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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:07:00 GMT

Djokovic needs rally in semis to beat Stepanek

BASEL, Switzerland -- Novak Djokovic saved three match points before rallying to beat Radek Stepanek 6-7 (4), 7-5, 6-2 in the Swiss Indoors semifinals. The third-ranked Djokovic trailed 5-4 in the second set Saturday and was 0-40 down before reeling off
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:07:00 GMT

Glatch, Oudin beaten as U.S. trails in Fed Cup

REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy -- Alexa Glatch and Melanie Oudin have lost in straight sets to give Italy a 2-0 lead over the United States in the Fed Cup final. Glatch lost to Flavia Pennetta 6-3, 6-1, and Francesca Schiavone rallied after a two-hour rain delay
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:07:00 GMT

Wickmayer, Malisse suspensions upheld by ITF

LONDON -- The International Tennis Federation has confirmed a one-year suspension for Belgian tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse. The duo was suspended by a Belgian tribunal this week for failing to report their whereabouts to anti-doping
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:07:00 GMT

Bartoli, Rezai in Tournament of Champions final

NUSA DUA, Indonesia -- Top-seeded Marion Bartoli and Aravane Rezai had straight-set victories on Saturday to line up an all-French final at the Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions. Complete results Need the scores from any match played in today's
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:07:00 GMT

Tennis: Italy set for Fed Cup glory

Italy lead United States 2-0 in Fed Cup final in Reggio Calabria Flavia Pennetta beats Alexa Glatch and Francesca Schiavone downs Melanie Oudin Reverse singles and doubles scheduled for Sunday at clay court venue Serena and Venus Williams opted against
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:02:00 GMT

Pennetta, Schiavone give Italy commanding Fed Cup lead over U.S.

The Americans, appearing in their first Fed Cup final since 2003, will need to sweep Sunday's reverse singles and take the ensuing doubles match to claim the title. With a team featuring the 132nd-ranked player in the world in Glatch and the 49th-ranked
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:57:00 GMT

Italy in control in Fed Cup final

Pennetta made amends for losing to Glach at this year's French Open Flavia Pennetta and Francesca Schiavone earned straight-sets wins to give Italy a 2-0 lead over the United States in the Fed Cup final in Reggio Calabria. Pennetta, ranked 11th in the
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:56:00 GMT

Italy take 2-0 lead over U.S. in Fed Cup final

Schiavone beats Oudin 7-6 6-2 to seize 2-0 lead for Italy Pennetta defeats American Glatch 6-3 6-1 (Updates after second rubber) REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Italy stormed into a 2-0 lead over the United States in the Fed Cup final when
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:54:00 GMT

Pennetta beats Glatch before rain hits Fed final

Rain stops play in second rubber with Oudin leading 4-2 (adds rain delay, quotes) REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Flavia Pennetta overpowered Alexa Glatch 6-3 6-1 to give hosts Italy a 1-0 lead over United States in the Fed Cup final on
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:54:00 GMT

Santoro ponders last, record-breaking trick

PARIS, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Frenchman Fabrice Santoro, once nicknamed 'the magician' by Pete Sampras for his habit of mystifying bigger, stronger opponents, could perform one final, record-breaking trick before his remarkable career ends. The Paris Masters,
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:54:00 GMT

Italy grabs 2-0 lead over US in Fed Cup

Glatch lost to Flavia Pennetta 6-3, 6-1, and Francesca Schiavone rallied after a two-hour rain delay to defeat Oudin 7-6 (2), 6-2 on the outdoor red clay court at the Rocco Polimeni club. Reverse singles and doubles were scheduled for Sunday in the
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:44:00 GMT

ITF confirms 1-year ban for Wickmayer

The duo was suspended by a Belgian tribunal this week for failing to report their whereabouts to anti-doping officials three times this year. The ITF said in a statement Saturday that it agreed the players had violated anti-doping rules. The governing
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:44:00 GMT

Italy take 2-0 lead over US in Fed Cup final

Flavia Pennetta © Gallo Images Italy stormed into a 2-0 lead over the United States in the Fed Cup final when Francesca Schiavone outfoxed Melanie Oudin 7-6 6-2 on Saturday. World number 11 Flavia Pennetta had earlier overpowered Alexa Glatch 6-3 6-1
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:44:00 GMT

