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  • "Matches against him don't come easy, it's the first win I've had," Federer said in an on-court interview afterward.

    Despite injury, Venus Williams advances in Australian Open Cindy Boren 2011

  • "It was really tough, but I'm a long way from home, and it's such a long way home; I didn't want to go back yet," Williams said in an on-court interview.

    Despite injury, Venus Williams advances in Australian Open Cindy Boren 2011

  • The country's national basketball squad, the best in Asia, delights Chinese fans with its aggressive play - and its rowdy fights with opponents, including an on-court brawl during a "friendly match" with Brazil in October.

    In China, NBA's Stephon Marbury is a hit 2011

  • The combination of recruiting momentum and on-court success has the Ohio State program on the rise.

    College Basketball's Next Power? Darren Everson 2011

  • Undeterred by an on-court intruder, Federer beat surprise finalist Soderling 6-1, 7-6 (1), 6-4 Sunday to complete a career Grand Slam and win his 14th major title, matching Sampras 'record.

    Slam complete: Federer dumps Soderling for French Open title 2009

  • "At least I have one surface that goes my way," Federer said in an on-court interview afterward.

    Stewart Is Victorious in 'Good vs. Evil' Battle 2011

  • Djokovic's 2011 on-court stats border on the absurd: He has won 89% of his service games, 43% of his return games and half of his break points.

    The Diet That Shook Up Tennis? Tom Perrotta 2011

  • That friendship had no effect on the ferociousness of their on-court play, however; between 1978 and 1981 they faced each other 14 times, splitting the matches seven each.

    Game, Set, Unmatched Allen Barra 2011

  • Jim Calhoun also missed a month of the season on medical leave, which will likely have implications on the recruiting trail going forward in addition to the negative impact it had on the team's on-court play this season.

    Big East Conference 2010

  • That friendship had no effect on the ferociousness of their on-court play, however; between 1978 and 1981 they faced each other 14 times, splitting the matches seven each.

    Game, Set, Unmatched Allen Barra 2011

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