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           <title><![CDATA['Title success will drive Edmund on']]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Kyle Edmund's first ATP tour title will drive him to work harder, but there is no guarantee he will break into the world's top 10 with the next generation of tennis stars also coming through, says Barry Cowan.]]></description>
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           <pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2018 08:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA['Edmund capable of Aussie Open repeat']]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Kyle Edmund can replicate his run to the Australian Open semi-final in the final Grand Slam of the season at Flushing Meadows, says <em>Sky Sports</em> analyst Barry Cowan.]]></description>
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           <pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2018 06:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Will Big Three hold off NextGen?]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Will Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic continue their dominance of  the Grand Slams or will the NextGen make their mark at the US Open? Sky Sports' Barry Cowan analyses the prospects ahead of Flushing Meadows. ]]></description>
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           <pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2018 07:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA['Halep's time to win Grand Slam']]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Simona Halep has learned from previous near misses in Grand Slam finals and will secure her first major title when she faces Sloane Stephens in the French Open final, says Barry Cowan. ]]></description>
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           <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2018 22:20:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Cowan's French Open semi-finals preview]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Dominic Thiem will appear in his third straight semi-final in Paris against Marco Cecchinato while Rafael Nadal and Juan Martin del Potro meet in a French Open clash of the titans on Friday]]></description>
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           <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2018 06:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA['Estoril was masterstroke for Edmund']]></title>
           <description><![CDATA["The masterstroke of playing doubles in Estoril and winning a title just helps that momentum going forward" - Barry Cowan believes confidence was key in helping Kyle Edmund upset Novak Djokovic.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/17136/11365364/winning-the-doubles-title-in-estoril-was-a-masterstroke-for-kyle-edmund-according-to-barry-cowan</link>
           <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2018 21:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA['I'd be shocked if Fed plays on clay']]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Barry Cowan admits he would be "shocked" should world No 1 Roger Federer decide to play any clay tournaments this season.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/17136/11267926/roger-federer-wont-play-any-clay-tournaments-believes-barry-cowan</link>
           <pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2018 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA['No 1 would be greatest achievement']]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Roger Federer has regenerated himself over time and is now "looking a certainty to regain that world number one ranking in February, which would be nothing short of incredible," says Barry Cowan.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/17136/11226710/roger-federer-closing-in-on-world-no-1-spot-after-claiming-20th-grand-slam-in-australia</link>
           <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA['Edmund handled occasion better']]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Kyle Edmund was better equipped at handling the big points against Grigor Dimitrov as he caused a major upset to reach the Australian Open semi-finals, says Barry Cowan.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/17136/11219180/kyle-edmund-showed-incredible-self-belief-to-upset-grigor-dimitrov-at-the-australian-open</link>
           <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2018 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Cowan's Aussie Open challengers]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Barry Cowan answers all the key questions as he analyses all the leading challengers for the men's and women's titles at the Australian Open.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/17136/11206345/australian-open-barry-cowan-gives-his-predictions-ahead-of-the-first-grand-slam-of-the-year</link>
           <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA['Murray's grass-court goal is tough']]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Andy Murray faces a "tough" battle to return in time from hip surgery for the grass-court season, but the former world No 1&#8217;s "fierce competitor" instincts will be vital in his comeback, says Barry Cowan. ]]></description>
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           <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2018 17:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Cowan: Sensible move by Murray]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Andy Murray's decision to pull out of the Australian Open is a "sensible move" but Barry Cowan does not believe the hip injury suffered by the former world No 1 is career-ending.]]></description>
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           <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2018 12:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA['Andy will leave no stone unturned']]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Barry Cowan believes Andy Murray will leave "no stone unturned" as he tries to avoid surgery to treat his long-term hip problem.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/17136/11193584/andy-murray-will-leave-no-stone-unturned-as-he-considers-hip-surgery-says-barry-cowan</link>
           <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2018 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[VOTE: Favourite shot of 2017?]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[We've enlisted top talent Barry Cowan to help us pick 10 of the best shots on the ATP Tour in 2017. Watch the video at the top of the page and vote for your favourite at the end...]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/17136/11168051/vote-pick-your-favourite-tennis-shot-of-2017-from-our-list</link>
           <pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2017 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA['Very comfortable for Federer']]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Barry Cowan, Jamie Delgado and Annabel Croft feel six-time ATP Finals champion Roger Federer will "comfortably" defeat David Goffin in the knockout stages on Saturday - live on Sky Sports Arena from 12pm.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/17136/11130635/roger-federer-will-have-too-much-for-david-goffin-at-atp-finals</link>
           <pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2017 17:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Cowan, Delgado stick with Sock]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Barry Cowan and Jamie Delgado believe Jack Sock has the momentum to make it through Saturday's semi-final against opponent Grigor Dimitrov - live on Sky Sports Arena from 6pm.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/17136/11130143/jack-sock-has-the-momentum-to-beat-grigor-dimitrov-at-atp-finals-on-saturday</link>
           <pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2017 14:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA['Wonderful opportunity for Zverev']]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Barry Cowan and Leif Shiras believe Alexander Zverev must play an "ultra-aggressive" game in order to down Roger Federer in their crunch ATP Finals clash on Tuesday night - live only on Sky Sports.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/17136/11124906/alexander-zverev-must-play-aggressive-tennis-against-roger-federer-at-atp-finals</link>
           <pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2017 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Cowan's US Open midway marker]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[In the most unpredictable US Open for years, we've asked Barry Cowan for his analysis of everything that's been happening at Flushing Meadows and what he thinks might come.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/17136/11020601/barry-cowan-gives-his-midpoint-update-from-the-us-open</link>
           <pubDate>Mon, 04 Sep 2017 21:30:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Cowan's US Open predictions]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Who does Barry Cowan think will come good at the US Open? We've asked him all the key questions ahead of the final Grand Slam of 2017 at Flushing Meadows.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/17136/11004923/us-open-predictions-barry-cowan-gives-is-his-thoughts-ahead-of-the-final-grand-slam-of-2017</link>
           <pubDate>Sun, 27 Aug 2017 22:50:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA['Cilic must go after Federer']]></title>
           <description><![CDATA["If he backs off, that when Federer will pounce," Barry Cowan serves up a warning to Marin Cilic ahead of the Wimbledon men's final against Roger Federer on Sunday.]]></description>
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           <pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2017 17:50:00 BST</pubDate>
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