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		November 26, 2009 Robin Soderling top seed at Chennai open Slow-burner Soderling proves he is no imposter Tour Finals: Paes-Dlouhy out of semis contention Nadal's season ends with a whimper Nadal crashes out of ATP World Tour Finals November 25, 2009 Soderling dumps Djokovic at World Tour Finals Murray admits serve cost him the match Defending champs Nestor-Zimonjic ousted, Bhupathi-Knowles march on Federer crushes Murray to end year on top November 24, 2009 Del Potro gets off the mark at World Tour Finals Bhupathi-Knowles sniff semis spot in World Tour finals Paes-Dlouhy stunned by debutants in first group tie Soderling tames Nadal yet again November 23, 2009 Bhupathi-Knowles off to winning start Federer, Murray win Tour Finals openers November 21, 2009 Murray optimistic of winning grand slam soon November 18, 2009 Federer to face Del Potro, Murray at Tour finals Soderling replaces injured Roddick at ATP finals November 16, 2009 Davis Cup final: Nadal, Verdasco back for Spain Djokovic Masters Monfils to clich Paris title November 14, 2009 Djokovic cruises past Nadal in Paris semis Bopanna-Aisam advance to Germany Challenger final Nadal sets up semi-final against Djokovic November 13, 2009 Nadal does it the hard way again in Paris November 12, 2009 Newcombe shows Agassi 'much-needed' support Bhupathi, Paes crash out of Paris Masters Error-prone Federer makes early Paris exit November 11, 2009 Safin ends career with Paris Masters defeat Nadal slams WADA's tough testing rules November 10, 2009 Safin to Agassi: Give back titles and prize money Safin delays farewell with nail-biting win November 09, 2009 Somdev drops to 124, Amritraj gains 19 places Magician Santoro produces final disappearing act November 08, 2009 Federer loses to Djokovic in home final Italy 'rewrite' Fed Cup history by crushing US 3-2 Murray beats Verdasco to reach Valencia final Djokovic to face Federer in Basel final November 07, 2009 Time for final tricks from 'magician' Santoro Somdev in semis, Sanam goes down fighting at ATP event Pennetta hammers Glatch, Italy go 1-0 up in Fed final Murray mauls Montanes to reach Valencia semis Federer breezes into semis, Djokovic rallies November 06, 2009 Agassi asks for compassion for drug use Djokovic whitewashes Hernych to reach quarters November 05, 2009 Federer eases into home-town quarter-finals November 04, 2009 Qureshi beats Federer in Basel doubles November 03, 2009 Prakash stuns Kyu Tae in Korea Challenger French Open could leave Roland Garros Serena earns record prize money in single season Federer downs Rochus to successfully start Swiss title defence November 02, 2009 Somdev gains five places to rank 116 in ATP list Serena beats Venus to win WTA Championships Melzer upsets Cilic to win Vienna Open Ljubicic wins first title in two years in Lyon November 01, 2009 Venus sets up final showdown with Serena October 31, 2009 Safin knocked out of St Petersburg Open Cilic stays on course for Vienna title Jankovic through to Doha semis October 30, 2009 Wozniacki fights pain barrier, Serena into semis Simon still on course for Finals with Lyon win October 29, 2009 Agassi revelations leave tennis in shock Serena crowned No.1 as desert duel goes flat October 28, 2009 Somdev advances to quarter-finals in Seoul Dementieva stuns Venus in Doha Agassi admits having used crystal meth drug October 27, 2009 Somdev, Prakash advance in Seoul ATP Challenger Serena reveals another aspect of her persona Safina reclaims world number one spot October 26, 2009 Soderling confirms participation at Chennai Open Baghdatis wins Stockholm Open Youzhny and Schiavone triumph in Moscow October 24, 2009 Baghdatis through to final as Soderling retires Prakash out, Harsh in line for title at US ATP Challenger Soderling survives Lopez scare to enter Stockholm semis October 23, 2009 Prakash Amritraj advances to quarters of challenger event Enqvist replaces Wilander as Sweden Davis Cup coach Soderling cruises into last eight in Stockholm I want to be in top-50 in next three years: Devvarman October 22, 2009 Top seed Zvonareva crushed in Moscow Davydenko knocked out by Safin in Moscow Top seed Soderling cruises in Stockholm October 21, 2009 Prakash advances into pre-quarters of ATP Challenger Henin set for Brisbane comeback Wilander quits as Sweden Davis Cup coach October 20, 2009 Roddick secures World Tour Finals place Amritraj-Kuznetsov in last 8 of Calabasas Challenger October 18, 2009 Work machine Davydenko gets his reward Master stroke: Davydenko stuns Nadal to win Shanghai title October 17, 2009 Davydenko downs Djokovic, sets up Nadal meeting Sania sent packing by Schiavone at Japan Open October 16, 2009 Nadal through to semis after Ljubicic retires Unseeded Lacko stuns Rochus in Tashkent Challenger Sania makes it to Japan Open semis October 15, 2009 Indian challenge at Tashkent Challenger ends Nadal, Djokovic power on in Shanghai Sania-Vania out of doubles event of Japan Open October 14, 2009 Nadal through in Shanghai, Del Potro retires Somdev bows out of Tashkent Challenger Safin leaves China with swipes at Berdych and Roddick Hewitt slams Australian tennis Sania storms into Japan Open quarters We have to make a compromise: Djokovic October 13, 2009 Roddick's Shanghai campaign cut-short by injury Cilic to defend Chennai Open title Del Potro to replace doubtful Federer at Kooyong Hewitt humbles Isner in Shanghai Federer, Nadal to begin next season at Abu Dhabi October 12, 2009 Gonzalez goes through after Zverev retires Roddick blasts tour calendar Somdev advances, Bopanna exits Tashkent Challenger Sania rallies to down Peer Henin given wildcard for Australian Open Tsonga tramples Youzhny to win Japan Open October 11, 2009 Djokovic overpowers erroneous Cilic to clinch China Open October 10, 2009 Cilic stuns Nadal at China Open October 09, 2009 Nadal stops Safin to reach China semis Mahesh Bhupathi's marriage breaks up Mauresmo considering end of career October 08, 2009 Serena goes out, Nadal progresses in China Ivanovic to join Clijsters at Brisbane International Nadal battles past Blake to enter China Open QF Murray pulls out of Shanghai Masters October 07, 2009 Sharapova beaten by China shock specialist Peng Safina no imposter but Serena the real No.1 October 06, 2009 Serena back at number one Del Potro stunned by French qualifier in Tokyo 'I am not disappointed with the whole season so far but...' October 05, 2009 Safina, Venus crash out of China Open Nadal 'a little bit scared' after 'a difficult year' October 04, 2009 Serena stutters as number one duel begins Rusty Safina eases past Roberta Vinci October 03, 2009 Sharapova wins comeback title in Tokyo Tsonga recovers to reach Thai Open semis Norman and Evert go separate ways October 02, 2009 Sharapova, Jankovic in Tokyo final October 01, 2009 Sharapova sweeps into Tokyo semis Nadal returns to action at China Open Sharapova gives Pan Pacific Open a facelift September 30, 2009 Bopanna-Qureshi crash out of Malaysian Open 'It's obviously like a second career when you're not feared anymore' September 29, 2009 Bopanna wins, Somdev loses Dementieva, Wozniacki join rush for Tokyo exit Venus Williams targets 'world domination' in 2010 September 28, 2009 Sania crashes out of Pan Pacific Open Distraught Safina shocked by qualifier Chang September 27, 2009 Ivanovic's blues continue with Tokyo wipe-out Safina plans 'choke-free' 2010 September 25, 2009 Weary Federer withdraws from Japan, Shanghai events September 24, 2009 Clijsters to play all four Grand Slams in 2010 'I enjoy playing for my country but...' September 23, 2009 Davis Cup World Group draw India face Russia in Davis Cup World Group opener next year September 22, 2009 