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Davis Cup: Argentina defeated Germany and will face France

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In a four-set match, the duo Nalbandian-Zeballos defeated Kas and Kamke 6-1, 6-4, 5-7 and 6-2, for the third point of the Davis Cup. Thus Argentina beat Germany 3-0 in the series and advanced to the quarterfinals.

Clerc proposed Vilas to be the captain of the Argentine team in the Davis Cup

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Since the times of Vilas and Clerc, Davis Cup stories have egos, misunderstandings and fights. One day after Del Potro denied playing for Argentina, Clerc proposed his eternal rival to be the team captain.

Djokovic defeated Ferrer and advanced to the final of the US Open

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The defending champion, Novak Djokovic, defeated the Spanish David Ferrer 2-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the final of the U.S. Open. His opponent, Andy Murray, looks forward to the last game.

Del Potro defeated Mayer and advanced to the second round of the US Open

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Juan Martin Del Potro, No. 8 in the world, defeated another Argentine, No. 63 Leonardo Mayer 6-3, 7-5, 7-6 and achieved the pass to the second round of the U.S. Open. Now he’ll face the local Andy Roddick.

Federer will play against Del Potro for the first time in Argentina

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On 12 December, the world number one and best tennis player ever will come to Argentina to play an exhibition match against Juan Martin del Potro. Federer caused furor in the country and the tickets were sold out in a few minutes.

Mónaco defeated García López and achieved the final of the ATP of Sttugart

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After a game of two hours and 41 minutes, Monaco defeated the Spanish Garcia-Lopez 6-3, 3-6 and 7-5, thus achieving a place in the final of Sttugart. His opponent tomorrow will be Tipsarevic.

Roland Garrós: Mónaco defeated Raonic and now has to face Nadal

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“Pico” Monaco defeated in five sets the Canadian Milos Raonic, and achieved a pass to the second round of Roland Garros, the French major tournament played on clay. Now he will have to play with Nadal, who beat the Argentine Schwank.

Argentina won the doubles of the Davis Cup

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After five hours of play, the Argentine couple Schwank-Nalbandian beat Cilic and Karlovicof Croatia 3-6, 7-6, 6-3, 6-7 and 8-6. The home team could advance to the semifinals if they win one of the singles tomorrow.

Federer defeated Del Potro in the quarterfinals of Indian Wells

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Finally, Juan Martin Del Potro could not withstand the power of No. 3 in the world, Roger Federer. The Swiss achieved the victory at Indian Wells for 6-3 and 6-2.

Del Potro defeated Tsonga and reached the semifinals of the ATP of Dubai

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The French tennis player showed resistance only in the first set, where the Argentine had to work to win it. In the second set, Tsonga showed his skinny side and Delpo could reach easily the semifinals of the ATP 500 Dubai. His next opponent: Roger Federer.

Croatia defeated Japan and will be the next opponent of Argentina

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The next round of Argentina in the Davis Cup will be against Croatia, team that had beaten Japan in the first round for 3-2. Argentina meanwhile has defeated Germany for 3-0.

Nadal defeats Del Potro 2-1 in sets

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In the first set, Del Potro beat Nadal and won 6-1. In the second, and with a break, the Spanish prevailed for 6-4. Argentina needs to force the point to go to the fifth.

Ferrer defeated Del Potro and Spain wins the series for 2-0

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In a tough match that lasted about four hours and a half, Juan Martin Del Potro was defeated by Ferrer for 6-2, 6-7, 3-6, 6-4 and 6-3. Delpo lost the first set, but managed to recover in the second and third. However, he could not settle in the fourth and in the fifth he felt the weight of fatigue and the Spanish public, who never stopped encouraging their idol.

Masters of London: Tsonga and Federer play the final at 2 pm

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The French Tsonga defeated Berdych in the other semifinal for 6-3, 7-5. Thus he became the rival of Roger Federer, who came after beating Ferrer. At 2 pm hours of Argentina they will clash for the third time, but this time will be for the Masters Cup of London, a tournament that brings together the top eight of the year.

Masters Cup of London: Federer defeated Ferrer and reached the final

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Today, the Swiss Roger Federer defeated David Ferrer 7-5, 6-3 and will play the final of the Masters Cup in London against the winner between Tsonga and Berdych.

Djokovic defeated Federer and is the first finalist of the US Open

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Today, Djokovic defeated Roger Federer in an exciting semifinal. The Serb lost the first two sets, then won the third and the fourth, and after being twice with Match Point against in the fifth, he did not give up and defeated the Swiss for 6-7, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 and 7-5.

Nalbandian won’t play in the Davis Cup and Schwank replaces him

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The Argentine tennis player David Nalbandian said that he’ll not participate in the Davis Cup with Argentina, due to an injury he suffered in the right adductor. His replacement will be Eduardo Schwank.

Del Potro won and reached the second round of Madrid Masters

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Argentina’s Juan Martin Del Potro beat Russian tennis player Mikhail Youzhny and advanced to the second round of the 1000 Madrid Masters.

Rafael Nadal beat Ferrer in the Final of Conde de Godó and crowned champion

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Rafael Nadal, World number one tennis player, consolidated his big moment and confirmed his supremacy on clay. In the Conde de Godo tournament in Barcelona, he won the final against his compatriot David Ferrer 6-2, 6-4.

Djokovic defeated Nadal and is the new champion of Masters 1000 of Miami

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Novak Djokovic won 4-6, 6-3 and 7-6 in a match that lasted over three hours against the Spanish Rafael Nadal. The Serb extended his streak to 24 straight victories and won his fourth title so far this year.

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