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Federer, Roddick, Jankovic advance at Open
Roger Federer looked every bit a champion and stayed perfect at the U.S. Open. Andy Roddick showed shades of winning form, too, on Sunday. No longer No. 1, Federer beat Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 and breezed into the round of 16. To win his first Grand Slam of the season, Federer needs to take his fifth straight title at Flushing Meadows. He has not lost a set in three matches, and raised his right fist after zinging a final, winning forehand down the line.

U.S. Open charts Serena-Venus quarters course
The Williams sisters could meet in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open.

Roddick overcomes early problems to advance
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Venus, Serena to meet in Open quarters
Now comes a challenge for Venus Williams and Serena Williams at the U.S. Open: a match against each other.

Nadal prevails to clinch first tennis gold for Spain
Rafael Nadal won a gold medal in Olympic tennis by beating Fernando Gonzalez of Chile in the final of men’s singles.

Safin fined for outburst during first-round match
Marat Safin has been fined $2,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct during his first-round win over Vince Spadea at the U.S. Open, the International Tennis Federation said on Thursday.

Unseeded Querrey topples Karlovic; Nadal next
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