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US Open – day two photos

Pictures from the second day at Flushing Meadows

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Nadal Prevails In First-Round Challenge

World No. 1 Rafael Nadal was unable to break 93rd-ranked Russian Teymuraz Gabashvili through the first two hours and 45 minutes of his first-round match Tuesday night at the US Open, but won the final four games to clinch a 7-6(4), 7-6(4), 6-3 victory. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Gritty Djokovic sees off Troicki

Fourth seed Novak Djokovic beats fellow Serb Viktor Troicki in five sets to reach round two of the US Open.

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Jankovic edges through at US Open

Fourth seed Jelena Jankovic is given a huge scare by Romania’s Simona Halep but digs in to reach round two of the US Open.

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Keothavong eliminated in New York

Britain’s Anne Keothavong loses 2-6 6-1 6-1 to Yung-Jan Chan of Chinese Taipei in round one of the US Open.

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Keothavong eliminated in New York

Bryan Brothers Start Strong; Wimby Champs Fall

Top seeds Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan extended their winning streak to nine matches after claiming a 6-3, 6-2 win over Alexandr Dolgopolov and Bjorn Phau Wednesday night at the US Open. The Bryans, US Open champions in 2005 and 2008, are making their 16th consecutive appearance at Flushing Meadows

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Bryan Brothers Start Strong; Wimby Champs Fall

Defending Doubles Champs Dlouhy & Paes Fall

Defending champions and third seeds Leander Paes and Lukas Dlouhy crashed out of the first round of the US Open Tuesday night, upset by Martin Damm and Filip Polasek 6-7(7), 6-3, 6-4. The Czech-Slovak duo played had not played together since reaching the round of 16 at Wimbledon.

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US Open Diary Day 2

Day 2 diary from the US Open [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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US Open Diary Day 2

Live text – US Open day two

Britain’s Anne Keothavong is in action on day two at the US Open, along with Jelena Jankovic, Novak Djokovic and top seeds Rafael Nadal and Caroline Wozniacki.

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Djokovic, Fish Battle To Five-Set Wins

Third seed Novak Djokovic, the 2007 runner-up, beat the heat and his Serbian friend Viktor Troicki to avoid a first round exit at the US Open. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Djokovic, Fish Battle To Five-Set Wins

Baghdatis, Gulbis Make Surprise First Round Exits

French veteran Arnaud Clement rolled back the years on his 12th appearance at the US Open on Tuesday. The 32 year old, who did not win a match during the Olympus US Open Series, beat in-form No. 16 seed Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus 6-3, 2-6, 1-6, 6-4, 7-5 in three hours and 27 minutes

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Wales choose one-man team

Wales select a one-man tennis team of Josh Milton for the Commonwealth Games in Delhi next month.

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US Open quotes

“I’m just I’m a big guy. I mean, where am I going to lose more weight?”

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US Open quotes

Federer Makes Statement With Opening Win; Hewitt Upset

Five-time US Open champion Roger Federer made a strong statement on his return to Arthur Ashe Stadium, posting a decisive 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 over debutant Brian Dabul of Argentine on Monday night. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Soderling scrapes through opener

Fifth seed Robin Soderling survives a huge scare to beat little-known qualifier Andreas Haider-Maurer of Austria in the US Open first round.

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Federer Qualifies For Barclays ATP World Tour Finals

World No. 2 Roger Federer has secured his place in the season-ending Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, to be held at The O2 in London, 21-28 November. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Clijsters digs deep to beat Arn

Defending champion Kim Clijsters survives a second set scare to defeat Greta Arn 6-0 7-5 in the opening round of the US Open.

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Clijsters digs deep to beat Arn

Defending champion Kim Clijsters survives a second set scare to defeat Greta Arn 6-0 7-5 in the opening round of the US Open.

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US Open – day one photos

Pictures from the opening day at Flushing Meadows

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US Open – day one photos

Baltacha wins opener at US Open

British number one Elena Baltacha eases into the US Open second round with an impressive 6-2 6-2 win over Croatian Petra Martic.

