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Murray hopes for home Fed Cup tie

Captain Judy Murray hopes to capitalise on Britain’s successful Fed Cup week by bringing the side back for a home tie for the first time in 19 years.

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Berdych Beats Monfils For Montpellier Title

Top seed Tomas Berdych defeated third-seeded Gael Monfils 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 in two hours and five minutes to win the Open Sud de France title in Montpellier Sunday. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Mahut/Roger-Vasselin Lift Montpellier Trophy

Nicolas Mahut and Edouard Roger-Vasselin captured their first ATP World Tour title at the Open Sud de France in Montpellier Sunday, defeating No.

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Sunday Briefing – Montpellier, Zagreb, Vina del Mar

Media notes for the Open Sud de France, the VTR Open and the PBZ Zagreb Indoors. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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GB into Fed Cup World II play-off

Great Britain qualify for the Fed Cup World Group II play-offs by beating Austria through wins from Anne Keothavong and Elena Baltacha.

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Berlocq Reaches First Final

One day after celebrating his 29th birthday, Carlos Berlocq advanced to his first ATP World Tour final. The Argentine finished strongly to defeat countryman and second seed Juan Ignacio Chela 6-3, 4-6, 6-0 on Saturday in the semi-finals of the VTR Open in Vina del Mar. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Lacko Advances To First Final In Zagreb; Youzhny Wins

No. 3 seed Mikhail Youzhny reached the PBZ Zagreb Indoors final, defeating Michael Berrer 6-3, 6-4 in the semi-finals on Saturday. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Lacko Advances To First Final In Zagreb; Youzhny Wins

Monfils Saves MP In Montpellier SFs Vs Simon

Third seed Gael Monfils advanced to the Open Sud de France final in Montpellier Saturday, saving a match point before topping World No.

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French Duo Reaches Montpellier Doubles Final

Nicolas Mahut and Edouard Roger-Vasselin dismissed Treat Conrad Huey and Ken Skupski 6-2, 6-2 to reach the Open Sud de France final Saturday in Montpellier. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Saturday Briefing – Montpellier, Zagreb

Media notes for the Open Sud de France, the VTR Open and the PBZ Zagreb Indoors. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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GB win to reach Fed Cup play-offs

Great Britain qualify for the Fed Cup Euro/Africa Zone Group I play-offs by beating Israel 3-0 in Eilat.

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Berlocq Earns Birthday Win In Vina

Seventh-seeded Argentine Carlos Berlocq celebrated his 29th birthday on Friday at the VTR Open in Vina del Mar by reaching an ATP World Tour semi-final for the second time. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Confident Lacko Breaks New Ground

Slovakian Lukas Lacko booked a place in his first ATP World Tour semi-final on Friday after he beat seventh seed Robin Haase of the Netherlands 6-4, 6-4 in 70 minutes at the PBZ Zagreb Indoors. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Top Seeds Sa-Soares Upset In Vina QFs

The new tandem of Santiago Giraldo and Maximo Gonzalez upset top-seeded Brazilians Andre Sa and Bruno Soares 6-4, 6-4 on Friday to secure their place in the VTR Open semi-finals. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Berdych, Simon Reach Marseille SFs

Top-seeded Czech Tomas Berdych overcame Nicolas Mahut of France 6-3, 6-4 on Friday for a place in the Open Sud de France semi-finals in Montpellier. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Friday Briefing – Montpellier, Zagreb, Vina del Mar

Media notes for the Open Sud de France, the VTR Open and the PBZ Zagreb Indoors. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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GB defeat Dutch in Fed Cup match

Great Britain beat the Netherlands 2-1 in their second Fed Cup Euro/Africa Zone Group I match in Israel.

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Delbonis Ousts Past Champion Bellucci In Vina

Argentine qualifier Federico Delbonis knocked out No. 3 seed and 2010 champion Thomaz Bellucci 6-2, 7-5 on Thursday at the VTR Open to reach the quarter-finals for a second time at an ATP World Tour event. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Berdych To Face Mahut In QFs

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Frenchmen Knock Out Top Seeds Fleming-Hutchins

Frenchmen Nicolas Mahut and Edouard Roger-Vasselin upset top seeds Colin Fleming and Ross Hutchins 7-5, 7-5, breaking the British duo once in each set, to advance the Open Sud de France semi-finals Thursday.

