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Rafael Nadal to play at Queen’s in advance

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:04:47 +0000

Rafael Nadal to play at Queen’s in advance of Wimbledon
Rafael Nadal will return to Queen’s this year after he was unable to defend his title at the grass-court tournament in 2009.

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Indian Wells: Federer goes distance with Hanescu INDIAN

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:04:40 +0000

Indian Wells: Federer goes distance with Hanescu
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Roger Federer had to work a little harder than expected Sunday night before beating Victor Hanescu 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-1 in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open.

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Hingis to take on Serena in WTT (AP)

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:04:32 +0000

Hingis to take on Serena in WTT (AP)
Martina Hingis will face top-ranked Serena Williams and two former No. 1 players in World Team Tennis competition. The WTT announced its 10-team schedule on Thursday. Hingis will play for the New York Buzz and face Serena on July 9 at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Hingis is a five-time Grand Slam singles champion and the youngest woman to be ranked No.

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Serena wins second Laureus Award (AP) Usain Bolt

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:04:27 +0000

Serena wins second Laureus Award (AP)
Usain Bolt won his second Laureus Sportsman of the Year award, and Serena Williams won the woman’s prize. Bolt won three gold medals at last year’s track world championships and set world records in the 100 and 200-meter races. Williams, who also earned the award for a second time, won the Australian Open and Wimbledon titles and regained the No.

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Becker backs Henman for GB roleBoris Becker says

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:04:54 +0000

Becker backs Henman for GB role
Boris Becker says Tim Henman should be recruited to help lift Great Britain out of the Davis Cup doldrums.

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Murray wants input over captaincyAndy Murray wants the

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:04:45 +0000

Murray wants input over captaincy
Andy Murray wants the players to be involved in deciding who leads Britain’s Davis Cup side should current captain John Lloyd be asked to leave.

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Clijsters, Wozniacki to play Eastbourne (AP) U.S. Open

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:05:00 +0000

Clijsters, Wozniacki to play Eastbourne (AP)
U.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters and Caroline Wozniacki will begin their 2010 grass-court seasons at Eastbourne. Clijsters celebrated her return to professional tennis following a two-year layoff with victory at last year’s U.S. Open — where the 26-year-old Belgian beat Wozniacki in the final. She won the Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award on Wednesday for her surprise victory in New York.

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US bounce back with Davis Cup winThe US

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:04:52 +0000

US bounce back with Davis Cup win
The US keep their hopes of a Davis Cup victory against Serbia alive with a crucial four-set doubles win in the World Group tie in Belgrade.

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Watson loses in Florida qualifierHeather Watson fails to

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:04:24 +0000

Watson loses in Florida qualifier
Heather Watson fails to qualify for the main draw of her latest event, the $25,000 Sheriff Jim Coats 6th Annual Clearwater Women’s Open in Florida.

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Fernando Gonzalez leads Chile into Davis Cup quarterfinals

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:04:20 +0000

Fernando Gonzalez leads Chile into Davis Cup quarterfinals
Chile has secured a spot in the Davis Cup quarterfinals after Fernando Gonzalez defeated Dudi Sela of Israel 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 to give the South Americans an unbeatable 3-1 lead in their first-round series.

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