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Bryan brothers win U.S. Open men’s doubles title
Bob and Mike Bryan won the U.S. Open men’s doubles crown for the second time when they squeezed past Leander Paes and Lukas Dlouhy 7-6 (5), 7-6 (10).

Federer confident of getting back to No. 1
As if trying to remind himself and everyone else where he’s been and where he’s quite certain he’ll return, Roger Federer thrust his right fist overhead and pointed skyward with his index finger. The universal gesture for No. 1. As Federer made that signal, the 1970s song “Still the One” by Orleans rang out through Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday, marking the end of the four-time defending champion’s 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 victory over 28th-seeded Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic in the U.S.

Nadal: New ATP head must communicate better
The new chief of the ruling body of men’s tennis should make communication with the players their first priority, Rafael Nadal said .

Iraq wants explanation on reported U.S. spying on PM
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq will seek an explanation from U.S. officials about a report asserting the United States spied on Iraqi officials, including Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, the Iraqi government spokesman said on Friday.