Somdev climbs up to 131 in ATP singles ranking Henin poised to announce comeback Injured Nadal pulls out of Thailand Open September 21, 2009 Spain's rich talent pool a pleasant headache for Costa September 20, 2009 I had full confidence in my abilities: Somdev Davis Cup: Super Somdev leads India to elite World Group Federer triumphs to seal Swiss win over Italy Spain to face Czech Republic in Davis Cup final September 19, 2009 Bhupathi's injury dents India's chances September 18, 2009 Spain, Switzerland secure easy wins Somdev, Bopanna win opening singles against SA Bhupathi to give his best in Davis Cup tie September 17, 2009 Somdev holds key against South Africa Del Potro targets Masters, No.1 ranking September 16, 2009 Playing on indoor court affected my chances: Yuki September 15, 2009 Yuki to replace Paes for Davis Cup tie against SA Federer finds consolations in defeat Injury forces Paes out of Davis Cup For Clijsters, family finds priority over rankings I want to groom next generation of players: Paes Venus and Serena Williams win US doubles crown Del Potro stuns Federer to win US Open September 14, 2009 Magical Federer conjures 'greatest shot' of career Clijsters crowns comeback with US Open title Serena fined for semi-final outburst Federer beats Djokovic to set up Del Potro final Paes-Dlouhy win US Open men's doubles Del Potro knocks out Nadal to reach US Open final Del Potro knocks out Nadal to reach US Open final September 13, 2009 Yuki's campaign comes to a halt at US Open Clijsters, Wozniacki to clash in US Open final Nadal downs Gonzalez to reach US Open semis September 12, 2009 Rain washes out play; US Open to end Monday September 11, 2009 Yuki moves into quarter-finals Del Potro takes a bite out of the Big Apple Rain stops Nadal-Gonzalez quarter-final Paes-Black go down tamely in mixed doubles final September 10, 2009 Paes relishing Bhupathi showdown in final Paes, Bhupathi showdown in US Open men's doubles final September 09, 2009 Paes-Dlouhy stun Bryans to enter US Open final 'I'm obviously very disappointed' Yuki Bhambri gets Davis Cup call September 08, 2009 Paes-Dlouhy in US Open men's doubles semis Yuki Bhambri gets Davis Cup call-up Paes, Bhupathi in US Open mixed doubles semis Teenager Oudin continues cull of Russian seeds Davydenko retirement hands Soderling last eight berth September 07, 2009 Sania's campaign in US Open ends Comeback mum Clijsters stuns Venus September 06, 2009 US Open: Paes, Bhupathi advance in mixed doubles Diminutive Oudin stands tall at the US Open Czech teenager Kvitova upsets Safina Djokovic hoping bad match is out of the way Oudin puts former champ Sharapova out Isner upsets Roddick in fifth-set tie-breaker Below par Federer stops Hewitt in four sets September 05, 2009 Tale of two draws - men's seeds sail, women fail Sania out of doubles, Bhupathi advances Nadal enjoys Kiefer's late-night challenge Fiery Serena, stoic Murray advance at US Open September 04, 2009 No need to worry about 'next great' American talent: Roddick Sania, Leander and Mahesh advance Defeated Devvarman looks on bright side September 03, 2009 Sania, Bhupathi will not team up at US Open Leave my sister alone, pleads Safin September 02, 2009 Pennetta whitewashes Sania to enter third round Paes-Dlouhy in second round of US Open Sharapova inspired by 'the architecture of New York' September 01, 2009 Devvarman, Mirza set a first for India Like old times, an ovation for Agassi at New York August 31, 2009 Federer and Serena begin title defence in New York August 30, 2009 Verdasco beats Querrey for New Haven title Somdev qualifies for US Open singles August 28, 2009 Somdev a win away from US Open main draw Sania nursing wrist trouble ahead of US Open US Open: Federer and Serena start out against wildcards August 27, 2009 Bopanna-Moser in semis of Italy ATP Challenger 'I'm positive about my tennis future' The one they all want to avoid in New York Jankovic reignites her game, Ivanovic looking for spark August 26, 2009 Somdev clears first hurdle at US Open qualifier 'At 22, I feel like I've achieved quite a lot for my age' Federer, Safina named top seeds for the U.S. Open August 25, 2009 'It takes a lot of time for adjustments on your serve' Hunger is the key for Serena August 24, 2009 Dementieva denies Sharapova in Toronto final Imperious Federer eases to Cincinnati title August 23, 2009 Cincinnati: Bhupathi-Knowles ousted in semi-finals Dementieva beats Serena to enter Toronto final Federer, Djokovic set up Cincinnati final August 22, 2009 Kleybanova upsets Jankovic to reach Toronto semi-finals Serena, Dementieva set up repeat of Wimbledon thriller World's top four set up Cincinnati showdowns August 21, 2009 Serena cruises into Toronto quarters Federer, Murray on collision course August 20, 2009 One Andy or the other will win U.S. Open, says McEnroe Bhupathi-Knowles in quarters of Cincinnati Masters Father Federer still keeping his eye on the ball Safina falls in Toronto Nadal writes off title chances in Cincinnati, Roddick upset Williams sisters looking to buy share of Miami Dolphins August 19, 2009 Venus ousted by qualifier Bondarenko in Toronto Hewitt survives Soderling onslaught August 18, 2009 Bopanna-Moser in second round of Italy Challenger SA pick Moodie for India Davis Cup tie Slow and steady the order of the day for Nadal Sharapova topples 10th seed Petrova in Toronto Federer plays down Murray's US Open chances August 17, 2009 Sania fails to qualify for Toronto event Bhupathi-Knowles win Rogers Cup title Jankovic upsets Safina for Cincinnati title Murray caps memorable week with Masters win August 16, 2009 New number two Murray to face Del Potro in final Safina to play rejuvenated Jankovic in Cincinnati final August 15, 2009 Bhupathi-Knowles in semis of Montreal Masters Federer, Nadal crash out of Montreal Masters Safina ends Clijsters's comeback at Cincinnati August 14, 2009 Federer completes top eight party at Montreal Nadal dances his way into quarters at Montreal Clijsters marches on, Williams sisters ousted August 13, 2009 Bhupathi-Knowles in quarter-finals of Rogers Cup Sania-Schiavone bow out of Cincinnati Open Nadal's knees pass brief test at Montreal August 12, 2009 Somdev shocked in first round, Amritraj survives Safina pulls off Cincinnati escape New dad Federer wins on return in Montreal August 11, 2009 Impossible is something for Marat Safin Nadal's knees survive first test in Montreal August 10, 2009 Clijsters dreaming of winning Wimbledon Sania finishes second best in Vancouver final Del Potro wins to spoil Roddick return Pennetta disarms Stosur to win LA Title August 09, 2009 Sharapova stunned by Pennetta in LA August 08, 2009 Nadal fears may not be fully fit for US Open Roddick, Del Potro reach semis at Washington Sharapova battles into LA semis Sania in semis of Vancouver ITF event Federer-Nadal rivalry to resume at Montreal Masters August 07, 2009 Sania in Vancuover ITF tourney quarters Roddick notches 500th career win Somdev no match for Karlovic Zheng fights back to stun Safina in Los Angeles Open August 06, 2009 Sania wins opener in Vancouver ITF event Sharapova, Safina lead Russian charge at Los Angeles Baghdatis too good for Prakash Andy Roddick on cruise control August 05, 2009 Amritraj to meet Baghdatis in Vancouver Open Somdev stuns Cilic, avenges Chennai Open defeat August 04, 2009 Sania, Bhupathi urge cricketers to sign WADA code Sharapova makes a winning start 'I'm having difficulty separating Wimbledon from the rest of the year' Nadal will return to action in Montreal Hewitt advances in Washington August 03, 2009 Somdev qualifies for Legg Mason Classic Bartoli stuns Venus to win Stanford title Querrey wins second ATP title August 02, 2009 Querrey stuns