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     Nude beach meets Father Serra in Mallorca  Nov 23, 2009
    Serra remains the most famous mallorquin in America, with the possible exception of tennis star Rafael Nadal. A word of advice on visiting Mallorca: Seriously, if you're in a hurry, don't mention that you are from California. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    Federer battles past Verdasco  Nov 23, 2009
    Federer, who can still be replaced as No.1 by Rafael Nadal, has cut a lacklustre figure since that defeat to del Potro, losing in the Basel final to Novak Djokovic and then crashing in his next match against Julien Benneteau at the Paris Masters. Verdasco, 26, is appearing in the Tour Finals for the first time after enjoying the best season of his career. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Tennis: Federer fights back to subdue Verdasco at ATP World Tour Finals  Nov 23, 2009
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    For Openers ... Julian Finney/ Getty ImagesRoger Federer beat Fernando Verdasco 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 in front of the largest crowd to watch a tennis match in Britain.Roger Federer and Andy Murray were both tested before winning their opening group matches at the ATP World Tour Finals in London, which features the top eight players in the world.  Nov 23, 2009
    " Coming into the tournament for the top eight players in the world, Federer was riding a two-match losing streak. He was defeated by Novak Djokovic in the Swiss Indoors final early this month, and then lost to Julien Benneteau in his only match at the Paris Masters. Federer will next play Murray on Tuesday, and Verdasco will take on Del Potro. In Group B, Rafael Nadal will play Robin Soderling on Monday in the first singles match of the day. Novak Djokovic then faces Nikolay Davydenko. Murray... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    Federer and Nadal have score to settle at ATP Tour Finals  Nov 22, 2009
    LONDON: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will stage the last chapter of their battle to finish the year as world number one when the ATP Tour Finals get under way in London today ... We could be GQ models: (from left) Fernando Verdasco, Juan Martin del Potro, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Nikolay Davydenko and Robin Soderling posing in front of a London bus on Friday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Federer and Nadal aim to peak in struggle for summit  Nov 22, 2009
    Final tie Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are vying to be world No.1 ... ROGER FEDERER and Rafael Nadal will stage the last chapter of their battle to finish the year as world No.1 when the ATP Tour Finals get under way in London today ... Final tie … Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are vying to be world No.1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Winning Looks: More Attractive Athletes More Likely to WinResearch indicates more attractive sportsmen tend to have success.  Nov 22, 2009
    Stars like Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer garnered average attractiveness ratings only marginally higher than journeymen such as Fabio Fognini, currently ranked 56, and there were plenty of outliers. For instance, our lowest-ranked player, Robert Kendrick, actually got the best attractive score of the 30 we tested. (ABC News)

    Del Potro to play Queen's Club for grass practice  Nov 21, 2009
    John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors, Boris Becker, Pete Sampras, Lleyton Hewitt and Rafael Nadal have all won the Wimbledon men's singles title after victory at Queen's. The Wimbledon warmup event is scheduled for June 7-13. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    Tennis: Federer and Nadal set to battle for number one spot  Nov 21, 2009
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    Beginning Of The End Julian Finney/Getty ImagesAll eyes will be on Spain's Rafael Nadal (middle) as he attempts to finish the season on a high, injury-free note.The end is near for the world's top men. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray will all compete for the ATP tour's year-end title. Nadal may be best rested for a run.  Nov 21, 2009
    Rafael Nadal feeling goodheading intoATP finals - Tennis - SI.com ... Rafael Nadal's first match will be against rival Robin Soderling on Monday ... LONDON (AP) -- All the involuntary rest because of injuries gives Rafael Nadal a good feeling heading into the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    Federer faces tough opponents to secure top spot  Nov 20, 2009
    LONDON: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will step on board the riverboat to the ATP World Tour Finals on Sunday with the world number one ranking in their sights. After a season that began with Federer in floods of tears at the Australian Open and Spains Nadal seemingly on the verge of complete domination, mens tennis has come full circle with the Swiss maestro once again leaving the rest in his wake. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Ferrero named 1st sub for Spain Davis Cup final  Nov 20, 2009
    Ferrero, who won singles matches in Spain's quarterfinal and semifinal victories, joins Rafael Nadal, David Ferrer, Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano Lopez in the squad for the Dec. 4-6 best-of-five series. Costa says that Ferrero's experience provides an addition that is "very important for the team.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    JonWertheimTennis Mailbag What's going on with Melanie Oudin since her big U.S. Open?  Nov 19, 2009
    Rafael Nadal gets asked about Agassi on the first day of the media blitz. He hasn't read the book and doesn't know the details. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    Federer, del Potro to square at ATP World finals  Nov 19, 2009
    Second-ranked Rafael Nadal was drawn into Group B with Novak Djokovic ... Second-ranked Rafael Nadal was drawn into Group B with Novak Djokovic, Nikolay Davydenko and Robin Soderling. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    Roddick withdraws from ATP World Tour finals  Nov 18, 2009
    The other participants: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Juan Martin del Potro, Nikolay Davydenko and Fernando Verdasco. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    Soderling replaces injured Roddick at ATP finals  Nov 18, 2009
    The big-hitting Swede reached his first grand slam final at the French Open this year after also becoming the first player to beat Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros. The draw for the finals will be held on Wednesday. (India Times, India)

