World Group first round venues announced for 2010
daviscup.com says: The venues for the 2010 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group first round have been announced
Perfect starts for Nadal, Federer
foxsports.com.au says: Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal began the road to which most people hope will lead the two legends to their 21st meeting at the Qatar Open.
Top seed Pennetta advances to ASB Classic quarters
feeds.cbssports.com says: Top-seeded Flavia Pennetta reeled off five consecutive service breaks to beat Carla Suarez Navarro 6-2, 6-2 Wednesday and advance to the quarterfinals of the ASB Classic.

Lapentti receives top award in Ecuador
daviscup.com says: Nicolas Lapentti has been named Sportsman of the Year in Ecuador following a poll by El Universo newspaper
Hewitt, Tomic still in standoff
foxsports.com.au says: The answer to a volatile situation between Lleyton Hewitt and Bernard Tomic seems simple. Someone needs to pick up the telephone.
No. 1 Federer, No. 2 Nadal cruise at Qatar Open
feeds.cbssports.com says: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal breezed into the second round of the Qatar Open with straight-set wins on Tuesday.

Nalbandian targets Davis Cup success
daviscup.com says: David Nalbandian has set doing well in Davis Cup by BNP Paribas as one of his main objectives for 2010
Safarova to meet Clijsters
foxsports.com.au says: Unseeded Lucie Safarova from the Czech Republic set up a quarter-final clash with Kim Clijsters after a one-sided upset of Canada’s Aleksandra Wozniak in the Brisbane International.
Britain, Germany tied 1 apiece at Hopman Cup
feeds.cbssports.com says: Britain’s Andy Murray defeated Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany 6-4, 6-1 at the Hopman Cup as the two countries are tied 1-1.

Spain maintains top spot
daviscup.com says: Spain held its position as No. 1 in the ITF Davis Cup Nations Ranking after victory over Czech Reoublic at the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Final
Ivanovic ready to oust Henin
foxsports.com.au says: A “hyped up” Ana Ivanovic says she’s ready for a probable semi-final showdown with Justine Henin, despite surviving a second round scare at the Brisbane International.

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World Group first round venues announced for 2010
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:00:32 GMT
The venues for the 2010 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group first round have been announced
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Perfect starts for Nadal, Federer
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:05:00 GMT
Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal began the road to which most people hope will lead the two legends to their 21st meeting at the Qatar Open.
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Top seed Pennetta advances to ASB Classic quarters
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:41:00 EST
Top-seeded Flavia Pennetta reeled off five consecutive service breaks to beat Carla Suarez Navarro 6-2, 6-2 Wednesday and advance to the quarterfinals of the ASB Classic.

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Lapentti receives top award in Ecuador
Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:03:38 GMT
Nicolas Lapentti has been named Sportsman of the Year in Ecuador following a poll by El Universo newspaper
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Hewitt, Tomic still in standoff
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:30:00 GMT
The answer to a volatile situation between Lleyton Hewitt and Bernard Tomic seems simple. Someone needs to pick up the telephone.
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No. 1 Federer, No. 2 Nadal cruise at Qatar Open
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:57:00 EST
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal breezed into the second round of the Qatar Open with straight-set wins on Tuesday.

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Nalbandian targets Davis Cup success
Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:28:50 GMT
David Nalbandian has set doing well in Davis Cup by BNP Paribas as one of his main objectives for 2010
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Safarova to meet Clijsters
Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:17:00 GMT
Unseeded Lucie Safarova from the Czech Republic set up a quarter-final clash with Kim Clijsters after a one-sided upset of Canada’s Aleksandra Wozniak in the Brisbane International.
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Britain, Germany tied 1 apiece at Hopman Cup
Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:20:00 EST
Britain’s Andy Murray defeated Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany 6-4, 6-1 at the Hopman Cup as the two countries are tied 1-1.

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Blog – Southpaw seduction
Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:46:17 GMT
Sandra Harwitt is blogging every day from the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Final – read Saturday’s post about a royal reception, lucky left handers and the lure of Las Ramblas
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Clijsters cleans up Molik
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:44:00 GMT
Kim Clijsters sent out an ominous warning to her rivals when she demolished Australia’s Alicia Molik in the second round of the Brisbane International on Tuesday.
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Spain is crowned champion…final thoughts
Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:13:21 GMT
Chris Bowers, Craig Gabriel and Eli Weinstein share their closing views on the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Final
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Li in shock Auckland Classic loss
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:13:00 GMT
No.2 seed Li Na was the big first round casualty in the ASB Classic in Auckland after a straight sets thrashing by unseeded Estonian Kaia Kanepi on Tuesday.
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Blog – Groovin’ to the beat
Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:58:34 GMT
Sandra Harwitt blogged every day from the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Final – read her last post about the players’ choice of music and her Barcelona shopping tips
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Spain close in on final
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:18:00 GMT
Spain are on target for a fifth Hopman Cup final after an injury to Victor Hanescu forced Romania to forfeit their crucial Group A tie.
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Australians knock American team out of Hopman Cup
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:20:00 EST
Australia’s Lleyton Hewitt and Samantha Stosur beat their American opponents in straight sets Tuesday to end the United States’s chances at the Hopman Cup.

