Borg misses out on Masters event

The BlackRock Masters will be shown on BBC TV and online Borg and McEnroe had been due to renew their rivalry in LondonBjorn Borg has been forced to pull out of the BlackRock Masters Tennis at London's Royal Albert Hall from 4-9 December because of an

Nadal denies injury claim
Nadal denies injury claim Article from: AAP Font size: article: article: : November 29, 2007 12:00am WORLD number two Rafael Nadal denied today a claim from his coach and uncle Toni Nadal he had a potentially career-threatening foot injury.

Danai through to semis at Asia Cup
Thailand's Danai Udomchoke dispatched Vivek Shokeen of India 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday to advance to the semifinals of the round-robin Asia Cup.

Scud bids for wildcard
November, 2007 Former Wimbledon finalist Mark Philippoussis has entered the Australian Open wildcard play-off.

Nadal surprised by trainer's comments
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal, world No.2, was surprised by comments from his uncle and coach Toni, who called a recurring foot injury 'very serious'. 'Rafa is surprised,' a spokesperson for Nadal said.

Tennis: Erakovic, Jones in as wildcards
Marina Erakovic and Sacha Jones will carry New Zealand singles hopes at next month's women's Classic after being handed wildcards into the main draw.


If I had my way I'd make health catching instead of disease.
- Robert Ingersoll

Nadal has a serious problem with his foot says coach

MADRID (Reuters) - World number two Rafael Nadal has a serious problem with his foot which is likely to affect the rest of his career, his uncle and coach Toni Nadal has said. 'He's been affected by an injury to his foot since 2005.

Tennis: Safin ruled out of Davis Cup final against US
Russia's Davis Cup captain Shamil Tarpishchev has ruled out any chance of Marat Safin being drafted in as a late replacement for this week's final against the United States in Portland, Oregon.

Tennis: Six big names confirmed for Heineken Open tennis
Six current or former top 10 players will play January's Heineken Open. The field includes seven players currently ranked in the top 30, two Grand Slam winners and three past champions.

Russia won't spring Safin surprise
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Drucker: Five moments in Davis Cup history
Australian Fred Stolle, a member of the Tennis Hall of Fame, put it best when talking about Davis Cup: 'Very strange things can happen.' Stolle should know.

UPDATE 1-Tennis-Foot injury not career-threatening says Nadal
MADRID, Nov 28 (Reuters) - World number two Rafael Nadal denied on Wednesday a claim from his coach and uncle Toni Nadal that he had a potentially career-threatening foot injury.

Invisible man Edberg returns to face Henman
Whenever tennis fans gather to reminisce, it is rarely difficult to put an answer to the 'Whatever happened to...' questions.

Nadal quells injury talk
November, 2007 Rafael Nadal has quickly put an end to talk of a career-threatening foot injury.


A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book.
- Irish Proverb

{Spam?} Ford: McEnroe's most treasured tennis milestone

-- U.S. Davis Cup captain Patrick McEnroe, in an interview with ESPN.com in early November. PORTLAND, Ore.


Joy and Temperance and Repose
Slam the door on the doctor's nose.

- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

{Spam?} The genial throat-slitter sticking his knife in Brown

Times Online - Guthrie remains a keen horseman, tennis player and skier. In 1971 he married Catherine, daughter of a lieutenant-colonel in the Coldstream Guards, and the couple have two grown-up children, David and Andrew. In 2002 Guthrie told the Lords that Saddam
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

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Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
- World Health Organization, 1948

Federer says Pete remains top-five talent

The Australian - PETE SAMPRAS, at the age of 36, is still good enough to be in the top five in world tennis, according to Roger Federer. Roger Federer and Pete Sampras, right, before the start of an invitational exhibition tennis match in Kuala Lumpur. Picture: AP
Source: www.theaustralian.news.com.au

Sports briefs: Angels, Hunter agree on 5 years, $90M
Detroit News - Roger Federer beat Pete Sampras 7-6 (6), 7-6 (5) in an exhibition tennis match at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. • U.S. men win in volleyball: The United States beat Bulgaria at the volleyball Men's World Cup at Toyama, Japan; 29-27, 20-25, 28-30, 25-22
Source: www.detnews.com