Haas, will face Ball in LA final July 31, 2009 Top seed Wawrinka out of Swiss Open July 30, 2009 Sharapova, Dementieva reach quarters July 29, 2009 Williams sisters power through to second round Somdev, Becker ousted in first round July 28, 2009 Rusty Sharapova scrapes past Sugiyama Somdev makes main draw of LA Open July 27, 2009 Sania Mirza wins Lexington Challenger Ginepri wins second Indianapolis title Davydenko wins German Open Dinara Safina wins Slovenia Open July 26, 2009 Sania in final of Lexington Challenger July 25, 2009 Sania in semis of Lexington Challenger event Top seed Tursunov knocked out at Indianapolis July 23, 2009 Safina advances in Slovenia July 22, 2009 Wild card Brands stuns top seed Simon July 20, 2009 Somdev rises to career-best 127 Chardy clinches maiden title in Stuttgart July 19, 2009 Soderling wins Swedish Open Somdev loses in Aptos Challenger July 18, 2009 Retired Wimbledon champion Stich to play doubles Somdev storms into semis July 17, 2009 Retired Wimbledon champion Stich to play doubles Amritraj ousted from Aegon Pro Series July 16, 2009 India to host next Davis Cup tie vs Australia Somdev in quarters of Aptos Challenger Gasquet cleared to return to tour Safin tumbles out of Swedish Open July 13, 2009 Davis Cup: Spain survive, US and Argentina ousted Australia appoint Woodbridge as Davis Cup coach July 12, 2009 Bryans keep the US in the hunt for semis Seles inducted into International Hall of Fame Spain take doubles to open 2-1 lead over Germany July 11, 2009 Israel beat Russia to reach Davis Cup semi-final Bryans keep US in hunt for Davis Cup semis berth Davis Cup: Croatia grind down US July 08, 2009 Nadal, Roddick injuries cloud Davis Cup July 07, 2009 France's Montcourt dies aged 24 Prakash in Hall of Fame second round July 06, 2009 Federer comes full circle Sampras hails Federer as greatest Roddick seeks crumbs of comfort Paes-Black go down in final Records tumble at Wimbledon July 05, 2009 Who was better: Federer or Roddick? Roger Federer factfile Federer beats Roddick in epic final Serena too hot for Venus to handle July 04, 2009 Serena downs Venus to win third crown Roddick destroys Murray's dream July 03, 2009 Paes-Black cruise into final at Wimbledon Federer storms to seventh straight Wimbledon final Venus set on path to success by Serena Different semis, same old results for Williamses July 02, 2009 Paes-Black romp into semi-finals Venus crushes top seed Safina Doubles gives India edge against South Africa, says Somdev Serena rallies from the brink to reach final Murray's return the key as Haas plots revenge Roddick outlasts Hewitt to enter semis July 01, 2009 Quickfire Murray, Federer on course Bhupathi-Knowles go down fighting June 30, 2009 Serena downs Azarenka to book semi-final spot Venus restores order after Murray epic Venus, Safina to meet in semis Nadal to miss Spain's Davis Cup tie against Germany Indian challenge at junior Wimbledon over Murray relieved, frustrated at classic battle Paes wins battle of three Indians Roddick outguns Berdych to set up Hewitt clash Safina digs deep to outlast Mauresmo June 29, 2009 Bhupathi-Knowles reach Wimbledon quarter-finals Federer sees off Soderling challenge Ivanovic retirement puts Venus in last 8 Azarenka battles past Petrova Dementieva waltzes past Vesnina Davenport gives birth to baby girl June 28, 2009 We almost have nothing to lose: Aisam-ul-Haq Ivanovic to use past lessons in Venus clash Federer ready to make Soderling feel queasy Murray gets down to business against Swiss Stan June 27, 2009 American teenager Oudin shocks Jankovic Roddick serves big to advance as Melzer melts Murray outclasses Troicki to reach last 16 Sania-Chia ousted from women's doubles Murray fever returns to Wimbledon Djokovic tiptoes into fourth round Karlovic booms past Tsonga Jackson ultimate celebrity to Serena June 26, 2009 Bhupathi, Amritraj set up showdown Federer sees off Kohlschreiber fightback Roof closed for first time as rain arrives Murray too good for Gulbis June 25, 2009 Vintage Hewitt stuns Del Potro Paes-Dlouhy crash out in first round Sania-Chuang in second round June 24, 2009 Federer strolls past Spaniard into third round Sharapova sent packing by Dulko Bhupathi-Knowles survive Somdev-Anderson scare Sania's Wimbledon jinx continues Women wouldn't last five sets, says Hewitt Safin draws a blank at last Wimbledon Murray maniacs left sweating for a while June 23, 2009 Venus enjoys solid work-out in opener Cricket-loving Sania glad to be back June 22, 2009 Serena grinds her way into second round Federer starts campaign with military precision 'Serena and I often talk about that' 'I'm very sad for Rafa' June 21, 2009 Nadal's Wimbledon pull-out upsets Federer Tursunov wins Eastbourne but injures ankle Becker, Tamarine win Den Bosch Open June 20, 2009 Wozniacki beats Razzano to take Eastbourne title Champion Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon June 19, 2009 ITF to consider India appeal over Australia penalty Injury-hit Nadal to face Clement Nadal's Wimbledon defence still in the balance Safina through to Den Bosch semis June 18, 2009 Prakash, Somdev in Wimbledon doubles draw Somdev qualifies for Wimbledon men's doubles Safina reaches last eight in Den Bosch Dementieva, Mauresmo lose in Eastbourne June 17, 2009 Nadal named Wimbledon top seed ahead of Federer Paes-Dlouhy seeded 3rd, Bhupathi-Knowles 4th at Wimbledon Brand Wimbledon is recession proof Borg makes U-turn, backs Federer for Big W Jankovic, Kuznetsova slump in Eastbourne June 16, 2009 Bhupathi-Knowles advance in Eastbourne Dementieva wins, Ivanovic shocked June 15, 2009 Prakash scores, Somdev loses in Wimbledon qualifiers Sania withdraws from Eastbourne event Sania improves singles ranking to 78 June 14, 2009 Murray is king at Queen's Rybarikova wins first WTA title Haas downs Djokovic to win Halle title Sania-Chuang fall in semis June 13, 2009 Djokovic labours past Rochus Murray hurries into Queen's final Rybarikova stops Sania in semis Djokovic cruises into Halle semis Former Australian Open champion Johansson retires June 12, 2009 Murray, Roddick closer to final showdown Sania stuns Czink to enter semis Djokovic stages great escape Sharapova wins twice in a day Roddick downs Hewitt at Queen's Sania battles her way into last eight June 11, 2009 Murray makes winning start Haas downs Tsonga as Germans dominate June 10, 2009 Sania in pre-quarter-finals of WTA Aegon Classic Sania advances in Birmingham WTA Federer pulls out of Halle Open June 09, 2009 Nadal will fight to be fit for Wimbledon Winning on clay is special: Paes Sharapova begins grasscourt season in style June 08, 2009 Federer proves he is the greatest June 07, 2009 Pressure is off for rest of my career, says Federer Federer clinches first French Open title Champion Nadal doubtful for Wimbledon June 06, 2009 Paes-Dlouhy win French Open Kuznetsova clinches French Open title Federer wary of final obstacle before summit Prakash Amritraj in quarters of Nottingham challenger Federer overcomes Del Potro to reach final June 05, 2009 Soderling downs Gonzalez to reach final Injury forces Nadal out of Queen's Safina is the favourite: Kuznetsova 'I have never used cocaine' American duo claim mixed doubles crown June 04, 2009 Kuznetsova scrapes past Stosur to reach final Paes-Dlouhy in French Open final Safina downs Cibulkova to enter French Open final Nadal's foundation to launch tennis school in India Somdev ousted, Bopanna advances in Nottingham Challenger Jitters fail to trip up Del Potro Fit-again Stosur energised by semi-final run June 03, 2009 Federer on course for Slam number 14 Kuznetsova holds off Serena to reach last four Stosur ejects Romanian student Cirstea June 02, 2009 Cibulkova too