    Recovered from injury, Querrey eyes ATP return  Nov 18, 2009
    The 22-year-old Californian reached five ATP Tour finals this year, putting him in the elite company of No. 1 Roger Federer, No. 2 Rafael Nadal, No. 3 Novak Djokovic and No. 4 Andy Murray as players who made at least that many finals. Querrey won one of those finals, at Los Angeles, and he rose to a career-high 22nd in the rankings. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    Federer tells CNN - I'm still motivated  Nov 18, 2009
    Federer has also spoken about his blossoming friendship with world number two Rafael Nadal -- and has admitted the two players get along very well off the court. "Rafa is not only a wonderful player but a real nice guy too. We sit on the player council board together -- I am the president and he is the vice-president -- and we discuss what is good for the image of the game. "We both realise the position and role we play within our sport and we both want to show that you can have a rivalry... (CNN -- International)

    Djokovic believes that hard work will pay dividends  Nov 18, 2009
    Those were amassed in the 21 tournaments he played this year compared to just 17 for Andy Murray, 16 for Rafael Nadal and just 14 for world No.1 Roger Federer his main rivals for the world top spot. Serbian Novak Djokovic, who played the most number of matches on the ATP Tour, celebrates his victory over France's Gael Monfils in the final of the Paris Masters on Sunday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Nadal to lead Spain in Cup final against Czechs  Nov 17, 2009
    Rafael Nadal to lead Spain in Davis Cup final against Czech Republic - ESPN. Updated: November 16, 2009, 12:04 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)

    Djokovic rallies to win Paris title  Nov 16, 2009
    Third-ranked Djokovic also beat World No. 2 Rafael Nadal in the semifinals in Paris and will be a strong favorite when he'll try to defend his title at the eight-man ATP World Tour Finals from Nov. 22-29 in London. "Winning back-to-back titles at this level is a huge achievement for me, and adding to that, beating the World No.1 and No. 2," Djokovic said. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Woods (68) is masterful in Australia  Nov 15, 2009
    Novak Djokovic overpowered Rafael Nadal, 6-2, 6-3, to reach the Paris Masters tennis final for the first time. Djokovic will face Gael Monfils, who advanced with a 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 win over Radek Stepanek. (Boston Globe)

    Djokovic tops Nadal, to face Monfils in Paris final  Nov 15, 2009
    Novak Djokovic tops Rafael Nadal, to face Gael Monfils in final - Tennis - SI.com ... PARIS (AP) -- Novak Djokovic overpowered Rafael Nadal 6-2, 6-3 Saturday to reach the Paris Masters final for the first time. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    Sports news briefs: 11/15/09  Nov 15, 2009
    " Two-time Olympic bronze medalists Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo took a big step toward Vancouver in their comeback when the Chinese pair won. Earlier, 2006 Olympic silver medalists Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto stretched their lead in ice dance. They did it well enough to increase their lead after winning compulsories. The 2006 Olympic silver medalists and runners-up at the world championships last year head into the free dance today with nearly a 14-point lead over Russians Jana Khokhlova and... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Comeback trail veers west for big names seeking a new start  Nov 15, 2009
    Meanwhile, second seed Rafael Nadal set up a Paris Masters semi-final clash with third seed Novak Djokovic on Friday by defeating titleholder Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-5, 7-5. Djokovic had earlier defeated Robin Soderling of Sweden 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 in the first of the day's quarter-finals to reach the last four in Paris for the first time. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Rafael Nadal beats Tsonga at Paris Masters  Nov 14, 2009
    PARIS: Second seed Rafael Nadal set up a Paris Masters semi-final clash with third seed Novak Djokovic on Friday by defeating title-holder Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-5, 7-5 ... Second seed Rafael Nadal set up a Paris Masters semi-final clash with third seed Novak Djokovic by defeating title-holder Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. (India Times, India)

