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Federer walks into last eight against Berdych
AFP, Published on 04/09/2012
» World No. 1 Roger Federer advanced into his 34th consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final without touching a racquet on Monday when American Mardy Fish withdrew from their US Open match for health concerns.
Ivanovic ends four-year wait for last-eight spot
AFP, Published on 04/09/2012
» Serb 12th seed Ana Ivanovic reached her first Grand Slam quarter-final in four years, and first ever at the US Open, when she defeated Bulgaria's Tsvetana Pironkova 6-0, 6-4 on Monday.
Britain's Simmonds smashes own record twice
AFP, Published on 04/09/2012
» British swim queen Ellie Simmonds broke her own world record twice on Monday, cementing her place as the host nation's Paralympic poster girl in claiming her second gold of the London Games.
Michelle Obama to give key convention speech
AFP, Published on 04/09/2012
» First Lady Michelle Obama kicks off the Democratic convention on Tuesday with husband Barack under fire from Republicans for admitting he has done an "incomplete" job on the economy.
Children worst hit by air strike in Syria's Aleppo
AFP, Published on 04/09/2012
» The bodies of seven children lie under fly-ridden blankets in the back of a yellow pick-up outside an Aleppo hospital, the latest victims of government air strikes on Syria's second city.
Ruthless Serena storms to 10th US Open quarter-final
AFP, Published on 04/09/2012
» Three-time champion Serena Williams stormed to a double bagel 6-0, 6-0 rout of Czech Andrea Hlavackova to reach her 10th US Open quarter-final on Monday in a ruthless display of her title credentials.
Zenit seal incredible Hulk, Witsel deals
AFP, Published on 04/09/2012
» Russian champions Zenit St Petersburg announced a major double signing on Monday, with Brazilian international attacker Hulk arriving from Portuguese giants Porto and Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel signing from Benfica.
PSG confirm Van der Wiel signing
AFP, Published on 04/09/2012
» Paris Saint-Germain on Monday confirmed the signing of Dutch international right-back Gregory Van der Wiel from Ajax on a four-year deal.
Evergreen Hussey inspires Aussies to series win
AFP, Published on 04/09/2012
» Michael Hussey and Glenn Maxwell hit fighting half-centuries to help Australia beat Pakistan by three wickets in the third and final one-day international Monday, taking the series 2-1.
Sydney FC in Italy in bid to sign Del Piero
AFP, Published on 04/09/2012
» Representatives from Australian club Sydney FC have arrived in Italy in a bid to sign former Italy and Juventus great Alessandro Del Piero.