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Monfils pulls out, Shapovalov beaten in Auckland
The flamboyant Monfils said his injury flared Saturday and had not responded to treatment.
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'We need you': Djokovic backs 'legend' Nadal to return from injury again
Nadal said that he would not play in Brisbane because of a left thigh strain, prompting yet more fears over the 32-year-old's long-term future in tennis.
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Thigh strain forces Nadal out of Brisbane tournament
Nadal, the current world number two, has not played a main tour event since a knee problem forced him to retire during his US Open semifinal against Juan Martin del Potro in September.
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Fired-up Federer hoping for another 'crazy good' season
Ranked third in the world, the Swiss great is aiming for his third straight singles title in Melbourne, having enjoyed a late-career renaissance to win the year's opening Grand Slam in both 2017 and 2018.
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Djokovic back on top as old guard refuse to let go
Serbian Djokovic, 31, needed elbow surgery in February to cure a problem that surfaced in 2017, but after some jarring defeats he returned to the kind of domination he achieved in 2015, winning Wimbledon and the US Open.
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Zverev stuns Djokovic to claim ATP Finals title
Hamburg-born Zverev had been shamefully booed and heckled on Saturday by a Federer-worshipping crowd having beaten the six-time champion after a controversial second-set tiebreak.
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It's not just power as agile Anderson dances past Thiem
The agility the South African displayed in posting an impressive victory on his tournament debut surprised those watching at the 02 Arena in London.
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Federer stunned by 13th seed Coric in Shanghai semifinals
The Croatian stunned the 20-time Grand Slam champion 6-4, 6-4 in what was an unusually error-strewn performance from Federer.
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Irresistible Djokovic schools Zverev to reach Shanghai final
Serbia's Djokovic, 31, is in imperious form, winning 16 ATP matches in a row coming into the clash with Zverev, a rising star of tennis.
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Murray set for China dates before ending troubled year
The Scot has struggled with a serious hip injury for more than 12 months and has hardly played in 2018.
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Djokovic beats Federer to complete Masters sweep
Having made five previous finals and lost to Federer in three of them, Djokovic finally broke the ice to continue his stunning revival after a long comeback from elbow surgery.
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Returning Murray feels like he's starting from scratch
Andy Murray played three matches in late June before withdrawing from Wimbledon to better recover from an operation.
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Djokovic says not among favourites at Wimbledon, backs Federer
The Serbian, who is making a comeback from a long-term elbow injury, claimed his first victory over a top-10 opponent since last May at Queen’s Club on Thursday as he thrashed Grigor Dimitrov to reach the quarter-finals.
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Murray delays comeback but still hoping to make Wimbledon
The 31-year-old Scot has returned to the practice courts but said on Tuesday he would not be playing the Rosmalen grasscourt tournament in the Netherlands, that starts on 11 June.
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Djokovic's bid for second French Open off to glum-faced start
Novak Djokovic launched his campaign for a second French Open title with a moody victory over Brazilian qualifier Rogerio Dutra Silva on Monday, winning 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.
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Nadal edges Zverev to win Italian Open in rainy Rome
The win gave the Spaniard his 56th title on clay and he will reclaim the world number one ranking from Roger Federer when the revised ATP standings are released on Monday.
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Nadal, Djokovic romp into Rome quarterfinals
Top seed Nadal turned in a near-flawless performance, losing only five service points as he honed in on victory in an hour and 22 minutes.
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Raonic ousts Dimitrov, Del Potro cruises through in Madrid
Raonic edged a tight clash against an opponent he had only beaten once before, with Bulgarian Dimitrov struggling to build up momentum ahead of the French Open later this month.
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Djokovic powers past Nishikori in Madrid opener
Later France’s Gael Monfils beat Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-2 3-6 6-3 to set up a second round clash on Wednesday with champion and tournament favourite, Rafael Nadal.
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Djokovic crashes out in Barcelona, Nadal wins, Nishikori retires
Djokovic, who received a bye in the opening round, has not made the last eight of a tournament since last year’s Wimbledon and has struggled with a long-term elbow injury.
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Thiem downs Djokovic in Monte Carlo to set up Nadal clash
Novak Djokovic has not reached the last eight of a tournament since last year’s Wimbledon and has struggled with a long-term elbow injury.