good for Sharapova Murray's clay dream crushed by Gonzalez Safina survives Azarenka test to reach semis Soderling strolls past Davydenko into semis Roddick goes down to Monfils Jankovic toppled by Romanian teenager Cirstea June 01, 2009 Federer fights back to reach last eight Paes-Dlouhy in semi-finals Serena romps into last eight Bhupathi-Knowles bow out of French Open May 31, 2009 Swede ends Nadal's 'Swede' dreams Murray reaches quarterfinal Safina, Cibulkova, Gonzalez enter quarter-finals Never a dull moment for drama queen Serena Djokovic sent crashing by Kohlschreiber May 30, 2009 Roddick dazzles Paris as Dementieva fades Sania-Bhupathi out of French Open mixed doubles Bhupathi-Knowles in pre-quarters of French Open Helpless Dementieva stunned by Stosur Paes-Dlouhy in French Open quarters Federer doing it for the golden oldies May 29, 2009 Nadal makes light work of passive Hewitt Bhupathi-Knowles enter second round Paes-Dlouhy in pre-quarters, Sania-Chuang out What a racket! Portuguese squeals deafen Paris Venus knocked out of French Open Impressive Ivanovic storms into fourth round Sania gets engaged to Hyderabad businessman May 28, 2009 Paes-Black in second round of mixed doubles Federer and Venus avoid Paris nightmares Federer through after choppy ride McEnroe urges Federer to change tactics Venus saves match-point to beat Safarova Paes-Dlouhy in second round May 27, 2009 Sharapova digs deep to advance Bopanna-Erlich bow out Murray, Safina on course in Paris 'I haven't had too much practice' May 26, 2009 Serena scrapes past stubborn Zakopalova Yuki pulls out of French Open Sania makes first round exit at French Open May 25, 2009 Federer, Nadal make winning starts Murray cruises, Maursemo knocked out May 24, 2009 Hewitt slams ITF over Davis Cup furore Ivanovic scrapes past Errani in first round May 23, 2009 Newcomers Serbia clinch World Team Cup Korea's Kang wins Mumbai ITF Futures crown Germany to meet Serbia in World Team Cup final May 22, 2009 Australia fined US $10,000 for India Davis Cup tie boycott Somdev fails to make French Open main draw Chun-Yan shocks top seed Anastasia Nadal handed tricky path to fifth French Open title Sania gets easy first round at French Open Federer lurks as Nadal chases fifth French title May 21, 2009 Isha, Rushmi crash out Ivanovic battling fitness to defend French Open title Relaxed Mauresmo wants some French Open fun Isha in ITF Women's Futures quarters Sharapova loses to Bondarenko May 20, 2009 Somdev in 2nd round of French Open qualifiers May 19, 2009 Prakash Amritraj ousted from French Open qualifiers Nadal seals London berth Zheng sees record ranking as new start May 17, 2009 Federer stuns clay king Nadal in Madrid final Safina overpowers Wozniacki to seal Madrid title Prakash, Harsh finish runners-up Nadal, Federer to clash in final May 16, 2009 Safina ousts Schnyder to reach Madrid Open final Prakash and Harsh in finals of ATP Challenger events Sania-Chuang ousted from Madrid Open Nalbandian has hip surgery, could miss four months Murray falls in Madrid but Rafa goes through Federer, Djokovic through to Madrid semis May 15, 2009 Sania-Chuang through to Madrid semis Safina tested in Madrid, Jankovic cruises Nadal gets walkover, Federer through May 14, 2009 Sania-Chuang enter Madrid quarters Safina survives, Dementieva doesn't Nadal and Djokovic seal easy wins at Madrid Open May 13, 2009 Venus bundled out in Madrid but Jankovic through Murray and Federer through in Madrid May 12, 2009 India play South Africa in World Group play-off Serena retires injured in Madrid May 11, 2009 ITF suspends Gasquet for failed drugs test I can still rattle Nadal, says Federer Gasquet confirms positive test for cocaine May 10, 2009 Dinara Safina lifts Italian Open May 09, 2009 Safina beats Venus in epic semi-final May 07, 2009 Kuznetsova ends Jankovic's reign in Italy Jelena Dokic's father Damir arrested May 06, 2009 Ivanovic knocked out of Italian Open by Radwanska Prakash, Bopanna advance Serena felled by Schnyder in Italian opener May 04, 2009 Mauresmo falls in Rome opener May 03, 2009 Nadal defeats Djokovic for record fourth win in Rome Kuznetsova stuns Safina to win Stuttgart final Rossi powers to Spanish GP victory Injury forces Prakash out Safina fights back to reach Stuttgart final Nadal, Djokovic meet in Rome Masters final May 02, 2009 Djokovic into Rome final after Federer slumps Djokovic into Rome final after Federer slumps Kuznetsova crushes Dementieva Pennetta knocks out third seed Jankovic Nadal overcomes Verdasco to reach semis May 01, 2009 Bhupathi-Knowles in semis of Rome event Federer sets up Djokovic semi-final Bartoli ousts Wozniacki in Stuttgart Nadal crushes Soderling to reach Rome quarters April 30, 2009 Paes, Bhupathi in last eight Djokovic, Federer in Rome last eight Nadal and Federer advance in Rome April 29, 2009 Murray knocked out by qualifier Monaco Former world number three Coria quits April 27, 2009 Italy beat Russia to reach final with US Italy beat Russia to reach Fed Cup final April 26, 2009 Nadal wins fifth straight Barcelona title Australia forfeits Davis Cup match; India declared winner April 25, 2009 Nadal to face Ferrer in Barcelona final Italy grab shock lead over holders Russia Tennis Australia "arrogant": AITA Sporting forfeits through security concerns Australia refuses to send Davis Cup team to India April 24, 2009 Australia Davis Cup tie to stay in India Nalbandian injury puts Nadal in semis April 23, 2009 Prakash in quarters of US Challenger Nadal makes sure-footed start on Barcelona clay April 22, 2009 Paes-Dlouhy bow out of Barcelona Open Factbox: Wimbledon's Centre Court roof April 21, 2009 Amritraj advances, Somdev exits Davis Cup: Tennis Australia files appeal April 20, 2009 'I did it four years. That's nothing' Lisicki crushes Wozniacki April 19, 2009 Nadal wins fifth Monte Carlo title Australia to appeal Davis Cup venue choice Wozniacki upsets Dementieva Nadal to face Djokovic in Monte Carlo final April 18, 2009 Dementieva, Wozniacki reach semis Nadal and Murray win twice to set up semi-final April 17, 2009 Prakash in QF of Mexico Challenger Nadal blasts past Lapentti Lisicki stuns Venus, Petrova also exits Federer stunned by Wawrinka in Monte Carlo April 16, 2009 Nadal, Federer advance in Monte Carlo Venus survives tough test from Sania Paes-Dlouhy enter quarterfinal April 15, 2009 Sloppy Nadal into Monte Carlo third round Sania sets up clash with Venus Safin brings Hewitt down to earth April 14, 2009 Murray in third round at Monte Carlo 'Coming back on clay is always special' Federer still a formidable opponent April 13, 2009 Hewitt wins first title in two years Sania-Chuang pair clinches title April 12, 2009 Jankovic beats Suarez Navarro to take Andalucia title Mankad-Oudsema falter in final Sania-Chuang in final of MPS Group Championships Jankovic, Navarro in final April 11, 2009 Mankad in final, Somdev crashes out of ATP Challenger Sania-Chuang enter semi-finals Jankovic battles past Vinci into semis April 10, 2009 Somdev, Mankad in doubles semis April 09, 2009 LA: Somdev loses in singles Sania-Chuang enter quarter-finals Safina to replace Serena as no.1 Serena upset by Zakopalova April 08, 2009 Somdev, Mankad advance in US Challenger April 07, 2009 Fourteen-year-old Keys wins on WTA Tour debut Sania loses in first round April 06, 2009 Murray beats Djokovic to win Miami title April 05, 2009 Azarenka beats Serena for Miami title April 04, 2009 McEnroe offers to help struggling Federer Djokovic stuns Federer, meets Murray in final April 03, 2009 Sweden punished for barring Davis Cup fans Serena beats Venus to enter final Del Potro knocks out Nadal in Miami thriller April 02, 2009 Sania-Chuang in last four Serena, Venus to