Na. For the second time in two days, 19-year-old Stephens sat patiently in a courtside chair late in the second set while an expe... Thu, 24 Jan 2013 06:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1840510-defending-champ-azarenka-final-li.html 2013-01-24T06:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1839796-williams-loses-to-stephens-federer-advances.html MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams was only thinking out loud when she muttered this Australian Open had been "the worst two weeks." Not long after a courtside microphone picked up those comments during her quarterfinal with 19-year-old American Sloane Stephens, things got a whole lot worse. Stephens outplayed Williams, whose movement and serves ... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1839796-williams-loses-to-stephens-federer-advances.html 2013-01-23T13:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1837700-williams-loses-quarters-azarenka-semis.html MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams' dominating run at the majors ended in a painful loss to American teenager Sloane Stephens. After the biggest victory of her life, the 19-year-old Stephens is headed to the semifinals of the Australian Open. Williams hurt her back in the eighth game of the second set, slowing down her serve, restricting her move... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 06:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1837700-williams-loses-quarters-azarenka-semis.html 2013-01-23T06:44:00Z