    Nadal, Djokovic to play in Paris Masters semis  Nov 14, 2009
    Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic in Paris Masters semifinals - Tennis - SI.com ... Second-seeded Rafael Nadal set up a semifinal against Novak Djokovic ... Rafael Nadal reacts after beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the Paris Masters. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    Nadal sets up Djokovic showdown in Paris  Nov 14, 2009
    Rafael Nadal after defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France ... PARIS: Second seed Rafael Nadal set up a Paris Masters semi-final clash with third seed Novak Djokovic on Friday by defeating title-holder Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-5 7-5. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Shake it off  Nov 14, 2009
    Today, the Power Plate is being used by hospitals, universities, health establishments and, of course, celebrities like Madonna, cyclist Lance Armstrong and tennis star Rafael Nadal. At Bodytone, once a client registers for training, he has first to remove his shoes and stand on the state-of-the-art body composition analysis machine, which is apparently 98% accurate. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Nadal, Djokovic in Paris semis »  Nov 14, 2009
    Rafael Nadal sets up semifinal against Novak Djokovic in Paris - ESPN. Updated: November 13, 2009, 6:00 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)

    For the Record  Nov 14, 2009
    Rafael Nadal (2), Spain, def. Tommy Robredo (14), Spain, 6-3, 3-6, 7-5. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Rafael Nadal reaches Paris Masters quarter-finals  Nov 13, 2009
    PARIS: Battling Rafael Nadal moved into the Paris Masters quarter-finals on Thursday with a 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 win over Tommy Robredo underlining his threat to unseat Roger Federer as world No.1 by the end of the season ... Battling Rafael Nadal moved into the Paris Masters quarter-finals on Thursday with a 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 win over Tommy Robredo. (India Times, India)

    Nadal has Federer crown in his sights  Nov 13, 2009
    PARIS (AFP) - Battling Rafael Nadal moved into the Paris Masters quarter-finals on Thursday with a 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 win over Tommy Robredo underlining his threat to unseat Roger Federer as world No.1 by the end of the season. With Federer a shock loser to Frenchman Julien Benneteau on Wednesday, a win for Nadal in Sunday's final would leave him just 305 points adrift of his arch rival with the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals to come in London later this month. (Yahoo! Asia News)

    Baghdatis heads to Sydney in hunt for points  Nov 13, 2009
    Baghdatis also made the semi-final at Wimbledon that year, losing to Rafael Nadal, but has since struggled to overcome ankle and back problems. But last month he won the Stockholm Open, his first tournament victory since February 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Snortin' meth with Andre Agassi The tennis superstar and Katie Couric get...  Nov 13, 2009
    " It was all just terribly awkward to watch, joyless and strange. Agassi merely talked about how this brief drug experimentation came during a period when he wasn't really caring about much of anything -- career, money, health, pre-minivan Brooke Shields, the works. Why not try some stupid drug? Why not dabble and downwardly spiral? Hey, it's the American way. But it didn't last long. Agassi climbed out of his little pothole within a few months and moved on, and within 18 months he was world... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)

    Nadal looks to seize top ranking  Nov 13, 2009
    Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating compatriot Tommy Robredo in the Paris Masters Series tennis tournament November 12, 2009 ... PARIS, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- World number two Rafael Nadal looks to unseat Roger Federer as world number one by the end of the season as the gritty spaniard remained in hunt for Paris Masters crown with a battling victory in the round of 16 on Thursday ... Tommy Robredo of Spain returns the ball to compatriot Rafael Nadal during their match in the Paris... (Xinhuanet, China)