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Baltacha wins opener at US Open

British number one Elena Baltacha eases into the US Open second round with an impressive 6-2 6-2 win over Croatian Petra Martic.

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Live text – US Open

Kim Clijsters begins her title defence with a win, while Andy Roddick and Roger Federer also play on day one of the US Open at Flushing Meadows.

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Live text – US Open

Kim Clijsters begins her title defence with a win, while Andy Roddick and Roger Federer also play on day one of the US Open at Flushing Meadows.

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Live text – US Open

Roddick Celebrates Birthday In Style; Soderling, Monfils Taken To Five Sets

ATP World Tour No. 9 Andy Roddick celebrated his 28th birthday in style on Monday as he reached the second round of the US Open with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Frenchman Stephane Robert

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Davydenko, Cilic Cruise Through Openers

ATP World Tour No. 6 Nikolay Davydenko defied scorching temperatures on Monday at Flushing Meadows as he advanced to the second round of the US Open with a comfortable 6-4, 6-1, 6-3 victory over American Michael Russell. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Sony Ericsson Open Ticket Packages On Sale Now

Ticket packages for the 2011 Sony Ericsson Open are now on sale. This is your chance to secure your tickets early and be a part of what has become the most glamorous event on the ATP and Sony Ericsson WTA Tours. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Clijsters bids for US Open repeat

Defending US Open champion Kim Clijsters believes her experience of 12 months ago can help her retain her title at Flushing Meadows.

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The most open of Grand Slams

Can Roger Federer land another US Open crown?

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The most open of Grand Slams

US Open Preview

The Top 4 players in the South African Airways 2010 ATP Rankings – Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray – have accounted for nine titles coming into the US Open. Nadal leads the way with an ATP World Tour-best five titles and a 52-7 match record. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Murray primed for US Open assault

Britain’s Andy Murray says he is fit and raring to go ahead of his US Open campaign in New York.

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Murray primed for US Open assault

Wozniacki claims New Haven title

Top seed Caroline Wozniacki beats Nadia Petrova in the Pilot Pen Championships final in New Haven.

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Federer Re-elected ATP World Tour Player Council President

The 2010-2012 Player Council unanimously re-elected Roger Federer as president at its US Open meeting.

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Stakhovsky Takes New Haven Title

Ukraine’s Sergiy Stakhovsky improved his perfect record in ATP World Tour finals to 4-0 after rallying to beat Denis Istomin 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to win the Pilot Pen Tennis title Saturday in New Haven.

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Stakhovsky Takes New Haven Title

Federer recruits coach Annacone

Roger Federer hires Paul Annacone as his coach on a full-time basis after a successful one-month trial period.

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Lindstedt and Tecau Win Pilot Pen Tennis Title

Wimbledon finalists Robert Lindstedt and Horia Tecau claimed their fourth title of the season and boosted their chances of qualifying for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals after winning the Pilot Pen Tennis final Saturday. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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TV Schedule: US Open

ATP World Tour stars descend on New York City for the US Open, the final Grand Slam championship of the year, with 2,000 South African Airways 2010 ATP Rankings points on offer to the winner.

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TV Schedule: US Open

New Haven Final Preview

No. 9 seed Sergiy Stakhovsky of Ukraine attempts to capture his fourth career ATP World Tour title, the second of the season, against first-time finalist and No.

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New Haven Final Preview

Robson through in US qualifying

British teenager Laura Robson beats Russian Vesna Manasieva to ease into the final qualifying round for the US Open.

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Robson through in US qualifying

Bopanna & Qureshi Reach New Haven Final

Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi advanced to their third tour-level final of 2010 after upsetting second seeds Mahesh Bhupathi and Max Mirnyi 6-4, 6-4 at the Pilot Pen Tennis Friday night in New Haven. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Stakhovsky Faces Istomin In New Haven Final

Ninth seed Sergiy Stakhovsky dropped 10 points on serve to beat Thiemo de Bakker, the No. 12 seed from The Netherlands, 6-3, 6-4 in 83 minutes on Friday for a place in the Pilot Pen Tennis final. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Stakhovsky Faces Istomin In New Haven Final