clash in Miami semis Federer outdoes Roddick to meet Djokovic April 01, 2009 Paes-Dlouhy bow out of Miami Masters Bright chance for India to win Commonwealth tennis gold Nadal leads march of top seeds in Miami March 31, 2009 Serena struggles through, Dementieva out Sania-Chuang in Miami Masters quarterfinals Nadal and Murray through in Miami March 30, 2009 Jankovic faces crisis of confidence March 29, 2009 Williams sisters ease into third round March 28, 2009 Bopanna-Qureshi in semis of Korat Challenger Paes, Sania advance in Miami Federer, Djokovic ease through in Miami March 27, 2009 Serena wins WTA Player of the Year award McEnroe duped in $88 million art scam Nadal even better than you think, says Roddick March 26, 2009 Clijsters announces return to WTA tour Australia want Davis Cup tie moved from India Chennai will host India-Aus Davis tie Sania, Yuki lose in first round Nadal named ATP player of 2008 Aggression not analysis key to revival says Federer March 23, 2009 Nadal crushes Murray in Indian Wells final March 22, 2009 Murray, Nadal to clash in Indian Wells final March 21, 2009 Bopanna-Qureshi fail to reach final Fitter Roddick looks 'out-Nadal' world number one Ivanovic, Zvonareva in Indian Wells final Roddick crushes Djokovic March 20, 2009 Federer must feel way against Murray Murray, Federer to clash in semis Murray, Hawk-Eye spoil Ljubicic's birthday March 19, 2009 Nadal pulls off incredible comeback to beat Nalbandian Beaten Safina misses chance to take top spot Federer battles past Gonzalez to reach quarters March 18, 2009 Clijsters may make a comeback Nadal, Djokovic score contrasting wins March 17, 2009 Somdev, Prakash out; Bopanna advances India-Australia Davis Cup tie in Chennai Paes, Bhupathi bow out of Indian Wells Ivanovic advances at Indian Wells Federer, Murray safely through at Indian Wells March 16, 2009 Safina battles, Mauresmo beaten Nadal romps into third round March 15, 2009 Sania out, Paes advances Jankovic, Dementieva dumped out March 14, 2009 Top seed Safina survives test, Kuznetsova beaten Bhupathi advances, Sania out of doubles I don't deserve quitter tag, says Djokovic March 13, 2009 Federer to become a father for the first time Sania rallies to beat Koryttseva March 09, 2009 Fitness trainer lauds 'athletic' Sania Ruthless Nadal fires Spain March 08, 2009 Somdev beats Lu to clinch Davis Cup tie Croatia, Argentina enter Davis Cup quarters March 07, 2009 Lee-Hesh win, give India 2-1 lead March 06, 2009 Davis Cup: Somdev wins, Bopanna loses March 02, 2009 Virus forces Murray out of Davis Cup Fish wins Delray Beach title February 28, 2009 Djokovic beats Ferrer to win Dubai Championships Djokovic, Ferrer in Dubai final February 27, 2009 Djokovic sets Dubai final date with Ferrer Indian tennis at its healthiest, says Sania Bhupathi-Knowles upset at Dubai ATP event Djokovic reaches Dubai semis February 26, 2009 Murray withdraws from Dubai Open Murray cruises, Djokovic struggles February 25, 2009 Nalbandian stunned by unseeded Koellerer Nishikori warned over bleeping cellphone February 24, 2009 Querrey uses big serve to overpower Canas Murray advances after Stakhovsky retires injured February 23, 2009 Robredo scores second successive win Roddick claims Memphis title February 22, 2009 Tsonga wins Marseille Open Tsonga powers past Djokovic Venus beats Razzano to win 40th title Roddick edges Hewitt to set up Stepanek final February 21, 2009 Tsonga overpowers Djokovic to reach final Roddick enters Memphis semis Roddick pulls out of Dubai event Tsonga sets up Djokovic semi-final Dubai event fined record $300,000 for Peer ban February 20, 2009 Venus to face Razzano in Dubai final Flawless Roddick in Memphis last eight Djokovic struggles to reach quarters February 19, 2009 Bopanna returns to Davis Cup squad Israel's Ram given visa to play in Dubai Bopanna returns to Davis Cup squad Dubai Open: Sania-Santangelo beaten Israeli ban threatens Gulf sport hopes Hewitt upsets Blake in Memphis Djokovic makes a winning return February 18, 2009 Memphis ATP: Serra upsets ailing Soderling Hewitt recalled to lead Australia's Davis Cup campaign February 17, 2009 Erratic Safina falls to Razzano in Dubai Kanepi sends Sania packing Dubai feared fans' boycott if Peer had played Sania in second round at Dubai February 16, 2009 Nadal says he needs rest to recover from knee complaint Peer pressure for Dubai Open Stepanek lifts San Jose title February 15, 2009 Mauresmo downs Dementieva to clinch Paris Open title Murray beats injured Nadal in Rotterdam final Stepanek upsets Roddick, in San Jose final Zvonareva just too good for Sania Nadal sets up Rotterdam final with Murray Mauresmo joins Dementieva in Paris Open final February 14, 2009 Serena Williams pulls out injured of Paris Open Sania Mirza enters Pattaya Open final Serena on course for third Paris Open title Nadal comes through another three set fight February 13, 2009 Sania in semis of Pattaya Open Serena storms into Paris Open quarter-finals Fish outlasts Isner, Roddick wins in San Jose Nadal needs three sets to overcome teenager Dimi Sania thrashes Vitalia to reach Pattaya Open quarterfinals February 12, 2009 Dope testing is unfair to players: Nadal February 11, 2009 Murray cruises past Ljubicic in Rotterdam February 10, 2009 Mind your own business, Jankovic tells Federer February 09, 2009 Tsonga wins inaugural South African Open February 08, 2009 France livid over Italy row February 07, 2009 Fed Cup: Holders Russia lead China 2-0 Indian Fed Cup team relegated February 06, 2009 Fed Cup: India suffer third defeat Tsonga breezes into last eight February 05, 2009 Sania, Bhupathi to team for remaining Slams Graf and Agassi's latest venture February 04, 2009 Sharapova pulls out of Paris Open India goes down 0-3 to Kiwis in Fed Cup opener Tsonga leads seeds into second round February 03, 2009 Can Federer ever overtake Sampras? February 02, 2009 Arshavin in London on deadline day Sania to miss Fed Cup tie February 01, 2009 Federer rues lost chances in Melbourne final Nadal defeats Federer in epic to win Australian Open Sania-Bhupathi win Aus Open mixed doubles January 31, 2009 Bhupathi-Knowles lose Aus Open final Serena wins Australian Open crown Nadal a formidable obstacle in Federer's quest Yuki to focus more on men's circuit Verdasco left to rue missed chance Tired Nadal lines up Federer Bhambri wins Aus Open Junior title January 30, 2009 Nadal survives Verdasco, in final Sania-Bhupathi in mixed doubles final Nadal primed to win battle of Spanish left-handers January 29, 2009 Somdev crashes out of Carson Challenger Federer demolishes Roddick to reach Aus Open final I was not quick enough: Dementieva Serena screams through to Safina final Bhupathi-Knowles in final; Paes-Dlouhy lose in semis January 28, 2009 Nadal to meet Verdasco in semi-finals Perfect day for Indians at Australian Open Laver marvels at Federer Verdasco outguns Tsonga to reach semis Heatwave causes havoc at Australian Open Gutsy Serena gatecrashes Russian party Sania-Bhupathi in mixed doubles semis Dementieva storms into Aus Open semis January 27, 2009 Safina ends Dokic's brave run at Australian Open Djokovic defends retirement at Australian Open Federer demolishes Del Potro, sets up Roddick semi-final Mixed day for Indians at Aus Open Zvonareva beats Bartoli to reach semis January 26, 2009 Murray knocked out by Spain's Verdasco Dementieva extends unbeaten run into quarters January 25, 2009 Sania-Bhupathi in mixed doubles quarters, Paes-Black also advance 'Smack me!' says Safina after Aussie escape Federer finds form to rally past Berdych Jankovic knocked out of Open by Bartoli January 24, 2009 Murray, Nadal lead the charge Bhupathi advances, Bopanna exits Tsonga leads French surge 