    Tsonga breezes into Paris Masters quarterfinals  Nov 13, 2009
    Tsonga, who beat three top-10 opponents last year on his way to the title in Paris, will face either second-seeded Rafael Nadal or 14th-seeded Tommy Robredo. Simon, who injured his right knee in a match against Ivan Ljubicic in the previous round, struggled to return Tsonga's powerful serves. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    Murray falls, Nadal survives in Paris third round  Nov 13, 2009
    PARIS (AP) -- A tired Andy Murray lost to Radek Stepanek 1-6, 6-3, 6-4, and a sluggish Rafael Nadal survived another three-setter in the third round of the Paris Masters on Thursday. Nadal overcame fellow Spaniard Tommy Robredo 6-3, 3-6, 7-5, breaking twice in the last three games. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    Nadal says players clean, doping rules too tough  Nov 12, 2009
    PARIS: World number two Rafael Nadal said on Tuesday tennis was free of doping and repeated his view that the testing procedures were too tough. I am the first who wants a clean sport, more than anyone, believe me, but the way it (controls) are being done is, in my opinion, not right, the Spaniard told reporters at the Paris Masters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Former world No. 1 Safin ends playing career with defeat by Del Potro  Nov 12, 2009
    The rise of Roger Federer, then Rafael Nadal, and a string of injuries meant, however, that the hugely talented Safin could not live up to high expectations. I was a decent player, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Djokovic stays hot in Paris with second round win  Nov 12, 2009
    Federer will launch his bid to win the Paris Masters for the first time later Wednesday in a second-round match against Julien Benneteau of France, while No. 2 Rafael Nadal will play Nicolas Almagro in an all-Spanish match. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    Federer's exit caps dramatic day at Paris Masters  Nov 12, 2009
    Rafael Nadal saved five match points to defeat Nicolas Almagro 3-6 7-6 7-5 ... Federer's exit capped a dramatic day at the Bercy arena, where Rafael Nadal saved five match points to beat Spanish compatriot Nicolas Almagro, and former three-time champion Marat Safin bid farewell to the tennis circuit. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    Doubling Up APBelarus's Natasha Zvereva (left) and American Gigi Fernandez paired for 14 Grand Slam doubles titles.Looking for a way into the International Tennis Hall of Fame? This year, the route seems to be paved for doubles pairings, writes SI.com's Jon Wertheim. Share your vote.  Nov 12, 2009
    Rafael Nadal still has a chance to unseat Roger Federer as year-end No. 1 ... I am, though, surprised at how many players -- Marat Safin, Rafael Nadal, Sergi Bruguera, Marcelo Rios -- are taking swipes ... Look at the rankings, and if my math is right, it's entirely possible that Rafael Nadal can finish the year at No. 1. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    Frenchman stuns Federer in 2nd round  Nov 12, 2009
    Rafael Nadal survives four match points against Nicolas Almagro in Paris. World number two Nadal reaches third round with a gritty 3-6 7-6 7-5 win. (CNN -- International)

    Newk's grand slam:  Nov 12, 2009
    Newcombe also defended the ATP, which has faced intense criticism over its handling of Agassi's positive drug test from current and former players, including Rafael Nadal, Michael Stich and Todd Woodbridge ... " Darren Cahill: (former Australian player, and Agassi's last professional coach): [Agassi is] extremely proud of the book and I'm proud of him for giving such an honest and revealing look at his life Roger Federer: (Current world number one) It was a shock when I heard the news. I am... (Sydney Morning Herald)

    Federer stunned by Benneteau in Paris  Nov 12, 2009
    " Second seed Rafael Nadal, meanwhile, admitted that he was "very lucky" after edging a titanic struggle with Spanish compatriot Nicolas Almagro 3-6, 7-6 (7/2), 7-5 in three hours and 14 minutes. "I played great tennis in only one moment, but in the rest of the match I didn't play well," said Nadal, who saved five match points after falling 5-6 and 0-40 down in the second set. "I am very lucky to be in the (next) round. That's the truth. (Yahoo! Asia News)

