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Advantage Swiss

ATP Staff — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:12:00 GMT

Switzerland will have Roger Federer, team camaraderie and home advantage working in its favour when it hosts the United States in a highly anticipated first round Davis Cup tie in Fribourg.

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Gonzalez To Retire Following Miami

ATP Staff — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:21:00 GMT

Former World No. 5 Fernando Gonzalez has announced that he will retire from professional tennis following the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami next month.

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Federer, Nadal Approaching 10m Facebook Fans

ATP Staff — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:42:00 GMT

John McEnroe recently declared tennis is going through an “incredible time” and the popularity of two of the world’s Top 3 players, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, continues to be some of the highest among athletes on Facebook.

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Nishikori's Davis Cup Homecoming

ATP Staff — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:18:00 GMT

When Japan made its last appearance in the Davis Cup World Group back in 1985, Kei Nishikori hadn’t even been born yet. Beginning Friday in Hyogo, hopes will rest on the 22 year old to lead Japan into the Davis Cup quarter-finals when they host 2005 champion Croatia.

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Federer Eager To Return To Winning Ways

ATP Staff — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:54:00 GMT

In his last competitive match, World No. 3 Roger Federer left Rod Laver Arena with the disappointment of losing to Rafael Nadal in four sets in the semi-finals of the Australian Open sitting heavily on his shoulders.

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Americans Relishing Federer Challenge

ATP Staff — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:53:00 GMT

The USA begins its campaign to win a 33rd Davis Cup title with a testing first-round clash away to Switzerland this weekend, and it’s a challenge that both Mardy Fish and John Isner are relishing.

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Federer Leads Five Top 10 Players In Davis Cup Action

ATP Staff — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:52:00 GMT

This weekend sees 16 nations contest the 2012 Davis Cup World Group first round, with five Top 10 players in the South African Airways ATP Rankings representing their countries.

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Djokovic: 'I Dare To Dream'

ATP Staff — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:01:00 GMT

Novak Djokovic, the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, is eyeing another record-breaking season.

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Djokovic Wins Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award

ATP Staff — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:24:00 GMT

Novak Djokovic won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award on Monday at a ceremony in London.

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Weekly Snapshot: Djokovic Arrives In London For Laureus Sports Awards

Matt Fitzgerald — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:39:00 GMT

In this latest Weekly Snapshot, we look at the week ahead, featuring the eight Davis Cup World Group first-round ties and past week in review at Montpellier, Zagreb and Vina del Mar.

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Monaco Ends Drought With Fourth Title

ATP Staff — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:45:00 GMT

Top seed Juan Monaco ended a five-year title drought on Sunday at the VTR Open as he defeated first-time finalist Carlos Berlocq 6-3, 6-7(1), 6-1 in an all-Argentine final in Vina del Mar.

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Youzhny Ends Title Drought; Wins Zagreb Double

ATP Staff — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:42:00 GMT

Third seed Mikhail Youzhny captured his eighth title on Sunday, dismissing first-time ATP World Tour finalist Lukas Lacko 6-2, 6-3 in the PBZ Zagreb Indoors final. He followed up his singles victory by partnering Marcos Baghdatis to the doubles crown to become the first double winner this season.

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Berdych Beats Monfils For Montpellier Title

ATP Staff — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:58:00 GMT

Top seed Tomas Berdych defeated third-seeded Gael Monfils 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 in two hours and five minutes to win the Open Sud de France title in Montpellier Sunday.

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Mahut/Roger-Vasselin Lift Montpellier Trophy; Gil/Gimeno Traver Win Vina del Mar Crown

ATP Staff — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:56:00 GMT

Nicolas Mahut and Edouard Roger-Vasselin captured their first ATP World Tour title at the Open Sud de France in Montpellier Sunday, defeating No. 3 seeds Paul Hanley and Jamie Murray 6-4, 7-6(4).

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Sunday Briefing - Montpellier, Zagreb, Vina del Mar

Greg Sharko — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:11:00 GMT

Media notes for the Open Sud de France, the VTR Open and the PBZ Zagreb Indoors.

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Monaco To Face First-Time Finalist Berlocq

ATP Staff — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:58:00 GMT

Top seed Juan Monaco will look to win the VTR Open title for the first time after reaching the final for the third time on Saturday. The Argentine cruised past France’s Jeremy Chardy 6-1, 6-4 in the semi-finals in Vina del Mar.

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Berdych, Monfils To Square Off In Montpellier Title Match

ATP Staff — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:46:00 GMT

Third seed Gael Monfils advanced to the Open Sud de France final in Montpellier Saturday, saving a match point before topping World No. 12 Gilles Simon 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-4.

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Lacko Advances To First Final In Zagreb; Youzhny Wins

ATP Staff — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:44:00 GMT

No. 3 seed Mikhail Youzhny reached the PBZ Zagreb Indoors final, defeating Michael Berrer 6-3, 6-4 in the semi-finals on Saturday.

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Baghdatis-Youzhny Upset Erlich-Ram In Zagreb Semis

ATP Staff — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:35:00 GMT

Marcos Baghdatis and Mikhail Youzhny upset No. 2 seeds Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram 6-2, 6-4 in the PBZ Zagreb Indoors semi-finals on Saturday.

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Saturday Briefing - Montpellier, Zagreb, Vina del Mar

Greg Sharko — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Media notes for the Open Sud de France, the VTR Open and the PBZ Zagreb Indoors.

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TV Schedule: Davis Cup First Round

ATP Staff — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:09:00 GMT

Eight Davis Cup by BNP Paribas 2012 World Group first round ties will be contested globally between 10-12 February.

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Monaco, Chela Finish Strong To Reach Vina SFs

ATP Staff — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:12:00 GMT

Top seed Juan Monaco bounced back to defeat No. 5 seed Albert Montanes 3-6, 6-1, 6-1 in quarter-final action Friday at the VTR Open in Vina del Mar.

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Youzhny Battles Past Karlovic In Zagreb; Baghdatis Ousts Dodig

ATP Staff — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:11:00 GMT

Third seed Mikhail Youzhny earned a hard-fought win over eight-seeded Croatian Ivo Karlovic, prevailing 7-6(10), 3-6, 7-6(6) after two hours and 42 minutes on Friday at the PBZ Zagreb Indoors.

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Top Seeds Sa-Soares Upset In Vina QFs

ATP Staff — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:58:00 GMT

The new tandem of Santiago Giraldo and Maximo Gonzalez upset top-seeded Brazilians Andre Sa and Bruno Soares 6-4, 6-4 on Friday to secure their place in the VTR Open semi-finals.

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Berdych, Simon, Monfils Advance To Montpellier SFs

ATP Staff — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:15:00 GMT

Top-seeded Czech Tomas Berdych overcame Nicolas Mahut of France 6-3, 6-4 on Friday for a place in the Open Sud de France semi-finals in Montpellier.

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