'Rusty' Serena cruises; Azarenka ousts Mauresmo January 23, 2009 Federer swats aside Safin Violent clashes taint tennis action at Open Paes-Dlouhy sail into third round Bhupathi-Sania in second round Misbehaving Vaidisova first female fined in Melbourne Djokovic drops set en route to fourth round Bopanna-Nieminin in second round January 22, 2009 Paes, Bhupathi in round two, Sania's doubles campaign ends as well Nadal, Murray have it easy January 21, 2009 Safin family surges through Open with Federer Triumphant Dokic wins back support of Australians Djokovic dismisses Murray favourite status Federer to meet Safin Sania loses to Petrova January 20, 2009 Nadal, Murray in a hurry; Williamses canter Murray marches on, Hewitt exits January 19, 2009 Serbian trio and Federer stamp their mark Serbs advance in Melbourne Sania advances to second round Roddick eyes return to elite Ivanovic slips through sans the sparkle January 17, 2009 'Most players want date change' Nalbandian clinches Sydney title Federer wins Kooyong Classic Paes-Lipsky go down in Auckland final Man United look to usurp Liverpool Del Potro wins Auckland Open Drugs ban forces Volandri out of Australian Open January 16, 2009 Dementieva wins Sydney International Auckland ATP: It's Del Potro vs Querrey Paes in Auckland final, Bhupathi exits Sania to face Domachowska in round 1 Djokovic slips up against Nieminen Olympic gold gives Dementieva confidence Tennis not affected by recession Somdev fails to qualify for Australian Open Federer to begin record bid against Seppi January 15, 2009 Wild weather no obstacle for Djokovic at Sydney Sunitha crashes out of Aus Open qualifiers Tsonga doubtful for Australian Open Sydney: Dementieva crushes Serena Federer in Kooyong final Aus Open: Nadal, Jankovic top seeds January 14, 2009 Sania-Francesca stunned at Hobart WTA event Serena fights back in Sydney Somdev advances to 2nd round of Aus Open qualifiers Sania fit and raring to go Federer returns to winning form at Kooyong January 13, 2009 Aus Open qualifying: It's Somdev vs Prakash Serena leads seeds charge at Sydney Federer questions Murray favouritism Federer fit and raring to go at Kooyong January 12, 2009 Sania-Schiavone in doubles quarters at Hobart International Seeds suffer at Sydney January 11, 2009 Chennai final: Somdev goes down to Cilic Sharapova pulls out of Australian Open Stepanek wins Brisbane International Chennai Open gets extension Wimbledon champ Sidney Wood dies Murray outwits Roddick for Doha crown January 10, 2009 Somdev wants to forget beating Moya, Karlovic; focus on final Cilic sets final date with Devvarman in Chennai Somdev gets walkover, in singles final of Chennai Open Jankovic pulls out of Hong Kong exhibition Azarenka wins Brisbane International Dementieva wins Auckland Classic Indian challenge in Chennai Open doubles ends January 09, 2009 Murray to play Roddick in Qatar Open final Slovakia upset Russia to win Hopman Cup Roddick reaches Doha final Somdev enters Chennai Open semis Dokic confident of making Australian Open Mauresmo forfeits Brisbane semi-final Monfils stuns Nadal in Qatar January 08, 2009 Bhupathi advances, Paes ousted Russia to face Slovakia in Hopman Cup final Somdev can break into top 100: Moya I'm a counter-puncher: Somdev No Peer pressure for Dementieva Chennai Open: Somdev stuns Moya Slovakia in Hopman Cup final Mauresmo upsets Ivanovic Ana makes Sania suffer again Nadal, Federer in last eight January 07, 2009 Rains washes out third day's play at Chennai Open Davydenko pulls out of Chennai Open Mauresmo, Tsonga claw back in Brisbane Nadal, Federer advance in Doha January 06, 2009 Somdev advances, Bopanna exits Djokovic crashes out in first round Roddick, Monfils advance in Qatar January 05, 2009 Prakash goes down fighting Date loses comeback match Baghdatis loses in first round January 04, 2009 Chennai Open: Davydenko starts as favourite Bopanna in final round of qualifying Sanaa, Rushmi back govt policy January 03, 2009 Bopanna advances in Chennai Open qualifiers January 02, 2009 Belgrade replaces Amersfoort on ATP calendar Lleyton Hewitt eyes top-10 return January 01, 2009 Don't bother about US passports if... December 31, 2008 Former Davis Cupper Premjit Lall dead December 30, 2008 Security to be tightened for Chennai Open Sania's security withdrawn December 24, 2008 Bryans withdraw from Chennai Open December 21, 2008 Dokic earns Australian Open wildcard December 20, 2008 Visa delay forces Aisam to opt out December 18, 2008 Davenport pulls out of Australian Open December 17, 2008 Wimbledon to test retractable roof in May December 09, 2008 Dokic buries hatchet with Aussie Open December 04, 2008 Somdev training with Roddick November 30, 2008 Paes elected Bengal Tennis VP November 25, 2008 Somdev, Prakash handed Chennai Open wildcards November 24, 2008 Spain overcome Nadal's absence to win Davis Cup November 23, 2008 Spain win doubles, sight Davis Cup win November 22, 2008 Lopez stuns ailing Del Potro to pull Spain level November 19, 2008 Federer not concerned by Djokovic closing in on ranking November 17, 2008 Back to the drawing board for frustrated Davydenko November 16, 2008 Djokovic crushes Davydenko to win Masters Cup November 15, 2008 Davydenko to meet Djokovic in Masters Cup final Bopanna bags double crown November 14, 2008 Murray knocks Federer out of Shanghai Masters Paes-Dlouhy lose again Prakash ousted from Champaign Challenger November 13, 2008 Moya to play in Chennai Open Davydenko beats Del Potro to reach semis Amritraj in second round of Champaign Challenger Indian challenge in Masters Cup over I'm looking for a miracle, says Federer Murray reaches Masters Cup semis November 12, 2008 Somdev-Izak in main draw of Champaign Challenger Paes-Dlouhy bow out of Masters Cup Roddick pulls out of Masters Cup November 11, 2008 Djokovic reaches Masters Cup semis Bryan brothers to play in Chennai Bhupathi-Knowles beaten in Shanghai Injured Nadal out of Davis Cup final November 10, 2008 Paes-Dlouhy lose Masters Cup opener Simon stuns misfiring Federer WTA agrees to more byes to ease concerns over calendar Djokovic outclasses Del Potro in Masters opener November 09, 2008 Venus Williams wins WTA Championships Bhupathi-Knowles win opener Somdev loses US Challenger final Venus to face Zvonareva in Doha final November 08, 2008 Somdev in US Challenger final November 07, 2008 Ana, Serena withdraw from Doha Somdev in semis of US Challenger Venus beats Serena to reach Doha semis November 06, 2008 Bhupathi-Knowles No 3 seeds for Masters Cup Venus, Zvonareva in line for Doha semis November 05, 2008 Ailing Nadal fighting to be fit for Davis Cup final Amritraj concedes Canada Challenger tie Somdev in second round of US Challenger Federer opens bid for Masters hat-trick against Simon November 04, 2008 Nadal pulls out of Masters Cup November 03, 2008 Tsonga wins Paris Masters and goes to Shanghai November 02, 2008 Nalbandian, Tsonga set up Masters Cup showdown November 01, 2008 Federer and Nadal pull out injured in Paris October 31, 2008 Bopanna-Qureshi out of Germany Challenger Djokovic knocked out in Paris October 30, 2008 Nalbandian thrashes Del Potro in Paris Roddick books spot in Masters Cup Paes-Dlouhy, Bhupathi-Knowles ousted from Paris Masters Federer survives Soderling test October 29, 2008 Roddick, Del Potro stroll into Paris third round October 28, 2008 Sipaeya ousted from Lahore ITF event Prakash-Jesse in Louisville Challenger last 8 Safin makes early exit from Paris Masters October 27, 2008 Murray claims second St Petersburg title Ivanovic storms to Linz Open title Federer completes hometown hat-trick October 26, 2008 Federer wins in hometown Basel Bhupathi-Knowles win Basel ATP title Bopanna-Mirnyi lose in St