    Safin is one match from hanging up his racquet  Nov 11, 2009
    The rise of Roger Federer, then Rafael Nadal, and a string of injuries meant the hugely talented but erratic Safin, who has not won a tournament since the 2005 Australian Open, could not really live up to high expectations. Now he says he has had enough. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Nadal in Paris for first time since French defeat  Nov 11, 2009
    Rafael Nadalback inParis first time following French Open loss - Tennis - SI.com ... Rafael Nadal siad that Paris has been the most important city in his career ... PARIS (AP) -- Back in Paris for the first time since his fourth round exit at the French Open, Rafael Nadal doesn't hold a grudge toward the French crowd. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    Davydenko downs Becker in straights at Paris  Nov 11, 2009
    Nicolas Almagro of Spain defeated Marco Chiudinelli of Switzerland 6-2, 6-4 to advance to a second-round match against second-seeded Rafael Nadal. "This tournament is always difficult, and this kind of surface is the most difficult of the year for me," said Nadal, who has never won the Paris Masters. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    Verdasco, Davydenko close in on London as Tsonga lurks  Nov 11, 2009
    Chile's Gonzalez begins his campaign against big-serving American John Isner on Wednesday, when top seeds Federer, Rafael Nadal, Djokovic and Andy Murray will all be in action. World number one Federer faces Frenchman Julien Benneteau, a 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 victor over Germany's Philipp Petzschner, while Nadal will take on his Spanish compatriot Nicolas Almagro, who defeated Swiss Marco Chiudinelli 6-2, 6-4. (Yahoo! Asia News)

    Testing rules too tough, says Nadal  Nov 11, 2009
    PARIS, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- World number two Rafael Nadal said on Tuesday that the doping testing procedures were too tough on the players. "I am the first who wants a clean sport, more than anyone, believe me, but the way it (controls) are being done is, in my opinion, not right," the Spaniard, competing at the ongoing Paris Masters, told a press conference. (Xinhuanet, China)

    1/28/09 - Pablo's great adventure: Pro tennis player from Marin seeks fame, fortune, funding By Jim Welte, Marin Independent Journal  Nov 10, 2009
    Jim WeltePosted: 01/20/2009 01:08:44 PM PSTBOTH RAFAEL NADAL and Pablo Pires de Almeida are professional tennis players, traveling the globe in their 20s and squaring off against the world's best in search of fame and fortune. That's where their similarities end. (Usfdons.com)

    Andre Agassi: The man, the meth  Nov 7, 2009
    Rafael Nadal, Boris Becker and Martina Navratilova have questioned his outpouring, while Briton Andy Murray and American Andy Roddick and former coaches Daren Cahill and Nick Bollettieri have stood firmly behind the former No.1. As Nadal put it, Agassi's revelations are "damaging for the sport". (India Times, India)

    Agassi pleads for compassion on '60 Minutes'  Nov 6, 2009
    Updated: November 5, 2009, 5:11 PM ET. Agassi responds to criticism. (ESPN -- Tennis)

    JonWertheimTennis Mailbag The most compelling part of Andre Agassi's book, more mail.  Nov 5, 2009
    Andre Agassi's anecdotes shine brightest in new autobiography - Jon Wertheim - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:19PM; Updated: Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:30PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    Serena sets single-season prize money mark  Nov 3, 2009
    Serena Williams sets single-season prize money mark with $6. Updated: November 2, 2009, 4:08 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)

    JonWertheimInside Tennis The real reason behind Andre Agassi's admission of drug use.  Nov 3, 2009
    Though, yes, Agassi was hammered on a , there are plenty of other ways for him to generate income other than trashing his legacy and, as an incensed Rafael Nadal put it, "damaging the sport." (Remember, too, that Agassi's wife accumulated significant wealth in her career. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    Ljubicic ends title drought with Lyon GP triumph  Nov 2, 2009
    Ivan Ljubicic ends title drought with Lyon Grand Prix triumph - ESPN. Updated: November 1, 2009, 1:11 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)

    How could he get away with it? Champs question Agassi scandal  Oct 31, 2009
    World No.2 Rafael Nadal was concerned at the ATP's lack of action. If the ATP covered for Agassi at the time then I think that's dreadful,'' Nadal said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Nadal shocked at ATP  Oct 31, 2009
    Rafael Nadal said on Thursday he was shocked that the ATP did not take action regarding Andre Agassi's admission that he took drugs in 1997 but lied about the circumstances to avoid a ban. "If the ATP covered for Agassi at the time then I think that's dreadful," Nadal said in Madrid as he prepared to receive a civic award. (iAfrica.com)

    Federer, Nadal upset by Agassi drug revelations  Oct 30, 2009
    Andy Roddick's view of Andre Agassi not changed by drug revelation - ESPN. Updated: October 29, 2009, 8:39 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)