Sampras upstages Federer in exhibition
Boston Globe - LONDON (Reuters) - Pete Sampras proved his serve and volley tactics were still razor sharp when he stunned world number one Roger Federer 7-6 6-4 in an exhibition match in Macau on Saturday. Sampras might have turned his back on professional tennis
Source: www.boston.com


Like everybody else, when I don't know what else to do, I seem to go in for catching colds.
- George Jean Nathan

Chang breaks with Peng but still wants to help China

By Nick Mulvenney SHENZHEN, China, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Former French Open champion Michael Chang is no longer coaching China's Peng Shuai but still believes he could help Chinese chances of winning medals at next year's Beijing Olympics.

Federer edges Sampras in Malaysian exhibition match
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- World No. 1 Roger Federer overcame Pete Sampras' stubborn resistance Thursday to beat the retired legend 7-6 (6), 7-6 (5) in their second Asian exhibition match.

Federer says Sampras would still be top five player
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Federer says Sampras would still be top five
KUALA LUMPUR - World number one Roger Federer said Pete Sampras would be ranked in the top five if he was still a player.

Strong field named for Gold Coast
The Mondial Australian Women's Hardcourts held at Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast will feature eight of the world's top 20 ranked players. World No.

Chang splits with Peng Shuai; announces tennis academy in southern China
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Federer masters Sampras again
World number one Roger Federer defeated retired US legend Pete Sampras on Thursday for the second straight time in three days at an exhibition match in Kuala Lumpur.

Sampras still a top five player - Federer
World tennis No 1 Roger Federer believes Pete Sampras would be ranked in the top five if he was still a player.

Chang splits with Peng, building academy
SHENZHEN, China -- Former French Open champion Michael Chang has quit as coach of Chinese tennis player Shuai Peng. Peng is China's top-ranked female doubles player and is in the top 50 singles rankings along with another countrywoman, Na Li.

Illini Women Close Fall on a High Note
Complete Results BOSTON - The Illinois women's tennis team closed its fall schedule today with another solid performance at the Harvard Invitational being hosted on the campus of Harvard University in Boston.


I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol.
- Author Unknown

Blake in People's Sexiest Man Alive Issue

James Blake has been named in People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive issue. Blake was highlighted in the 'Sexy at Every Age' category, chosen as the sexiest 27 year old. The issue is on sale now.

Fitzgerald reappointed Australia Davis Cup captain
SYDNEY (Reuters) - John Fitzgerald has been reappointed non-playing captain of Australia's Davis Cup squad for 2008 despite failing to keep the 28-times champions in the World Group.

Andy Roddick to lead U.S. in Davis Cup final
NEW YORK -- World number six Andy Roddick will lead the United States against 2006 champions Russia in this month's Davis Cup final, the International Tennis Federation said on Tuesday.

Tennis-Fitzgerald reappointed Australia Davis Cup captain
SYDNEY, Nov 22 (Reuters) - John Fitzgerald has been reappointed non-playing captain of Australia's Davis Cup squad for 2008 despite failing to keep the 28-times champions in the World Group.

Pete Sampras says he won't attempt comeback to competitive tennis
Dan Guen Chin, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Pete Sampras said Wednesday he is not planning a comeback to competitive tennis, stressing that retirement has taken its toll on his skills.

AP Photos
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -For the Americans, the challenge comes in claiming the Davis Cup for the first time since 1995. For the Russians, it comes in the drama of getting here.

Bad year for Brazilian tennis after the heydays of Kuerten
Brasilia, Nov 22 (Xinhua) For Brazilian tennis, 2007 has been the worst year after the heydays of former world no. 1 Gustavo Kuerten, nicknamed Guga. In 2004, Guga was still ranked 40th in the world of tennis.

