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Murray wins third season title with Miami victory over Djokovic

Murray wins third season title with Miami victory over DjokovicMiami - Andy Murray became the first man on the ATP Tour this season to win three titles as he hammered 2007 holder Novak Djokovic 6-2, 7-5 to claim the Miami Masters crown on Sunday.

The rapid-fire win in one hour, 42 minutes added the Masters 1000 honour to Doha and Rotterdam titles won by the 21-year-old Scot since January.

Thigh injury could delay Serena Williams' 2009 clay debut

Thigh injury could delay Serena Williams' 2009 clay debut

ROUNDUP: Azarenka lifts third 2009 title with victory over Williams

Azarenka lifts third 2009 title with victory over WilliamsMiami  - Teenaged talent Victoria Azarenka lifted her third title of 2009 as she stunned world number 1 Serena Williams 6-3, 6-1 on Saturday to win the Miami Masters.

The Arizona-based player from Belarus denied Williams a record- setting sixth trophy in just 72 minutes, breaking five times at the event where the American and her sister Venus have won eight of the last 11 women's titles.

Azarenka played strategically against top seed Williams who came to court with her left thigh heavily strapped and was limited in her range of shot.

Azarenka breaks through with Miami title win over Williams

Azarenka breaks through with Miami title win over Williams Miami  - Teenaged talent Victoria Azarenka stunned world number 1 Serena Williams 6-3, 6-1 on Saturday to lift her first major title with a victory at the Miami Masters.

The Arizona-based player from Belarus denied Williams a record- setting sixth trophy at the event where she and he sister Venus have won eight of the last 11 women's titles.

Azarenka played strategically against top seed Williams who came to court with her left thigh heavily strapped and was limited in her range of shots.

PREVIEW: Murray aims to keep his Masters level top against Djokovic

Murray aims to keep his Masters level top against Djokovic Miami  - Andy Murray brings an awesome recent record in Masters 1000 events into his Sunday title clash with Novak Djokovic for the Miami crown.

The Scot number 4 has played for the trophy in four of his last appearances at this elite level, winning Cincinnati and Madrid (back-to-back) and reaching the Indian Wells final a fortnight ago against Rafael Nadal.

Mac offers his expertise to fading Federer

Mac offers his expertise to fading Federer Paris  - Never-shy John McEnroe has seized the moment of Roger Federer's Miami misery, producing an offer of coaching help in French media.

The 50-year-old legend and noted self-promoter told the Le Journal du Dimanche weekly that he would be available for coaching or other duties - on a limited basis, naturally.

"I'd like to help Roger," said Mac, adding: "He needs to change his strategy if he wants to beat (Rafael) Nadal - and I have an idea about that.

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