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Helfant: ATP won't reopen drug case against Agassi

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:39:50 GMT

Helfant ATP won't reopen drug case against Agassi LONDON (AP)—The ATP Tour will not reopen a doping case against Andre Agassi even though he admitted to lying about using crystal meth in 1997. Agassi revealed in his recent autobiography that

Del Potro commits to Queen's Club tournament

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:19:32 GMT

Del Potro commits to Queen's Club tournamentLONDON (AP)—U.S. Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro will play at next year’s Queen’s Club tournament in an effort to improve his grasscourt game ahead of Wimbledon. The fifth ranked Argentine beat Roger Federer

Ferrero named first sub for Spanish Davis Cup team

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:23:33 GMT

Ferrero named first sub for Spanish Davis Cup team BARCELONA, Spain (AP)—Spain captain Albert Costa has named Juan Carlos Ferrero as the first substitute for the defending champion’s Davis Cup final against the Czech Republic. Ferrero, who won singles matches

Malisse, Wickmayer ask CAS to overturn bans

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:25:31 GMT

Malisse, Wickmayer ask CAS to overturn bans LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP)—Belgian tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse have asked the Court of Arbitration for Sport to overturn their one year bans for missing drug tests. The CAS said Wednesday the

Federer drawn with del Potro, Murray in London

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:24:00 GMT

Federer drawn with del Potro, Murray in London LONDON (AP)—Top ranked Roger Federer will play U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro and Andy Murray in the round robin phase of the ATP World Tour Finals. After Wednesday’s draw, Federer

Back from accident, Querrey returns to practice

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:07:28 GMT

Back from accident, Querrey returns to practice LOS ANGELES (AP)—American Sam Querrey is back practicing for his return to the ATP Tour after he cut two muscles in his right forearm after sitting on a glass table that broke in

Injured Roddick withdraws from ATP final in London

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:01:24 GMT

Injured Roddick withdraws from ATP Tour finals LONDON (AP)—Andy Roddick has reportedly lost his battle to be fit for the ATP World Tour finals. Roddick, ranked No. 6, has withdrawn from the eight man end of season tournament which begins

Survey: More minorities in U.S. playing tennis

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:00:25 GMT

Survey More minorities in U.S. playing tennis LOS ANGELES (AP)—More Americans are playing tennis, with Hispanics and blacks showing a marked increase. The U.S. Tennis Association says in a survey released on Tuesday that more than 30 million people hit

Federer agrees to sponsorship with Credit Suisse

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:36:48 GMT

Federer agrees to sponsorship with Credit Suisse ZURICH (AP)—The Swiss bank Credit Suisse has signed a 10 year sponsorship with Roger Federer. The bank says it will make a “significant annual contribution” to the Roger Federer Foundation. The charity was

Nadal, Ferrer, Lopez, Verdasco to play for Spain

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:34:01 GMT

Nadal, Ferrer, Lopez, Verdasco to play for Spain LOGRONO, Spain (AP)—Rafael Nadal will lead defending champion Spain in the Davis Cup final against the Czech Republic next month. The second ranked Nadal returns to captain Albert Costa’s team for the

Djokovic beats Monfils in Paris Masters final

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:52:45 GMT

Djokovic beats Monfils in Paris Masters final PARIS (AP)—Third seeded Novak Djokovic of Serbia has won his first Paris Masters title by defeating Gael Monfils of France 6 2, 5 7, 7 6 (3). The victory on Sunday gives the

Wickmayer, Malisse launch appeals against WADA

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:57:25 GMT

Yickmayer, Malisse launch appeals against WADA BRUSSELS (AP)—Suspended Belgian tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse are launching appeals with European authorities challenging the legality of the whereabouts rules of the World Anti Doping Agency. Victory at the European Commission

Djokovic to face Frenchman Monfils in Paris final

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:15:09 GMT

Djokovic beats Nadal in straights in Paris semis PARIS (AP)—Novak Djokovic overwhelmed Rafael Nadal 6 2, 6 3 Saturday to reach the final of the Paris Masters for the first time. The 22 year old Serb will face either Gael

