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Ana Ivanovic Wins First Title In Two Years 10/17/2010 10:34:44 AM Ana Ivanovic unleashed a rousing return rout to snap a two-year title drought and reclaim the Linz championship. Ripping returns with the authority she displayed in her days as World No. 1, Ivanovic broke serve six times in a 6-1, 6-2, 47-minute demolition of Patty Schnyder in today's Generali Ladies Linz final.

Youth Prevails: Tanasugarn Tops Date Krumm In Osaka 10/17/2010 6:57:25 AM In a battle of the ages, youth prevailed. Tamarine Tanasugarn defeated 40-year-old Kimiko Date Krumm, 7-5, 6-7(4), 6-1 in a thrilling three hour, seven-minute Osaka final. The 33-year-old Thai claimed her fourth career title. With a combined age of 73, the two veterans — two of Asia's most recognizable female athletes — were playing the oldest known final in the history of women's tennis.

Andy Murray Beats Roger Federer To Win Shanghai 10/17/2010 6:19:01 AM Andy Murray  resides one spot behind Roger Federer in the rankings, but continues to have the Swiss stylist's number in Masters events. Playing some of his best tennis of the season, Murray collected his sixth career Masters 1000 title with today's 6-3, 6-2 win over Federer in the the Shanghai Rolex Masters final.

Roger Federer Rolls Novak Djokovic To Reach Shanghai Final 10/16/2010 9:00:10 AM Match point came again and this time, Roger Federer finished the job.  A month removed from their dramatic five-set US Open semifinal, Federer and Novak Djokovic squared off again today with Federer posting a 7-5, 6-4 victory in one hour, 42 minutes to advance to the Shanghai final and avenge his US Open loss.

Battle For Ages: Kimiko Date Krumm Vs. Tamarine Tanasugarn I... 10/16/2010 8:03:01 AM The Osaka final shapes up as a battle of the ages. Kimiko Date Krumm, 40, and 33-year-old Tamarine Tanasurgan will square off in Sunday's HP Open final. With a combined age of 73 years, it is the oldest known final in Sony Ericsson WTA Tour history. Date Krumm is bidding to make history as the first 40-something to win a WTA Tour title. Currently, Billie Jean King, who won the 1983 Birmingham crown at 39 years, 7 months, is the oldest title winner in WTA Tour history.

Andy Murray Storms Into Shanghai Final 10/16/2010 6:41:20 AM Andy Murray stormed into the Shanghai Rolex Masters final with a 6-4, 6-1 sweep of 41st-ranked Argentine Juan Monaco today. The fourth-seeded Scot will square off against either second-ranked Novak Djokovic or third-ranked Roger Federer in Sunday's final.

Andrea Petkovic Is Hell On Wheels 10/15/2010 4:03:06 PM Andrea Petkovic powered into the Generali Ladies Linz semifinals with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Greek qualifier Eleni Daniilidou today and showed she's pretty proficient in off-court roadwork as well.

Tennis Buzz: JUSTIN GIMELSTOB Stuff You've Never Heard 10/15/2010 3:12:37 PM Tennis Buzz caught up with Justin for this interview in which he reveals some of the best advice he ever received from Andre Agassi and legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden, explains why he believes Andy Roddick would be an ideal player-captain for the US Davis Cup teams, cites his five rules for tennis commentary and recounts his most bizarre tennis experiences.

Report: IMG Owner Ted Forstmann Alleges Extortion Over Gambl... 10/15/2010 12:41:41 PM IMG owner Ted Forstmann personally courted Roger Federer to join the sports management company. Now a lawsuit filed by Agate Printing alleges Federer personally provided Forstmann with inside information that prompted the IMG owner to quadruple bets on Federer's matches, according to a TMZ report. Forstmann's attorney is prepared to present evidence of an extortion attempt by Agate, while Federer flatly refuted any involvement in comments he made in Shanghai today.

ATP Considers Shortening Season 10/15/2010 11:38:52 AM

Ana Ivanovic Answers Nature's Call 10/15/2010 10:52:34 AM

Beatdown: Roger Federer Slams Robin Soderling In Shanghai 10/15/2010 9:43:21 AM There is a time and place  for everything and today's Shanghai Rolex Masters quarterfinal was clearly not the time or place for Robin Soderling to face Roger Federer. In a masterful performance in which he bamboozled the big-hitting Swede with a variety of spins and spins, Federer was exquisitely efficient in delivering a brutal beatdown, 6-1, 6-1, to set up a highly-anticipated semifinal with second-seeded Serbian Novak Djokovic.

