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Lauren Lynch reports the latest tennis new for Tennis Now. Kim Clijsters has had good initial reports from her training to recover from an injured ankle. She has begun endurance training with the hope of competing in the 2011 French Open. As the Madrid Open begins, Rafael Nadal reflects on the tough contenders he faces, including Novak Djokovic, who even Nadal admits has a shot at the world #1 ranking very soon. It looks like Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi are on the outs, as the two continue to make provocative comments in a heated rivalry between retired tennis legends. What sparked this new chapter? Let us know what you think.
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Lauren Lynch reports the latest for Tennis Now, bringing you the Twitter behavior from your favorite tennis stars and an update from the Madrid Open. Andy Roddick gives credit to the military after the take-down of Osama Bin Laden. Thiemo De Bakker shares his pet cats with us. Caroline Wozniacki comments on Sania Mirza's large wedding ring. Kei Nishikori shares funny video with Wilson Tennis. Serena Williams thinks about enhancing her butt with a booty pop. Recently, William's stalker, Patenema Ouedraogo, was arrested.
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Lauren Lynch reports the latest tennis news and the beginnings of American tennis. American tennis is at an all time low after Serena Williams falls out of the top 10. This is the first time the USA does not have a player in the top ten. The Madrid quarterfinal results are in. Rafael Nadal, Na Li, Julie Goerges, Victoria Azarenka, and first timer Thomaz Bellucci of Brazil are in the semifinals. Maria Sharapova rules Facebook with the most likes of any other female player- she is just being Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in likes.
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Lauren Lynch reports the latest tennis news on the clay courts. The Italy Open in Rome has started and Roddick is already out. This weekends final in Madrid crowned a new king, Novak Djokovic, after he beat clay master Rafael Nadal. Djokovic may take the No. 1 spot and Nadal agrees. Nadal hit a notable tweener lob. Petra Kvitova, Julia Goerges, and Thomaz Bellucci jumped in the rankings with their new success.
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In this week's Tennis Now's Twitter Round-Up, we see Serena Williams' tweet about going back to college, Dmitry Tursnov goes to soccer matches all by his lonesome, Andy Roddick gets pooped on, Novak Djokovic parties in the streets and Ivo Karlovic channels the spirit of Bob Marley.
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James Waterson reports the latest tennis news for Tennis Now. Novak Djokovic marks down a 35 match consecutive winning streak, placing him just a few away from John McEnroe's record. Andy Murray Rafael Nadal, Caroline Wozniacki, Li Na, Maria Sharapova, and Samatha Stosur all advance in the Italian Open. The WTA launches a striking new ad campaign highlighting the strength and beauty of its players. Injuries abound as Serena Williams, David Nalbandian, and Lleyton Hewitt continue to sit out the matches.
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James Waterson reports the latest tennis news for Tennis Now. Novak Djokovic continues to rise with a 37-match streak after snatching the Italian Open title from Rafael Nadal. Djokovic is gaining on Nadal for the World #1 ranking as well. How will the opportunities of the French Open affect his chances?
Several big ATP and WTA rankings have changed recently, including Mardy Fish and Maria Sharapova who are on the rise. Venus Williams dropped 10 spots after not defending her points, and furthermore has withdrawn from the French Open. Kim Clijsters, though not full fighting strength after her recent injuries, is back in the Roland Garros roster. Australian tennis veteran Ken Rosewall suffered an apparent stroke but is on the mend.
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Lauren Lynch reports the latest for Tennis Now, bringing you the Twitter behavior from your favorite tennis stars and an update from the upcoming French Open. Serena Williams is inspired by Nicki Minaj and could be back for Wimbledon. Ivo Karlovic, Janko Tipsarevic, and Mike Bryan comment on Novak Djokovic. Bob Bryan gives Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish a new doubles nickname. Roddick gets mad at the ATP and might be out of Roland Garros.
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Lauren Lynch reports the latest news in tennis at the pre-French Open tournaments and previews. Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Samantha Stosur, and Vera Zvonareva face tough first round opponents and paths to the finals in the draws. The Forbes Top 100 list included five tennis players: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Maria Sharapova, Serena and Venus Williams but Lady Gaga prevailed. The pre-Roland Garros tournaments have their finals set.