It's Modano's night, and Ducks fall
On an evening in which he's honored as leading U.S.-born scorer, Dallas standout scores the tying goal. Hagman's score 41 seconds later leads to the end of the Ducks' four-game winning streak.


Physical ills are the taxes laid upon this wretched life; some are taxed higher, and some lower, but all pay something.
- Lord Chesterfield

Roddick leads Americans for Davis Cup final

New York - World number six Andy Roddick will lead the United States against 2006 champions Russia in this month's Davis Cup final, the International Tennis Federation said on Tuesday.

Roddick to lead US in Davis Cup final
World number six Andy Roddick [Images] will lead the United States against 2006 champions Russia [Images] in this month's Davis Cup final, the International Tennis Federation said on Tuesday.

Federer fights Sampras in traditional Korean clothes
In an exhibition match between the giants of tennis present and past, world No. 1 Roger Federer defeated Pete Sampras in straight sets 6-4, 6-3. The match in Seoul is the first of three Asian exhibitions the two legends will play.

Roddick to lead US in Davis Cup final
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Women's tennis is clean: Billie Jean
Tennis great Billie Jean King said she would be surprised if women's tennis became embroiled in the match-fixing allegations that have overshadowed the men's game in 2007.

Federer defeats Sampras in straight sets
SEOUL, South Korea -- In an exhibition match between the giants of tennis present and past, world No.

Federer tames Pistol Pete in Seoul
World No 1 Roger Federer [Images] showed who is king as he defeated Pete Sampras 6-4, 6-3 in a little over an hour, in the first of three Asian exhibition matches in Seoul on Tuesday.

Federer wins first round in battle of generations
Seoul (dpa) - Roger Federer on Tuesday followed up his Masters Cup weekend title success as he beat former legend Pete Sampras 6-4, 6-3 in the first of three high-profile exhibitions in Asia.

Federer fights Sampras in exhibition match
Pete Sampras shakes hands with Roger Federer during their invitational exhibition match in Seoul Tuesday. The Swiss won 6-4, 6-3.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)Photo Gallery>>> BEIJING, Nov.


I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol.
- Author Unknown

Kings of the court to duel for the title of greatest ever

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Chasing pack snaps at Federer's heels
By Nazvi Careem KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Reuters) - World number one Roger Federer's claims of invincibility mean nothing to Rafael Nadal and the Spaniard has vowed to hunt down his nemesis in 2008.

Saeed advances in seniors tennis
KARACHI, Nov 19: Abdul Saeed moved ahead when he notched up a convincing 6-0, 6-0 victory over Quetta's Waseem Baran in 35-plus singles of the ninth KC Pakistan International Seniors Tennis Championship at the Karachi Club courts on Monday.

RP tennisters back in action
Kristel Satumbaga National women's team mainstays Denise Dy and Czarina Mae Arevalo and junior netter Bambi Zoleta try for an improved showing starting today when they see action in the PLDT-Smart ITF Women's Circuit Week 2 at the Manila Polo Club in

Gilbert gives Bogdanovic rallying call
The announcement of Wimbledons smallest surplus in 14 years did not make that much of an impact in Shrewsbury yesterday.

Chasing pack snaps at Federer's heels
World number one Roger Federer's claims of invincibility mean nothing to Rafael Nadal and the Spaniard has vowed to hunt down his nemesis in 2008.

24th Federal Cup Tennis Championship: 45 matches decided on first day
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: 45 matches were decided on the first day of the 24th Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championship at the PTF Complex here on Monday.


Doc Childre and Howard Martin, The HeartMath Solution
Heartfelt positive feelings create far more than a healthy psychological effect. They fortify our internal energy systems and nourish the body right down to the cellular level. For that reason, we like to think of these emotions as "quantum nutrients."

