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Nadal scheduled to return to action in Montreal

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:58:26 GMT

Nadal scheduled to return to action in Montreal BARCELONA, Spain (AP)—Rafael Nadal plans to be back at practice next week and back on tour next month. Nadal’s publicist, Benito Perez Barbadillo, said Tuesday that the six time Grand Slam title

Kiefer upsets Berdych in first round of Stuttgart

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:56:05 GMT

Kiefer upsets Berdych in first round of Stuttgart STUTTGART, Germany (AP)—Nicolas Kiefer of Germany has upset third seeded Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic 6 3, 6 3 to move into the second round of the Mercedes Cup. Kiefer beat

Davydenko beats Navarro to advance in Stuttgart

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:28:33 GMT

Davydenko rallies past Navarro to advance in Stuttgart STUTTGART, Germany (AP)—Second seeded Nikolay Davydenko rallied to beat Ivan Navarro 4 6, 7 5, 6 3 in the first round of the Mercedes Cup on Monday. Navarro, a Spaniard ranked No.

Serra, Rochus fall in first round of Swedish Open

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:59:20 GMT

Stacey Allaster named new CEO of WTA

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:33:32 GMT

Stacey Allaster named new CEO of WTA ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP)—The WTA Tour says Stacey Allaster is its new chairman and chief executive officer. Allaster has been the president of the women’s professional tennis circuit since 2006. In her new

Lucky loser Ram goes on to win Newport title

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:34:42 GMT

Lucky loser Ram goes on to win Newport title NEWPORT, R.I. (AP)—Rajeev Ram beat third seeded Sam Querrey, 6 7 (3), 7 5, 6 3, in the Hall of Fame Tennis championships Sunday for his first ATP title. The 25

Israel wraps up Davis Cup victory over Russia

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:01:25 GMT

Israel wraps up Davis Cup victory over Russia TEL AVIV, Israel (AP)—Israel wrapped up its stunning Davis Cup win over Russia on Sunday after clinching its first semifinal appearance a day earlier. The final score was 4 1 after Harel

Szavay beats Schnyder to win Budapest Grand Prix

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:42:34 GMT

Cilic tops Blake; Croatia reaches Davis Cup semis

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:33:16 GMT

Cilic tops Blake Croatia reaches Davis Cup semis POREC, Croatia (AP)—Croatia has eliminated the United States from the Davis Cup after Marin Cilic beat James Blake for an insurmountable 3 1 lead in the quarterfinals. Cilic defeated Blake 6 3,

Stepanek wins match and tie for Czech Republic

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:47:09 GMT

Stepanek wins match and tie for Czech Republic OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AP)—Radek Stepanek beat Juan Monaco in the final reverse singles match to give the Czech Republic a 3 2 win over Argentina and a place in the Davis Cup

Ferrero's win sends Spain into Davis Cup semifinals

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:03:41 GMT

Kohlschreiber beats Verdasco in five to extend tie MARBELLA, Spain (AP)—Philipp Kohlschreiber has beaten Fernando Verdasco in five sets to tie the Davis Cup quarterfinal between Germany and defending champion Spain at 2 2. Kohlschreiber won 6 4, 6 2,

Newport: Querrey ousts two-time champ Santoro

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:29:03 GMT

Newport Querrey ousts two time champ Santoro NEWPORT, R.I. (AP)—Sam Querrey of the United States has upset two time defending champion Fabrice Santoro of France, 6 3, 7 6 (2) on Saturday at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, setting

Seles headlines inductees into Tennis Hall of Fame

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:39:01 GMT

Seles headlines inductees into Tennis Hall of Fame NEWPORT, R.I. (AP)—Monica Seles is comfortable talking about her on court stabbing 16 years ago—even on a day of celebration. The 35 year old Seles was enshrined in the International Tennis Hall

Schnyder, Szavay to tangle in Budapest final

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:37:07 GMT

Schnyder, Szavay to tangle in Budapest final BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP)—Top seeded Patty Schnyder of Switzerland and No. 4 Agnes Szavay of Hungary advanced to the final of the Budapest Grand Prix on Saturday. Schnyder beat Edina Gallovits of Romania 6

Verdasco, Lopez give Spain lead over Germany

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:35:43 GMT

Verdasco, Lopez give Spain lead over Germany MARBELLA, Spain (AP)—Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano Lopez beat Nicolas Kiefer and Mischa Zverev 6 3, 7 6 (1), 6 7 (6), 6 3 on Saturday to give defending champion Spain a 2 1

Israel reaches Davis Cup semis with doubles win

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:33:10 GMT

Israel reaches Davis Cup semis with doubles win TEL AVIV, Israel (AP)—Israel has reached its first Davis Cup semifinal by taking an insurmountable 3 0 lead over Russia with a five set win in the doubles match. Andy Ram and

Bryan brothers keep U.S. alive against Croatia

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:31:01 GMT

Martinez Sanchez beats Wozniacki for Bastad title

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:43:22 GMT

Martinez Sanchez beats Wozniacki for Bastad title BASTAD, Sweden (AP)—Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez beat top seeded Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark 7 5, 6 4 Saturday to win the Swedish Open for her second WTA Tour title. The unseeded Spaniard, who

Czechs win doubles to take lead over Argentina

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:24:12 GMT

Czechs win doubles to take lead over Argentina OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AP)—The Czech Republic has taken a 2 1 lead over Argentina in their Davis Cup quarterfinal series after winning the doubles. Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek defeated Jose Acasuso

Santoro wins twice Friday in Newport; Querrey next

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:57:28 GMT

Santoro wins twice Friday in Newport Querrey next NEWPORT, R.I. (AP)—Two time defending champion Fabrice Santoro continued his dominance at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships on Friday, winning a pair of matches to advance to the semifinals. Santoro beat

Croatia takes both singles matches against U.S.

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:54:09 GMT

Szavay, Bondarenko, Gallovits win in Budapest

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:16:23 GMT

Berdych, del Potro win in Argentina-Czech tie

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:27:00 GMT

Germany, Spain level after first day of quarterfinals

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:45:24 GMT

Verdasco survives challenge from Beck in five sets MARBELLA, Spain (AP)—Fernando Verdasco has rallied to beat Andreas Beck 6 0, 3 6, 6 7 (4), 6 2, 6 1 to give defending Davis Cup champion Spain a 1 0 lead

Levy, Sela give Israel 2-0 advantage over Russia

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:42:03 GMT