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| Jan.15 |
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  Teen bounces Venus from Australian Open Wimbledon champion was knocked out in the first round on, losing 2-6, 6-0, 9-7 to Tszvetana Pironkova
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| Jan.17 |
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 Hingis sharp in opener The Swiss star was routing 30th-seeded Zvonareva 6-1, 6-2 in the first round of the Australian Open
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| Jan.19 |
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 Roddick, Sharapova breeze into 16 Andy Roddick had 17 aces in a 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 win over Benneteau at the Australian Open
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| Jan.21 |
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Hingis reached fourth round Martina Hingis continued her remarkable return to grand slam by crushing Benesova 6-4 6-1 under a blazing sun
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| Jan.22 |
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Roddick ousted; Davenport advanced Andy Roddick made an early exit, losing 6-4, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in an upset to Marcos Baghdatis at the Australian Open
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| Jan.23 |
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 Federer survives scare from Haas Roger Federer advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open with a 5-set victory
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| Jan.24 |
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 Sharapova into semis; Davenport out Henin-Hardenne upset top-seeded Lindsay Davenport 2-6, 6-2, 6-3. Sharapova survived 2 set points
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| Jan.25 |
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  Henin-Hardenne beats Sharapova Justine Henin-Hardenne beat Maria Sharapova 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 to advance to the Australian Open final
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| Jan.26 |
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 Unseeded Cypriot makes Open final| Marcos Baghdatis is rallying to beat No. 4 David Nalbandian 3-6, 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 | |
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| Jan.27 |
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 Federer reaches Australian final| Top-seeded is beating No. 21 Nicolas Kiefer for the 7th consecutive time, 6-3, 5-7, 6-0, 6-2 | |
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 Amelie Mauresmo wins Australian| Amelie Mauresmo collected her first Grand Slam title, leading Henin-Hardenne 6-1, 2-0 and 0-30 | |
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| Jan.29 |
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  Federer triumph in Australian Open| Roger Federer won his 7th Grand Slam title, overcoming a challenge from Baghdatis 5-7, 7-5, 6-0, 6-2 | |
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 Hingis, Bhupathi secure mixed doubles title Martina Hingis rounded off her Grand Slam comeback with India's Mahesh Bhuphati
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| Mar.15 |
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Commonwealth Games begin| The 18th Games were officially opened by Queen Elizabeth 11 in a colorful and emotional ceremony | |
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| Mar.22 |
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 Athletes 'go missing from Games' They include 7 from Sierra Leone, along with others from Tanzania and Bangladesh
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| Apr.1 |
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 Alonso wins Australian GP World champion held off Raikkonen to win an action-packed Formula One Grand Prix for his 10-career victory
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| Sep.30 |
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West Coast beats Sydney in AFL title The Eagles kicked the first 3 goals before holding on for a 12.13 (85) to 12.12 (84) decision over the Swans
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| Dec.8 |
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Martyn in shock Ashes retirement 35-year-old Australian batsman has announced his immediate retirement from first-class cricket
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| Dec.27 |
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Australia wins 4th Ashes test Brett Lee taking 4 wickets to rush Australia to a victory by an innings and 99 runs and a 4-0 lead in the 5-match series
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