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Residents in Western Australia’s north-west are bracing for heavy rain and destructive winds as the state’s first cyclone of the season approaches. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is predicting a tropical low, currently tracking parallel to the Kimberley coast, will intensify into a cyclone late tonight or early Friday before heading for the east Pilbara …

There are a few events scheduled to take place between the final of the Australian Open and March 8 where Nadal could pick up points. The Rotterdam Open is the most likely competition which he could participate in. Reaching the quarter-finals would be enough to see Nadal knock Djokovic off top spot in the rankings. …

By Chanel Zagon23 Jun 2020 23:46 Victoria’s latest coronavirus outbreaks include seven cases linked to known clusters, one detected through hotel quarantine, nine cases through routine testing and three others under investigation. Three staff members have tested positive at Hampstead Dental clinic in Maidstone. “All staff members at the clinic have been classified as close …

Wisconsin Rep. Tod Novak, R-Dodgeville, said he likely will be taking a break from constitutional amendments for the time being. The statement came after results showed that about 75% of Wisconsin voters on April 7 supported a measure that would cement victims’ rights in the state. “It was a lot of work,” Novak said. “But …

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have come under fire for their upcoming exhibition match. The pair are set to go toe-to-toe in Kazakhstan on Tuesday, October 24 to raise money for charity. However, the decision to take part in the friendly showdown means both of the top two players in the world did not enter …

The 34-year-old Swiss has won three major titles — and they all came against members of the Big 3. Guess what? He’s still here. On Sunday night in New York, Wawrinka struck again, stunning the world No. 1 and defending US Open champion Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 2-1 to advance to the quarterfinals. It was a …

Serena Williams was disappointed in her performance in her three-set win over 17-year-old Caty McNally in the second round. She seemed to take that disappointment out on Karolina Muchova. Muchova, a 23-year-old ranked 44th, stayed close for the first six games. But serving at 3-3, Muchova struggled to get her first serve in and Williams …

For 10 years and 10 days, tennis has been able to define itself by the achievements of Roger Federer. Ever since he defeated Andy Roddick in the 2009 Wimbledon final to overtake Pete Sampras’s grand-slam record, the indisputable evidence has been there: Federer is the greatest, and therefore grace and beauty trumps everything in tennis.  …

Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating Roger Federer in the men’s singles final match of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. Tim Ireland/AP hide caption toggle caption Tim Ireland/AP Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating Roger Federer in the men’s singles final match of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. Tim Ireland/AP In a stunning nearly five-hour …

Could it possibly be any bigger?  Sure, if Rafael Nadal was on the marquee for the match, it might have the same sizzle, but the tennis world will be treated to No. 1 seed Novak Djokovic (third all-time in Grand Slam wins with 15) taking on No. 2 seed Roger Federer (first all-time in Grand …