Maple Lawn

Baltimore Sun - Recreation // Maple Lawn residents have use of a huge swimming pool, kiddie pool and tennis and basketball courts. Nearby outdoor recreation includes a miniature golf and driving range, boating and fishing in the T. Howard Duckett Watershed, and the
Source: www.baltimoresun.com

Draper denies compensation claims
Guardian Unlimited - Roger Draper, the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) chief executive, has denied claims that Brad Gilbert will receive a substantial compensation settlement after parting company with Andy Murray. Gilbert, the American coach recruited by the LTA to work
Source: sport.guardian.co.uk

NHL Photo Wire
ESPN.com - Change Sport MLB NFL NBA NHL College Football Men's NCAA BB Women's NCAA BB WNBA Golf Auto Racing Tennis Boxing Horse Racing Olympics Cycling Track and Field Gymnastics Skiing Figure Skating PBA Cricket Rugby Soccer AFL CFL Saku Koivu was the latest
Source: sports.espn.go.com

Back in high gear, Federer dominates Ferrer to win Masters Cup
CBS Sportsline - College FB | College BK | Golf | Auto Racing | Tennis | Horses | More Don't even try, pal," the top-ranked Swiss star said. "You're probably not going to win." While Federer was quick
Source: www.sportsline.com

Watch Tennis
Lawn Tennis Association - Catch the best live tennis in the UK in the Davis Cup, at Wimbledon, Queen's, Nottingham, Eastbourne and Birmingham. Great Britain's next Davis Cup tie is against Argentina away in the first round of the World Group from 8-10 February 2008. Ticket
Source: www.lta.org.uk

Federer Defeats Ferrer in Straight Sets to Win Masters Cup
Bloomberg - Nov. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Roger Federer, the world's top-ranked player, conceded only seven games in winning the final of tennis's season-ending Masters Cup tournament in Shanghai today. The Swiss, who also won the event in 2003, 2004 and 2006, defeated
Source: www.bloomberg.com

ATP Masters Cup Results
CBS Sportsline - College FB | College BK | Golf | Auto Racing | Tennis | Horses | More SHANGHAI, China (AP) -Results Sunday from the US$4.45 million (?3.03 million) ATP Masters Cup at Qi Zhong Stadium
Source: www.sportsline.com


Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon.
- Doug Larson

{Spam?} Ferrer, Federer trounces Roddick to reach final

Page 24 Spain's David Ferrer reacts after beating Andy Roddick of the US after their semi-final at the Masters Cup in Shanghai yesterday.

Federer to play Ferrer in Shanghai final (AAP)
World No.1 Roger Federer has crushed Spanish rival Rafael Nadal 6-4 6-1 to reach the final of the season-ending Masters Cup.

Federer flattens Roddick to set up showdown with Nadal
By Ken Lowers ROGER FEDERER continued his domination of Andy Roddick with another crushing win over the American yesterday at the Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai.


Michael Miller, MD, F.A.C.C., Center for Preventive Cardiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center
It may be possible to incorporate laugher into daily activities, just as is done with other heart-healthy activities, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator. The recommendation for a healthy heart may one day be exercise, eat right and laugh a few times a day.

CNBC Europe

CNBC - Keep up to date with highlights from recent tennis, yachting, cricket and motor sports events. CNBC SPORTS PROGRAMME WEEKLY LISTINGS Sat  17th November Challenge Series: 14.00- 15.00CET Final highlights from the Challenge Series Spirit of Yachting: 15
Source: www.cnbc.com

Giuliani takes liberties on his NYC record
Boston Globe - Tennis, anyone? New York City has long used tax incentives to discourage big corporations from fleeing the city to less expensive sites in the suburbs, and to stimulate redevelopment. Giuliani continued the practice, with what the Club for Growth
Source: www.boston.com

Opinions from the wire
Fresno Bee - The anti-intellectual bent A beautiful thing about the sport of running is that it's impossible to lie to yourself about how good or bad you are at it. By contrast, anybody can watch a tennis match or a basketball game and imagine he might take a few
Source: www.fresnobee.com

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Gamasutra - Vice City Stories on PSP being the best selling overall titles during the fiscal year. Bully for PlayStation 2, Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis for Xbox 360 and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion for PC and Xbox 360 were also mentioned as strong sellers
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New Orleans to restore tennis, men's swimming in '08
ESPN.com - NEW ORLEANS -- The University of New Orleans is bringing back three athletic programs that were wiped out by Hurricane Katrina before the 2005-06 academic year. Men's and women's tennis, as well as men's swimming and diving will be back starting next
Source: sports.espn.go.com

