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Entries from February 2009

RBS to review Murray sponsorshipRBS will halve its

February 28th, 2009 · No Comments

RBS to review Murray sponsorshipRBS will halve its funding of British sport as a result of the global economic downturn, BBC Sport can reveal.

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Roddick to lead US Davis Cup team again

February 28th, 2009 · No Comments

Roddick to lead US Davis Cup team again (AP) The U.S. Davis Cup team will go with its regular lineup for an opening-round match against Switzerland. U.S. captain Patrick McEnroe said Tuesday that Andy Roddick, James Blake and the doubles team of twins Bob and Mike Bryan will compete […]

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Djokovic to host Serbia’s first ATP event Novak

February 27th, 2009 · No Comments

Djokovic to host Serbia’s first ATP event Novak Djokovic will host Serbia’s first ATP tournament, which will offer $500,000 in prize money. The third-ranked Serb confirmed Wednesday that Belgrade will host the event in May. His family bought the licence of the ABN Amro Open previously held in the Netherlands. “After all the […]

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Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf to test Wimbledon Centre

February 27th, 2009 · No Comments

Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf to test Wimbledon Centre Court roof Former Wimbledon champions Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf will return to the All England Club in May to try out the playing conditions under the new Centre Court roof.

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Rafael Nadal to lead Spain in Davis Cup

February 26th, 2009 · No Comments

Rafael Nadal to lead Spain in Davis Cup against Serbia Top-ranked Rafael Nadal was picked Friday to lead Spain against Serbia in the first round of the Davis Cup.

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Almagro continues on, Moya ousted in Acapulco ACAPULCO,

February 26th, 2009 · No Comments

Almagro continues on, Moya ousted in Acapulco ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Defending champion Nicolas Almagro endured more than 21/2 hours on clay to reach the Mexican Open quarterfinals, but two-time winner Carlos Moya lost in the second round on Wednesday.

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Roddick to lead US Davis Cup team again

February 25th, 2009 · No Comments

Roddick to lead US Davis Cup team again (AP) The U.S. Davis Cup team will go with its regular lineup for an opening-round match against Switzerland. U.S. captain Patrick McEnroe said Tuesday that Andy Roddick, James Blake and the doubles team of twins Bob and Mike Bryan will compete […]

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Sweden-Israel Davis Cup matches still to be played

February 25th, 2009 · No Comments

Sweden-Israel Davis Cup matches still to be played with no fans The Davis Cup matches between Sweden and Israel will be played without spectators in Malmo next month. Attempts to move the venue to Stockholm fell through.

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Anne Keothavong Q&ABritish number one Anne Keothavong answers

February 24th, 2009 · No Comments

Anne Keothavong Q&ABritish number one Anne Keothavong answers questions from 606 users

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Tsonga clinches Marseille titleJo-Wilfried Tsonga wins his second

February 24th, 2009 · No Comments

Tsonga clinches Marseille titleJo-Wilfried Tsonga wins his second ATP title of the year with a 7-5 7-6 victory over Michael Llodra in the final of the Marseille Open.

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