Petersburg Nigeria ITF: Divij loses in final October 25, 2008 Bopanna-Mirnyi in St Petersburg final Murray to meet Kazakh qualifier It's Federer vs Nalbandian in Basel Bhupathi-Knowles in Swiss ATP event final Lyon ATP: Soderling in final Linz final: Ivanovic to face Zvonareva Lagos ITF: Divij in final, Isha out St. Petersburg Open: Bopanna-Mirnyi in semis Ivanovic storms into Linz semis Murray reaches Petersburg semis Federer strides into hometown semi-finals Lyon ATP: Soderling downs Roddick October 24, 2008 Wawrinka to play in Chennai Open Lagos ITF: Isha advances, Ankita exits Roddick aces his way into Lyon QF Paes-Dlouhy fall in Basel quarters, Bhupathi, Knowles advance Federer stumbles into hometown QF October 23, 2008 Bopanna-Mirnyi scalp third seeds Paes-Dlouhy enter Basel quarters Murray, Safin advance in St Petersburg Blake keeps Masters Cup chances alive October 22, 2008 Davydenko to play Chennai Open Federer labours to win over Reynolds October 21, 2008 Bhupathi-Knowles qualify for Masters Cup Tursunov dumped at St Petersburg Wawrinka suffers defeat in home ATP October 20, 2008 Somdev-Healy lose Calabasas Challenger final Bhupathi-Knowles lose Madrid final Murray wins Madrid Masters October 19, 2008 Venus wins Zurich Open Ankita loses in Lagos ITF final Somdev-Healy in doubles final Bhupathi-Knowles enter Madrid final October 18, 2008 Murray stuns Federer to enter Madrid final Amritraj ousted from Calabasas Challenger Bhupathi-Knowles enter Madrid Masters semis Venus reaches Zurich semis Federer sets up Murray rematch in Madrid semis October 17, 2008 Bopanna-Raja out of Tashkent Challenger Somdev-Healey in doubles semis Madrid: Paes-Dlouhy upset in second round Pennetta ends Jankovic's winning streak Karlovic pummels Djokovic out of Madrid Federer is the richest tennis player ever October 16, 2008 Bhupathi-Knowles in last 8 Amritraj advances in Calabasas Challenger Bopanna bows out of Tashkent Challenger Federer returns to win in Spain October 15, 2008 Somdev loses in Calabasas ATP singles Schnyder, Chakvetadze suffer early exit Nadal survives, Murray through in Madrid October 14, 2008 Tashkent Challenger: Bopanna in round II Melbourne to keep Australian Open Bolelli upsets Almagro at Madrid Masters October 13, 2008 Tashkent Challenger: Bopanna in main draw Nalbandian back in title league Kunitsyn, Jankovic win first Moscow titles October 12, 2008 Safina hints at player boycott in 2009 October 11, 2008 Sydney may bid for Australian Open Davis Cup final on indoor court Nalbandian on track for first Stockholm title Monfils sees off second seed Gonzalez Jankovic, Dementieva to meet in Kremlin Cup semis October 10, 2008 Federer to return for Madrid Masters Toe injury forces Del Potro out of Vienna event Jankovic overcomes back pain to reach last 8 Nishikori beats Hrbaty, faces Ancic in quarters October 09, 2008 Cibulkova rallies past Ivanovic October 08, 2008 Kuznetsova wins, Venus sent packing October 07, 2008 Mauresmo through in Moscow October 06, 2008 Paes sixth in ATP world rankings October 05, 2008 Jankovic too strong for Petrova Berdych crushes Del Potro to win Tokyo title Paes-Dlouhy stunned in final of Japan Open Jankovic beats Williams to reach Stuttgart final October 04, 2008 Petrova reaches Stuttgart final Berdych shocks Roddick to reach Tokyo final Venus overwhelms Safina in Stuttgart October 03, 2008 Paes-Dlouhy enter Tokyo semis Del Potro knocks out top seed Ferrer October 02, 2008 Ferrer, Roddick enter Tokyo quarters Paes-Dlouhy in Japan Open quarters October 01, 2008 Ferrer wins, Roddick tested in Tokyo September 29, 2008 Apollo Tyres refuse to disclose accounts India finish fourth in Junior Davis Cup Tsonga no longer the surprise package September 28, 2008 Jankovic wins Beijing Open USA blanks India in Junior Davis Cup Roddick ends Sela's dream run Tsonga overpowers Djokovic for title September 27, 2008 Frustrated Roddick makes Beijing semis September 26, 2008 China Open: Sela upsets Robredo Paes-Dlouhy in Bangkok Open semis China's Zheng knocks out Ivanovic Ivanovic eases into quarter finals in Beijing September 25, 2008 Thailand Open: Djokovic in quarters China Open: Ferrer bundled out Paes-Dlouhy survive Bopanna-Qureshi scare 'Give Somdev time and he will deliver' September 24, 2008 China Open: Jankovic advances September 23, 2008 Thailand Open: Safin stumbles India get bye in first round of 2009 Davis Cup Switzerland to visit US in Davis Cup opener China Open: Mauresmo shocked September 22, 2008 Argentina host Spain in Davis Cup final Del Potro sends Argentina into final Chile, Croatia secure World Group berths September 21, 2008 Spain beat US to reach Davis Cup final Davis Cup: Prakash, Somdev beaten, India's World Group dreams shattered Safina thrashes Kuznetsova to win Tokyo title Russia win see-saw doubles to stay afloat Doubles win keeps US hopes alive September 20, 2008 Federer-Wawrinka seal tie for Swiss Paes-Bhupathi give India glimer of hope Safina, Kuznetsova in Tokyo final Federer gives Switzerland 2-0 lead Del Potro puts Argentina 2-0 up Nadal, Ferrer give Spain perfect start September 19, 2008 Nadal hands Spain Davis Cup lead Romania crush India in opening singles Jankovic toppled by Kuznetsova September 18, 2008 Amritraj to open against Romania No 2 Davis Cup SF: Querrey to face Nadal in opener Davis Cup: Somdev holds the key for India Dementieva off to a flier in Tokyo September 17, 2008 Kuznetsova beats Li to avenge Olympic upset Djokovic to launch Aus Open defence in Brisbane Argentina name Del Potro for singles September 16, 2008 Bob Bryan out of US Davis Cup team Mauresmo falls at first hurdle in Tokyo September 14, 2008 Schnyder beats Paszek to claim Bali title Russia retain Fed Cup title Russia take charge of Fed Cup final in Spain September 13, 2008 Hantuchova floored by Paszek September 11, 2008 Prakash and Somdev are ideal players of clay: Bhupathi September 10, 2008 Delhi ITF: Vishnu Vardhan bows out Somdev goes down fighting to Almagro September 09, 2008 Petrova strolls, Pennetta struggles Paes rides back into top 10 Nadal primed for Davis Cup duty King Roger is back I'm no trophy girl, says triumphant Serena US Open men's singles champions Federer vows not to stop at 13 after Open win Murray left with much to celebrate Federer wins fifth straight US Open September 08, 2008 Sania drops to 91 in WTA rankings Fearless Murray believes he can win US Open final Murray and Federer aim for milestones in US final Serena Williams jumps for joy after Open win Serena Williams powers to US Open crown Murray upsets Nadal to reach final September 07, 2008 Federer awaits opponent for delayed final Federer tames Djokovic to reach final September 06, 2008 Serena uses tips from Venus to reach US final "Spoilt" Safina says she let herself down Jankovic to meet Serena in title clash Paes fails in US Open double bid September 05, 2008 Paes in no mood to quit tennis Djokovic apologises for angry outburst Angry Djokovic sets up Federer showdown Federer holds off Muller to reach last four September 04, 2008 No ATP, WTA events without our consent: AITA Paes hopes for an encore Nadal enjoys Fish curry Murray marches into first major semis Paes in line for US Open double Paes-Black enter mixed doubles final September 03, 2008 Jankovic cruises into semi-finals Robredo slams Djokovic for extra break Roddick has easy ride into quarters Federer, Djokovic survive five-setters September 02, 2008 Dementieva storms into semi-finals Paes advances, Bhupathi bows out Impressive Murray storms into quarters Williams sisters set up clash, Nadal tested Fish spoils Monfils's 22nd birthday celebrations September 01, 2008 Nandan Bal retained as Davis Cup coach AITA bans private tournament organisers