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Federer Reaches Basel QFs, Djokovic Plays Thursday; Murray Alive in Valencia
Three-time champ Roger Federer reached the quarterfinals at Basel today followign a 6-3, 6-3 triumph over Andreas Seppi.
Novak Djokovic Crushes Jan Henrych, Nikolay Davydenko Continues London Bid
No. 2 seed Novak Djokovic dismantled Jan Henrych on Thursday, defeating his Czech opponent 6-0, 6-0. Serving up his first double bagel of the season, Djokovic won 78 percent of his first serve points, while converting on six of nine break point opportunities.
Federer reaches quarterfinals at Swiss Indoors
Roger Federer reached the quarterfinals of the Swiss Indoors by beating Andreas Seppi of Italy 6-3, 6-3 on Wednesday.
Gonzalez Confirms Participation In Movistar ...
Fernando Gonzalez will challenge for a fifth Movistar Open title. Organisers of the Movistar Open , an ATP World Tour 250 tennis tournament, have confirmed that the 2010 event will return to Santiago in the year Chile celebrates 200 years of independence, and will be held at Hacienda Chicureo, located in Piedra Roja, Colina.
On October 29, 2006, Roger Federer achieved one his major goals as a professional tennis player.
Eurodeputies Want Cuban 5 Free
Paris, Oct 27 Eurodeputies from different countries and the Municipal Council near Valenton, France, spoke out for the release of five Cuban anti-terrorist fighters unfairly imprisoned in US jails for 11 years.
Dev Varman fancies chances vs Russia
Mumbai: Somdev Dev Varman Thursday said India have a 'legitimate' chance of defeating Russia in the first round of the Davis Cup World Group next year.
Federer-Nadal Era By No Means Over
There has been some suggestion by a few world class tennis professionals that the Federer-Nadal era is ending.
Organisations Demand Freedom for Cuban Five
Organisations demand freedom for Cuban Five ACN HAVANA--Several US organisations demanded on Wednesday the release of the five Cuban anti-terrorists imprisoned in that country, pointing out that they are innocent of the charges pressed against them.
Davydenko Makes Finals Qualification Leap After Beating Stepanek
Nikolay Davydenko is through to the semi-finals of an ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament for the first time this season.
Kvitova, Olaru advance at Generali Ladies
Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic defeated Andrea Petkovic of Germany 6-1, 6-4 Monday in the first round of the Generali Ladies.
Davydenko Maintains Finals Focus
Nikolay Davydenko beat Fernando Gonzalez for the sixth time in a row on Thursday.
Tennis Davydenko beats Gonzalez to move into Shanghai Masters quarters Russia's Nikolay Davydenko beat Chile's Fernando Gonzalez to advance to the quarter-finals of the Shanghai Masters, and move closer to securing a place in the ATP's season-ending final.
Blake and Gonzalez Win First Round Matches in Shanghai Masters
American James Blake withstood 27 aces and three demanding sets to defeat Ivo Karlovic, 3-6, 7-6 , 6-3 in the opening round of the Shanghai Masters on Monday.
US resentencing set for convicted Cuban spy
A judge has said one of five members of the biggest Cuban spy ring broken up in the United States will be resentenced on Tuesday, after earlier sentences for the crew were deemed too harsh.
Gonzalez, Stepanek, Safin Reach Second Round
Marat Safin hit 12 aces past Chinese qualifier Mao-Xin Gong. In an important week for those players hoping to boost their chances of qualifying for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals , World No.
Gonzalez goes through after Zverev retires in Shanghai
Tenth seed Fernando Gonzalez reached the second round of the inaugural Shanghai Masters on Monday when German Mischa Zverev retired injured in the third set of a tight match.
Knowles/Roddick Edge Into Beijing SFs; Polis...
First-time pairing Mark Knowles and Andy Roddick booked a place in the China Open semi-finals Wednesday after they defeated Jose Acasuso and Fernando Gonzalez 4-6, 7-5, 10-4 in 79 minutes.A Acasuso and Gonzalez served for the match at 5-4 in the second set but Roddick and Knowles held their nerve to win the Match tie-break.A The American-Bahamian ...
Marat Safin Rolls Back the Years
This may be Marat Safin's final season, but the former world No. 1 is showing no sign of going away quietly.
Safin, Nadal in China Open quarters
BEIJING: Top seed Rafael Nadal will take on former world No 1 Marat Safin of Russia in the quarterfinals of the China Open after the fan favorites edged their opponents to advance to the round of eight on Thursday.
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