It would help gold regain some momentum if the metal can break the string of lower weekly closes, he explained.

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As she won the Australian Open earlier this year and took over the No. 1 ranking, Azarenka looked liked she might be the woman to break a long string of disappointing top players.

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The break-in follows a string of security concerns about Internet banking in Britain.

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Ross converted both scores but they trailed at the break as Jones punished a string of infringements with three penalties to give the visitors the half-time advantage.

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But Safin did not have to stretch himself much to seal the set, Lopez making a string of unforced errors to lose the tie-break 7-1 and fall 2-1 behind in sets.

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The game heated up after the break with little in the way of shots on goal but a string of bookings for both sides.

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Sudan, who have come with a second-string team, were kept under pressure but managed to break on a counter-attack to restore their lead 10 minutes later through Amarria.

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Murphy was sharp, making a string of good saves and his team-mates took a lead into the first break through a Shields goal.

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