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Davydenko Beats Nadal in Key Biscayne Final

Mike Buss — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:08:13 CDT

Nikolay Davydenko became the first Russian to win the Sony Ericsson Open men's title when he finished off Rafael Nadal 6-4, 6-2 in today’s final. The title was Davydenko's first this year while playing under the cloud of an ATP investigation into heavy wagering on a match he lost last...

Shaky Serena Beats Jankovic For Title

Mitch Pritchard — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:13:51 CDT

Serena Williams screamed at herself, broke her racket and then finally finished off Jelena Jankovic 6-1, 5-7, 6-3 for her fifth title at the Sony Ericsson Open today. Williams survived some tense moments in the last set and an improbable comeback by Jankovic, who trailed 5-3 in the second set....

Davydenko to Face Nadal in Key Biscayne title match

Lev Weinstein — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:30:26 CDT

Nikolay Davydendo beat Andy Roddick 7-6 (5), 6-2 Friday night, setting up a title showdown with Rafael Nadal in the final of the Sony Ericsson Open. Earlier Friday, No. 2-seeded Nadal beat Tomas Berdych 7-6 (6), 6-2. Davydenko's victory denied Roddick a chance to savor his emotional win 24 hours...

Roddick Knocks Off Federer

Jamie Buss — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:46:46 CDT

Andy Roddick ended a streak of 11 consecutive losses to Roger Federer on Thursday at the Sony Ericsson Open. Dominating with his serve, Roddick took advantage of Federer's suddenly shaky play down the stretch to win 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-3 in the quarterfinals. Roddick improved to 2-15 against his nemesis....

Clutch Shot Saves Roddick in Sony Opener

Mitch Pritchard — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:17:08 CDT

Andy Roddick was in big trouble in the opening round of the Sony Ericsson Open today when he pulled off a show-stopping shot to turn the match, reports the Associated Press. Roddick improved to 16-3 on the year with the 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 win over Viktor Troicki in Key Biscayne....