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Entries from October 2007

Betfair investigates suspicious match (AP) An online betting

October 31st, 2007 · No Comments

Betfair investigates suspicious match (AP) An online betting exchange investigated another professional tennis match for suspicious betting patterns, but found nothing wrong. Betfair, the same company that voided bets on a match in August for the same reason, looked into Dmitry Tursunov’s win over Boris Pashanski at last week’s […]

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Haas boosts Masters Cup chances Tommy Haas boosts

October 31st, 2007 · No Comments

Haas boosts Masters Cup chances Tommy Haas boosts his hopes of qualifying for the end-of-season Masters Cup by reaching the third round of the Paris Masters.

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Fish aces his way into second round in

October 30th, 2007 · No Comments

Fish aces his way into second round in Paris Read full story for latest details.

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Quebec City Challenge women’s singles results Oct 30

October 30th, 2007 · No Comments

Quebec City Challenge women’s singles results Oct 30 (Reuters) - Results of the Quebec City Challenge women’s first round singles matches on Monday. Aleksandra Wozniak (Canada) beat Ashley Harkleroad (U.S.) 6-4 6-2 5-Olga Govortsova (Belarus) beat Jorgelina Cravero (Argentina) 6-4 6-3 2-Vera Zvonareva (Russia) beat Catalina Castano (Colombia) 6-2 6-4 3-Julia Vakulenko […]

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Nalbandian begins Paris Masters Series with win David

October 29th, 2007 · No Comments

Nalbandian begins Paris Masters Series with win David Nalbandian made a winning start to the Paris Masters Series tournament with a 6-4 6-4 victory over Spain’s Nicolas Almagro on Sunday.

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Serena fifth to qualify for WTA Championships Serena

October 29th, 2007 · No Comments

Serena fifth to qualify for WTA Championships Serena Williams has qualified for next month’s season-ending WTA Championships in Madrid.

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Hantuchova, Schnyder reach final in Linz (AP) Second-seeded

October 28th, 2007 · No Comments

Hantuchova, Schnyder reach final in Linz (AP) Second-seeded Daniela Hantuchova saved a match point against Nicole Vaidisova to win 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (3) Saturday and advance to the final of the Generali Ladies. She will face Patty Schnyder, who defeated Wimbledon runner-up Marion Bartoli 7-6 (5), 6-3. “I am […]

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UPDATE 1-Federer fells Karlovic to reach hometown final

October 28th, 2007 · No Comments

UPDATE 1-Federer fells Karlovic to reach hometown final BASEL, Switzerland, Oct 27 (Reuters) - World number one Roger Federer brought down towering Croatian Ivo Karlovic 7-6 7-6 on Saturday to reach the final of his hometown tournament in Basel.

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Davydenko fined $2K for not trying Top-seeded Nikolay

October 27th, 2007 · No Comments

Davydenko fined $2K for not trying Top-seeded Nikolay Davydenko, interviewed in a suspicious match earlier this year, said he was warned for not playing hard enough by the chair umpire in his loss to Marian Cilic at the St. Petersburg Open on Thursday. Davydenko won the first set in 27 minutes, but drew a […]

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Federer in semis of hometown tournament (AP) Roger

October 27th, 2007 · No Comments

Federer in semis of hometown tournament (AP) Roger Federer cruised into the semifinals of the Swiss Indoors, his home tournament, by beating Nicolas Kiefer 6-3, 6-2 Friday. Federer gained three match points and won on his first when Kiefer mishit a shot into the roof of the hall. The […]

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