    Agassi Memoir's E-edition Put on Hold  Oct 30, 2009
    Andre Agassi blows a kiss to the crowd, after being defeated by Spain's Rafael Nadal, in their Men's Singles, third round match at Wimbledon, Saturday, July 1, 2006. It was former champion Agassi's last appearance at Wimbledon. (CBS News -- Entertainment)

    After WTA pullout, Safina enters Brisbane event  Oct 30, 2009
    Dinara Safina enters Australian Open warm-up tournament at Brisbane - ESPN. Updated: October 29, 2009, 8:29 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)

    Violent father »  Oct 29, 2009
    Andre Agassi writes of hatred of father, tennis in upcoming autobiography - ESPN. Updated: October 28, 2009, 11:18 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)

    JonWertheimTennis Mailbag Forget battle of sexes. Serena is impressive in her own right.  Oct 29, 2009
    If Roger Federer is 30 Rock, Rafael Nadal is The Wire, Andy Murray is The Office and Novak Djokovic is Mad Men, then Davydenko is, like, maybe, How I Met Your Mother. Admirably steady, nice staying power, but not terribly compelling. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    Report: Agassi used crystal meth, lied to ATP  Oct 28, 2009
    Report: Andre Agassi book says he used crystal meth - ESPN. Updated: October 27, 2009, 10:50 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)

    Kill The Drama Getty ImagesU.S. Open finalist Caroline Wozniacki quit while leading a match and caused a stir in Luxembourg last week.If ever there was a case that screamed for tennis to do away with on-court coaching, it is the "scandal" surrounding Caroline Wozniacki. Euthanize the rule, writes Jon Wertheim.  Oct 27, 2009
    Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick, the Williams sisters and Andy Murray also were absent. Still, there were four tour-level events -- and the highly regarded Calabasas challenger -- held last week. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    Serving A Purpose? Getty ImagesWorld No. 1 Roger Federer will kick off his 2010 campaign with an exhibition tourney in Abu Dhabi.What's the problem with pros playing exhibitions? Nothing really, says SI.com's Jon Wertheim. But it all depends on how you perceive their place in the game's calendar.  Oct 22, 2009
    Rafael Nadal, tennis have perception problem with exhibitions - Jon Wertheim - SI.com ... Rafael Nadal ripped the ATP Tour over the long season around the same time he committed to play a Dec. 31 exhibition ... Still, the perception -- the "optics," in the au courant biz-speak -- is lousy when you gripe about the tour's schedule the day before you announce you're playing an exhibition in the Middle East on Dec. 31 (as Rafael Nadal did recently). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    Wilander quits as Sweden's Davis Cup captain  Oct 21, 2009
    When will Rafael Nadal learn to pace himself. And for all the overzealous competitors, is tennis hazardous to your health. (ESPN -- Tennis)

    Swede begins battle for a berth to the World Tour Finals  Oct 21, 2009
    Soderling has established himself as a top player since his French Open breakthrough, where he beat Rafael Nadal in the fourth-round to end his four year reign, then lost the final to Roger Federer. The Swede continued to thrust himself into year-end contention for one of three remaining spots in the eight-man field with a Wimbledon fourth round defeat by Federer and a New York quarter-final, where he was beaten by the Swiss again. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    New ball game as tennis embraces the draft  Oct 20, 2009
    A scholarship, he believes, would launch him on his way, and if he is not exactly a prodigy in the Rafael Nadal mould, or even Bernard Tomic, Cooper believes there is still time, even at 18. Ambitions, he has a few. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    JonWertheimInside Tennis A sport should not "wind down." The year should end with a bang.  Oct 20, 2009
    For the record, Nikolay Davydenko won the inaugural Shanghai Masters event Sunday, upsetting Rafael Nadal in the final. Congrats to the persistent Russian. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    Sampras says Federer will win more Slams  Oct 20, 2009
    U.S. tennis legend says all-time major win leader isnt finished. Pete Sampras says Roger Federer is going to win some more majors. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Davydenko denies Nadal, wins title in Shanghai  Oct 20, 2009
    Nikolay Davydenko denies Rafael Nadal, wins title in Shanghai - ESPN ... Nikolay Davydenko beat Rafael Nadal for the second straight time to win the Shanghai Masters title. (ESPN -- Tennis)

