Fognini, Stakhovsky, Mathieu advance at Nice Open (Yahoo! Sports)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

NICE, France (AP) -- Fabio Fognini overcame a sloppy first set to beat Italian countryman Marco Cecchinato 1-6, 6-1, 6-2 Tuesday in the first round of the Nice Open.

Federer-Nadal rivalry running on its last legs

Source: SI.com

The Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal rivalry is tinged with nostalgia and regret. There is little left of it, save perhaps one final match on a stage they haven't met at yet, says Bruce Jenkins.

Nadal routs Federer in Rome

Source: SI.com

After all these years, Rafael Nadal still knows how to dominate Roger Federer.

Bedene Ousts Davydenko; Sijsling To Face Kohlschreiber In Dusseldorf

Source: ATPWorldTour.com by ATP Staff

Aljaz Bedene, a lucky loser who replaced Dmitry Tursunov in the draw, made the most of his opportunity on Tuesday at the Power Horse Cup 2013.

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Top-seeded players out of Strasbourg International (Yahoo! Sports)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

STRASBOURG, France (AP) -- Top-seeded Marion Bartoli and No. 2 Tamira Paszek were eliminated from the first round of the Strasbourg International on Tuesday.

Sijsling To Face Kohlschreiber In Dusseldorf

Source: ATPWorldTour.com by ATP Staff

Igor Sijsling recorded his first clay-court win of the season Tuesday at the Power Horse Cup.

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Fognini, Stakhovsky Reach Nice Second Round

Source: ATPWorldTour.com by ATP Staff

Fabio Fognini won his first match in four appearances at the Open de Nice Côte d'Azur on Tuesday.

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Alisa Kleybanova wins $10,000 Landisville for first title since cancer recovery

Source: Women's Tennis Blog by Marija

Alisa Kleybanova was struck by Hodgkin’s lymphoma in the spring of 2011, at the time her ranking was No.26, and after a brief comeback at Miami last season, the Russian decided to test her chances at smaller tournaments, which would also allow her to keep her protected ranking and thus enter the

Lleyton Hewitt, Andreas Seppi lose at Nice Open

Source: SI.com

NICE, France (AP) -- Former No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt of Australia and fifth-seeded Andreas Seppi of Italy lost Monday in the first round of the Nice Open.

Lu Upsets Seppi In Nice; Hewitt Beaten

Source: ATPWorldTour.com by ATP Staff

Yen-Hsun Lu handed Andreas Seppi his third successive first-round defeat on Monday as he defeated the Italian 7-5, 1-6, 6-4 at the Open de Nice Côte d’Azur.

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Lleyton Hewitt, Andreas Seppi beaten at Nice Open

Source: SI.com

NICE, France (AP) -- Former No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt of Australia and fifth-seeded Andreas Seppi of Italy lost Monday in the first round of the Nice Open.

Opening day at Strasbourg International washed out (Yahoo! Sports)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

STRASBOURG, France (AP) -- Heavy rain prevented any play at the Strasbourg International, forcing all seven first-round matches to be postponed to Tuesday.

Brain Game: Roger's New Rafa Tactics

Source: ATPWorldTour.com by Craig O'Shannessy

Roger Federer played a vastly different game style than normal against Rafael Nadal in his 6-1, 6-3 loss in Sunday’s Internazionali BNL d'Italia final.

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Lleyton Hewitt, Andreas Seppi beaten at Nice Open (Yahoo! Sports)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

NICE, France (AP) -- Former No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt of Australia and fifth-seeded Andreas Seppi of Italy lost Monday in the first round of the Nice Open.

Nieminen Opens Dusseldorf Bid; Tipsarevic To Face Pella

Source: ATPWorldTour.com by ATP Staff

Sixth seed Jarkko Nieminen opened his bid to win his first ATP World Tour clay-court title on Monday with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Lukas Lacko at the inaugural Power Horse Cup in Dusseldorf.

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Lu Upsets Seppi; Hewitt Beaten

Source: ATPWorldTour.com by ATP Staff

Yen-Hsun Lu handed Andreas Seppi his third successive first-round defeat on Monday as he defeated the Italian 7-5, 1-6, 6-4 at the Open de Nice Côte d’Azur.

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Jarkko Nieminen gains 2nd round at Duesseldorf (Yahoo! Sports)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) -- Sixth-seeded Jarkko Nieminen of Finland beat Lukas Lacko of Slovakia 6-3, 6-1 Monday to reach the second round of the Power Horse Cup, a clay-court tuneup for the French Open.