Juan Monaco Reaches First Masters Semifinal 10/15/2010 8:44:40 AM A left wrist injury sidelined Juan Monaco for nearly three months earlier this year. The 26-year-old Argentine continues to make up for lost time in Shanghai this week. Two of the world's top four — Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray — already secured spots in the Shanghai semifinals today when an unlikely competitor joined the group. Monaco fought back from a one-set deficit to reach his first career Masters 1000 semifinal with a 6-7(6), 7-5, 6-2 victory over Jurgen Melzer.

Kimiko Date Krumm Surprises Sam Stosur In Osaka 10/15/2010 7:38:09 AM It is the final weeks of the WTA Tour season, a time when younger players ranging from Serena Williams to Svetlana Kuznetsova to Venus Williams to Agnieszka Radwanska have already pulled the plug on their season, yet 40-year-old Kimiko Date Krumm refuses to act her age. The Japanese veteran celebrated her 40th birthday last month and pulled off another significant upset today in toppling top-seeded Samantha Stosur, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(4) to advance to the Osaka semifinals.

Bryan Brothers Host Grand Slam Jam In Malibu 10/14/2010 6:58:24 PM Bob and Mike Bryan, the all-time winningest doubles team in men’s tennis history, will hit the court for a charitable cause in hosting the Bryan Brothers’ Grand Slam Jam at the Malibu Racquet Club on Saturday, October 23rd.

Novak Djokovic Eyes Historic Final 10/14/2010 4:10:48 PM Novak Djokovic registered his 50th win of the season yesterday, thoroughly thrashed Richard Gasquet today and could face Roger Federer in the Shanghai semifinals on Saturday. Djokovic is aiming for his second straight title this weekend, but is already aiming for a historic final in December.

Scandals: Federer Fan Gavin Rossdale's Sex, Lies, and Affair... 10/14/2010 2:05:33 PM Gavin Rossdale is not just an aspiring tennis player. He's a player. He is one of the world's most well-known tennis fans, a constant presence in Roger Federer's support box and a consistent competitor on the celebrity tennis circuit. It seems rock star Rossdale gets around off the court as well.

Rating Russian Prospects For 2011 10/14/2010 10:27:18 AM A little more than six years ago, the WTA Tour top 10 rankings resembled a Russian Fed Cup roster as the Russian women were busy reducing the rest of the world's players to spectator status. Two days after 19-year-old Svetlana Kuznetsova beat Elena Dementieva to win the 2004 US Open title no less than five Russian women — Dementieva, Kuznetsova, Anastasia Myskina, Maria Sharapova and Vera Zvonareva — resided in the WTA Tour Top 10.

Serena Mistaken For American Idiot 10/14/2010 9:38:18 AM Serena Williams' drama is confined to off-court occurrences these days, but fans still dream of seeing Serena play the big stage. Today Williams reports receiving "the biggest compliment ever" from a fan who mistook the aspiring actress for a Broadway performer.

Jurgen Melzer Upsets Rafael Nadal In Shanghai 10/14/2010 8:32:55 AM Jurgen Melzer had just seen Rafael Nadal erase three match points as he stepped up to serve for one of the biggest victories of his career. Nadal had visions of yet another comback, but Melzer was in no mood to cooperate. The 13th-seeded Melzer served out the match at love to wrap up a monumental 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 victory over the World No. 1 to storm into the Shanghai Rolex Masters quarterfinals.

London Calling: Andy Murray Qualifies For London 10/14/2010 7:33:57 AM Andy Murray captivated a nation in reaching the Wimbledon semifinals in July. The fourth-ranked Scot will he headed back to London next month. Murray  has qualified for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals after reaching the quarterfinals at the Shanghai  Rolex Masters with a 6-3, 6-4 win over French qualifier Jeremy Chardy on Thursday.

Andre Agassi Trick Shot Artist In New Video 10/13/2010 3:31:51 PM Andre Agassi is up for induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2011 and while Agassi called it quits after the 2006 US Open he can still make noise on court. Check out Agassi nailing the net post in this YouTube video.

Bjorkman Says Roger Is In Different Class From Rafa 10/13/2010 12:25:52 PM Rafael Nadal is the world's top-ranked player, but former World No. 4 Jonas Bjorkman believes Roger Federer is in a class by himself when it comes to assessing the world's best player. Federer once gave Bjorkman one of the worst beatings of his career, a 6-2, 6-0, 6-2 thrashing in the 2006 Wimbledon semifinals and Swede rates Federer above Nadal.

