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  • Britain's Andy Murray wipes his face during a pause of a match with Spain's Marcel Granollers during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Murray has retired from his second-round match with Marcel Granollers in the second round of the Italian Open. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

    Andy Murray French Open status in doubt as back problems flare

    By Andrew Dampf - Associated Press

    Murray retired from his second-round match with Spanish opponent Marcel Granollers at the Italian Open on Wednesday with lower back pain and considers himself doubtful for the French Open.

  • Serena Williams from the U.S. celebrates a point on her way to win the final of the Madrid Open tennis tournament against Maria Sharapova from Russia, in Madrid Sunday, May 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)

    Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal win Madrid Open titles

    By Joseph Wilson - Associated Press

    Williams beat Maria Sharapova 6-1, 6-4 in the final Sunday to retain her No. 1 ranking and collect her 50th career title, while Rafael Nadal eased by Stanislas Wawrinka 6-2, 6-4 for his fifth title since returning from a knee injury.

    Serena Williams, right, shakes hands with her sister Venus Williams, left, after their semifinal match at the Family Circle Cup tennis tournament in Charleston, S.C., Saturday, April 6, 2013. Serena won 6-1, 6-2. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

    Serena routs Venus to reach Family Circle final

    By Pete Iacobelli - Associated Press

    Serena won her 14th straight match in Charleston with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Venus Williams — the most one-sided result in the sisters' long, intense rivalry.

    United States' Bob Bryan volleys the ball near the net during a Davis Cup quarterfinal doubles match with his brother Mike Bryan against Serbia's Ilija Bozoljac and Nenad Zimonjic on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Boise, Idaho. Zimonjic and Bozoljac won 7-6 (5), 7-6 (1), 5-7, 4-6, 15-13. (AP Photo/Idaho Press-Tribune, Adam Eschbach)

    Davis Cup: U.S. in trouble after Bryan brothers fall to Serbia

    By Sandra Harwitt - Associated Press

    The United States trails Serbia 2-1 in a Davis Cup quarterfinal after the top-ranked doubles team of Bob and Mike Bryan lost to Serbia's Nenad Zimonjic and Ilija Bozoljac 7-6 (5), 7-6 (1), 5-7, 4-6, 15-13 on Saturday.

    Rafael Nadal, of Spain, reacts after winning a game against Juan Martin del Potro, of Argentina, during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2013, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

    Rafael Nadal, Maria Sharapova win Indian Wells titles

    By Beth Harris - Associated Press

    Nadal improved to a career-best 17-1 on the year, including 14 straight match wins. He's won three titles — two on clay while runner-up in another on his favorite surface — since returning from a left knee injury.

    Juan Martin del Potro, of Argentina, celebrates after defeating Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, in their semifinal match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Indian Wells, Calif. Del Potro won 4-6, 6-4, 6-4. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

    Juan Martin del Potro upsets Novak Djokovic at Indian Wells

    By Beth Harris - Associated Press

    Del Potro snapped his own four-match skid against Djokovic, who had beaten the Argentine in eight of 10 career meetings.

    **FILE** Hockey player Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals cheers on Maria Kirilenko of Russia as she plays Victoria Azarenka of Belarus in the women's singles bronze medal match at the All England Lawn Tennis Club at Wimbledon, in London, at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

    Maria Kirilenko, Alex Ovechkin haven’t set wedding date

    By Beth Harris - Associated Press

    "Now it's a little bit difficult because I'm playing and Alex is playing," Kirilenko said Wednesday after winning her quarterfinal match at the BNP Paribas Open. "We are just in the period of talking what's the best. We will find the right day."

    **FILE** In this Aug. 30, 2007 file photo, Swiss tennnis player Martina Hingis celebrates after defeating Pauline Parmentier of France at the US Open tennis tournament in New York. Five-time Grand Slam singles champion Hingis heads the 2013 class for the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The other new members of the Hall announced Monday, March 4, 2013 are Cliff Drysdale, Charlie Pasarell, and Ion Tiriac. Australian player Thelma Coyne Long's election was announced earlier. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)

    Martina Hingis to join Washington Kastles for 2013 season

    By Associated Press

    The Kastles announced Tuesday that Hingis will join the club on July 15, two days after she is enshrined in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I.

    Rafael Nadal set to test knee on hard courts at Indian Wells

    By Rachel Cohen - Associated Press

    The 11-time Grand Slam champion feels encouraged about his comeback from injury after the past week, when he finally felt he could move freely. He dominated fellow Spaniard David Ferrer, the world's fourth-ranked player, to win the Mexican Open on Saturday.

    Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates at the end of the Brazil Open ATP tournament final tennis match against Argentina's David Nalbandian in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. Nadal won 6-2, 6-3. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

    Rafael Nadal wins Brazil Open for first title since return

    By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

    Nadal thrust his arms into the air and pumped his fist after a long ball by David Nalbandian made him the champion of the indoor clay-court tournament for the second time. The Spaniard also won the event in 2005.

    Belarus' Victoria Azarenka displays the trophy, after her victory against Serena Williams of the US, in the final match of the Qatar WTA Ladies Open tennis tournament, in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Osama Faisal)

    Victoria Azarenka downs Serena Williams for Qatar title

    By Michael Casey - Associated Press

    Azarenka will give up the No. 1 ranking to the second-ranked Williams on Monday but extended her current winning streak to 14 matches, including her second Australian Open title. More importantly, she may have turned around what has been a one-sided rivalry against Williams.

    Serena Williams of the U.S. celebrates after winning against Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova in their WTA Qatar Ladies Open tennis quarterfinal match in Doha, Qatar, Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Osama Faisal)

    Serena Williams clinches return to No. 1 spot in rankings

    By Michael Casey - Associated Press

    The 15-time Grand Slam winner will replace top-ranked Victoria Azarenka in next week's rankings after coming from a set down to beat former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open.

Recent Articles
  • Rafael Nadal ready to test knee on hard courts

    By RACHEL COHEN - Associated Press

    Rafael Nadal wasn't too worried about playing on a hard court Monday night. Published March 4, 2013

  • Hingis to enter International Tennis Hall of Fame

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

    Five-time Grand Slam singles champion Martina Hingis leads the 2013 class for the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Published March 4, 2013

  • Rested Serena faces Azarenka in exhibition

    By RACHEL COHEN - Associated Press

    The flashbulbs will surely go off as fans watch how Serena Williams moves around on that sore back and ankle at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. Published March 3, 2013

  • Nadal into semifinals at Mexican Open

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

    Rafael Nadal beat Leonardo Mayer in straight sets on Thursday to reach the semifinals of the Mexican Open, setting up a meeting with Spanish compatriot Nicolas Almagro. Published March 1, 2013

  • Renovation of Roland Garros blocked by tribunal

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

    The planned renovation of Roland Garros is on hold after a Paris tribunal on Friday sided with local residents who complained the development could harm the environment. Published March 1, 2013

  • Mardy Fish hopes to play full schedule in return

    By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

    Mardy Fish hopes to put together a complete tournament schedule for the rest of 2013, including the three remaining Grand Slam events, after he ends a six-month absence brought on by a heart condition. Published February 27, 2013

  • Rain postpones singles matches at Delray Beach

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

    Rain postponed most of the singles matches at the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships on Wednesday. Published February 27, 2013

  • Nadal may pull out of Indian Wells to spare knees

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

    Rafael Nadal may pull out of next week's tournament at Indian Wells, Calif., to spare his fragile knees from the hard courts. Published February 27, 2013

  • USTA picks Delray Beach Tennis Center for Fed Cup

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

    The U.S. Fed Cup team's playoff against Sweden on April 20-21 will be played at the Delray Beach Tennis Center. Published February 26, 2013

  • BNP Paribas extends sponsorship of Calif. tourney

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

    BNP Paribas has extended its title sponsorship of the BNP Paribas Open in the California desert through 2018. Published February 26, 2013

  • Andy Murray buys hotel near Scottish hometown

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

    Andy Murray has bought a hotel near his hometown in Scotland. Published February 25, 2013

  • Federer insists he still has game to be No. 1

    By MICHAEL CASEY - Associated Press

    Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have played in the last two Grand Slam finals, and it's easy to imagine their rivalry overshadowing an aging Roger Federer and an injury-plagued Rafael Nadal in the years to come. Published February 24, 2013

  • Samantha Stosur loses at Dubai Championships

    By MICHAEL CASEY - Associated Press

    Roberta Vinci advanced to the Dubai Championships semifinals by beating former U.S. Open champion Samantha Stosur 6-2, 6-4 Thursday. Published February 21, 2013

  • Serena withdraws from Dubai with back injury

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

    Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Dubai Championships because of a lower back injury. Published February 20, 2013

  • Radwanska reaches quarterfinals in Dubai

    By MICHAEL CASEY - Associated Press

    Defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska advanced to the quarterfinals of the Dubai Championships by beating 18-year-old Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan 7-5, 6-3 Wednesday. Published February 20, 2013

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