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Spain maintains top spot
Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:50:40 GMT
Spain held its position as No. 1 in the ITF Davis Cup Nations Ranking after victory over Czech Reoublic at the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Final
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Ivanovic ready to oust Henin
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:56:00 GMT
A “hyped up” Ana Ivanovic says she’s ready for a probable semi-final showdown with Justine Henin, despite surviving a second round scare at the Brisbane International.
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Signed at age 17 with the Elite modeling agency of Los Angeles, Maran appeared on her first cover with Glamour magazine in 1998, and she was the featured Guess? Girl in their summer 1998 and fall 1998 campaigns. After building a résumé of over 25 commercials and advertisements, including playing Howie D’s companion in the music video of Backstreet Boys hit Everybody (Backstreet’s Back), in which she was bitten on the neck by Count Dracula (played by Howie D), Maran moved cross-country to join with Elite in New York City. In 1999, she landed a multi-year deal with Maybelline. Maran appeared in the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue for three consecutive years; from 2000 to 2002. Maran is also signed with London agency Storm Model Management, and 1/One Management in New York City.

Maran’s interest in the arts extends beyond film. When not in acting class, she is training herself in “dance classes… violin classes, speech classes, everything. I’m just trying to train myself in the arts, you know? Nobody else is gonna do it so I’m going to. I’m gonna take on the world”.[citation needed] Her interest in music led her to play casually in two bands: Darling, with socialite Nicole Richie, and Hollywood 2000, where she sang and played violin.

Audio interviews from Davis Cup Draw
daviscup.com says: American Tom Gullikson and Swiss captain Severin Luthi comment on the Draw for the 2010 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas
French court dismisses lawsuit filed by Gasquet
feeds.cbssports.com says: French prosecutors have dismissed a lawsuit filed by tennis player Richard Gasquet in an attempt to further clear himself from a positive test for cocaine.

2010 Zonal Group II Draws
daviscup.com says: The full draws for the 2010 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Zonal Group II have been made in Geneva
Clijsters plans 2010 around her No. 1 — family
feeds.cbssports.com says: Kim Clijsters will center her 2010 schedule as much around young daughter Jada as around the four Grand Slams, planning a limited program that will put family first.

Davis Cup draw sees Spain face Switzerland
daviscup.com says: The draw for the 2010 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas revealed that Spain, the reigning champion, will face Switzerland in the World Group first round
Citing fatigue, Federer out of Japan, Shanghai events
feeds.cbssports.com says: Roger Federer pulled out of the Japan Open and Shanghai ATP Masters 1000 on Friday, citing the need to rest after a physically challenging year.

2010 World Group Draw
daviscup.com says: The full draw for the 2010 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group has been made in Geneva
Former No. 1 Henin confirms she’s returning next year
feeds.cbssports.com says: Justine Henin is seeking the elusive Wimbledon title in her return to the WTA Tour. It’s the only Grand Slam the former top-ranked player hasn’t won. And it loomed large in her decision to end a one-y

2010 Zonal Group I Draws
daviscup.com says: The full draws for the 2010 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Zonal Group I have been made in Geneva

Can the Czechs cash in on Davis Cup final?
daviscup.com says: A tough Davis Cup final awaits the Czechs, as they prepare to travel to Spain and face the world’s toughest opponents…and the toughest crowd
Dokic’s father has 15-month prison sentence confirmed
feeds.cbssports.com says: A Serbian court confirmed a 15-month prison sentence for the father of tennis player Jelena Dokic on charges that he threatened the Australian ambassador to Serbia.

A nice problem to have
daviscup.com says: Following victory over Israel, Spanish captain Albert Costa must now decide which is his strongest line-up for the final against Czech Republic
Peer advances to quarters of Tashkent Open
feeds.cbssports.com says: Second-seeded Shahar Peer of Israel beat Kathrin Woerle of Germany 6-2, 6-4 Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Tashkent Open.