Italy sweeps first-day singles in Fed Cup final

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:40:00 GMT

Italy takes dominating lead in Fed Cup final

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:39:00 GMT

Pennetta, Schiavone give Italy 2-0 lead

REGGIO CALABRIA: Italian pair Flavia Pennetta and Fracesca Schiavone cruised to straight set victories to send Italy into a 2-0 lead in the Fed Cup final against the United States on Saturday. Pennetta had no trouble seeing off Alexa Glatch 6-3, 6-1,
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:35:00 GMT

Pennetta wins lead for Italy

Italy off to winning start as world number 11 prevails Pennetta: Fed Cup final winner I didn't play a spectacular match but I played calmly. I think I was solid Flavia Pennetta Also see World number 11 Flavia Pennetta sailed to a 6-3 6-1 Fed Cup final
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:32:00 GMT

Easy victory for Federer; Novak ousts Wawrinka

Philippine Daily Inquirer Filed Under: Tennis, Sport BASEL—WORLD NUMBER ONE ROGER Federer breezed into the Swiss Indoors semifinals on Friday but the home crowd’s hopes of an all-Swiss final were dashed when Novak Djokovic rallied to beat Stanislas
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:29:00 GMT

British hope's run ends

British wildcard Dominic Inglot's run at the ATP Challenger event in Charlottesville was ended by Donald Young in the quarter-finals. The US college player, who played actor Paul Bettany's tennis double in the 2004 romantic comedy Wimbledon, lost to the
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:03:00 GMT

Williams-less U.S. in 0-2 hole in Fed Cup final

REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy - Alexa Glatch and Melanie Oudin have lost in straight sets to give Italy a 2-0 lead over the United States in the Fed Cup final. Glatch lost to Flavia Pennetta 6-3, 6-1 and Francesca Schiavone rallied after a two-hour rain delay
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:03:00 GMT

Italy's Pennetta wins Fed Cup final opener

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:46:00 GMT

Federer, Djokovic in Swiss Indoors semi-finals

BASEL, Switzerland: World number one Roger Federer and Swiss player Novak Djokovic have entered into the semi-finals of the Swiss Indoors tournament here on Friday. Federer will now meet his old school friend Marco Chiudinelli in the semi-finals on
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:45:00 GMT

Taiwan player advances to final of Taipei ladies tennis open

Central News Agency Taipei, Nov. 7 (CNA) Top-seeded tennis player Chan Yung-jan of Taiwan came from behind to beat Kristina Mladenovic of France 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 Saturday in a semi-final event in the 2009 OEC Cup Tennis Taipei Ladies Open. Chan, who was
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:42:00 GMT

Clijsters slams bans for Belgian duo

BRUSSELS: Belgian tennis star Kim Clijsters on Saturday slammed the 'extremely harsh' sanctions imposed on compatriots Xavier Malisse and Yanina Wickmayer for missing drug tests. US Open semi-finalist Wickmayer and Malisse were on Thursday handed
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:28:00 GMT

Table-Tennis Nursery moves on

Under the guidance of Robert Mizzi and Dr Martin Borg, a new team, Comets Errea (photo), has been formed with the main objective being to give an opportunity to youngsters attending coaching sessions at TTN to participate in the third division of the
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:27:00 GMT

Federer breezes into semis as Djokovic rallies

Federer breezed into the Swiss Indoors semi-finals on Friday but the home crowd's hopes of an all-Swiss final were dashed when Novak Djokovic rallied to beat Stanislas Wawrinka. Federer overcame Evgeny Korolev 6-3 6-2 and will face unseeded compatriot
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:26:00 GMT

US trails Italy 1-0 in Fed Cup (AP)

Venus and Serena have played Fed Cup for several years, and they aren't obligated to continue to do so. And for anyone to question their patriotism or love for the country is stupid, ludacris, and assinine. Are you or anyone other American less patriotic
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:23:00 GMT

Pennetta beats Glatch before rain hits Fed final

Flavia Pennetta overpowered Alexa Glatch 6-3 6-1 to give hosts Italy a 1-0 lead over United States in the Fed Cup final on Saturday. The second singles rubber between Melanie Oudin and Francesca Schiavone was then suspended because of heavy rain with the
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:15:00 GMT

Clijsters slams 'harsh' bans for Belgian duo

Kim Clijsters © Action Images Belgian tennis star Kim Clijsters on Saturday slammed the 'extremely harsh' sanctions imposed on compatriots Xavier Malisse and Yanina Wickmayer for missing drug tests. US Open semifinalist Wickmayer and Malisse were on
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:15:00 GMT

Bartoli cruises into final

Belgian tennis stars banned Agassi asks for understanding Djokovic strides past Hernych Haas hit with swine flu
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 14:48:00 GMT