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Federer reaches Monte Carlo final after Djokovic retires
MONTE CARLO, April 26 (Reuters) - World number one Roger Federer reached the Monte Carlo Masters final when Serbian Novak Djokovic pulled out of their semi-final on Saturday.

Ferrer rallies past Almagro to win Valencia Open
Top-seeded David Ferrer rallied to win the Valencia Open, beating two-time defending champion Nicolas Almagro 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (2) Sunday.

Federer to try out new coach
Roger Federer, stuck in a slump, said he will work with coach Jose Higueras at the Estoril Open in Portugal this week. “I am excited as I have asked Jose Higueras, one of the most respected and accomplished coaches in the world of tennis, to join me,” the top-ranked player said on his Web site Monday. “We are going to spend the week together to see if we could make a good team.

Spain jumps to 2-0 lead vs. China in Fed Cup semi
Five-time champion Spain surged to a 2-0 lead over China in their Fed Cup semifinal on Saturday, led by Carla Suarez-Navarro’s victory over a higher-ranked opponent.

Sharapova beats Cibulkova at Amelia Island
Maria Sharapova has won a tournament on clay for the first time. She beat Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia 7-6 (7), 6-3 in the final of the Bausch & Lomb Championships on Sunday. The top-seeded Sharapova overcame five double-faults and 33 unforced errors to become the first player on the WTA Tour to capture three titles in 2008. She also won the Australian Open and at Doha.

Serena wins Family Circle Cup for 3rd title of year
Serena Williams defeated Vera Zvonareva 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 to capture the $1.3 million Family Circle Cup, her third tournament title of the year.

UPDATE 1-Federer reaches final after Djokovic retires
MONTE CARLO, April 26 (Reuters) - World number one Roger Federer reached the Monte Carlo Masters final when Serbian Novak Djokovic pulled out of their semi-final on Saturday.