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Safin denies Sampras by cracking Corretja
One thing is certain after the opening day of the Masters Cup here: Pete Sampras will not be the year-end world No 1. Marat Safin, who demolished Sampras in the final of the United States Open in September, also made sure that the great American would not be adding to his rankings record this time.
Davydenko sees off Del Potro challenge
The Russian Nikolay Davydenko hugs the trophy after beating Argentina's Juan MartA n del Potro in the final of the ATP World Tour Finals.
From DC at the O2, via text on 81111: "Del Potro always looks weary, did for most of the US Open final I recall, and look what happened there.
Wimbledon change seeding system
Pete Sampras may get to keep his No 1 seeding at Wimbledon, and top claycourt players will no longer have to worry about facing him in the opening round.
Murray: 'I can beat Federer twice in a week'
According to Phil Anderton, chairman of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, ticket sales for next week's event at the O2 Arena make it "the equivalent of 15 sold-out Led Zeppelin concerts". No pressure there, then, as Andy Murray attempts to round off the best year of his career with victory in front of a home crowd at the season-ending ...
Aussies grow mustaches in salute to retiring Newcombe
The handlebar mustache worked for John Newcombe, so his Australia team is sporting that sinister look against Spain in the Davis Cup final.
Murray storms to sixth title of 2009
Andy Murray holds up the winner's trophy after defeating Mikhail Youzhny, right, in the final of the Valencia Open.
Andy Murray: Lonely this Christmas
SO HOW does a 22-year-old multi-millionaire spend Christmas? Does he lavish Ferraris and Maseratis on his nearest and dearest, quaff vintage champagne and nibble beluga caviare from a silver spoon? Er, no.
No signs of ring rust as Andy Murray cruises through first round in Valencia
It took Andy Murray just an hour to get back to winning ways as he returned to the ATP Tour with a convincing a 6-3, 6-1 win over Spaina s A Daniel Gimeno-Traver in the first round.
Sixth-seeded Monica Seles fought off Chanda Rubin to lead a parade of favourites into the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships on Friday.
Sampras opens up against Chang
Pete Sampras saved his Grand Slam season by beating his long-time rival Michael Chang in straight sets to retain the United States Open title at Flushing Meadow.
Happy Anniversary To Tennis Shorts
September 5 is not only going to be an epic day at the 2009 US Open with some barn-burning matches on the schedule, but some of the sports most historic matches and events have happened on this day.
Ford: Martin to help Djoker reach full potential
It may be hard to remember now, but the full-time traveling coach is a relatively modern phenomenon in tennis.
Safin struggles to reach final
Marat Safin, displaying greater composure after injuring his lower back in the final set than in the rest of the match put together, fought his way into today's final at the Dubai Duty Free Open by defeating Sweden's Thomas Johansson, 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, after two hours and 26 minutes.
Sampras and Connors Lead List of Great US Open Comebacks
The agony and ecstasy of sport is no more beautifully captured than when there is a successful comeback.
Murray loves NY and his chances to win US Open
NEW YORK: Briton Andy Murray has been building momentum all year and hopes he can cap it off by winning his first grand slam title at the U.S. Open.
Andy Murray moves up to No 2 in the world
A few years ago, a junior disclosed in a guide to the boys' tour that his career ambition was to become the senior world No 3, which apparently was not a misprint, but, for most players, once you have got close to the top of the rankings, why not go on to become the alpha male? Murray's ranking ambitions will not end with this morning's ...
Andy Murray has climbed to the giddy heights of number two in the ATP world rankings, but the Briton may discover that, like Mount Everest, the final push to the summit can end in disappointment.
Murray serves notice of his title intentions
WITH a new second serve, a new driver's licence and a new face added to the ranks of Team Murray, Andy Murray is a new man after his five-week break since Wimbledon.
Murray serves up a masterclass
Another Masters event, another quarter-final - Andy Murray is making a happy habit of this.
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