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Bogomolov Jr. Falls; Youzhny, Baghdatis Into QFs

Sixth seed Marcos Baghdatis hit six aces past Poland’s Lukasz Kubot in a 6-4, 6-2 win over 77 minutes on Thursday at the PBZ Zagreb Indoors.

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McEnroe Hails Djokovic, Tennis’ Golden Era

John McEnroe believes World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has “become as mentally tough – as you possibly can be – on a tennis court. Certainly athletically.” [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Bob Bryan Welcomes Baby Daughter

The Bryans welcomed its newest generation Tuesday in Florida, with Bob Bryan and wife Michelle celebrating the birth of daughter Micaela. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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GB defeat Portugal in Fed Cup tie

Great Britain beat Portugal 3-0 in their opening Fed Cup Euro/Africa Zone Group I match in Israel.

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Thursday Briefing – Zagreb, Vina del Mar

Media notes for the Open Sud de France, the VTR Open and the PBZ Zagreb Indoors.

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Montanes Reaches Vina Del Mar Quarters

Fifth seed Albert Montanes reached the VTR Open quarter-finals Wednesday, defeating Rogerio Dutra Silva 7-5, 6-2 in Viña del Mar. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Melzer Beats Seppi, Joins Haase In QFs

Former World No. 8 Jurgen Melzer, a qualifier at the PBZ Zagreb Indoors, saved five of six break points and hit nine aces to beat fifth seed Andreas Seppi of Italy 6-2, 6-3 on Wednesday for a place in the quarter-finals. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Fleming-Hutchins Begin Montpellier Campaign

British top seeds Colin Fleming and Ross Hutchins opened their campaign for a second ATP World Tour title by beating Simone Bolelli and Albert Ramos 6-1, 6-2 in 53 minutes on Wednesday at the Open Sud de France.

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Gasquet Delights French; Wild Card Rufin Fires Past Lopez

French wild card Guillaume Rufin, currently No.

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Wednesday Briefing – Montpellier, Zagreb

Media notes for the Open Sud de France, the VTR Open and the PBZ Zagreb Indoors. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Murray will miss Davis Cup match

British number one Andy Murray will miss next month’s Davis Cup match against Slovakia because of injury concerns following the Australian Open.

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Montanes, Berlocq Reach Vina del Mar Second Round

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Mathieu Returns With Win, Joins Kohlschreiber, Nieminen In Second Round

Paul-Henri Mathieu, playing his first ATP World Tour-level match in 15 months, joined seeds Philipp Kohlschreiber and Jarkko Nieminen in the Open Sud de France second round on Tuesday. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Mathieu Returns With Win, Joins Kohlschreiber, Nieminen In Second Round

Del Potro Confirmed For Estoril Title Defence

Juan Martin del Potro will return to the Estadio Nacional this year in a bid to retain his Estoril Open title. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Hanley-Murray Advance In Montpellier

No. 3 seeds Paul Hanley and Jamie Murray edged Martin Emmrich and Andreas Siljestrom 7-6(8), 3-6, 10-7 in the first round of the Open Sud de France on Tuesday.

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Bogomolov Jr., Youzhny Start Zagreb Title Bid

Second seed Alex Bogomolov Jr., the ATP Most Improved Player of the Year award recipient for 2011, began his quest for a first ATP World Tour title with a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Croatian wild card Dino Marcan on Tuesday in 63 minutes at the PBZ Zagreb Indoors. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Tuesday Briefing – Montpellier, Zagreb

Media notes for the Open Sud de France, the VTR Open and the PBZ Zagreb Indoors. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Souza Battles Past Volandri In Vina del Mar

Joao Souza upset No. 8 seed Filippo Volandri in the first round of the VTR Open in Viña del Mar Monday, battling past the Italian 1-6, 7-5, 7-6(5).

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‘Djokovic is super-human’

Jonathan Overend looks back on Novak Djokovic’s epic win

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Rufin Among Early Montpellier Winners

French wild card Guillaume Rufin recorded his first tour-level match win in eight months on Monday at the Open Sud de France. The Charnay resident converted just one of six break point opportunities to beat Vasek Pospisil of Canada 6-4, 7-6(6) in just under two hours.

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