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Local tennis figures don't think any less of Agassi
Editor's note: The Bee's Paul Bauman wrote an unauthorized biography of Andre Agassi, "Agassi & Ecstasy," published in 1997.
Clement breaks through in Sweden
Men's Tour Strange feeling ... Clement in the winner's circle once again. AFP Arnaud Clement breaks through for first win in five months From correspondents in Stockholm, Sweden October 21, 2009 French veteran Arnaud Clement has won his first ATP-level match since Roland Garros as he broke a losing streak lasting almost five months with a 6-4 6-2 ...
Moscow Preview - Former Champion Andreev, Th...
Igor Andreev won the Moscow title in 2005. Centre Court Mikhail Biryukov vs Sergiy Stakhovsky A First Meeting A A Biryukov FastFacts : 2009 Highlights: YTD W-L: 0-0 YTD Titles: 0 Career Titles: 0 Date of Birth: April 28, 1992 South African Airways 2009 ATP Ranking: 1156 a A Biryukov , 17, is the youngest player and lowest-ranked in the draw and hea ...
Recovered Nadal begins assault
Second seed Rafael Nadal will begin his bid for a first U.S. Open title on Wednesday when he takes on Australian wildcard Alun Jones in the first round.
Federer walks to quarters as Haas pulls out
Roger Federer was on Sunday handed a bye to the quarter-finals of Wimbledon when fourth-round opponent Tommy Haas was forced to pull out through injury.
Safin posts mild upset in Bangkok
Former world No. 1 star Marat Safin highlighted Tuesday's first-round winners at the $608,500 Thailand Open.
Mathieu To Meet Kohlschreiber In Semis
Philipp Kohlschreiber is bidding to reach his first ATP World Tour final of the season.
Kohlschreiber, Mathieu reach Metz QFs
Second-seeded German Philipp Kohlschreiber and third-seeded Frenchman Paul-Henri Mathieu were a pair of second-round winners Wednesday at the Open de Moselle tennis event.
Davis Cup: India play Russia first in World Group
India travel to Russia to play their first round in the Davis Cup World Group from March 5-7. India made it to the elite 16-team World Group for the first time in 11 years defeating South Africa 4-1 in the play-off over the weekend.
Beck reaches second round in Metz
Seventh-seeded German Andreas Beck was a first-round victor Monday at the Open de Moselle tennis event.
The Thinking Behind Calling Foot Faults
For Sharon Wright, a veteran ATP and WTA official, Saturday night's foot-fault controversy by Serena Williams at the United States Open reminded her of a match between Martina Hingis and Serena's sister Venus nine years ago.
Tursunov has surgery, out 6 months
Professional tennis player Dmitry Tursunov underwent successful ankle surgery Thursday in San Francisco, his manager said.
Cruise companion shuns formal dress code
Q: My travel companion hates to wear a tie. On cruises there are always formal dinners.
Roddick thrives on late-night US Open craziness
Wednesday, September 02, 2009 NEW YORK: Andy Roddick thrives on the rowdy atmosphere of late-night matches at the US Open, and it's just as well after he finished off his first-round match shortly before 1 in the morning on Tuesday.
Regional Digest: Ailing Tursunov hopes to play in U.S. Open tennis
Folsom resident Dmitry Tursunov said Tuesday he hopes to play in the U.S. Open tennis tournament but probably will have surgery next month to remove excess bone growth in his left ankle.
Another operation likely for Tursunov
Dmitry Tursunov of Folsom said Thursday he is questionable for the U.S. Open tennis tournament because of an ankle injury and probably will need surgery for the second time this year.
Will Andy Murray Rank No. 2 Next Week?
The Montreal Masters is already underway, and already Marin Cilic has been shown the exit by Mikhail Youzhny.
A few battles with foods that were calling me like sirens called Odysseus
"Lunch is really nice again, not mentioning a few battles with foods that were calling me like sirens called Odysseus .
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Good vibes for Ball despite final loss
Ball said he knew he had a good week when his body was feeling tired. Australian qualifier Carsten Ball reflected on positives after his fairytale run at the LA Open ended at the last hurdle with defeat by American Sam Querrey.
Overworked Safin reaches quarters at L.A. Open
Marat Safin, playing for the fourth time in three days, summoned enough energy to beat Ernests Gulbis 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the second round of the L.A. Tennis Open on Wednesday.
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