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November 14th, 2010

Robin Soderling Wins First Tennis Masters – Interviews, Highlights [Video]

Robin Soderling won his first career Tennis Masters 1000 title today in Paris.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 2:16 pm in Paris, Videos | 6 Comments »

November 14th, 2010

Monfils Makes Magic, Meets Soderling in Paris Final

After two Saturday semifinal epics, it’s Gael Monfils and Robin Soderling for the Paris supremacy.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 12:43 am in Paris, Tennis | 73 Comments »

November 13th, 2010

Gael Monfils, Robin Soderling Paris Interviews, Highlights [Video]

Robin Soderling and Gael Monfils advanced to the Paris final.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 6:07 pm in Paris, Videos | 11 Comments »

November 12th, 2010

Monfils Masters Murray, Federer Next in Paris; Llodra Stays Hot

Frenchmen Gael Monfils and Michael Llodra reach the semifinals.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 7:29 pm in Paris | 392 Comments »

November 10th, 2010

Murray Survives Wrist, Nalbandian Scare; Federer, Djokovic Breeze in Paris

Andy Murray appeared to injure his wrist, but still won his match in Paris.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 7:22 pm in Paris | 166 Comments »

November 5th, 2010

Nadal Cannot Shoulder Paris; Federer, Djokovic Lead Field

Sean Randall breaks down the Paris draw.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 6:20 pm in Paris | 171 Comments »

November 4th, 2010

Roddick v. Nalbandian; Monfils v. Soderling Friday

Some good matches are on tap Friday in Basel and Valencia.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 9:55 pm in 2010 Season | 59 Comments »

October 31st, 2010

Titles Wrap: Clijsters, Melzer, Monfils Among Winners; Tennis-X Notes

Caroline Wozniacki finishes the year No. 1, Elena Dementieva drops the retirement bomb, and the WTA Tour puts another injury-riddled, star-lacking season to rest. Here’s hoping for the return of Justine Henin and Serena and Venus Williams in 2011 — and while we’re at it, the attempted comebacks of Martina Hingis and Ana Kournikova. If you thought it wasn’t bad, consider that Vera “The Crying Game” Zvonareva had a chance to finish the year No. 1 during the year-end championships…

Posted by Staff @ 9:59 pm in Tennis | 33 Comments »

October 28th, 2010

Wozniacki Beats Schiavone, Secures WTA No. 1; Isner v. Monfils in France Friday

Caroline Wozniacki clinched the 2010 No. 1 ranking.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 7:56 pm in Tennis | 57 Comments »

October 23rd, 2010

Muster Playing ATP Vienna; WTA Champs This Week: Previews

Former No. 1 Tommy Muster returns at 43 years old!; interesting opening-round matches include (1) Melzer after a bye potentially facing (WC) Blake, and (5) Gulbis vs. Muster…

Posted by Staff @ 6:48 pm in Tennis | 3 Comments »

October 9th, 2010

Nadal Saves Matchpoints, Survives Troicki in Tokyo; Djokovic Reaches Beijing Final

Rafael Nadal saved two matchpoints to reach the Tokyo final.

Posted by Staff @ 11:56 am in beijing | 14 Comments »

October 7th, 2010

Djokovic, Roddick, Nadal Could be Tested Friday; Wozniacki Hits No. 1

A big day in men’s tennis is on tap for Friday.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 9:56 pm in 2010 Season, beijing | 152 Comments »

September 9th, 2010

Federer Gets Revenge on Robin; Nadal v. Verdasco Tonight at US Open

Sean Randall breaks down the US Open Thursday quarterfinals.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 12:03 pm in US Open | 314 Comments »

September 8th, 2010

Federer, Nadal Six Sets from Sunday Showdown at US Open, Can Soderling Spoil it?

Could Robin Soderling be the foil tonight a potential Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal Sunday showdown?

Posted by Sean Randall @ 12:38 pm in US Open | 386 Comments »

September 2nd, 2010

Roddick Rocked by Tipsarevic at US Open, Is Harrison the New Guy?

Andy Roddick suffers an early exit at the US Open.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 11:42 am in US Open | 240 Comments »