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Serena Williams rolls into Italian Open semifinals
HOUSTON, April 11 (UPI) -- Ryan Sweeting began his defense of the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships with a first-round win over Ricardo Mello Tuesday.
Sweeting, who was considered a surprise winner of the Houston tournament last year, moved on to the second round after ousting the Brazilian 6-3, 7-6 (8-6).
Sweeting served six aces and saved 7-of-9 break point opportunities in the 108-minute match.
Also advancing was Houston native and qualifier Michael Russell, who rallied to beat Spain's Daniel Gimeno-Traver 2-6, 7-5, 6-1. Russell will face top-seeded Mardy Fish on Thursday.
Other first-round winners were Igor Kunitsyn of Russia, Tatsuma Ito of Japan and Italian Paolo Lorenzi.
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MALMO, Sweden, May 19 (UPI) --
Denmark's Emmelie De Forest won the Eurovision Song Contest with her song "Only Teardrops" in Malmo, Sweden.
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DETROIT, May 18 (UPI) --
An invasive insect from Asia first spotted in Michigan two years ago could pose a major threat this year to fruit growers, officials say.
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