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Venus Williams rallies past Kiki Bertens at Miami Open

by Steven Wine - March 26, 2018 - 10:33am

Venus Williams squandered an early lead, fell behind late and then overcame three match points to rally past Kiki Bertens in the third round, 5-7, 6-3, 7-5.

Federer loses match and No. 1 ranking at Miami Open

by Steven Wine - March 25, 2018 - 10:00am

Roger Federer lost his second consecutive match and the No. 1 ranking Saturday (Sunday in Manila).

Djokovic wins 6th Key Biscayne title by beating Nishikori

by Steven Wine - April 3, 2016 - 8:00pm

When a flyover by a flock of pelicans briefly interrupted Novak Djokovic's final service game Sunday (Monday in Manila), he waved both arms and grinned as if he had just won a championship.

Azarenka beats Konta 6-4, 6-2 in Miami Open quarterfinals

by Steven Wine - March 31, 2016 - 12:51am

Victoria Azarenka was well on her way to victory Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) when she drew a code violation for chastising herself too colorfully, and she later angrily jabbed at her eyes with two fingers...

Serena upset by Kuznetsova in 3 sets at Miami Open

by Steven Wine - March 28, 2016 - 7:39pm

Serena Williams had been out of the tournament for less than 20 minutes when she climbed into her white Mini Cooper with the checkerboard top and pulled away from the players' parking lot, fastening her seat belt...

Djokovic shakes off spill and beats Sousa at Miami Open

by Steven Wine - March 27, 2016 - 8:33pm

Novak Djokovic was chasing a shot in his forehand corner when his left foot gave way and he tumbled to the court, landing on his left side as his racket went flying.

Djokovic beats Dolgopolov 6-7 (3), 7-5, 6-0 at Miami Open

by Steven Wine - March 31, 2015 - 6:48pm

Novak Djokovic rallied from a set and a break down Tuesday to beat Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-7 (3), 7-5, 6-0 in the fourth round of the Miami Open.

Venus Williams beats Wozniacki to reach Miami Open quarters

by Steven Wine - March 30, 2015 - 6:39pm

Basking in her latest victory, a beaming Venus Williams stood near her changeover chair launching autographed balls into the stands, steering her shots with body English and applauding the fans who scrambled for...

Djokovic reaches Sony final; Nishikori withdraws

by Steven Wine - March 29, 2014 - 4:40am

Novak Djokovic advanced to the Sony Open final when Kei Nishikori withdrew less than two hours before Friday's semifinal because of a groin injury.

Williams beats Sharapova for 15th straight time

by Steven Wine - March 28, 2014 - 7:00am

Between points, Serena Williams stood motionless behind the baseline with her back to the net, as if trying to match — or mimic — the methodical ritual of her opponent, Maria Sharapova.

Federer bows to Nishikori in Sony Open quarters

by Steven Wine - March 27, 2014 - 12:31pm

Roger Federer squandered a big lead and lost to No. 20-seeded Kei Nishikori 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 Wednesday night in the quarterfinals of the Sony Open.

Djokovic edges Murray in Sony Open quarterfinals

by Steven Wine - March 27, 2014 - 11:42am

Novak Djokovic benefited from an erroneous call and claimed he didn't realize he had broken the rules. When Andy Murray walked to the net and challenged him about it, Djokovic responded with a shrug and a sheepish...

Andy Murray reaches 4th round at Sony Open

by Steven Wine - March 24, 2014 - 11:03am

Andy Murray won Sunday while Ivan Lendl watched as a fan rather than a coach.

Federer edges 6-foot-11 Karlovic with strong serve

by Steven Wine - March 22, 2014 - 7:00am

Roger Federer made a victorious return Friday to the Sony Open after skipping last year's tournament, and then was treated to a tribute on the stadium video screen.

Serena Williams wins opening match at Sony Open

by Steven Wine - March 21, 2014 - 10:27am

Serena Williams capitalized on a critical double-fault by

James expects to rejoin Heat lineup Thursday

by Steven Wine - February 26, 2014 - 12:10pm

LeBron James stood in the corner of the Miami Heat practice gym, cursing but grinning after missing another 3-point shot, then flopped to the hardwood and did a push-up as self-imposed punishment.

Heat beat Bulls without LeBron, 93-79

by Steven Wine - February 24, 2014 - 12:52pm

Stout defense plus Chris Bosh's outside shooting and a boost from Miami's reserves helped the Heat overcome the absence of their MVP on Sunday to beat the Chicago Bulls 93-79.

James leads Heat past Pistons, 102-96

by Steven Wine - February 4, 2014 - 12:01pm

LeBron James came within two rebounds of his first triple-double this season, and the Miami Heat won for the fifth time in six games Monday by beating the Detroit Pistons102-96.

Ferrer beats Tsonga to reach French Open Finals

by Steven Wine - June 8, 2013 - 12:33pm

David Ferrer advanced to his first Grand Slam final by beating Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the French Open, 6-1, 7-6 (3), 6-2 Friday.

Nadal outlasts Djokovic in epic French Open semis

by Steven Wine - June 8, 2013 - 12:36am

Rafael Nadal won an epic semifinal against Novak Djokovic at the French Open to remain the King of Clay — for another couple of days, at least.

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