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Federer will open against Verdasco in London

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:55:15 GMT

Federer-Verdasco will be preceded by the first bout of the week, which will pit fourth-seeded Andy Murray against fifth-seeded U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro, who stunned Federer in September's Grand Slam final in New York.

The Day-2 schedule for Monday was also announced, as second-seeded Rafael Nadal will battle eighth-seeded French Open runner-up Robin Soderling and third-seeded and defending World Tour Finals titlist Novak Djokovic will encounter sixth-seeded Nikolay Davydenko in a rematch of last year's finale, which was won by Djokovic in Shanghai.

Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Men's Tennis Update - Nov 19

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:34:08 GMT

London, England

SUNDAY'S ROUND-ROBIN MATCHES

Roger Federer (1) vs. Fernando Verdasco (7), not before 3:45 PM ET Andy Murray (4) vs. Juan Martin del Potro (5), not before 9:15 AM ET

Notes

Novak Djokovic beat Nikolay Davydenko in last year's f

inal in Shanghai.

Federer should have his hands full in London

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:02:50 GMT

The top-seeded Federer headlines Group A, which is rounded out by a fourth- seeded Murray, a fifth-seeded del Potro and seventh-seeded Fernando Verdasco, who will make his Tour Finals debut.

Federer is the reigning Wimbledon and French Open champ and captured this prestigious eight-player ATP event in 2003, 2004, 2006 and 2007 and was the runner-up in 2005.

Wickmayer, Malisse appeal doping suspensions

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:06:36 GMT

Wickmayer, a U.S.

Open semifinalist this year, and Malisse, a Wimbledon semifinalist in 2002, will find out in the next four months whether or not the bans will be lifted.

Soderling replaces injured Roddick in London

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:25:32 GMT

Roddick, who qualified for this tournament for a seventh straight year, has not played anywhere since suffering a knee injury in Shanghai last month.

"I am really disappointed to miss the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals," Roddick said.

Nadal will play in Davis Cup final

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:51:56 GMT

The reigning champion Spaniards are seeking their fourth title this decade.

Nadal missed last year's final in Argentina due to a knee injury, as Spain went on the road to defeat the favored Argentines, 3-1. The Mallorca native has battled knee and abdominal injuries this year, with knee problems preventing him from defending his title at Wimbledon this past summer.

Djokovic outlasts Monfils for Paris Masters crown

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:50:01 GMT

Djokovic earned a 6-2, 5-7, 7-6 (7-3) triumph on Sunday for his second straight tournament crown and the 16th title of his career. He also won last week's Swiss Indoors tournament, beating another hometown favorite in world No. 1 Roger Federer.

Sunday was Djokovic's 10th final of the year, including his fifth in a Masters Series event. He had lost the previous four Masters finals, falling in Miami, Monte Carlo, Rome and Cincinnati.

BNP Paribas Masters Men's Tennis Update - Nov 15

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:34:08 GMT

Paris, France

Total Prize Money: $4,080,000

SUNDAY'S FINAL MATCH

Novak Djokovic (3) leads Gael Monfils (15), 3-1

Djokovic dominates Nadal; joins Monfils in Paris final

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:07:09 GMT

The 22-year-old Djokovic continued to come into his own with an eye-opening 6-2, 6-3 victory over the Spanish sensation Nadal. Djokovic won a staggering 83 percent of first-serve points and blasted 31 winners at Nadal, a player who normally covers the court better than anyone.

Djokovic didn't face a break in the match and will take the momentum into the final against the fan favorite Monfils, who needed more time and effort to slip past Radek Stepanek, 6-4, 5-7, 6-4.

