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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Bryans To Return To Newport For First Time In 10 Years

Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan, the World No.

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Qualifier Melzer Drawn To Face Doubles Partner Petzschner

World No. 41 Jurgen Melzer, who was forced to qualify for an ATP World Tour tournament for the first time in almost three-and-a-half years, has been drawn to meet his doubles partner, Philipp Petzschner, in the first round of the PBZ Zagreb Indoors main draw.

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Gap closing on top three – Murray

Andy Murray believes he is closing the gap on the world’s best players despite losing an epic five-set Australian Open semi-final to Novak Djokovic.

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Sharapova or Azarenka will be No1

The winner of Saturday’s women’s final at the Australian Open between Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka will also become the world number one.

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TV Schedule: Montpellier, Vina del Mar, Zagreb

The fifth week of the 2012 ATP World Tour season features three ATP World Tour 250 tennis tournaments in Chile, Croatia and France. The players will be looking to earn valuable South African Airways ATP Rankings points.

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Shark Bites: Analysing Federer’s 1000 Matches Played

ATP stats and information guru Greg Sharko looks at the numbers behind the stories of the ATP World Tour, examining Roger Federer’s 1000 matches played. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Shark Bites: Analysing Federer’s 1000 Matches Played

ATP stats and information guru Greg Sharko looks at the numbers behind the stories of the ATP World Tour, examining Roger Federer’s 1000 matches played. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Del Potro Into Quarters; Awaits Federer-Tomic Winner

Former World No. 4 Juan Martin del Potro advanced to his first Grand Slam quarter-final since winning the 2009 US Open title when he dismissed Germany’s Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-4, 6-2, 6-1 on Sunday at the Australian Open

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Delray Beach Announces Best Field In 20-Year History

The upcoming Delray Beach International Tennis Championships (ITC) will be celebrating its 20th anniversary with the most competitive draw in its history. The ATP World Tour event will take place February 24 – March 4 at the Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Djokovic In Cruise Control

For the second straight match, falling behind an early service break lit a fire under World No. 1 Novak Djokovic, who went on to clinch a 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 win over Santiago Giraldo on Thursday in Melbourne. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Falla Stuns Fish; Federer Granted Walkover

Colombia’s Alejandro Falla recorded the first big upset in the men’s draw at the 2012 Australian Open, ousting World No. 8 Mardy Fish 7-6(4), 6-3, 7-6(6) on Wednesday afternoon in Melbourne.

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Djokovic Makes Strong Start To Title Defence

After dropping serve in the third game, World No.

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Murray Overcomes Slow Start; Tsonga, Roddick Reach Second Round

After dropping the opening set, World No. 4 and two-time Australian Open runner-up Andy Murray recovered to close out a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win over American Ryan Harrison on Tuesday afternoon in Melbourne. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Ferrer Beats Rochus To Win Third Auckland Title

World No. 5 David Ferrer successfully defended his Heineken Open title on Saturday, defeating Olivier Rochus 6-3, 6-4 to win his 12th ATP World Tour trophy

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Del Potro Wins Season Opener In Sydney; Isner Falls

Top seed Juan Martin del Potro won his 2012 ATP World Tour season opener on Wednesday, dismissing Lukasz Kubot 6-4, 6-2 in one hour and 35 minutes at the Apia Sydney International. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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‘Polish Power’ Fall In Sydney Opener

Third seeds Mariusz Fyrstenberg and Marcin Matkowski suffered a first-round exit on their 2012 ATP World Tour season debut on Monday. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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‘Polish Power’ Fall In Sydney Opener

Third seeds Mariusz Fyrstenberg and Marcin Matkowski suffered a first-round exit on their 2012 ATP World Tour season debut on Monday. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Murray Beats Dolgopolov For Brisbane Title

Andy Murray captured his 22nd ATP World Tour title on Sunday at the Brisbane International by beating third seed Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine 6-1, 6-3 in front of his new coach, former World No. 1 Ivan Lendl.

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Raonic Reaches Third ATP World Tour Final

Canadian Milos Raonic advanced to his third ATP World Tour final on Saturday at the Aircel Chennai Open. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Roddick, Monfils Lead 2012 SAP Open Field

The SAP Open, the premier men’s professional tennis tournament in Northern California, announced Friday the singles players on the tournament’s Direct Acceptance List. Included in the singles 28-draw are two players formerly ranked No. 1 in the world – American Andy Roddick and Australian Lleyton Hewitt, each of whom are former SAP Open champions.

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Kvitova edges Wozniacki in Perth

Petra Kvitova defeats Caroline Wozniacki in an early-season clash between the world’s top two players at the Hopman Cup in Perth.

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Monfils Ends Losing Streak To Nadal In Doha

No. 4 seed Gael Monfils set up an All-French final at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open Friday, defeating World No.

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Murray Finds Form To Dismiss Baghdatis; Faces Tomic In SFs

After a slow start at the Brisbane International, World No. 4 Andy Murray hit his stride in Friday’s quarter-finals as he dismissed 2006 Australian Open finalist Marcos Baghdatis 6-2, 6-2 at the ATP World Tour 250 hard-court tennis tournament

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Tipsarevic Wins Season Opener In Chennai

Top seed Janko Tipsarevic began his 2012 ATP World Tour season at the Aircel Chennai Open Thursday with a 6-1, 6-3 victory over wild card Yuki Bhambri. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Melzer-Petzschner Reach Brisbane Semi-finals

Second seeds Jurgen Melzer and Philipp Petzschner worked hard for their semi-final berth at the Brisbane International, edging Marcos Baghdatis and Andy Murray 3-6, 6-3, 15-13 on Thursday at the ATP World Tour 250 hard-court tennis tournament. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Nadal Tested By Kohlschreiber In Season Debut

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Tsonga Wins Doha Opener; Nadal, Federer, Monfils In Action Later

Third seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga knocked out Tunisian wild card Malek Jaziri 7-6(5), 6-7(5), 6-1 on his 2012 ATP World Tour season debut Tuesday at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Stepanek, Nishikori Win Brisbane Openers

World No. 28 Radek Stepanek continued his success at the Brisbane International on Tuesday, topping Matthew Ebden 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in his 2012 ATP World Tour season opener.

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Lindstedt-Tecau Begin Season Strong In Brisbane

Third seeds Robert Lindstedt and Horia Tecau defeated Alexandr Dolgopolov and Denys Molchanov 6-4, 6-4 Tuesday at the Brisbane International to begin their 2012 ATP World Tour season. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Federer Draws Davydenko In Doha

If World No.

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Weekly Snapshot: Three Of The Big Four In Action

In this latest Weekly Snapshot, we look to the 2012 season-beginning ATP World Tour 250 events in Brisbane, Chennai and Doha. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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