Hurrra vote for Harper
Globe and Mail - J Ross from Cochrane, Canada writes: Sorry Dion, but the Liberals have already demonstrated their weak-kneed approach to defending the interests of Canadians abroad. Zahra Kazemi is beaten to death by Iranian police in 2003, and the Liberals did
Source: www.theglobeandmail.com

Tennis: Injury-plagued Ancic ready for Heineken Open
New Zealand Herald - Heineken Open regular Mario Ancic will be looking to put a run of illness and injury behind him when he returns to Auckland in January. The latest player to confirm his presence in the draw, the giant Croat may be granted a wildcard by tournament
Source: www.nzherald.co.nz

Help make tennis accessible to all
Lawn Tennis Association - A number of LTA indoor tennis centres (ITCs) are now running subsidised coaching sessions for people with disabilities. For more information, please contact the Tennis Foundation (TF), the registered charity that helps to develop tennis opportunities
Source: www.lta.org.uk

Federer faces Nadal, Roddick meets Ferrer at Masters semis
Xinhua News Agency - SHANGHAI, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- Defending champion Roger Federer will take on nemesis Rafael Nadal while Andy Roddick is set to meet David Ferrer in the semifinals of the Tennis Masters Cup Shanghai. Federer reached semi-finals even without hitting a
Source: news.xinhuanet.com

John Holt
Eyewitness News - and his sports duties at WFSB, John loves spending time with his wife, Gail, and is the proud father of his daughters, Rilee and Grace. In addition to his love of family and sports, John's hobbies and interests include reading, biking, tennis, stand
Source: www.wfsb.com


I reckon being ill as one of the great pleasures of life, provided one is not too ill and is not obliged to work till one is better.
- Samuel Butler, The Way of All Flesh, 1903

COMMENTARY: Successful fall season means better spring for PSU men's

CBS Sportsline - advanced to the championship of the ITA Northeast Regionals. If Penn State can continue the success of its doubles teams into the spring, it will bring success. But doubles only represents one point of the four needed to win a collegiate tennis match.
Source: www.sportsline.com

Paul McNamee not shocked by claims
News.com.au - TENNIS administrator Paul McNamee says he isn't shocked by claims that match fixing exists in the sport, but is confident the blight of players throwing results is not far reaching. McNamee, a former player and Australian Open tournament director for
Source: www.news.com.au

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dBusinessNews.com - of ten concerts by Bon Jovi, the new state-of-the-art arena will have a state-of-the art communications network to match. Olympic Training Site” by the United States Olympic Committee that includes major facilities for soccer, tennis, track
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On the run
Capitol Hill Blue - A beautiful thing about the sport of running is that it's impossible to lie to yourself about how good or bad you are at it. By contrast, anybody can watch a tennis match or a basketball game and imagine he might take a few points off Roger Federer
Source: capitolhillblue.com


He who takes medicine and neglects to diet wastes the skill of his doctors.
- Chinese Proverb

{Spam?} Federer defends his idol Hingis

GENEVA, November 11: World number one Roger Federer on Sunday rode to the defence of fellow Swiss Martina Hingis, who inspired him as a young player, dismissing suggestions she could have taken drugs.


He who takes medicine and neglects to diet wastes the skill of his doctors.
- Chinese Proverb

{Spam?} Davydenko ‘very angry’ about investigation

MSNBC - Nearly every day, his name is in the newspapers and on TV â€" not because of his No. 4 ranking, but for a match three months ago that tennis’ governing body is investigating as part of a possible match-fixing scandal. Has it affected Davydenko’s
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

Bee Movie
Catholic News - A whirlwind aerial tour of Manhattan leads to him nearly being pummeled by a tennis ball and later by its macho, tennis-playing owner, Ken (Patrick Warburton). Rescued by Ken's florist would-be girlfriend Vanessa (Renee Zellweger), Barry returns to
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dBusinessNews.com - Heritage Wake Forest features beautiful custom-homes with a wide variety of home plans and architectural styles. The community features several amenities, which include the Heritage Swim and Tennis Club as well as the award winning Heritage Golf Club.
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Dr. Joseph Pizzorno
Half the costs of illness are wasted on conditions that could be prevented. from the book"Total Wellness."

