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Stella Artois Championships 2005

June 12, 2005

Roddick Remains King of Queen's with Third Title

Andy Roddick captured his third Stella Artois Championship in as many years after defeating Ivo Karlovic 7-6(7), 7-6(4) in the final at The Queen's Club.

Andy Roddick

June 12, 2005

Bryan Brothers Defend Doubles Crown

Bob and Mike Bryan successfully defended their Stella Artois Championship doubles title at The Queen's Club with a straight sets victory over top seeds Jonas Bjorkman and Max Mirnyi.

June 12, 2005

Ivansevic Tops McEnroe in Pro-set Challenge

Goran Ivanisevic won the Stella Artois Challenge after a 9-7 pro-set victory over John McEnroe at the Queen's Club in London.

June 12, 2005

McEnroe and Ivanisevic Reveal "Favourite" British Football Team

John McEnroe and Goran Ivanisevic arrived at the Queen's Club for the Stella Artois Challenge Match on Sunday, and then revealed the identity of their favourite English football team.

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June 11, 2005

Final Preview: Roddick Aiming for Title No. 3

In the previous 26 Stella Artois championships only two players, John McEnroe and Lleyton Hewitt, have won the title for three years in succession. Andy Roddick intends to join that elite group in today's final.

June 11, 2005

Roddick to Meet Karlovic in Final

Andy Roddick will meet Croatian giant Ivo Karlovic in the final of the Stella Artois Championships on Sunday after contrasting wins in their semifinal matches.

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June 10, 2005

Saturday Preview: Stage Set for Semifinals

Andy Roddick admits he is excited as the last stages of the Stella Artois beckon him. He has won the title for the past two years--and a third opportunity is now in sight.

June 10, 2005

Karlovic, Johansson Cause Upsets

Top seed Lleyton Hewitt and No. 3 seed Tim Henman were both knocked out of the Stella Artois Championships on Friday, as Ivo Karlovic and Thomas Johansson reached the semifinals.

June 10, 2005

Roddick to Meet Stepanek in Semifinal

Two-time defending champion Andy Roddick cruised through to the semifinals of the Stella Artois Championships for the third consecutive year after defeating Sebastien Grosjean.


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June 9, 2005

Friday Preview: Top Three Seek Semifinal Berths

Defending champion Andy Roddick won his 13th consecutive match at the Stella Artois Championships to reach the semifinals for the third year in a row.

June 9, 2005

Heartbreak for Murray; Rusedski Also Falls

The top three seeds Lleyton Hewitt, Andy Roddick and Tim Henman will all be back in quarterfinal action on Friday, with Sebastien Grosjean hoping to gain revenge against Andy Roddick.

June 9, 2005

Roddick Passes Beck Test; Gasquet Upsets Ancic

Andrew Murray's dream Stella Artois debut came to an agonising end when a twisted ankle and cramps contributed to his three-set defeat at the hands of Thomas Johansson.


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June 8, 2005

Thursday Preview: Stars Aim for Quarterfinals

Top seed Lleyton Hewitt, defending champion Andy Roddick and British No. 1 Tim Henman are all in action on day four.

June 8, 2005

Murray Stuns Dent; Rusedski Scrapes Through

British teenager Andrew Murray upset No. 9 seed Taylor Dent to reach the third round, while Greg Rusedski joined him after defeating Dmitry Tursunov.

June 8, 2005

Roddick Brings Down Scud

Defending champion Andy Roddick took just 57 minutes to overcome former winner Mark Philippoussis to begin his 2005 grass court season.


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June 7, 2005

Henman Finds Grass Court Form

Britain's Tim Henman rediscovered his grass court shoes and came through a three-set battle with American Robby Ginepri.

June 7, 2005

Hewitt Survives Three-Set Thriller

Top seed Lleyton Hewitt survived a three-set thriller against Xavier Malisse to get his 2005 Stella Artois Championship campaign off to a winning start.

June 7, 2005

Philippoussis Sets Up Roddick Clash

Mark Philippoussis made a successful return to action after recent injury problems, defeating Raemon Sluiter in straight sets.

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June 6, 2005

Tuesday Preview: Henman, Hewitt in Action

Tim Henman and three-time champion Lleyton Hewitt get their Stella Artois Championships campaign underway. Barry Newcombe looks ahead at their opening matches.

June 6, 2005

Rusedski, Murray Cruise on Day One

Britain's Greg Rusedski and Andrew Murray were among the first round winners on day one at The Queen's Club.

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June 5, 2005

Monday Preview: Stage Set for All-British Clash

Barry Newcombe looks ahead at the opening day's play at the Stella Artois Championships with Greg Rusedski against Joshua Goodall among the highlights.

June 5, 2005

MacKin Flies Flag in Qualifying

Alan MacKin became the sole British player to qualify for the main draw of the 2005 Stella Artois Championships after defeating top seed Jeff Morrison in the final qualifying round.

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June 4, 2005

Roddick Faces Tough Test as Main Draw is Made

Adefending champion Andy Roddick faces a tough road ahead if he is to successfully defend his Stella Artois title and claim a third consecutive trophy.

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June 3, 2005

Delgado Receives Final Stella Artois Wild Card

Britain 's Jamie Delgado has received the final Stella Artois wild card after an LTA play-off with Arvind Parmar, Mark Hilton and Alex Bogdanovic.

June 3, 2005

Junior Champions Murray and Monfils Awarded Wild Cards

Britain 's Jamie Delgado has received the final Stella Artois wild card after an LTA play-off with Arvind Parmar, Mark Hilton and Alex Bogdanovic.

June 3, 2005

LTA Play-Off to Decide Last Stella Artois Wild Card

A play-off will decide the destination of the final Stella Artois Championships wild card after Britain's Josh Goodall was given the fourth direct invitation into the main draw.

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May 19, 2005

Philippoussis Makes Comeback with Stella Artois Wild Card

Former champion Mark Philippoussis will launch his tennis comeback at the Stella Artois Championships after receiving a wild card into the event.

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April 28, 2005

Young Guns to Challenge Stars as 2005 Entry List is Announced

Mario Ancic and Richard Gasquet will be among those challenging Tim Henman, Andy Roddick and Lleyton Hewitt for the 2005 Stella Artois Championships.

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April 5, 2005

Becker to Meet McEnroe for First Time on Grass

Boris Becker will celebrate the 20th anniversary of his first Stella Artois Championship title by playing against fellow four-time winner John McEnroe for the first time on a grass court.