Roger Federer crashes out of the Rome Masters in round three, losing 6-4 6-7 (2-7) 6-7 (4-7) to Richard Gasquet.

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Federer beaten by Gasquet in Rome

Andy Murray battles into the third round of the Rome Masters with a seesaw victory over Belgium’s Xavier Malisse.

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Murray battles to Malisse victory

Rafael Nadal beats Andy Murray to reach the Monte Carlo Masters final after the Briton almost does not start their semi-final because of an elbow injury.

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Nadal beats Murray in Monte Carlo

A female sports reporter blasted the all-male Augusta National Golf Club on Monday, a day after a security guard wouldn’t let her in to interview one of the stars of the recent Masters tournament.

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Female reporter denied Masters access

Rory McIlroy never got a grip on his golf swing or his putter in the final round of the Masters, but he controlled beautifully the one thing he could: his attitude. Ever heard an athlete deal with total personal failure more forthrightly? The best young player anyone has seen in a long time came apart on the back nine of Augusta, but the way he pulled himself together when it was over was one of the more promising thing he has done in his short career.

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Rory McIlroy learns from golf’s greatest teacher: failure

Rory McIlroy had taken a four-shot lead into the final day of the Masters, but blew almost all of it on one disastrous hole.

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For McIlroy, a Collapse He Never Saw Coming

Rory McIlroy vows to not let his Masters experience taint him after throwing away a four-shot lead in the final round at Augusta.

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McIlroy positive despite collapse

South Africa’s Charl Schwartzel takes advantage of Rory McIlroy’s meltdown to win the Masters by two shots on a staggering final day.

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Schwartzel wins dramatic Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods is making quite a charge at the Masters, shooting a 5-under 31 on the front side to tie for the lead with Rory McIlroy and Charl Schwartzel.

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Woods charges into lead at the Masters, shooting 31 on front side to tie McIlroy, Schwartzel

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy moves to 12 under par and will take a four-shot lead into the final round of the Masters as he continues his quest to win a first major.

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McIlroy extends lead at Masters

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy leads the Masters by two shots going into “Moving Day” at Augusta.

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Live – 2011 Masters day three

Rory McIlroy opens up a two-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Masters, but Tiger Woods is not far behind.

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McIlroy leads by two at Augusta

Rory McIlroy liights up Augusta with a stunning 65 and is joined late on by Alvaro Quiros for a share of a two-shot lead going into the second round of the Masters.

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McIlroy & Quiros set Masters pace

AUGUSTA, GA. – Late Wednesday morning, throngs gathered around the 18th green at Augusta National Golf Club, necks craned and elbows sharpened a day before the Masters even begins. Tiger Woods arrived to polite applause, practiced his putting to several potential pin placements, and moved on, his preparation for the tournament all but complete.

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Masters 2011: Small group of Americans vying to take the U.S. flag from Woods, Mickelson

Phil Mickelson will start as hot favourite to defend his title when the 75th Masters begins on Thursday.

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Mickelson set for Masters defence