SWG – 57th Edition
Argentina’s Nalbandian hopeful of full recovery
feeds.cbssports.com says: David Nalbandian has begun to recover from recent hip surgery with the goal of returning to top-level tennis. The 15th-ranked Argentine had surgery two weeks ago in Barcelona, Spain, and is recovering



Brazil, Ecuador, South Africa and Uzbekistan win
daviscup.com says: The final four places in September’s World Group Play-offs have been decided.
Angry Serena sparks ‘cheat’ storm
foxsports.com.au says: Ten-time grand slam winner Serena Williams denounced her French Open third-round opponent at Roland Garros as a “cheat” while two of the world’s top 10 crashed to defeat.
Dokic’s dad on trial over threatening ambassador
feeds.cbssports.com says: Australian tennis player Jelena Dokic’s father went on trial Friday in his native Serbia on charges that he threatened the Australian ambassador.



2009 World Group Play-offs Draw
daviscup.com says: The draw for the 2009 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Play-offs has been made at the ITF offices in London
Stosur defeats Dementieva
foxsports.com.au says: Samantha Stosur is Australia’s last player standing at the French Open after causing a boilover on Court Philippe Chatrier, defeating No.4 seed Elena Dementieva 6-3 4-6 6-1.
Pac-10 penalizes UCLA men’s tennis program
feeds.cbssports.com says: The Pac-10 has penalized UCLA’s men’s tennis program for allowing a player to compete while ineligible during the 2008 season, which resulted in Southern California being declared the conference champ



Nalbandian out of action
daviscup.com says: World No. 15 David Nalbandian has had surgery on his right hip and will be out of the game for four months
King of Clay deposed in Paris
foxsports.com.au says: Rafael Nadal’s four-year Roland Garros reign came to a sensational end at the hands of feuding rival Robin Soderling on Sunday as the race for the 2009 title was thrown wide open.
Nadal calls on ITF’s help in fight against WADA
feeds.cbssports.com says: Rafael Nadal called on the International Tennis Federation to stick up for players against the World Anti-Doping Agency’s out-of-competition drug-testing rules.



posted on Sunday, May 31st, 2009 at 3:59 pm, filed under Uncategorized.