Sharapova, Ivanovic reach Madrid semifinals

MADRID, Spain -- Maria Sharapova overcame fellow Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 to reach the semifinals at the Sony Ericsson Championships on Thursday. Anna Chakvetadze also needed a three-set victory to reach the final four.

Davydenko's family questioned in probe
BERLIN -- Nikolay Davydenko's wife and brother have been questioned by ATP investigators looking into irregular betting patterns surrounding one of the Russian player's matches.

Masters Cup hopes it can change focus
SHANGHAI, China -- With Roger Federer and the next seven players in the rankings making up the field, the Masters Cup can get the tennis world talking about the game, not the scandals.

Jelena Jankovic retires with virus, Marion Bartoli advances at Sony Ericsson Championships
MADRID, Spain (AP) -Marion Bartoli won her first match at the Sony Ericsson Championships Friday when Jelena Jankovic retired because of a virus while trailing 6-1, 1-0. Bartoli, who became the first player in the tournament's 35-year history to lose

Davydenko's wife questioned in fix probe
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Davydenko's Wife Questioned in Fix Probe
BERLIN -- Nikolay Davydenko's wife and brother have been questioned by ATP investigators looking into irregular betting patterns surrounding one of the Russian player's matches.

Bartoli wins one at Jankovic's expense
MADRID, Spain -- Marion Bartoli won her first match at the Sony Ericsson Championships Friday when Jelena Jankovic retired due to a virus while trailing 6-1, 1-0. The 10th-ranked Bartoli, who became the first player in the tournament's 35-year history



Red meat is not bad for you. Now blue-green meat, that's bad for you!
- Tommy Smothers

Federer grouped with Roddick in Shanghai

Federer grouped with Roddick at Masters CupBy Vicki Hodges and agencies Roger Federer will face Andy Roddick in the round-robin stages of the Masters Cup which gets under way in Shanghai on Sunday.

Nalbandian snubs Shanghai
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Tennis: More upset for Williams as knee injury forces her out
The threat to Serena Williams' career posed by injury returned yet again yesterday when she retired from her first match in the WTA Championships after only one set, a victim of the knee problem that has plagued her for so long.

Haas to undergo tests, ITF to investigate poisoning claim
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Tests for tennis star after poison claim
GERMAN tennis star Tommy Haas will have hair and blood tests as the International Tennis Federation investigates a claim he was poisoned during Germany's Davis Cup semi-final loss to Russia in Moscow in September.

Serena Williams sustains injury, Henin rolls in Madrid
MADRID (AP) - Serena Williams retired with a left knee injury after one set Wednesday and defending champion Justine Henin advanced to the semifinals at the Sony Ericsson Championships.

Serena Williams Hurts Knee in Madrid
Henin cruised past Jelena Jankovic 6-2, 6-2 at the season-ending tournament. Williams was treated by the tournament doctor before the start of the ninth game. She retired after losing the first set 6-4 to seventh-ranked Anna Chakvetadze.

Injury forces out Serena
A knee injury forced Serena Williams to retire from her opening match against Anna Chakvetadze at the Sony Ericsson Championships.

Haas to undergo tests, ITF to investigate poisoning
BERLIN (Reuters) - Tommy Haas will undergo hair and blood tests, while the International Tennis Federation (ITF) will investigate a claim that he was poisoned during Germany's Davis Cup semi-final defeat by Russia in Moscow in September.

Federer gets boost with easy draw for Masters
Switzerland's Roger Federer hits a return to Argentina's David Nalbandian during their Paris Tennis Masters Series Third round match in Paris.