Nadal beats Tsonga in Paris; gets Djokovic next

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:06:10 GMT

Djokovic defeats Soderling in Paris quarterfinals PARIS (AP)—Novak Djokovic reached the semifinals of the Paris Masters for the first time by defeating Robin Soderling 6 4, 1 6, 6 3 on Friday. Djokovic, who won his fourth title of the

Buchholz to step down as Key Biscayne chairman

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:54:45 GMT

Buchholz to step down as Key Biscayne chairman KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP)—Butch Buchholz, founder of the annual tennis tournament on Key Biscayne, is stepping down as chairman following the 2010 event. The event Buchholz started in 1985 is the world’s

Nadal, Tsonga, Soderling win in Paris; Murray upset

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:49:33 GMT

Soderling, Djokovic to meet in Paris quarterfinals PARIS (AP)—Robin Soderling reached the quarterfinals of the Paris Masters, defeating former champion Nikolay Davydenko 6 3, 3 6, 6 4 Thursday. Soderling will take on third seeded Novak Djokovic, who defeated French

Wickmayer mum on possibility of appealing ban

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:52:56 GMT

Wickmayer mum on possibility of appealing ban BRUSSELS (AP)—Belgian tennis player Yanina Wickmayer isn’t saying whether she will appeal her one year suspension for violating anti doping rules. At a tearful news conference Thursday, the U.S. Open semifinalist said she

Federer ousted by Benneteau in second round

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:10:28 GMT

Federer ousted by Benneteau in second round PARIS (AP)—Top ranked Roger Federer lost to Julien Benneteau of France 3 6, 7 6 (4), 6 4 in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday, continuing his miserable run at

Safin ends career with loss to del Potro in Paris

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:14:59 GMT

Safin ends career with loss to del Potro in Paris PARIS (AP)—Former No. 1 Marat Safin’s career is over after a 6 4, 5 7, 6 4 loss to Juan Martin del Potro in the second round of the Paris

Ailing Zvonareva to have surgery on right ankle

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:59:36 GMT

Ailing Zvonareva to have surgery on right ankle ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP)—Ninth ranked Vera Zvonareva’s agent says she will have arthroscopic surgery on her right ankle. The operation is to remove scar tissue and is scheduled for Wednesday. Zvonareva plans to

Pilot Pen Tennis tournament seeking new sponsor

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:57:07 GMT

Pilot Penn Tennis tournament seeking new sponsor NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP)—Pilot Pen Tennis at Yale is seeking a new title sponsor for the 2011 tournament and beyond. Pilot Pen Corporation, entering its 15th year as the title sponsor, will end

Court to announce verdict on Gasquet in December

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:53:51 GMT

Court to announce verdict on Gasquet in December LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP)—French tennis player Richard Gasquet will find out within a month if he has been banned after testing positive for cocaine. Gasquet told the Court of Arbitration for Sport on

Davydenko, Verdasco, Tsonga win at Paris Masters

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:39:27 GMT

Davydenko, Verdasco win openers at Paris Masters PARIS (AP)—Nikolay Davydenko of Russia moved closer to qualifying for the ATP World Tour Finals by beating Benjamin Becker 6 2, 6 1 Tuesday in the second round of the Paris Masters. Davydenko,

Safin: Agassi should give his money and titles back

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:25:01 GMT

Safin Agassi should give his money and titles back PARIS (AP)—Former No. 1 ranked Marat Safin believes that Andre Agassi should give his tennis titles back after confessing he tested positive for a banned substance during his career and lied

Safin saves three match points in Paris to advance

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:37:43 GMT

Safin saves three match points in Paris to advance PARIS (AP)—Marat Safin extended his career by at least one more round, saving three match points Monday to beat French qualifier Thierry Ascione 6 4, 4 6, 7 6 (3) at