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Murray crashes out of Italy Open to Fognini

ROME, Italy (Reuters) — World number one Andy Murray crashed out of the Italy Open on Tuesday (May 16) after a superb performance by Italian Fabio Fognini in front of a cheering home crowd. Fognini, ranked 29th in the world, won 6-2 6-4 but dominated the game with confident powerful shots while Murray had a disappointing night to forget. The Brit was outplayed but also threw away a number of points through uncharacteristic unforced errors. […]

Federer turns back Murray, Serena romps in Cincinnati

(Reuters) – Five times Cincinnati winner Roger Federer blunted Andy Murray’s attempt at a comeback, while women’s world number one Serena Williams roared to victory as they moved into the semi-finals at the Western & Southern Open on Friday. The second-seeded Federer defeated Murray 6-3 7-5 after the Scot had taken a 4-1 lead in the second set. Williams, bidding for her first title at the Ohio hardcourt tournament, romped to a 6-1 6-3 victory […]