Archive for March, 2010

Venus Williams hits form in Miami

Three-time winner Venus Williams cruises into the fourth round of the Sony Ericsson Open with a 6-1 6-4 victory over Roberta Vinci.

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Bryans Begin Miami Campaign; Kubot-Marach Early Casualties

Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan began their quest for a third Sony Ericsson Open title in Miami Saturday, with a 6-0, 6-3 victory over Spaniards Rafael Nadal and Bartolome Salva-Vidal in just 48 minutes.

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Fish Sends Murray Crashing Out

With his serve firing on all cylinders, Mardy Fish sent defending champion and third seed Andy Murray crashing out of the Sony Ericsson Open Saturday. Fish fired 10 aces and won 82 percent of points on his first serve to hand Murray his first opening-round loss in 11 months, just one day after second seed Novak Djokovic was upset by Belgian Olivier Rochus. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Bryan Twins, Zeballos, Washington Presented ATP Awards For 2009

Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan, Horacio Zeballos and MaliVai Washington have been presented with ATP awards at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Soderling, Verdasco Progress Safely Into Third Round

Fifth-seeded Swede Robin Soderling avoided an opening round exit for the second successive year with a comprehensive 7-6(2), 6-0 win over Australian Peter Luczak in 81 minutes Saturday at the Sony Ericsson Open, an ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament in Miami. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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The Stars To Align At "Champions For Chile" Fundraiser

The Sony Ericsson Open and four of tennis’ biggest names will join forces on Saturday, April 3 to help raise money for disaster relief in Chile. The event, called “Champions for Chile” will be held at 5 p.m

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Djokovic makes shock Miami exit

Novak Djokovic suffers a shock defeat in the second round of the Sony Ericsson Open, losing to Olivier Rochus.

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Jankovic eases to Miami victory

Jelena Jankovic sees off Ukrainian qualifier Mariya Koryttseva to reach the third round of the Sony Ericsson Open.

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Miami Saturday Preview

The second round of the Sony Ericsson Open continues Saturday in the top half of the draw, led by World No. 1 and 2005-06 champion Roger Federer, No. 3 and reigning champ Andy Murray, No

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Odesnik facing HGH possession ban

American Wayne Odesnik could be banned for two years after admitting in court to importing performance-enhancing human growth hormone into Australia.

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Guillermo Canas Announces Retirement

Guillermo Canas officially brought to a close his 15-year career on Friday, announcing his immediate retirement from professional tennis. The 32-year-old Argentine reached No.

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Canas calls time on tennis career

Guillermo Canas, briefly the nemesis of Roger Federer, announces his retirement from tennis.

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Nadal, Roddick, Tsonga Win Miami Openers

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Rochus Stuns Djokovic; Querrey, Blake Beaten

Second seed Novak Djokovic was sent crashing out of the Sony Ericsson Open Friday by diminutive Belgian Olivier Rochus, 6-2, 6-7(7) 6-4. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Barcelona Tickets Now On Sale

See Spaniard Rafael Nadal go for his sixth straight title at the Barcelona Open BancSabadell. Tickets for the ATP World Tour 500 tennis tournament, to be held from 19-25 April at the Real Club de Tenis de Barcelona, are now on sale to the general public. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Murray upbeat for title defence

Defending champion Andy Murray opens his Sony Ericsson Open campaign this weekend as he bids to retain the biggest title of his career to date.

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Baltacha out of Miami tournament

British interest in the Sony Ericsson Open is over after Yanina Wickmayer knocked out Elena Baltacha 6-1 6-3 in the second round in Miami.

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Miami Friday Preview

The second round of the Sony Ericsson Open begins Friday with 16 seeds in the bottom half, including two former champions in action, led by World No. 2 and 2007 winner Novak Djokovic, No. 4 and two-time finalist Rafael Nadal and No.