Nadal, Serena roll into French Open

Source: SI.com

Will Rafael Nadal continue his domination at Roland Garros? Is Serena Williams a lock for a French Open win? Jon Wertheim sizes up tennis' best as the field prepares for Paris.

Lu Upsets Seppi; Haase To Face Isner

Source: ATPWorldTour.com by ATP Staff

Yen-Hsun Lu handed Andreas Seppi his third successive first-round defeat on Monday as he defeated the Italian 7-5, 1-6, 6-4 at the Open de Nice Côte d’Azur.

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Lu upsets 5th-seeded Seppi in France (Yahoo! Sports)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

NICE, France (AP) -- Lu Yen-Hsun of Taiwan upset fifth-seeded Andreas Seppi of Italy 7-5, 1-6, 6-4 Monday to reach the second round of the Nice Open.

Wimbledon now Murray’s Priority

Source: ATP Men's Tennis

Wimbledon now Murray’s Priority

Andy Murray will prioritise Wimbledon over the French Open after the world number two withdrew from Rome in agony just a fortnight before the start of the clay Slam.

The Scot, celebrating his 26th birthday, drew level on sets with Marcel Granollers in his first match of the Italian Open but immediately withdrew following a successful tiebreak, citing back pains.

According to mother, Judy, Murray is likely to switch his focus to the grass season now that clay is effectively over for him. “Obviously, the goal is to be in peak condition for

Nieminen Opens Dusseldorf Bid

Source: ATPWorldTour.com by ATP Staff

Sixth seed Jarkko Nieminen opened his bid to win his first ATP World Tour clay-court title on Monday with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Lukas Lacko at the inaugural Power Horse Cup in Dusseldorf.

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Ricardas Berankis: Leading Lithuania

Source: ATPWorldTour.com by Matt Fitzgerald

As part of ‘Emirates Stars Of Tomorrow’ series, Ricardas Berankis talks about his return to the Top 100, leading the way for Lithuania and selects the match where he best displayed his talent to play against the game’s elite.

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Corona ATP Weekly Slice: Rafa Among Movers

Source: ATPWorldTour.com by ATP Staff

In this latest Corona Weekly Slice, we look at the week ahead in Düsseldorf and Nice and the past week in review at Rome.

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Nadal beats Federer in straight sets, wins Italian Open

Source: SI.com

After all these years, Rafael Nadal still knows how to dominate Roger Federer.

Roland Garros 2013 fashion: Fila chooses pink and navy for Jankovic, Goerges and Petrova

Source: Women's Tennis Blog by Marija

Just like Adidas for Ana Ivanovic, Fila opted for navy for the upcoming French Open, one of Fila's signature colors which perfectly suits the red clay. The contrast is provided by pink and white. The Summer 2013 Baseline collection features various types of shirts, two versions of the Summer Baseline dress, skorts in white, pink and navy, a hooded jacket and matching pants, wristbands and a pink visor.

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Rosol eliminated in 1st round at Power Horse Cup

Source: SI.com

Daniel Brands of Germany upset fifth-seeded Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic 6-4, 6-3 in the first round of the Power Horse Cup on Sunday.

Ricardas Berankis beats Denis Istomin in Nice (Yahoo! Sports)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

NICE, France (AP) -- Ricardas Berankis reached the second round of the Nice Open by beating eighth-seeded Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan 6-2, 6-2 on Sunday.

Rome: Serena Williams wins fourth consecutive title in 2013

Source: Women's Tennis Blog by Marija

Serena Williams has been way beyond her competition and yet again, for who knows which time, she reaffirmed it by dominating Victoria Azarenka in the Internazionali BNL d'Italia final and winning her fifth title this season, the fourth consecutive (after Miami, Charleston and Madrid)!

The American is now heading to the French Open with almost perfect record on dirt since the start of the 2012 claycourt season – 33-1 – her only loss being the shocking upset by Virginie Razzano in the first round of the last French Open. This season she's won 16 matches on clay and this week in Rome all the wins were in straight sets, actually she

Nadal Grabs No. 4 Seed At Roland Garros

Source: ATPWorldTour.com by ATP Staff

Rafael Nadal will overtake David Ferrer for No. 4 in the Emirates ATP Rankings on Monday. The result has huge implications for Roland Garros, as Nadal will be seeded fourth, guaranteeing the Spaniard cannot meet World No. 1 Novak Djokovic, No. 2 Andy Murray and No. 3 Roger Federer before the semi-finals.

