Juan Martin del Potro

Del Potro paves the way for Argentina’s Davis Cup win

Reuters Nov 28, 2016

ZAGREB: Juan Del Potro's tennis career looked over after a second wrist injury sidelined him for the best part of two years in 2014 but the Argentine enjoyed one of his greatest moments when he led his nation to their maiden Davis Cup title on Sunday. The 28-year old from Tandil, whose injury woes started in 2010, staged an astonishing comeback from two sets down to beat Croatia's Marin Cilic 6-7(4) 2-6 7-5 6-4 6-3 and haul Argentina back on to level pegging in the final against the Balkan nation. Roared on by several…

Del Potro sinks Murray in Davis Cup

Reuters Sep 17, 2016

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GLASGOW: Juan Martin del Potro delivered a huge blow to Britain's hopes of retaining the Davis Cup when he beat Andy Murray 6-4 5-7 6-7(5) 6-3 6-4 in a five-hour thriller as Argentina grabbed a 2-0 lead in their world group semi-final on Friday.

US Open: Nishikori stuns Murray, faces Wawrinka in semi-final

AFP Sep 8, 2016

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NEW YORK: Kei Nishikori stunned Andy Murray to reach the US Open semi-finals, holding his nerve in a gripping final set to move two wins away from becoming the first Asian man to capture a Grand Slam singles title.

Speed king Murray storms into US Open quarter-finals

AFP Sep 6, 2016

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NEW YORK: Second seed and 2012 champion Andy Murray crushed Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 to reach a sixth US Open quarter-final Monday, clocking up a personal fast serve record in the process.

Murray, Serena ride strong serves into US Open second round

AFP Aug 31, 2016

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NEW YORK: Wimbledon champions Andy Murray and Serena Williams powered into the second round of the US Open as the stars came out on Arthur Ashe Stadium court on Tuesday night.

Del Potro sends Djokovic packing in Olympics shock

Web Desk Aug 8, 2016

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RIO DE JANEIRO: World number one Novak Djokovic was dumped out of the Rio Games in the first round on Sunday by Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro, a shock result that reduced the Serb to tears as he left the court.

Djokovic facing Wimbledon humiliation as Federer cruises

AFP Jul 2, 2016

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LONDON: World number one and defending champion Novak Djokovic was facing Wimbledon humiliation on Friday before rain saved him from his worst defeat at the tournament since 2008.

Serena Williams, Andy Murray cruise at rain-lashed Wimbledon

AFP Jun 29, 2016

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LONDON: Defending champion Serena Williams racked up her 80th Wimbledon victory Tuesday while Andy Murray also raced into the second round before torrential rain wiped out almost half the programme at the All England Club.