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Federer wasn't sure his graceful, old school game would survive
Even Roger Federer once harboured self-doubts and the humble Swiss has expressed his relief at "living through a drastic generation change" to carve out a career of unrivalled longevity and excellence.
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Tennis: Ferrer has to work for victory
Spain's Nicolas Almagro blew three chances to serve out his match against compatriot David Ferrer, who pounced on the opportunity to seal an unlikely Australian Open semifinal berth.
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Calm Radwanska into quarter
Judging by the way she plays her tennis, the Australian Open fourth seed's favourite Kidman movie is more likely to be "Dead Calm" than "Days of Thunder".
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Young guns with shot at an upset
If some of the Big Four are showing signs of peaking it may be time for some of the younger brigade to announce their intentions of sitting at the top table.
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Tennis: Kiwis once had a shot at grand slam glory
They are an extremely rare sight today - near extinct - but in past decades, Kiwis regularly featured in the Australian Open main draw.
![Humble Spaniard wins again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Humble Spaniard wins again
David Ferrer doesn't yet think he is a tennis legend - but the people of Auckland would beg to differ.
![Tennis: Time is called on dallying](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tennis: Time is called on dallying
Rafael Nadal is absent but he will be one of those watching closely as a new element enters men's grand slam tennis at the Australian Open - timekeeping.
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Ferrer equals record
David Ferrer has joined Australian great Roy Emerson as the most successful player in the history of the Heineken Open.