BNP Paribas Masters Men's Tennis Update - Nov 14

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:04:09 GMT

Paris, France

Total Prize Money: $4,080,000

SATURDAY'S SEMIFINAL MATCHES

Novak Djokovic (3) leads Rafael Nadal (2), 5-2 Radek Stepanek (13) vs. Gael Monfils (15)

Nadal, Djokovic advance to Paris semis; London field set

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:56:29 GMT

The second-seeded Nadal dethroned defending Paris Masters champion Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France in a 7-5, 7-5 decision, while the third-seeded Djokovic claimed a 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 triumph over Sweden's Robin Soderling.

Both Tsonga and Soderling were in the running for the final spot in the exclusive eight-man field for the World Finals, which will be played in London starting November 22.

BNP Paribas Masters Men's Tennis Update - Nov 13

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:34:07 GMT

Paris, France

Total Prize Money: $4,080,000

FRIDAY'S QUARTERFINAL MATCHES

Rafael Nadal (2) vs. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (8) Novak Djokovic (3) leads Robin Soderling (9), 2-1 Juan Martin del Potro (5) vs. Radek Stepanek (13) Marin Cilic (12) vs. Gael Monfils (15)

Nadal, Djokovic, Tsonga reach Paris quarters

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:49:44 GMT

The third-seeded Djokovic rolled to a 6-2, 6-2 victory over French qualifier Arnaud Clement, while the eighth-seeded Tsonga needed just 52 minutes to post a 6-2, 6-3 win over countrymate Gilles Simon.

Tsonga is the defending champion of this event and now controls his own destiny for a berth in the season-ending ATP Tour World Finals. If he can successfully defend this title, he will be one of the players in the exclusive eight-man field in London later this month.

BNP Paribas Masters Men's Tennis Update - Nov 12

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:34:08 GMT

Paris, France

Total Prize Money: $4,080,000

THURSDAY'S THIRD ROUND MATCHES

Rafael Nadal (2) vs. Tommy Robredo (14) Novak Djokovic (3) vs. Arnaud Clement Andy Murray (4) vs. Radek Stepanek (13) Juan Martin del Potro (5) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (10) Robin Soderling (9) leads Nikolay Davydenko (6), 6-3, 2-5 Fernando Verdasco (7) vs. Marin Cilic (12) Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (8) vs. Gilles Simon (11) Gael Monfils (15) vs. Julien Benneteau

Federer stunned; Nadal survives Paris opener

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:52:06 GMT

1 superstar Roger Federer was shocked by Frenchman Julien Benneteau, while former top-ranked slugger Rafael Nadal staved off five match points before winning his second-round match Wednesday at the Paribas Masters, the final Masters tournament of the season.

The unseeded Benneteau bounced Federer in 3-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 fashion on Day 4 here.

2009: Serena's back on top

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:13:58 GMT

Unfortunately for Serena, the most entertaining thing she did was berate that line judge at the U.S. Open.

The powerful American stole the Open spotlight for all the wrong reasons after directing some choice expletives at the linesperson, who was on the bad end of a verbal tirade after calling an untimely foot fault on Serena with a big match in the balance.

BNP Paribas Masters Men's Tennis Update - Nov 11

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:04:08 GMT

Paris, France

Total Prize Money: $4,080,000

WEDNESDAY'S SECOND ROUND MATCHES

Roger Federer (1) vs. Julien Benneteau Rafael Nadal (2) vs. Nicolas Almagro Novak Djokovic (3) leads Juan Monaco, 6-3, 1-0 Andy Murray (4) vs. James Blake Juan Martin del Potro (5) vs. Marat Safin Robin Soderling (9) leads Ivo Karlovic, 6-4, 1-1 Fernando Gonzalez (10) vs. John Isner Marin Cilic (12) vs. Lukasz Kubot Radek Stepanek (13) vs. Viktor Troicki Tommy Robredo (14) vs. Tomas Berdych Gael Monfils (15) vs. David Guez Tommy Haas (16) vs. Arnaud Clement

Davydenko, Tsonga win Paris openers

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:50:04 GMT

The sixth-seeded Davydenko, who titled here back in 2006, blew past German Benjamin Becker 6-2, 6-1, while an eighth-seeded Tsonga handled Spaniard Albert Montanes 6-1, 7-5 at Palais Omnisports.

