Elena Dementieva Honored By Russian President Dmitry Medvedev

Excerpted from www.TennisNow.com Elena Dementieva retired from the WTA last month, but continues to be a significant winner even in retirement. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev presented the Order for Services to the Fatherland, IV degree, to Dementieva for her “major contribution to promoting physical fitness and sports” in Russia. The 29-year-old Moscow native has been honored as... 

Caroline Wozniacki Nominated for Danish Athlete of the Year

Excerpted from www.TennisNow.com The grueling 11-month season is over, but the dog days are just beginning for Caroline Woniacki. Enjoying her time away from tennis, Wozniacki emerged as a winner—and new pet owner—after a successful trip to an amusement park. “Went to the amusement park this morning and won this What should I call him?” Wozniacki asked fans following... 

Gael Monfils Tops Andy Murray in BNP Paris Tournament

Excerpted from www.TennisNow.com The Paris final four features a fair share of French flair. Gael Monfils rifled a running backhand pass by Andy Murray to complete a 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 victory that vaulted him into the BNP Paribas Masters semifinals for the second straight year. For the first time in the tournament’s 25-year history two of the final four—Monfils and... 

Who is Tennis’s No. 1 Sportsman Now?

Excerpted from www.TennisNow.com Taylor Dent officially retired earlier this week, but he’s back in the game vying for top honors with World No. 1 Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. No, Dent hasn’t finagled a farewell wild card into the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals. Dent’s demeanor has earned him a spot with the world’s premier players. Dent , Federer, Nadal and Marin... 

Gael Monfils Ousts Fernando Verdasco, Andy Roddick Reaches Quarterfinals

Fernando Verdasco was one point from a place in the Paris quarterfinals, but Gael Monfils battled back from the brink to shove the sixth-seeded Spaniard out of the BNP Paribas Masters draw. Monfils fought off two match points in the second set to rally for a 6-7 (4), 7-6 (2), 7-5 victory that ended Verdasco’s chances of qualifying for the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals in London. Verdasco’s... 

Roger Federer Asked IMG Owner Forstmann about Bets

Roger Federer said he’s asked IMG owner Ted Forstmann about his admission he bet thousands of dollars on Federer to win the 2007 French Open. Federer reiterated he had no knowledge of Forstmann’s gambling on tennis. “I would never do such a thing,” Federer told Christopher Clarey in a published report in the New York Times. “I reached out and told him I want to know everything... 

Andy Roddick Roars in Paris at the BNP Paribas Masters

From www.TennisNow.com (November 10, 2010) Andy Roddick overcame a case of jet-lag with a rapid takeoff in Paris. Continuing his quest to secure a spot in the ATP World Tour Finals, Roddick ripped nine aces, surrendered only four points on his second serve and did not face a break point in a 6-1, 6-4 blowout of Finnish qualifier Jarkko Nieminen. The victory vaults Roddick... 

Roger Federer Thirsts For a Double Shot of Speediness

Excerpted from www.TennisNow.com   Roger Federer spent some of his spare time getting his feet wet in Paris today and thirsts for a double shot of speed at this week’s Novak Djokovic to capture his fourth career Basel title in front of his hometown fans on Sunday, Federer spent some time strolling around rainy Paris —a prelude to sprinting toward history. The top-seeded Swiss... 

Andy Roddick Rises to Eighth, Back in Finals Picture

The much-maligned Andy Roddick used his impressive appearance in the semifinals at Basel to climb to No. 8 in the world in this week’s ATP Rankings, his highest spot since June 21 of this year.  He fell in the semifinals to Roger Federer, the pair’s first meeting since their epic Wimbledon final in 2008. It was Roddick’s deepest penetration at a tournament... 

Rafael Nadal Plans To Play ATP World Tour London

Rafael Nadal returned to the City of Light today to announce he has no plans to pull the plug on his season. The World No. 1, who withdrew from this week’s BNP Paribas Masters minutes before the start of Friday’s draw after citing left shoulder tendinitis, said he plans to play the ATP World Tour Finals in London starting November 21. “I’m going to be practicing soon. I... 

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