Archive for October, 2008

City of Light - last stop before Shanghai

Monday, October 27, 2008 PARIS: This week’s Paris Masters will complete the jigsaw of who lands the final three berths for the season-ending Tennis Masters Shanghai.

Both sides stumped by culture clash

Shortly before the US election in 2004, The Guardian launched something called Operation Clark County, designed to help its concerned readers have a say in the outcome by writing to undecided voters in the …

Djokovic Wins with Ease

PARIS: World number three Novak Djokovic reached the third round of the Paris Masters last night after Russian Dmitry Tursunov retired with a shoulder injury.

Querrey makes Murray date at Paris Masters

Sam Querrey of the United States advanced to a second-round match against fourth-seeded U.S. Open runner-up Andy Murray at the Paris Masters on Monday.

Andy Murray is ready for David Nalbandian

ANDY MURRAY has beaten everyone else this year - so now it is time to bring on the Argies.

Nadal, Federer, Murray reach Paris Masters quarterfinals

PARIS: Rafael Nadal. Murray and Roger Federer rolled into the Paris Masters quarterfinals without the ousted Novak Djokovic.

Paes-Dlouhy ousted from Paris Masters

India’s Leander Paes and his Czech partner Lukas Dlouhy made a shock early exit from the Paris Masters, going down in straight sets to unseeded Brazilian pair Marcelo Melo and Andre Sa in the pre-quarter final …

Andy Murray on winning streak after sticking with lucky shirt

TENNIS ace Andy Murray can’t seem to stop winning at the moment - and it could all be down to his “lucky shirt”. The grey Fred Perry shirt seems to have been on Andy’s back for all his triumphs since Wimbledon …

Wozniak through in home tournament

Wozniak, vying to become the first Canadian to reach the championship match in the 15-year history of the $US175,000 Tier Three tournament, is in the midst of a career year.

World & UK Sport: Benni comes to Blackburn’s rescue

Blackburn substitute Benni McCarthy’s headed equaliser in the third minute of injury time salvaged a 1-1 draw at home to Middlesbrough.

Tsonga downs Djokovic in Paris Masters

France’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga thrilled the home crowd when he beat world number three Novak Djokovic of Serbia 6-4 1-6 6-3 in the third round of the Paris Masters on Thursday.

Murray makes semis

Andy Murray has reached the semi-finals of the St Petersburg Open after scoring a 7-6 7-5 victory over Janko Tipsarevic.

Kohlschreiber upsets Ferrer

PARIS: Argentine defending champion David Nalbandian reached the last 16 of the Paris Masters on Wednesday, defeating German veteran Nicolas Kiefer 7-6 , 6-3 to book a meeting with compatriot Juan Martin del …

Nalbandian Advances To Paris QFs

American Andy Roddick became the sixth player to qualify for Tennis Masters Cup Shanghai after beating No.

Hall Of Fame To Showcase Federer-Nadal Wimbledon Final

You can relive one of the greatest Wimbledon finals in history at the home of tennis history next month.

Pin-cushion Stosur sharpens game again

Sam Stosur is over the effects of Lyme disease and trying to put her career back on the fast track.

In-form Murray eases through first round

Friday, October 24, 2008 ST PETERSBURG: Top seed and defending champion Andy Murray cruised to a 6-3, 6-3 first round victory over Viktor Troicki of Serbia at the St Petersburg Open on Wednesday.

Hewitt’s Return Set For January 5

Lleyton Hewitt will take on Nicolas Kiefer at the Hopman Cup on January 5 at the Burswood Dome in Perth, Australia.

Simon closes in on Masters, Nadal and Federer win

PARIS France’s Gilles Simon closed in on a place at the season-ending Masters Cup by beating Russian Igor Andreev 6-3 7-5 in the Paris Masters second round on Wednesday.

Djokovic beats Tursunov at BNP Paribas Masters

Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns the ball during the first round match of men’s singles against Dmitry Tursunov of Russia at BNP Paribas Masters in Paris, France, Oct.

Murray marches on in Paris

Andy Murray moved effortlessly into the third round of the Paris Masters with a straight-setsA victory over Sam Querrey.

ESPN2, Tennis Channel Serve Up Sony Ericsson Championships

Tennis Channel and ESPN2 will provide 30 hours of live coverage of next week’s 2008 Sony Ericsson Championships, the season-ending women’s tennis event that features the world’s top eight singles players and …

Nalbandian keeps Masters hopes alive, Ferrer out

Argentine David Nalbandian kept his Masters Cup hopes alive by beating German Nicolas Kiefer 7-6 6-3 in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday.

Nalbandian through to third round at Paris Masters

Top-ranked Rafael Nadal of Spain and defending champion David Nalbandian both advanced to the third round of the Paris Masters with straight-sets wins on Wednesday.

Federer Storms Into Basel SFs

Juan Martin del Potro improved his chances of qualifying for Tennis Masters Shanghai after defeating No.

NBA: Lakers’ Bryant not seriously hurt

Lakers fans can rest easy. Kobe Bryant’s right knee was a bit sore Wednesday, but the injury isn’t serious and it’s possible he won’t miss any playing time.

Fatigued Murray aims for history

Rafael Nadal nailed it. ” Gros talent, super complet, un coup aggressif, un coup lent, il est tellement facile .” It rolled off the page better in the French from which his Spanish had been translated, when the …

Safin makes early exit from Paris Masters Series

PARIS: Former world number one Marat Safin stumbled out of the Paris Masters Series when he lost 6-0, 7-6 against Argentine qualifier Juan Monaco in the first round on Monday.

Murray Retains St. Petersburg Open Title

Andy Murray holds up the trophy after winning the final match 6-1, 6-1 against Andrey Golubev at the St.

Fifth-seeded Canadian Wozniak wins first-round Bell Challenge match

Aleksandra Wozniak of Blainville, Que., beat Romanian Edina Gallovits in two sets Tuesday to advance to the second round of the $175,000 Bell Challenge Tier III tennis tournament.