AP News in BriefIran test fires missiles amid global flap over its nuclear ambitions Murray keen to overtake Federer in world rankingsLONDON - The world’s third best and Britain’s top tennis player Andy Murray has set himself an ambitious target for this year’s French Open - replacing Roger Federer as the world No 2. Sania to open her French Open campaign against VoskoboevaPARIS - India’s Sania Mirza has been drawn to play Kazakhstan’s Galina Voskoboeva in her opening round of the French Open. Somdev advances in French Open qualifiersPARIS - India No.1 Somdev Devvarman survived a stern test from Brazilian Joao Souza 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 to advance to the second round of the men’s qualifiers of the French Open tennis. Nadal hopes dodgy knees hold up in final against FedererMADRID - Roger Federer glided to a 6-3, 6-4 victory and a place in Sunday’s Madrid Masters final against physically spent nemesis Refael Nadal. Nadal thrills Madrid crowd with second-set comeback victoryMADRID - Rafael Nadal made a smooth recovery from two breaks down in the second set to overhaul Spanish rival Fernando Verdasco 6-4, 7-5 for a place in the semi-finals of the Madrid Masters. Nadal, Djokovic call for new rankings systemMADRID - Rafael Nadal Wednesday called for the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) ranking to be calculated over two years instead of the current 12-months rolling to save the overworked players from burnout. Andy Murray paying little attention to rankings despite becoming first Briton to make top 3MADRID — Andy Murray is paying little attention to the world rankings despite becoming the first British player to break into the top three. Serena Williams pulls out of Madrid Open with injury to right legMADRID — Serena Williams pulled out of the Madrid Open on Monday after aggravating an injury to her right knee during a first-round match against Francesca Schiavone. Sharapova says she’ll return to singles action next week in WarsawMaria Sharapova plans to be back on tour next week. Nadal slams Madrid pretensions as rich new Masters eventMADRID - The new Madrid Masters tennis got the seal of disapproval from World No.1 Rafael Nadal. Top-ranked Dinara Safina defeats Svetlan Kuznetsova in Rome for 1st title of yearROME — Top-ranked Dinara Safina won her first title of the year Saturday by defeating fellow Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-3, 6-2 in the final of the Italian Open. Safina storms back; Jankovic loses in RomeROME - Top seed Dinara Safina stamped her authority over Spaniard Maria-Jose Martinez Sanchez, beating her 4-6, 6-3, 6-0, to storm into the semi-finals of the Rome International tennis. Ivanovic upset in Italian Open, defending champ Jelena Jankovic advances to quarterfinalsROME — French Open champion Ana Ivanovic was upset by Agnieszka Radwanska 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 on Wednesday in the third round of the Italian Open, while defending champion Jelena Jankovic reached the quarterfinals when Kateryna Bondarenko retired. Serena Williams loses; Safina, Jankovic win in RomeROME — A day after insisting she was still the best player in the world despite falling from No. 1 in the rankings, Serena Williams lost to Patty Schnyder in her first match at the Italian Open. Nalbandian likely to have hip surgery, could miss French Open, WimbledonBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — David Nalbandian may need surgery on a hip injury, which would keep him out of the French Open, Wimbledon and Argentina’s Davis Cup quarterfinal against the Czech Republic in July. Yuki is aware of rigours of men’s tennisNEW DELHI - If anyone can win a Junior Grand Slam tennis event he has to believe that he belonged there. India’s new tennis sensation has the skills and the ability to be in the big league and he has shown them in ample measure over the last two weekends by winning successive International Tennis Federation (ITF) Futures titles. Nadal wins record 4th Rome Masters title, beating Djokovic in straight setsROME — Rafael Nadal won his record fourth Rome Masters title on Sunday, beating defending champion Novak Djokovic 7-6 (2), 6-2. Safina outlasts Pennetta, meets Kuznetsova in finalSTUTTGART - World No.1 Dinara Safina rallied to a 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 victory over fighting Italian Flavia Pennetta for a place in the Porsche Grand Prix tennis final. 18-year-old Lauren Embree of Marco Island, Fla., wins French Open qualifying eventBOCA RATON, Fla. — Teenager Lauren Embree has earned her first berth in a Grand Slam tournament by winning a French Open qualifying event held by the U.S. Tennis Association. Federer loses to Djokovic after rain delay in semifinal of Rome MastersROME — Defending champion Novak Djokovic rallied after a rain delay to beat Roger Federer 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 Saturday in the semifinals of the Rome Masters, extending Federer’s title drought to seven months. Djokovic, Federer out to slow Nadal clay juggernautROME - Rafael Nadal continued to star on the spring clay with another one-way victory as supporting cast Roger Federer and holder Novak Djokovic lined up a grudge semi-final at the Rome Masters. Pennetta stuns Jankovic again for Stuttgart semis berthSTUTTGART - Flavia Pennetta of Italy did it again to Jelena Jankovic with a 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 win as the Serbian title holder crashed out of the Porsche Grand Prix quarter-finals. Federer, Djokovic to meet in semifinals at Rome Masters; Nadal to play GonzalezROME — Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic posted straight-set wins Friday to set up a semifinal meeting in the Rome Masters, and three-time champion Rafael Nadal advanced in the other half of the draw. Federer, Djokovic to meet in semifinals at Rome Masters; Nadal also advancesROME — Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic posted straight-set wins Friday to set up a semifinal meeting in the Rome Masters, and three-time champion Rafael Nadal advanced in the other half of the draw. Nadal, Federer edge closer to another classic clay finalROME - Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer rolled over outclassed opponents to edge closer to a showdown final between the top two at the Rome Masters. Federer and Djokovic advance easily to quarterfinals at Rome MastersROME — Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic both advanced to the Rome Masters quarterfinals with straight-set wins Thursday. Djokovic, Monaco, Gonzalez reach quarterfinals at Rome MastersROME — Defending champion Novak Djokovic made quick work of 13th-seeded Tommy Robredo at the Rome Masters on Thursday, advancing to the quarterfinals with a 6-1, 6-1 win. Dementieva advances to set up quarterfinal against BartoliSTUTTGART, Germany — Second-seeded Elena Dementieva overcame a slow start to beat Agnes Szavay of Hungary 7-6 (4), 6-1 on Thursday and set up a quarterfinal match against Marion Bartoli at the Porsche Grand Prix. Andy Murray loses to Argentine qualifier Juan Monaco at Rome MastersROME — Fourth-ranked Andy Murray lost for only the fourth time this year, upset by Argentine qualifier Juan Monaco 1-6, 6-3, 7-5 on Wednesday in his opener at the Rome Masters. |
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