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Tournament Titles Propel Kleybanova, Kudryavtseva 9/27/2010 9:51:02 AM Fifth-seeded Alisa Kleybanova emerged as the big winner at the Hansol Korea Open Saturday, defeating unseeded Klara Zakopalova 6-1, 6-3 in the final.

Weekend In Bogota: Watching Mardy Fish's Davis Cup Heroics 9/27/2010 9:39:48 AM What would entice someone to travel to Bogota, Colombia?  If you're not a coffee connoisseur or into other popular Colombian exports, why make the eight-hour plus plane ride to one of the most dangerous cities in the world?

Gilles Simon vs. Mischa Zverev for Metz title 9/26/2010 8:51:44 AM Zverev is the definitive surprise entry, ranked 155th in the world with zero career titles to his name and just a 7-14 record on the year entering the Metz. Even more surprising, he's 2-0 all-time against Simon.

Jo Wilfried Tsonga Eyeing Bangkok Return 9/24/2010 4:45:16 PM A knee injury forced Tsonga, then ranked 10th, to miss the entire US Open Series, the Open itself and France’s Davis Cup semifinal victory over Argentina.

Las Vegas Open Kicks Off Sunday 9/24/2010 12:41:11 PM Former Top 25 WTA player Sorana Cirstea is one of the top names at the Lexus of Las Vegas Open which begins Sunday, running through Oct. 3.

TIA Forum shows popularity jump 9/24/2010 12:19:58 PM The annual participation study hosted by the Tennis Industry Association (TIA)/USTA has revealed that more than 30 million Americans played tennis in 2009, the most in more than 20 years.

WTA Update: Tashkent, South Korea 9/24/2010 11:59:01 AM Top-seeded Nadia Petrova has hardly broken a sweat in her three rounds of conquest to date. Petrova hasn’t dropped a set yet. She’ll face unseeded Czech Republic native Klara Zakopalova in the semifinals.

ATP Updates: Metz, Bucharest fields thin out 9/24/2010 11:05:55 AM Earlier today, eight-seeded Gilles Simon defeated upstart Xavier Malisse 7-5, 4-6, 6-1 to become the first semifinalist at Metz. Simon saved 7 of 8 break points to take down Malisse, who had shocked former champion Ivan Ljubicic a round earlier.

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Swiss Officials Want Answers from Roger Federer 9/23/2010 11:45:44 AM The Swiss web site swissinfo.ch has reported that the country’s tennis association has publicly asked Roger Federer for an explanation for his late withdrawal from the team’s Davis Cup battle against Kazakhstan last weekend.

Sampras Says Rafael Nadal Can Break Grand Slam Record 9/23/2010 11:16:05 AM There's a reason Rafael Nadal sports biceps pumped up to the point you might think there's a pineapple protruding beneath his skin. Since snapping his 11-month title drought in Monte Carlo in April, Nadal has been doing some heavy lifting in raising title trophies in six of his last nine tournaments.

Serena Williams Withdraws from Pan Pacific Open 9/23/2010 10:36:09 AM Serena Williams’ vexing right foot is at it again. The organizers of the Pan Pacific Open announced Wednesday that Williams has pulled out of the tournament, which is set to start Sept. 26. She first pulled out of her World Team Tennis commitments, then the entire US Open Series, then the Open itself.

Jonathan Vergosen Tagged as new USTA Chairman 9/23/2010 9:37:10 AM He might not be Frank Sinatra, but Jonathan Vegosen appears on his way to being the new Chairman of the Board for the USTA.

Fernando González To Undergo Hip Surgery 9/23/2010 8:27:44 AM Fernando González retired from his US Open first-round match last month. He will return to New York next month for right hip and knee surgery that he hopes will save his career. The 30-year-old Chilean announced he will undergo surgery on October 4th.

Indian Wells' Facelift Begins 9/22/2010 10:14:24 AM Construction at Indian Wells Tennis Garden began Tuesday as the home court of the BNP Paribas Open prepares to go an overhaul that will make the most popular non-Slam event even better.

Opinion: Rafael Nadal And Fear Factor Rule 9/22/2010 9:13:09 AM Flushing Meadows saw fire and rain and ultimately Rafael Nadal emerged as a master of the elements and all surfaces. Nadal smoked the field as he rampaged his way to his first career US Open championship, completing the career Grand Slam and collecting his ninth major in the process.

Justine Henin Back On Court 9/22/2010 8:15:01 AM Justine Henin got back into the swing of things earlier this week, but she has no plans to return to tournament play until 2011. Continuing her recovery from an elbow injury she sustained during her Wimbledon loss to Kim Clijsters, Henin has begun hitting balls for the first time since the grass-court Grand Slam.

USA Draws Chile In 2011 Davis Cup First Round 9/22/2010 7:45:29 AM Mardy Fish's heroics helped the United States Davis Cup team navigate a red clay route to return to the World Group last weekend. The USA will open the 2011 season with a new captain and yet another red clay road ahead. The draw for the 2011 Davis Cup World Group was conducted in Brussels today and the USA will take on host Chile in the March 4-6th first round that will likely be staged on red clay.

Bob Bryan Engaged 9/21/2010 3:45:36 PM Bob Bryan has found his doubles partner for life. Bob is engaged to long-time girlfriend Michelle Alvarez, the pair announced in separate Twitter posts today. "Just got engaged to (Michelle) at Pfeifer Falls in Big Sur, CA. Special place, special girl," Bob tweeted.