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James Waterson reports on Novak Djokovic's possible ascension to the No. 1 ranking, as well as the first day's results from the French Open. David Ferrer, Stanislas Wawrinka, Jo-Wilfred Tsonga, Samantha Stosur and Julia Goerges advanced to the second round at Roland Garros, while Marin Cilic and Shahar Peer were upset by a pair of Spaniards.
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Lauren Lynch reports the latest from Roland Garros. There were some big upsets from Day 2 and some exciting matches to watch tomorrow. Michael Llodra lost his temper and hit a ball at a security guard. Maria Sharapova and Novak Djokovic shared their favorites to win and their picks were not themselves.
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James Waterson reports the latest new from Roland Garros. Rafael Nadal underwent his first 5-setter against American John Isner. Americans Sam Querrey and Vania King are successfully in the second round. Roger Federer and Andy Murray speak out about dissatisfaction with the change to Babolat balls.
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Lauren Lynch reports the latest from Roland Garros. Top seeds were safe but Novak Djokovic will face Juan Martin Del Potro next and Zvonareva was almost upset by an injured Lisicki. Svetlana Kuznetsova calls in legend Anastasia Myskina as coach. Rumor squashed about Radek Stephanek's & Nicole Vaidasova's marriage splitting. Get the latest and funny tennis Twitter Round-Up from Ivo Karlovic, John Isner, Lyndsey Davenport, and Rennae Stubbs.
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James Waterson reports the latest from Roland Garros. We had some close calls and some upsets, as Kim Clijsters fell to 20-year-old Arantxa Rus of the Netherlands and Maria Sharapova came back after being down 3-6, 1-4 to 17-year-old Caroline Garcia. On the men's side, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray won, while Marcos Baghdatis and Nikolay Davydenko were ousted by much lower-ranked competition.
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James Waterson reports the latest from the French Open which served as a day of upsets for the ladies. Roger Federer is considering a new racquet with a larger head size. Andrea Petkovic is bringing the Petko Dance out of a short retirement for luck. In the meantime, Novak Djokovic's high profile matchup with Juan Martin del Potro ended in a cliffhanger after the split-set match was delayed due to the late hour. Who will get the edge from a night's rest? Let us know what you think.
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Lauren Lynch reports the latest highlights from the French Open. There are no Americans left in the singles draw as Mardy Fish and Vania King fell out. Novak Djokovic defeated Juan Martin Del Potro. Fernando Verdasco was upset by Ivan Ljubicic. All seeds are through for the women including Maria Sharapova, Li Na, Victoria Azarenka, and Petra Kvitova. Azarenka took time to defend best friend Caroline Wozniacki after her upset. Day 8 offers an exciting preview of Federer v Wawrinka, Ferrer v Monfils, and much more.
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Lauren Lynch reports the top results from day 8 and previews day 9 at the French Open, possibly without an injured Andy Murray. Injured Fabio Fognini played a grueling 5-set match against Albert Montanes. Roger Federer broke records and Novak Djokovic is 41-0. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova upset Vera Zvonareva. Svetlana Kuznetsova, Francesca Schiavone, and Marion Bartoli moved to the Roland Garros quarterfinals. Andy Murray sustained an ankle injury in match against Michael Berrer making him iffy for the next round, Samantha Stosur and Caroline Wozniacki look forward to Wimbledon and grass courts.
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James Waterson reports on today's highlights from day nine of the French Open. Novak Djokovic is the first man into the semifinals at Roland Garros becuase his would-be opponent in the quarterfinal, Fabio Fognini, withdrew because of a leg injury. Rafael Nadal and Robin Soderling will face each other for the third year in a row in the quarterfinals, Maria Sharapova came back from a deficit in both sets to beat Agnieska Radwanska, and Andy Murray and Viktor Troicki will finish their fourth-round match tomorrow.
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Lauren Lynch reports the latest results from the French Open. Daniel Koellerer was banned from tennis for life after being caught fixing matches. Maria Sharapova starts a new project by selling candy with Jeff Rubin under the name Sugarpova. Roger Federer defeated Gael Monfils to play Novak Djokovic. Andy Murray moves on the semifinals. Marion Bartoli is the first Frenchwoman in six years in the semifinals where she will meet defending champion Francesca Schiavone. Look forward to Nadal vs. Soderling, Murray vs. Chela, Azarenka vs. Li Na, and Sharapova vs. Petkovic tomorrow.
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