Roger Federer Is A Facebook Fan 10/13/2010 11:38:30 AM He may not have time to friend all of his 4 million followers, but Roger Federer is a Facebook fan. Federer has posted some photos from the Shanghai Rolex Masters on his Facebook page this week and said today he enjoys reading comments from fans on the social networking site.

Streaking Novak Djokovic Posts 50th Win Of Season 10/13/2010 10:48:48 AM As the season winds down, Novak Djokovic continues to pick up the pace. The second-seeded Serbian swept Ivan Ljubicic, 6-3, 6-3, to post his 50th match win of the season and extend his winning streak to six matches as he powered into a Shanghai Rolex Masters round of 16 match against Richard Gasquet.

Roger Federer Makes Triumphant Return In Shanghai 10/13/2010 9:24:27 AM It was billed as Roger Federer's comeback, but the Swiss stylist turned today's Shanghai Rolex Masters match with John Isner into a shot-making circus. The third-ranked Swiss hit a between-the-legs shot, ripped running forehands and did not face a break point in a 6-3, 6-4 conquest of John Isner today.

Andy Roddick Retires With Strained Groin In Shanghai 10/13/2010 8:16:30 AM A groin injury forced Andy Roddick to retire from Shanghai today and could threaten his quest to finish in the top 10 for the ninth consecutive season. Roddick was in cruise control of today's Shanghai Rolex Masters match against Guillermo Garcia-Lopez when he suffered a right groin strain that forced him to retire while holding a 6-3, 2-3 lead.

Venus Named EA Sports Brand Ambassador 10/12/2010 9:56:19 PM Venus Williams wants to put you through a heart-pumping workout and help you build strength in the process. Venus has signed on as North American brand ambassador for EA Sports Active 2, an innovative line of interactive fitness products that feature personalized, customizable workouts.

Ana Ivanovic Aims To Continue Ascent 10/12/2010 3:35:21 PM Ana Ivanovic scored her first top 10 win in nearly five months when she defeated ninth-ranked Elena Dementieva, 7-6(2), 7-6(4), in Beijing last week then tested new World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki before bowing 7-6(1), 6-4, in the China Open quarterfinals. Aiming to continue her ascent in Linz this week, the 29th-ranked Ivanovic said today consistency is the key to realizing her ranking aspirations.

Rafa: Grand Slam Sweep Is Impossible 10/12/2010 11:19:36 AM Rafael Nadal has spent much of his career achieving the improbable, but said today he views a Grand Slam sweep as a mission "impossible." The World No. 1 currently holds the Roland Garros, Wimbledon and US Open championships and could complete a Rafa Slam by reclaiming the Australian Open title in January. But Nadal said winning the Grand Slam is beyond his reach.

Close Call: John Isner Saves MPs; Will Face Roger Federer 10/12/2010 10:38:26 AM Tomas Berdych survived an upset stomach and John Isner endured stomach-churning match point pressure to prevail in Shanghai today. The big-serving Isner erased seven match points to edge Polish qualifier Lukasz Kubot 4-6, 7-6(9), 7-6(7) in two hours and 50 minutes. Isner's win sets up a meeting with Roger Federer, who will play his first match since falling to Novak Djokovic in the US Open semifinals.

Roger Federer Finds Shanghai Partner 10/12/2010 9:31:08 AM Roger Federer hasn't been spending his spare time in Shanghai hanging out with the smurfs or looking for a new doubles partner. Federer, who makes his return to tournament tennis tomorrow when he takes on John Isner at the Shanghai Rolex Masters, met Haibo, the World Expo 2010 Shanghai Mascot.

Kim Clijsters On Course For Comeback In Doha 10/12/2010 8:52:14 AM The WTA Tour Championships in Doha will likely be without both Venus Williams and Serena Williams, but US Open champion Kim Clijsters is putting her best foot forward in an effort to compete in the season-ending event set for October 26-31st at the Khalifa International Tennis Complex in Doha, Qatar.

Kim Clijsters, Juan Martin del Potro Headline Sydney 10/12/2010 8:14:55 AM A pair of US Open champions — Kim Clijsters and Juan Martin del Potro — and Grand Slam finalists Samantha Stosur and Marcos Baghdatis will headline the field for the 2011 Medibank International Sydney set for January 9-15 at the Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre.

Andy Murray, Laura Robson To Play Hopman Cup 10/12/2010 7:53:11 AM Andy Murray and Laura Robson will join forces again in January to make another run at the Hopman Cup. World No. 4 Murray will partner former Wimbledon junior champion Robson for Great Britain at the ITF international mixed teams championship set for January 1-8th at the Burswood Dome in Perth.

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