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Rafael Nadal lifts first title of 2014, beats Gael Monfils to win Qatar Open
Rafael Nadal took close to two hours to go past Gael Monfils 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-2 to win in Doha.
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Gael Monfils is fighting for his future
Gael Monfils has had knee, back and wrist ailments which not only cost him form and fitness but sapped his morale and motivation.
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Rafael Nadal prefers continuity to celebrity, won't seek high-profile help
While Rafael Nadal's rivals have employed Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg, Ivan Lendl, and Michael Chang - Grand Slam winners all - tennis' leading player prefers to work with his uncle Toni.
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Andy Murray's new year starts with setback, Rafael Nadal through in Qatar
Murray lost 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 to Florian Mayer, the world number 40 from Germany, who seemed more surprised than anyone at how the contest turned around.
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Andy Murray beaten by Florian Mayer at Qatar Open
Andy Murray was leading 6-3, 3-0 when the 40th-ranked Mayer started to play more aggressively, going for winners on nearly every shot. Murray's lead evaporated as he only won three of the last 15 games in the one hour, 51 minute match.
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Serena Williams beats Li Na in final to win fourth WTA Championships title
Williams collected her 11th title of the year and became the first player to defend the title since Justine Henin in 2007.
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Jelena Jankovic questions Serena Williams' sportsmanship
Serena Williams, who claims to be exhausted near the end of a long season, reacted with fretful worrying, and sometimes distracting behaviour while struggling to a 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 two-hour win over Jelena Jankovic.
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WTA Championships: Tearful Serena Williams sets up Li Na final clash
The world No.1 overcame physical difficulties, emotional distress as well as a stubborn opponent in Jelena Jankovic before reaching the final of the WTA Championships with a 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win.
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Li Na beats Victoria Azarenka to enter WTA Championships semifinals
The fourth-seeded Li Na will play 2011 champion Petra Kvitova, who came from behind to beat Angelique Kerber 6-7 (3), 6-2, 6-3.
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Serena Williams sweeps into WTA Championships semifinals
Serena Williams was relentlessly focussed against 2011 winner Petra Kvitova, hitting 27 winners and 11 immaculately delivered aces.
