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Nadal Defeats Federer To Win 2013 Rome Title

Rafael Nadal easily defeated Roger Federer 6-1, 6-3 in 68 minutes to win his seventh title in Rome. It’s Rafa’s 24th ATP Masters title and his 56th career ATP title. Vamos Rafa! On to Paris.

(Photos: AP, Getty Images)

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Serena Wins 2013 Rome Title

Serena Williams defeated Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-3 to win the 2013 Italian Open in Rome. This was Serena’s 4th title in a row and brings her to a 24-match winning streak. Watch the highlights here!
Serena celebrated by spraying some Moet but her technique needs a little bit of work. Think she’ll perfect it before [...]

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Rafa Wins 2013 Madrid Open

Rafael Nadal won his 23rd ATP Masters title at the Madrid Open today, defeating Stan Wawrinka 6-2, 6-4. It’s Rafa’s 40th clay court title, his 55th title overall.
With his run this week to the final, Stan will return to the Top 10 for the first time since October 2008. That’s definitely something to spray cava [...]

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Serena Wins 2013 Madrid Open

Defending champion Serena Williams defeated Maria Sharapova 6-1, 6-4 in the final of the 2013 Madrid Open to win her 50th career title. That certainly deserves a celebration like this…

(Photos: AP)

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Haas Wins 2013 BMW Open

Tommy Haas defeated compatriot Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3, 7-6 to win the 2013 BMW Open in Munich. It’s Tommy’s 14th ATP title and it will boost him to the World No. 13 ranking on Monday. Per the ATP, Tommy is the first 35 year old to win an ATP World Tour title since Fabrice Santoro in Newport five years [...]

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Rafa Wins 2013 Barcelona Open

Rafael Nadal defeated Nicolas Almagro 6-4, 6-3 to win his eighth Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell trophy. Rafa celebrated by spraying some cava. Vamos, Rafa!

After his win, Rafa spoke to Spanish media:

(Photos: Getty Images, Reuters; Video: Rafael Nadal FC)

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Sharapova Wins 2013 Stuttgart Title, 2nd Porsche

It’s likely she can have as many Porsches she desires, but now Maria Sharapova (who defeated Li Na 6-4, 6-3 to defend her WTA Porsche Grand Prix title) has a second one. Hope she has a large enough garage.

(Photos: Getty Images, Reuters)

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Djokovic Beats Nadal To Win 2013 Monte Carlo Masters

Rafael Nadal hadn’t lost a match in April since 2005, but today he crossed the path of a formidable opponent. World No.1 Novak Djokovic defeated Rafa 6-2, 7-6 to win the 2013 Monte Carlos masters. After receiving his trophy from Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco, Nole told Rafa: “Thank you for allowing me to [...]

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Isner Wins 2013 ATP Houston

John Isner defeated Nicolas Almagro 6-3, 7-5 to win the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship in Houston. After, John took the traditional cannonball dive celebration into the pool. Watch!

(Photos: AP)

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Serena Wins 2013 Family Circle Cup

Serena Williams defeated Jelena Jankovic 3-6, 6-0, 6-2 to defend her title at the Family Circle Cup in Charleston. Of course, it wasn’t without a little drama! Read all about the exchange between the two ladies here.
The hard feelings didn’t last long as the two shared a smile at the net.
(Photo: Getty Images)

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