Mauresmo upset, Sharapova and Henin-Hardenne win

By Simon Baskett MADRID, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Defending champion and world number one Amelie Mauresmo lost 6-2 6-2 to fifth-ranked Russian Nadia Petrova in her opening match at the WTA championships on Tuesday.

Petrova Beats Defending Champ Mauresmo
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Petrova beats Mauresmo; Sharapova wins
Amelie Mauresmo was dealt a blow in her bid to finish the year as No. 1 when she lost to Nadia Petrova 6-2, 6-2 in opening round-robin play at the WTA Championships on Tuesday.

Pat to revive local game
TENNIS Australia has scored a huge promotional coup by securing former world No.1 Pat Rafter's services. Dual US Open champion Rafter has answered TA's call to become involved in reviving a dormant Australian game.

Tennis juniors in hardcourt champs
The Tennis South Canterbury Junior Hardcourt Championships were held during the weekend at the South Canterbury Finance Tennis Centre with both championship and some non championship singles being played.

Nadal's Praise For Murray
Murray to break into the world's elite season.The Spanish world number two has been impressed with the way Murray has developed as a player and believes that if he continues to improve, then he can climb into the top 10 in the rankings.

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