Roger Federer beat Grigor Dimitrov 6-4 3-6 6-1 6-4 under the roof at the Australian Open Friday.
Roger Federer beat Grigor Dimitrov 6-4 3-6 6-1 6-4 under the roof at the Australian Open Friday.
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In doing so, the Swiss became the first man to achieve 300 singles wins at grand slams.
In doing so, the Swiss became the first man to achieve 300 singles wins at grand slams.
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Given Federer has suggested he'll play through 2017 at the very least, it's almost a certainty the 34-year-old will surpass Martina Navratilova's all-time record of 306 victories when he lines up at the French Open.
Given Federer has suggested he'll play through 2017 at the very least, it's almost a certainty the 34-year-old will surpass Martina Navratilova's all-time record of 306 victories when he lines up at the French Open.
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Maria Sharapova was also victorious, seeing off plucky Lauren Davis 6-1 6-7 (5) 6-0.
Maria Sharapova was also victorious, seeing off plucky Lauren Davis 6-1 6-7 (5) 6-0.
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Standing at just 5 feet 2 inches, Davis is one of the shortest players top-tier tennis has ever seen. The American forced a deciding set, after a sensational 27-shot rally in the second.
Standing at just 5 feet 2 inches, Davis is one of the shortest players top-tier tennis has ever seen. The American forced a deciding set, after a sensational 27-shot rally in the second.
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It wasn't just Federer reaching milestones at Melbourne Park; this was Sharapova's 600th professional win.
It wasn't just Federer reaching milestones at Melbourne Park; this was Sharapova's 600th professional win.
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The Russian star was given a cake to mark the occasion. Tournament director Craig Tiley looks on enviously ...
The Russian star was given a cake to mark the occasion. Tournament director Craig Tiley looks on enviously ...
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Defending champion Novak Djokovic faced Andreas Seppi of Italy in Friday's night session. The world No. 1 advanced to the last 16 in straight sets, winning 6-1 7-5 6-6 (8-6).
Defending champion Novak Djokovic faced Andreas Seppi of Italy in Friday's night session. The world No. 1 advanced to the last 16 in straight sets, winning 6-1 7-5 6-6 (8-6).
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