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Host Czechs whip Italians 4-1 in Davis Cup
The host Czech Republic advanced to the Davis Cup quarterfinals with an easy 4-1 victory over Italy this week.
Czech Republic leads Italy 2-0 in Davis Cup
Radek Stepanek from Czech Republic returns a ball to Andreas Seppi from Italy during the world group first round David Cup singles tennis match in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Friday, Feb.
Berdych, Stepanek give Czechs 2-0 lead
Ostrava, Czech Republic - World No. 7 Tomas Berdych and countryman Radek Stepanek gave the Czech Republic a 2-0 lead in Friday's opening singles rubbers against visiting Italy.
In the modern era, the advancement of racket technology has heightened the level of significance of the serves.
Radek Stepanek to open Davis Cup singles for Czech Republic against Andreas Seppi of Italy
Radek Stepanek will play Andreas Seppi in the opening singles match when the Czech Republic faces Italy in the first round of the Davis Cup.
Czechs Tomas Berdych, Radek Stepanek in form ahead of Davis Cup 1st round against Italy
The Czech Republic hopes to capitalize on the good recent form of leading players Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek in the Davis Cup tie against Italy this week.
Leander Paes Says Next up is Olympic Medal in Doubles
Indian tennis ace Leander Paes has confirmed he will next target his second Olympic medal... this time in the doubles category, at the 2012 Leander Paes of India and Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic pose with their trophy after defeating Bob and Mike Bryan in their men's doubles final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne ... (more)
Tomas Berdych, Radek Stepanek to lead Czechs in Davis Cup 1st round against Italy
Australian Open quarter-finalist Tomas Berdych and doubles winner Radek Stepanek will lead the Czech Republic against Italy in next week's first round of the Davis Cup in Ostrava.
Americans Not Completely Empty Handed At AO This Year
Americans didn't walk away from the Australian Open completely empty-handed this year.
Djokovic outlasts Nadal, takes title after longest Slam finale
Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates by ripping his shirt off after defeating Spain's Rafael Nadal in the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan.
Grading the Field: 2012 Australian Open
Now that it's a wrap, let's take a peek back at the 2012 Australian Open and see who deserves high marks.
Mattek-Sands, Tecau win mixed doubles title
Mattek-Sands and Tecau, seeded No. 8, easily won the match tiebreaker to earn a 6-3, 5-7, victory over the fifth-seeded team of Russia's Elena Vesnina and India's Leander Paes.
Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek lift men's doubles title: Azarenka...
Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek lift men's doubles title: Azarenka routs Sharapova to win Australian Open women's crown MELBOURNE: Victoria Azarenka had produced one of the most lopsided Australian Open final victories to capture a Grand Slam title and the No.
Match Stats: Men's Doubles Australian Open Final
Melbourne, Jan 28 : The following is the match summary of the Australian Open men's doubles between the Bryan bothers of the US, Mike and Bob and India's Leander Paes and Czech Radek Stepanek at the Rod Laver Arena here Saturday.
Straight Sets: Bryan Twins Fall to Stepanek and Paes
Playing like riverboat gamblers, Leander Paes of India and Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic upset the defending champions, Mike and Bob Bryan of the United States, 7-6 , 6-2, to win the Australian Open doubles title.
Australian Open 2012 Scores: Bryan Brothers Continue to Prove Doubles Dominance
The American twins, known for their enthusiastic chest bump after wins, will be looking to claim their 12th Grand Slam title when they face off with Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek on Saturday.
Leander Paes-Elena Vesnina enter mixed doubles final
Melbourne : India's Leander Paes and his Russian partner Elena Vesnina have reached the Australian Open mixed doubles final.
Australian Open 2012: Andy Murray v Novak Djokovic
Early spring 2007 and Ivan Lendl visited the Nick Bollettieri Academy in Florida to assess his Czech compatriot and friend, the top 20 player Radek Stepanek.
Canada's Nestor, Mirnyi lose doubles semifinal
Toronto's Daniel Nestor and Belarusian partner Max Mirnyi were eliminated from the Australian Open men's doubles tournament Thursday, losing their semifinal 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 to India's Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic.
Paes in men's doubles semis; Sania-Vesnina lose
They suffered a 6-7, 6-2, 4-6 loss at the hands of the unseeded Russian duo of Svetlana Kuznetsova [ The unseeded Indo-Czech pair of Paes and Stepanek scored a 6-4, 7-6 win over 10th seeds Eric Butorac of the United States and Brazil's [ Paes and Stepanek looked more comfortable than their fancied opponents in the opening set as they held serve ... (more)
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