Federer’s presence makes Swiss favourites
daviscup.com says: Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka lead the Swiss team as they travel to Italy as favourites to regain their World Group status for 2010
Kirilenko, Hantuchova reach quarters at Korea Open
feeds.cbssports.com says: Defending champion Maria Kirilenko of Russia advanced to the Korea Open quarterfinals on Thursday by beating Francesca Schiavone, who retired with an injury early in the second set.

Seeds announced for 2010 Draw
daviscup.com says: 2009 finalists Spain and Czech Republic head the seeds for the Draw for the World Group of the 2010 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas
Monaco, Greul, Cuevas reach Romania quarters
feeds.cbssports.com says: Third-seeded Juan Monaco of Argentina defeated Pere Riba of Spain 6-4, 6-2 Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the BCR Open Romania.

Last match for Lapentti?
daviscup.com says: Davis Cup stalwart Nicolas Lapentti announced that this may be his last match. His brother Giovanni will get the tie underway against local boy Marcos Daniel

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Audio interviews from Davis Cup Draw
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:52:20 GMT
American Tom Gullikson and Swiss captain Severin Luthi comment on the Draw for the 2010 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas
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French court dismisses lawsuit filed by Gasquet
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:47:00 EST
French prosecutors have dismissed a lawsuit filed by tennis player Richard Gasquet in an attempt to further clear himself from a positive test for cocaine.

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2010 Zonal Group II Draws
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:54:18 GMT
The full draws for the 2010 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Zonal Group II have been made in Geneva
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Clijsters plans 2010 around her No. 1 — family
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:17:00 EST
Kim Clijsters will center her 2010 schedule as much around young daughter Jada as around the four Grand Slams, planning a limited program that will put family first.

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Davis Cup draw sees Spain face Switzerland
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:31:22 GMT
The draw for the 2010 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas revealed that Spain, the reigning champion, will face Switzerland in the World Group first round
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Citing fatigue, Federer out of Japan, Shanghai events
Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:59:00 EST
Roger Federer pulled out of the Japan Open and Shanghai ATP Masters 1000 on Friday, citing the need to rest after a physically challenging year.

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2010 World Group Draw
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:40:25 GMT
The full draw for the 2010 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group has been made in Geneva
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Former No. 1 Henin confirms she’s returning next year
Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:04:00 EST
Justine Henin is seeking the elusive Wimbledon title in her return to the WTA Tour. It’s the only Grand Slam the former top-ranked player hasn’t won. And it loomed large in her decision to end a one-year retirement from the sport.

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2010 Zonal Group I Draws
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:18:18 GMT
The full draws for the 2010 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Zonal Group I have been made in Geneva
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Spain vs. Switzerland in ‘10 Davis Cup; U.S. gets Serbia

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Can the Czechs cash in on Davis Cup final?
Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:59:12 GMT
A tough Davis Cup final awaits the Czechs, as they prepare to travel to Spain and face the world’s toughest opponents…and the toughest crowd
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Dokic’s father has 15-month prison sentence confirmed
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:21:00 EST
A Serbian court confirmed a 15-month prison sentence for the father of tennis player Jelena Dokic on charges that he threatened the Australian ambassador to Serbia.

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A nice problem to have
Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:01:03 GMT
Following victory over Israel, Spanish captain Albert Costa must now decide which is his strongest line-up for the final against Czech Republic
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Peer advances to quarters of Tashkent Open
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:50:00 EST
Second-seeded Shahar Peer of Israel beat Kathrin Woerle of Germany 6-2, 6-4 Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Tashkent Open.

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Federer’s presence makes Swiss favourites
Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:33:37 GMT
Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka lead the Swiss team as they travel to Italy as favourites to regain their World Group status for 2010
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Kirilenko, Hantuchova reach quarters at Korea Open
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:17:00 EST
Defending champion Maria Kirilenko of Russia advanced to the Korea Open quarterfinals on Thursday by beating Francesca Schiavone, who retired with an injury early in the second set.

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Seeds announced for 2010 Draw
Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:15:49 GMT
2009 finalists Spain and Czech Republic head the seeds for the Draw for the World Group of the 2010 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas
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Monaco, Greul, Cuevas reach Romania quarters
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:20:00 EST
Third-seeded Juan Monaco of Argentina defeated Pere Riba of Spain 6-4, 6-2 Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the BCR Open Romania.

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Last match for Lapentti?
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:37:38 GMT
Davis Cup stalwart Nicolas Lapentti announced that this may be his last match. His brother Giovanni will get the tie underway against local boy Marcos Daniel
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