Argentine player David Nalbandian out 4 months after undergoing successful right hip surgeryBARCELONA, Spain — Argentine tennis player David Nalbandian has had surgery on his right hip and will be sidelined for four months. 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. International Tennis Federation suspends Richard Gasquet after positive test for cocaineLONDON — French tennis player Richard Gasquet was suspended Monday following a positive cocaine test and will miss the French Open. Richard Gasquet says he’s been told he tested positive for cocaine but says he’s innocentPARIS — French tennis player Richard Gasquet has acknowledged he’s been told he tested positive for cocaine but says he’s innocent. French tennis star Richard Gasquet confirms positive test for cocaine, professes innocencePARIS — French tennis player Richard Gasquet confirmed that he tested positive for cocaine at the Sony Ericsson Open in March, but maintained his innocence. Despite leadership change, Pac-10 conference appears likely to remain pro-BCSPHOENIX — The coming change of commissioners in the Pac-10 provided a glimmer of hope for advocates of a college football playoff. Hewitt, Safin and Nalbandian to play in Queen’s Club tournament before WimbledonLONDON — Four-time champion Lleyton Hewitt and former top-ranked Marat Safin will play in the Queen’s Club tournament, a major warmup for Wimbledon. 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. Wang wins men’s title, Zhang tops women as China sweeps golds at table tennis worldsYOKOHAMA, Japan — Wang Hao of China defeated compatriot Wang Liqin in the men’s singles final Tuesday as China completed an impressive sweep of the gold medals at the table tennis world championships. Tennis player Jelena Dokic says she was physically abused by her fatherSYDNEY — Tennis player Jelena Dokic says that her father, Damir, physically abused her during their tumultuous relationship earlier in her career. 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. 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. 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. Former No. 1 Hewitt and his former managers go head-to-head in courtMELBOURNE, Australia — Details of Lleyton Hewitt’s commercial deals have been revealed in a Victoria state Supreme Court case involving the once top-ranked Australian tennis star and his former management firm. Tommy Robredo rallies past Marat Safin at rainy Rome MastersROME — Tommy Robredo rallied to beat two-time Grand Slam champion Marat Safin 2-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2 Tuesday in a rain-delayed match in the first round of the Rome Masters. Mikhail Youzhny advances at Rome Masters before more rain halts playROME — Tommy Robredo rallied to beat two-time Grand Slam champion Marat Safin 2-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2 Tuesday in a rain-delayed match in the first round of the Rome Masters. US gains 1st Fed Cup final since 2003 after Huber, Mattek-Sands win decisive doubles matchBRNO, Czech Republic — The United States reached the Fed Cup final for the first time since 2003, beating the Czech Republic 3-2 on Sunday with Liezel Huber and Bethanie Mattek-Sands winning the decisive doubles match. US gains 1st Fed Cup final since 2003 after Huber, Mattek-Sands win decisive doubles matchBRNO, Czech Republic — The United States has reached the Fed Cup final for the first time since 2003, beating the Czech Republic 3-2 with Liezel Huber and Bethanie Mattek-Sands winning the decisive doubles match. Tennis Australia confident of avoiding maximum punishment for Davis Cup boycottMILDURA, Australia — Australian tennis officials are confident of avoiding a 12-month ban or relegation for boycotting a Davis Cup match in India on security grounds. Stosur win gives Australia winning 3-0 lead over Switzerland in Fed Cup matchMILDURA, Australia — Australia’s Samantha Stosur secured a Fed Cup World Group II playoff win over Switzerland on Sunday when she beat Stefanie Voegele 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-3 in the reverse singles. Australia risks 1-year Davis Cup ban after refusing trip to India, citing security concernsBRISBANE, Australia — Australia could face a one-year suspension from the Davis Cup after refusing to travel to India in May for the tennis competition, citing “high-risk” security concerns. Fed Cup: US tied 1-1 with Czech Republic after win by American rookie Alexa GlatchBRNO, Czech Republic — Just three years ago, Alexa Glatch broke both arms in a motor scooter accident and her tennis future looked bleak. Australia leads Switzerland 2-0 after first day of Fed Cup matchMILDURA, Australia — Samantha Stosur and Jelena Dokic had straight-set victories over their Swiss opponents to give Australia a 2-0 lead in its Fed Cup World Cup II playoff Saturday. Australia may not visit India after ITF rejects appeal and confirms Chennai as Davis Cup venueSYDNEY — Australia may not travel to India and risk suspension from the Davis Cup after losing an appeal on Friday against playing in Chennai over security concerns. Woodbridge accuses ITF of being irresponsible by forcing Australia to play at ChennaiMELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s most capped Davis Cup player has accused the International Tennis Federation of being irresponsible for insisting the May 8-10 Davis Cup match against India go ahead as planned in Chennai. Former French Open champ Gaudio picks up first round win at Barcelona for 1st win in two yearsBARCELONA, Spain — Former French Open champion Gaston Gaudio won his first match in nearly two years by Argentine countryman Diego Junqueira 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 at the Barcelona Open on Tuesday. Tennis Australia to appeal ITF decision over India venue for Asia-Oceania matchBRISBANE, Australia — Tennis Australia will appeal an International Tennis Federation decision to allow its next Davis Cup match to be played in the southern Indian city of Chennai, despite ongoing security concerns by the Australians and the possibility they could be without former No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt. |
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