The former Aussie Open runner-up Tsonga, of France, topped Argentine David Nalbandian in last year's indoor finale here.

BNP Paribas Masters Men's Tennis Update - Nov 10

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:04:09 GMT

Paris, France

Total Prize Money: $4,080,000

TUESDAY'S SECOND ROUND MATCHES

Nikolay Davydenko (6) leads Benjamin Becker, 6-2 Fernando Verdasco (7) vs. Andreas Seppi Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (8) vs. Albert Montanes Gilles Simon (11) vs. Ivan Ljubicic

TUESDAY'S FIRST ROUND MATCHES

Julien Benneteau vs. Philipp Petzschner Stanislas Wawrinka vs. David Guez Feliciano Lopez vs. Arnaud Clement Jeremy Chardy vs. Juan Monaco Nicolas Almagro leads Marco Chiudinelli, 5-2

Safin lives to play another day

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:49:14 GMT

1 Marat Safin barely came up an opening-round winner Monday at the Paribas Masters, the final Masters tournament of the year.

Thetwo-time major champion Safin, who plans on retiring after this tournament, held off Frenchman Thierry Ascione 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7-3) on Day 2 at Palais Omnisports, where the big Russian titled in 2000, 2002 and 2004. Safin saved three match points to stave off Ascione and extend his career for at least one more round.

BNP Paribas Masters Men's Tennis Update - Nov 9

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:04:08 GMT

Paris, France

Total Prize Money: $4,080,000

MONDAY'S FIRST ROUND MATCHES

Andreas Beck vs. Lukasz Kubot Andreas Seppi leads Philipp Kohlschreiber, 6-3, 3-3 Paul-Henri Mathieu vs. Viktor Troicki Alejandro Falla vs. John Isner Thierry Ascione vs. Marat Safin Ivo Karlovic leads Pablo Cuevas, 7-6 (7-3) Victor Hanescu vs. Albert Montanes Sebastien Grosjean vs. Ivan Ljubicic Tomas Berdych vs. Vincent Millot

TUESDAY'S FIRST ROUND MATCHES

Julien Benneteau vs. Philipp Petzschner Stanislas Wawrinka vs. David Guez Feliciano Lopez vs. Arnaud Clement Jeremy Chardy vs. Juan Monaco Nicolas Almagro vs. Marco Chiudinelli

Djokovic ends Roger's hometown reign

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:28:47 GMT

The second-seeded Djokovic notched a 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 triumph on Sunday for his fourth title of 2009, while also denying the Swiss superstar a fourth straight crown in Basel.

"It is definitely a big achievement to beat Roger in his home city and country," said Djokovic. "He had a huge amount of pressure on him to win today.

Bad day for the French in Paris

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:16:29 GMT

Blake notched a 6-4, 6-3 victory over veteran Fabrice Santoro, who has said the 2009 season would likely be his last on the ATP Tour. Becker rallied from a set down for a 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 victory over wild card entry Michael Llodra.

The two matches were the only first-round tilts on Sunday's schedule. Each of the 16 seeds in the field received byes into the second round.

Murray blasts Youzhny for Valencia title

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:02:00 GMT

The top-seeded Murray posted a 6-3, 6-2 victory on Sunday in a mere 69 minutes to improve to 6-1 in ATP finals this year. His six tournament titles are the most on tour.

In addition to Sunday's crown, Murray also won in Doha, Rotterdam and Miami early in the year, while capturing the titles at the Queens Club and Montreal in the summer.

Valencia Open 500 Men's Tennis Update - Nov 8

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:04:09 GMT

Valencia, Spain

Total Prize Money: $2,980,000

SUNDAY'S FINAL MATCH

Andy Murray (1) leads Mikhail Youzhny, 6-3, 3-0