Ailing Davenport ousted at French Open
Lindsay Davenport, wincing from pain and moving stiffly from back spasms, was eliminated at the French Open with a first-round loss Wednesday to a grieving Dominique Van Roost.
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Sampras vs. Philippoussis in round one
Andre Agassi couldn’t have chosen a better draw in the French Open in Paris if he had picked his opponents himself, and Pete Sampras couldn’t have gotten a much tougher start than the one he received.
Sheriff’s office identify swimmer presumed drowned in Santiam Canyon last weekend
A 20-year-old Salem man was identified as a swimmer presumed drowned at Salmon Falls May 16, officials said today.
Tammy Advances to 2ND Round in Melbourne
Sixth seed Tamarine Tanasugarn recovered from a second set defeat to move past Melanie South of Great Britain 6-3 3-6 6-2 in the first qualifying round of the Australian Open qualifying round on Thursday. via The National
Danai One Match Away from Aussie Open Maindraw
Danai Udomchoke is one step away from earning a spot in the Australian Open maindraw following his three-set win over Anthony Dupuis of France in the second qualifying round on Friday. via The National
Past 10 Years
Italy begins to show the Zoff touch It’s not the best or the most exciting Italian team ever. via Turkish Daily News
Sprouting seeds
“I had so many break chances and, thinking back, I don’t even know what happened” Both seeds in action on Thursday went to a third set, but both prevailed to reach the quarterfinals of the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships. via Newport Daily News
Amritraj in last 8
New Delhi: Prakash Amritraj entered the quarter finals of the $416,000 Hall of Fame championship in Newport by beating American wild card Scoville Jenkins 6-4, 6-3. Prakash has battled his way up to 467. via The Telegraph
Hall has a new outfit
“Kind of heat exhaustion. I asked (the trainer) if he would be able to come out and put some ice on my legs and my arms and my head and just try to recover on the changeover.” The Hall of Fame has acquired the outfit worn by Roger Federer, who won his fifth consecutive […]
Chakvetadze sets up Jankovic final
Sports Chakvetadze sets up Jankovic final ‘S-HERTOGENBOSCH, Netherlands - Russian third seed Anna Chakvetadze beat fifth-seeded Slovak Daniela Hantuchova 6-3, 6-4 on Friday to set up a final meeting with top … via ABS-CBN News
Henin retains Eastbourne title
Remains unbeaten in eight matches at the venue PHOTO:AFP ON TRACK FOR WIMBLEDON: Justine Henin lifts the trophy after beating Amelie Mauresmo at Eastbourne. via The Hindu
Ljubicic over Wessels for men’s Ordina win
‘S HERTOGENBOSCH, Netherlands, June 23 Second-seeded Croat Ivan Ljubicic defeated Dutchman Peter Wessels Saturday to win the Ordina Open tennis championship at ’s Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. via Earth Times
Wessels to meet Ljubicic in final
Sports Wessels to meet Ljubicic in final ‘S-HERTOGENBOSCH, Netherlands - Home hope Peter Wessels set up a meeting with Croat Ivan Ljubicic in the final of the ATP tournament here on Saturday. via ABS-CBN News