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Federer Remains Positive Ahead Of Roland Garros

Source: ATPWorldTour.com by ATP Staff

Roger Federer remained positive despite losing to Rafael Nadal on Sunday in the Internazionali BNL d’Italia final.

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Serena dominates Azarenka

Source: SI.com

Serena Williams won her fourth consecutive title of the year in dominating fashion Sunday, beating third-seeded Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-3 in the Italian Open final.

Nadal beats Federer in straight sets, wins Italian

Source: SI.com

After all these years, Rafael Nadal still knows how to dominate Roger Federer.

Rosol eliminated in 1st round at Power Horse Cup (Yahoo! Sports)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) -- Daniel Brands of Germany upset fifth-seeded Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic 6-4, 6-3 in the first round of the Power Horse Cup on Sunday.

Berankis Upsets Istomin In Nice

Source: ATPWorldTour.com by ATP Staff

Ricardas Berankis knocked out eighth seed Denis Istomin 6-2, 6-2 to open main draw proceedings at the Open de Nice Côte d’Azur on Sunday.

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Nadal Masterclass Stuns Federer, Wins 24th ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Crown

Source: ATPWorldTour.com by ATP Staff

Rafael Nadal is on course to capture a seventh title at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome after winning the first set 6-1 against second seed Roger Federer on Sunday. It is the pair’s 30th FedEx ATP Head2Head meeting and their 20th final clash.

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Nadal beats Federer, Serena wins at Italian Open (Yahoo! Sports)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

ROME (AP) -- Rafel Nadal controlled the Italian Open final from start to finish, beating Roger Federer 6-1, 6-3 Sunday in the 30th meeting between the two stars.

Live Rome Final: Federer Vs. Nadal

Source: ATPWorldTour.com by ATP Staff

Fifth seed Rafael Nadal is looking for his sixth title at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia against second seed Roger Federer in the Rome final.

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Serena dominates Azarenka to win Italian Open

Source: SI.com

Serena Williams won her fourth consecutive title of the year in dominating fashion Sunday, beating third-seeded Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-3 in the Italian Open final.

Bryans Capture 88th Team Title; Sixth Crown Of 2013

Source: ATPWorldTour.com by ATP Staff

Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan continued their fine run of season on Sunday by capturing their 88th team title, their sixth of the 2013 and their 24th ATP World Tour Masters 1000 crown.

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Rosol Falls In Dusseldorf Opener; Dodig To Play Haas In Second Round

Source: ATPWorldTour.com by ATP Staff

Fifth seed Lukas Rosol was a casualty on Sunday at the Power Horse Cup in Dusseldorf.

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Federer, Nadal Square Off In Rome Final

Source: ATPWorldTour.com by Greg Sharko

Media notes for the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, an ATP World Tour Masters 1000 clay-court tennis tournament.

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Dodig To Play Haas In Dusseldorf Second Round

Source: ATPWorldTour.com by ATP Staff

Ivan Dodig will play second Tommy Haas in Power Horse Cup second round.

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Federer, Nadal To Contest 20th Final

Source: ATPWorldTour.com by Greg Sharko

Media notes for the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, an ATP World Tour Masters 1000 clay-court tennis tournament.

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Federer: "I've Got To Take It To Rafa"

Source: ATPWorldTour.com by ATP Staff

Roger Federer intends on maintaining an aggressive game plan going into his clash with Rafael Nadal for the Rome title.

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Bhupathi/Bopanna, Bryans Reach Rome Final

Source: ATPWorldTour.com by ATP Staff

Indians Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna reached their first ATP World Tour final of the season on Saturday as they defeated Santiago Gonzalez and Scott Lipsky 6-3, 7-6(3) at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome.

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Federer, Nadal to renew rivalry in Italian Open final

Source: SI.com

Roger Federer joined Rafael Nadal in Sunday's Italian final, after dispatching Benoit Paire. The last tuneup for the French Open sports the superstars in one of tennis' best rivalries.

Federer and Nadal to renew rivalry in Rome final

Source: SI.com

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will renew their rivalry in the Italian Open final Sunday - exactly a week before the French Open starts.

Federer Sets Epic Finale Against Nadal

Source: ATPWorldTour.com by ATP Staff

Roger Federer will renew his epic rivalry with Rafael Nadal in the Internazionali BNL d’Italia final. Federer trails 10-19 in their FedEx ATP Head2Head series and will attempt to beat the Spaniard on clay for just the third time in 15 attempts.

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Federer, Nadal to renew rivalry in Rome final (Yahoo! Sports)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

ROME (AP) -- Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will renew their rivalry in the Italian Open final Sunday.