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Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal threaten Novak Djokovic bid for historic Slam
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Novak Djokovic extends lead as world no. 1, Fabio Fognini climbs rankings
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Rafael Nadal makes winning start in Monte Carlo
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Novak Djokovic heads into clay season secure as world number one
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Roger Federer goes fourth in rankings after Miami triumph
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Milos Raonic into Australian Open last eight as Alexander Zverev self-destructs
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Alexander Zverev scrapes into Australian Open third round
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Alexander Zverev sad at Andy Murray quitting tennis
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