Paes-Dlouhy in last eight Djokovic survives Cilic challenge Federer hits top gear, Bartoli wilts August 31, 2008 Bhupathi's mixed doubles campaign over Japanese teenager Nishikori steals show Nadal continues merciless US Open path August 30, 2008 Roddick wins late-night birthday bash Paes, Bhupathi enter pre-quarterfinals Women's top ranking up for grabs Former champions slip in the drizzle Jankovic scrambles past Zheng to reach fourth round August 29, 2008 Bhupathi-Knowles in second round Underdog Federer continues title defence I did not play like number one: Ivanovic Ivanovic toppled by unknown Frenchwoman August 28, 2008 Safina advances to round three Marat Safin fined for outburst Nadal aims to raise playing level Roddick roars past veteran Santoro Djokovic shrugs off ankle scare Russians lead the charge @ US Open August 27, 2008 Victorious Safin slams 'stupid' rules Ivanovic wins ugly, Federer cruises August 26, 2008 Ivanovic survives a scare ATP Bangalore Open suspended Stefan Edberg: A Champion reflects Blake pushed to five sets in first-round Li, Nishikori win on opening day Games weary Nadal, Dementieva battle on Dementieva, Kuznetsova make winning starts August 25, 2008 Sania slips to 70th in rankings Nadal wants first US Open title Bhupathi-Knowles lose Pilot Pen final August 24, 2008 US Open women's singles champions US Open men's singles champions August 23, 2008 Bhupathi-Knowles in Pilot Pen final August 22, 2008 Bhupathi-Knowles in Pilot Pen semis Nadal launches reign at the Big Apple August 21, 2008 Injured Sania pulls out of US Open August 20, 2008 Nadal, Ivanovic top seeds for US Open Amritraj, Rao ousted from qualies Bhupathi-Knowles enter second round Injured Hewitt pulls out of US Open August 19, 2008 Paes steps down as Davis Cup captain August 18, 2008 Statistics: Nadal joins elite company Nadal is a worthy No 1: McEnroe Nadal takes over as No 1 August 16, 2008 Somdev falls in Washington quarters Federer bounces back in doubles August 15, 2008 Somdev in last 8 of Washington Classic August 14, 2008 Bopanna-Qureshi bow out August 08, 2008 'Federer will come back even stronger' August 06, 2008 Prakash Amritraj making his own identity Japanese too hot for Prakash and Sunil Safin too good for Isner in LA opener August 05, 2008 Federer in no mood to party Delhi Challenger: Amritraj advances ITF dismay at Schuettler decision August 04, 2008 Sipaeya advances, Ashutosh, Yuki crash out Somdev signals new dawn for Indian tennis Sania slips out of top 50 Safina wins second title in row Murray wins first Masters Series title August 03, 2008 Somdev knocked out of Vancouver Open Bhupathi-Knowles lose in semis Jankovic to take over as world number one Djokovic stuns Nadal to reach Cincinnati final August 02, 2008 Jankovic blows another chance to go top Paes-Dlouhy ousted in Cincinnati QF Nadal overcomes Lapentti to secure top ranking August 01, 2008 Bhupathi-Knowles enter Cincy semis Somdev enters Vancouver quarters Sania's second round jinx continues Paszek stuns Ivanovic in Montreal Federer defeat opens way for Nadal Sharapova pulls out of Olympics July 31, 2008 Injured Sharapova doubtful for Beijing Nadal slams ATP Tour Somdev in second round at Vancouver Nadal fires another warning shot at Federer Ivanovic wins, Sharapova injured in Canada Paes-Dlouhy, Bhupathi-Knowles in quarters July 30, 2008 Sania advances in singles Sania-Dechy crash in first round Road Map gives WTA new direction Seeds tumble in Montreal Federer survives scare July 29, 2008 Bopanna-James knocked out July 28, 2008 Sania's ranking drops to No 50 Somdev makes a smooth transition Safina powers to Los Angeles title Spaniard Sastre wins Tour de France Somdev wins Lexington Challenger Nadal wins seventh title of year July 27, 2008 Sania-Mattek bow out of LA Classic Safina stops Jankovic's quest for No.1 Somdev in final as Malisse quits Paes-Dlouhy fall in Toronto semis Nadal to meet resurgent Kiefer July 26, 2008 Somdev storms into Lexington semis Jankovic, Safina move into LA semis Paes-Dlouhy in Toronto semis Sania-Mattek enter semis Djokovic falls, Nadal survives scare Tsonga to play Bangalore Open July 25, 2008 Paes, Bhupathi to clash in Toronto Masters' doubles WTA suspends on-court coaching experiement Federer seeks golden tonic in Beijing Cilic shocks Roddick as upsets continue July 24, 2008 Bhupathi-Knowles in quarters-finals Somdev rallies into Lexington QF LA Classic: Sania goes down to Meng Federer woes continue in Toronto July 23, 2008 Sania-Mattek enter LA quarters Serena withdraws from LA Classic Djokovic opens Toronto defence in style July 22, 2008 Cermak, Mertinak banned for gambling Somdev advances in Lexington Challenger Federer focused on Olympic gold Nadal is world number one: Becker July 21, 2008 Mankad-Ashutosh fall at final hurdle Simon beats Tursunov in Indy final Sania slips in WTA rankings Canadian Wozniak wins Stanford title July 20, 2008 Tursunov beats Blake to reach final Bartoli, Wozniak in Stanford final July 19, 2008 Blake leads seeds charge in Indy semis Amritraj stopped by Stoppini July 18, 2008 Amritraj storms into quarters Blake advances to quarter-finals Bopanna-Qureshi concede quarter-final July 17, 2008 Prakash Amritraj in second round of Aptos Challenger Double misery for Sania at Stanford Paes-Bhupathi ousted in first round July 16, 2008 Bopanna-Qureshi topple fourth seeds Bopanna-Qureshi in quarters Sania crashes out in first round July 14, 2008 Amritraj achieves career-best ranking Bopanna-Qureshi lose Newport final Amritraj falls under Magician's spell July 13, 2008 Prakash Amritraj in Hall of Fame final July 12, 2008 Amritraj's doubles campaign ends July 11, 2008 Amritraj ends Bopanna's run July 10, 2008 Nadal leads star trio to Masters Cup Bopanna stuns top seed Fish in Newport Starace ousts Safin in Swedish Open July 09, 2008 Paes confident of chemistry with Bhupathi Amritraj enters Newport second round July 08, 2008 Bopanna in second round Nadal poised to topple Federer July 07, 2008 Was Federer vs Nadal the best final ever? It is a disaster, says Federer Nadal steals Federer's Wimbledon crown July 06, 2008 Nestor and Zimonjic win Wimbledon doubles title July 05, 2008 Venus downs Serena to win fifth title 'It's about winning, not beating Federer' July 04, 2008 Paes-Dlouhy go down fighting Federer, Nadal romp into final Borg changes his tune on champion Sunitha in Boston ITF quarters Bjorkman sets up final goodbye It's every Williams for herself now: Venus Venus and Serena set up final date Schuettler in semis after epic match Darkness halts battling Paes-Dlouhy It's an all-Williams final again July 03, 2008 Venus powers through to final Sania-Sunitha get wild card for Beijing Olympics Federer sets up Safin showdown July 02, 2008 Safin sets up Federer showdown, Nadal crushes Murray Mirza-Mattek stopped by Williams sisters Navratilova asks players to step up Zheng grabs limelight at Wimbledon Federer serious about Ancic challenge Dementieva survives Petrova, in SF July 01, 2008 Paes-Dlouhy stun third seeds, enter semis Women's tennis lacks an ace Spain's Euro success buoys Nadal Sania-Mattek in Wimbledon quarters, to face Williams sisters Federer tells players to stop moaning Williams sisters on course for final date British fans give Murray loudest cheer yet Archives April-June 2008 | Janary-March 2008 | November-December 2007 | October 2007 | September 2007 | August 2007 | July 2007 | June 2007 | May 2007 | April 2007 | March 2007 | February 2007 | January 2007 | December 2006 | November 2006 | October 2006 | September 2006 | August 2006 | July 2006 | June 2006 | May 2006 | April 2006 | March 2006		Get news updates: What's this? 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