The Modern Forehand – the secret is the Lag 9/21/2010 2:23:34 PM Nadal, Federer, Djokovic – their forehands, aka the modern forehand, they look totally different from the ones we were taught in (tennis) school many years ago. Books on tennis from the 50’s 60’s and 70’s showed a full and deliberate backswing, and a long (or perhaps tortuous) forward swing with the racquet finishing out in front and pointing to the target. Not all were taught this way, but interestingly the evolution of our game has occurred on two levels – first with the players who have explored various methods and have led by example, and then secondly by the teachers who are sometimes a few years behind the players but finally come to understand and are able to teach others the modern variations on technique.

Swiss Skeptics Of Roger Rescue Mission 9/21/2010 9:07:01 AM As Switzerland crawls from the wreckage that was its worst Davis Cup thrashing in 14 years — a humbling 5-0 beating at the hands of upstart Kazakhstan last weekend — Swiss Davis Cup leaders aren't exactly viewing Roger Federer, who pulled out of the tie 48 hours before the first ball was struck on Friday, as a one-man rescue mission.

Anna Covers Up: Kournikova On Cover Of Maxim 9/21/2010 7:30:29 AM Anna Kournikova returned to the US Open earlier this month, and has reclaimed cover girl status this week. Fresh off her US Open appearance where she doubled up with Martina Hingis in an exhibition match against Pat Cash and Mats Wilander, Kournikova graces the cover of Maxim Magazine.

McEnroe, Wilander, Rafter, Cash Headline Aussie Event 9/21/2010 7:05:49 AM John McEnroe has taken tennis over the edge at times and this fall he's taking it Down Under. McEnroe, fellow former World No. 1 Mats Wilander, 2001 Wimbledon winner Goran Ivanisevic and Aussies Patrick Rafter and Pat Cash headline the inaugural Champions Downunder event to be held at the Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre, November 11-14th.

French Men Lead Charge at Metz 9/20/2010 11:48:42 AM It might not be the US Open, but you could do a lot worse than the Open de Moselle kicking off today in Metz, France, one of 11 indoor tournaments that lead up to the World Finals.

Andy Roddick Returns to Top 10; Jarmila Groth Makes Big Jump 9/20/2010 10:14:59 AM Andy Roddick is back in the Top 10 of the ATP Rankings, basically by doing nothing.

Shop With Serena Today On HSN 9/20/2010 6:47:33 AM Serena Williams has kicked the boot and returns to the spotlight today.The reigning Australian Open champion is set to appear on the Home Shopping Network today with her segment airing at the following times:

Sacks Packs Pomona Title 9/19/2010 9:07:23 PM You can’t blame Gary Sacks for not feeling totally confident about his one-set, 5-0 lead against Devin Britton in the singles final of 15th Annual Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center USTA Pro Classic on Sunday at the Claremont Club.

Mardy Fish Fights To 5-Set Win; Leads USA To World Group 9/19/2010 2:37:55 PM Mardy Fish's shirt was streaked with blood, his right hand was gashed his shoes and socks were littered with red clay. Down 5-6 in the fifth set, a resilient Fish completed an inspired week with a determined comeback, scoring a 3-6, 6-3, 7-5, 4-6, 8-6 to clinch the United States' Davis Cup win over Colombia and send the USA back to the Davis Cup World Group.

Time For Groth: Jarmila Wins First Title 9/19/2010 1:28:45 PM Jarmila Groth completed a week of dominance with her first career WTA Tour singles title. The top-seeded Groth swept Alla Kudryavtseva, 6-1, 6-4, to win the $220,000 Guangzhou International Women's Open in Guangzhou, China.

Britton Backs Up 9/18/2010 8:50:16 PM It was an easy decision for Devin Britton to abandon the serve and volley game and play strictly from the baseline after he quickly dropped the first three games of his semifinal match against Karunuday Singh on Saturday.It was an easy decision for Devin Britton to abandon the serve and volley game and play strictly from the baseline after he quickly dropped the first three games of his semifinal match against Karunuday Singh on Saturday.

Fish, Isner Stake USA To 2-1 Lead Over Colombia 9/18/2010 2:59:57 PM Citing the need for four singles players amid the high altitude of Bogota, U.S. Davis Cup captain Patrick McEnroe opted to choose four singles players for this team rather than US Open doubles champions Bob and Mike Bryan. Mardy Fish and John Isner brought an aggressive attitude to the altitude and put the USA one win from a return trip to the World Group with today's 6-4, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-3 victory over Colombia's Robert Farah and Carlos Salamanca.

Tipsy Triumph: Janko Sends Serbia Into Davis Cup Final 9/18/2010 2:10:56 PM Tennis tattoo king Janko Tipsarevic may consider some new ink for his right arm: Davis Cup finalist. Tipsarevic swept Radek Stepanek, 6-0, 7-6(6), 6-4 to clinch Serbia's 3-2 comeback win over the Czech Republic, sending Serbia into its first Davis Cup final in history. The Serbs will host France, which swept Argentina, 5-0, in Lyon, in the December 3-5th Davis Cup final.

Gallic Gain: France Sweeps Into Davis Cup Final 9/18/2010 1:05:22 PM The Davis Cup final will come complete with French flair. Arnaud Clement and Michael Llodra thrilled French fans in Lyon, powering past Argentina's Eduardo Schwank and Horacio Zeballos, 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 to give the host an insurmountable 3-0 lead over Argentina and clinch France's first trip to the Davis Cup final since 2002.

Sacks Back In Semifinals 9/17/2010 10:23:23 PM Back in February, Gary Sacks decided he’d had enough of life as a professional tennis player. The 23-year-old former USC player decided to quit tennis and spend his days teaching tennis instead at the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center.

Serving up for Charity 9/17/2010 2:27:17 PM Isn’t it the dream of everyone to be able to combine what you love with a worthy cause? For some of us, this dream comes with a greater ease than it does for others. As the tennis season begins to wind down, with all four major tournaments having passed, tennis stars are taking this little bit of down time to give back.

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