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Fish To Compete In Newport For Eighth Time

Mardy Fish, a three-time singles champion on the ATP World Tour, has committed to compete in the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, which will be held July 5-11, 2010 at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Atlanta Tennis Championships Daily Tickets Go On Sale April 5

Daily tickets will go on sale for the Atlanta Tennis Championships on Monday, April 5. The ATP World Tour 250 tournament will be played July 17-25 at the Atlanta Athletic Club and will serve as the kick-off to the 2010 Olympus US Open Series.

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Fish Advances In Miami; Lapentti Rides His Luck To Federer Showdown

Key Biscayne-based Nicolas Lapentti led a strong South American charge at the Sony Ericsson Open on Thursday. The Ecuadorian veteran, who has an apartment on Key Biscayne, where the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament is played, defeated Italian Potito Starace 7-5, 6-3. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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How Mrs Murray created champions

Judy Murray, mother of tennis stars Andy and Jamie, tells BBC Jersey how she succeeded where the Lawn Tennis Association has failed.

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Murray hits back in Davis Cup row

British number one Andy Murray hits back at John Lloyd after the former Davis Cup captain criticised the Scot’s self-imposed absences from the team.

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Gasquet slump continues in Miami

Frenchman Richard Gasquet suffers a second consecutive first-round loss as he was knocked out of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami by Olivier Rochus.

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Miami Thursday Preview

Ecuadorian Nicolas Lapentti, a lucky loser into the main draw, makes his 12th tournament appearance on Thursday as he takes on Italian Potito Starace (tied 1-1) in the third match on Stadium.

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Keothavong & Watson lose in Miami

Britain’s Heather Watson follows compatriot Anne Keothavong out of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, with both losing in straight sets.

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Nalbandian, Blake, Dent Win Openers; Gasquet, Ancic Fall

Men’s singles main draw action kicked off at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami on Wednesday, with several former Top 10 players in action in the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 event. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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ATP Players Swim With Miami Dolphins

Seven ATP World Tour players had the unique opportunity to swim with dolphins at the Miami Seaquarium on Wednesday afternoon. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Djokovic "Back In Business" After Tourist Trip To LA; Murray Ready

Serbian Novak Djokovic, who is looking to add to his 2007 title at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, insists he is “back in business” after relaxing after a busy couple of months with a sight-seeing visit to Los Angeles. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Roddick to aim for Queen’s record

Andy Roddick confirms his entry for this year’s Aegon Championships, insisting he can win a record fifth title at London’s Queen’s Club.

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Twenty Five Players Graduate From ATP University In Miami

The ATP University was conducted at the Mayfair Hotel & Spa in Miami, with 25 players graduating from a program that looks to enhance their careers as tennis professionals, provide a thorough knowledge of ATP operations and the skills necessary to enjoy a productive life on the circuit.

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Confident Nadal ‘Feeling Great’

Rafael Nadal is ready to make a hard charge at the Sony Ericsson Open title after saying that he passed his comeback test in Indian Wells with flying colours. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Roddick Goes For Record At Queen’s Club; Still Believes In Wimbledon Chances

Andy Roddick will try to win a record fifth AEGON Championships title at The Queen’s Club in June and then seek to claim the Wimbledon crown that so narrowly eluded him last year. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Baltacha battles through in Miami

Elena Baltacha qualifies for the first round of the Sony Ericsson Open but her compatriot, Katie O’Brien, failed to progress.

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Draw Challenge Alert: Changes To Sony Ericsson Open Draw

There have been significant changes to the Sony Ericsson Open draw in Miami.

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Hingis set for Nottingham debut

Former Wimbledon champions Martina Hingis and Richard Krajicek will be the star attractions at this summer’s Nottingham Masters tournament.

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Blake Eyes Opportunity In Miami

James Blake’s quest to revive his career begins Wednesday in Miami when he meets Serbian wild card Filip Krajinovic in the first round of the Sony Ericsson Open. The veteran American, once ranked as high as No. 4 in the world, finds himself at No

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Baltacha & O’Brien move in Miami

British number one Elena Baltacha and Katie O’Brien reach the final qualifying round of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.

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Henman poised for Masters debut

Former British number one Tim Henman will make his return to competitive action at the Masters Tennis event at the Royal Albert Hall later this year.

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