    Davydenko's Day APNikolay Davydenko, who claimed his 18th career title, has taken three of seven matches against Rafael Nadal.Nikolay Davydenko upset top-seeded Rafael Nadal at the Shanghai Masters 7-6 (3), 6-3 for his fourth title of the season. Nadal remains without a title since the Rome Masters in May.  Oct 19, 2009
    Nikolay Davydenko upsets Rafael Nadal for Shanghai Masters title - Tennis - SI.com ... Nikolay Davydenko beat Rafael Nadal 7-6 (3), 6-3 to win the Shanghai Masters ... Sixth-seeded Nikolay Davydenko (above) dropped world No. 2 Rafael Nadal to 5-3 in finals this season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    Chinese team is still out of this world  Oct 19, 2009
    Tennis Davydenko surprises Nadal in Shanghai Nikolay Davydenko upset top-seeded Rafael Nadal, 7-6 (7-3), 6-3, to win the Shanghai Masters for his fourth title of the year. The sixth-seeded Davydenko broke decisively in the sixth game of the second set to collect his 18th career title. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    Davydenko rules  Oct 19, 2009
    SHANGHAI: Spain s Rafael Nadal admitted he was beaten by the better man after in-form Nikolay Davydenko earned his fourth title of 2009 yesterday with a 7-6 (7-3), 6-3 victory at the Shanghai Masters ... Great China run: Nikolay Davydenko of Russia poses with the winners trophy after defeating Rafael Nadal of Spain in the mens singles final at the Shanghai Masters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Davydenko, Nadal through to semis as injury strikes  Oct 18, 2009
    Lopez next faces fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal, who won after his opponent, Ivan Ljubicic, retired with a leg problem to hand a 3-6, 6-3 win to the top-seeded Spaniard. Nadal expressed disappointment at the bitter ending as the veteran Croatian could not go on at an event peppered with pull-outs all week, including the loss of Wimbledon finalist Andy Roddick and US Open winner Juan Martin del Potro. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Nadal versus Davydenko in Shanghai final »  Oct 18, 2009
    Rafael Nadal, Nikolay Davydenko reach Shanghai Masters final - ESPN. Updated: October 17, 2009, 12:42 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)

    Astros interview Garner for return stint  Oct 18, 2009
    Miscellany Nadal heads to final after Lopez retires Rafael Nadal advanced to the Shanghai Masters final after Feliciano Lopez became the ninth player to retire from the tennis tournament. The top-seeded Nadal will play in today s final against sixth-seeded Nikolay Davydenko of Russia, who outlasted second-seeded Novak Djokovic of Serbia, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-1). (Boston Globe)

    Wickmayer, Kvitova reach Generali Ladies final  Oct 18, 2009
    Andre Agassi says the stranglehold that Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have on tennis is coming to an end. We beg to differ. (ESPN -- Tennis)

    Rafa into Final  Oct 18, 2009
    Top seed Rafael Nadal profited from the ninth retirement of this week's Shanghai Masters as he advanced into the finals 6-1, 3-0 after fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez retired with a right ankle injury. Nadal, an injury victim himself twice this season, will play on Sunday for his fourth Masters 1000 title of the season, facing Nikolay Davydenko. (iAfrica.com)

    Shanghai Surprise APNikolay Davydenko owned the final tiebreaker, racing out to a 5-0 lead to earn a spot in his fourth final of the year.Nikolay Davydenko outlasted second-seeded Novak Djokovic 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (1) to reach finals in Shanghai. He will meet Rafael Nadal, who advanced after Feliciano Lopez retired.  Oct 18, 2009
    Rafael Nadal will meeet Nikolay Davydenko in the Shanghai Masters final ... SHANGHAI (AP) -- Rafael Nadal advanced to the Shanghai Masters final on Saturday after Feliciano Lopez became the ninth player to retire from the tournament. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)

    Nadal advances to play Davydenko at Shanghai Masters  Oct 18, 2009
    SHANGHAI -- Rafael Nadal has advanced to the Shanghai Masters final after Feliciano Lopez became the ninth player to retire from the tournament ... Rafael Nadal of Spain returns the ball against compatriot Feliciano Lopez during their singles semifinal match of the Shanghai ATP Masters 1000 tennis tournament at Qizhong Stadium Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 in Shanghai, China. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    * Davydenko stuns Djokovic, plays Nadal in todays final  Oct 18, 2009
    Taipei Times - archives. Enter your search terms. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

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