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Nadal determined see Federer at Wimbledon
Summary from multiple countries, from articles in English
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Saturday in London, two days before Wimbledon begins, the world's three top men's players are all but certain to be voted on to the player council of the Association of Tennis Professionals. (article 9)
That would be a most unusual move in an era when the game's stars are typically more preoccupied with hitting big forehands and maximizing their big earnings than addressing the broader issues facing the sport. (article 9)
Roger Federer extended his unbeaten streak on grass to 59 matches Sunday with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Philipp Kohlschreiber in the final of the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany. (article 1)
Rafael Nadal claimed his first career grass-court title Sunday, defeating Novak Djokovic 7-6 (5), 7-5 in the Queen's Club final to become the first Spaniard to win on grass in 36 years. (article 3)
Seven days after handing Federer a brutal 6-1 6-3 6-0 mauling in the French Open final, the four-times Roland Garros champion effortlessly adapted his claycourt skills to win his first title on grass. (article 5)
After finishing runner-up to the Swiss at the All England Club in 2006 and 2007, the 22-year-old will no doubt fancy his chances of ending Federer's reign come final's day on July 6. (article 5)
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Federer, NADAL, Djokovic, Wimbledon, ATP |
Source articles
- With Win on Grass, Roger Federer Ties Pete Sampras’s Record (nytimes.com, 06/16/2008, 521 words)
- Nadal Eases From Clay to Grass (nytimes.com, 06/15/2008, 476 words)
- ABC News: Nadal Beats Djokovic for 1st Grass Title (ABCNews, 06/15/2008, 354 words)
- Roger Federer wins Halle for 55th ATP title (Washington Post, 06/17/2008, 498 words)
- Nadal determined see Federer at Wimbledon (Washington Post, 06/15/2008, 299 words)
- Federer vs. Nadal in French Open Final for 3rd Time (Washington Post, 06/17/2008, 313 words)
- Nadal Beats Federer, Wins Fourth Straight French Open (Washington Post, 06/17/2008, 367 words)
- Andy Murray WILL be at Wimbledon (BBC News, 06/17/2008, 220 words)
- Three Elite Tennis Players Seek a Larger Role in the ATP Tour (nytimes.com, 06/17/2008, 859 words)
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