If you have health, you probably will be happy, and if you have health and happiness, you have all the wealth you need, even if it is not all you want.
- Elbert Hubbard

Davenport's dream comeback continues in Quebec

ESPN.com - Justine (Henin), Venus (Williams) or Serena (Williams) but I consider it a victory just going out and playing a big match More Tennis Headlines Hingis retires, says results of drug test false Henin gets tough draw in WTA Championships ATP boss
Source: sports.espn.go.com

Murray decides against China trip
BBC News - I'd rather not go all the way over to Shanghai and end up not playing a match. Two guys need to pull out and I'm not Gasquet defeat ends Murray hopes 02 Nov 07 | Tennis
Source: news.bbc.co.uk

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ESPN.com - All right, is the PGA Championship the Australian Open of golf, or is the Australian Open the PGA Championship of tennis? When Shawn Michaels and the Hulkster headline Summer Slam this week, is it going to be a Catheter Match? Is there any movie
Source: sports.espn.go.com

David Nalbandian blows away Rafael Nadal
Daily Telegraph - David Nalbandian won his second successive Masters series event today when he brought an end to Rafael Nadal's 25 match ninth place in the 2007 ATP race, guaranteeing himself the position of first reserve for the eight-man end of season Tennis
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Glorious failure may help Andy Murray
Daily Telegraph - finale long ago, would not concede defeat on his Play-Station so there was little chance of him doing so here in a Masters semi-final and he won 4-6, 6-4, 6-3; no wonder he cannot comprehend the idea of anyone deliberately losing a tennis match. www
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

GIRLS TENNIS: Trojans' Kolumban, JB's Plessinger win Mid Penn singles
Public Opinion - It was a very good match." Mid Penn Tennis Tournament Class AAA SINGLES No. 2 -- Becky Lousch (Carlisle) d Megan Washabaugh (Chambersburg), 6-2, 7-5 No. 3 -- Kathleen Kolumban (Ch) d Taylor Suskie (Car), 6-3, 6-3 No. 4 -- Julia Filiberti
Source: www.publicopiniononline.com


Herophilus
When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength cannot fight, wealth becomes useless, and intelligence cannot be applied.

Hingis may yet challenge positive test

Martina Hingis is expected to challenge her positive drug test - despite admitting she does not want to spend years "fighting against doping officials". Hingis, 27, retired this week after revealing she tested positive for cocaine at this year's

Murray hurts back in car crash (AP)
PARIS (AP) -- Andy Murray slightly hurt his back in a car crash while heading to his hotel.

2007-10-08 - Leonard TENNIS, of Camrose
in the farm house which was his home until moving to Camrose in 2005.

Nalbandian continues on a tear, faces Nadal
PARIS -- Argentine David Nalbandian extended his brilliant run of form by crushing local favourite Richard Gasquet 6-2 6-4 on Saturday to set up a Paris Masters final against world No. 2 Rafael Nadal. The unseeded Nalbandian, who upset world No.

Hingis may yet challenge positive test
Martina Hingis is expected to challenge her positive drug test - despite admitting she does not want to spend years 'fighting against doping officials'. Hingis, 27, retired this week after revealing she tested positive for cocaine at this year's

Tennis | Paris Masters: Nalbandian vs. Nadal in final
'); PARIS: Rafael Nadal will play David Nalbandian in the Paris Masters final, and Richard Gasquet clinched the last place for the season-ending Masters Cup despite losing his semifinal match.

Hingis May Challenge Test
Martina Hingis is expected to challenge her positive drug test - despite admitting she does not want to spend years 'fighting against doping officials'. Hingis, 27, retired this week after revealing she tested positive for cocaine at this year's


If I had my way I'd make health catching instead of disease.
- Robert Ingersoll

{Spam?} Tennis: Nadal beats Baghdatis to reach Paris Masters final

MSN UK News - Tennis: Nadal beats Baghdatis to reach Paris Masters final The Spaniard profited from the reprieve and broke Baghdatis in the next game to level the match. He next meets either David
Source: news.uk.msn.com


Arabian Proverb
He who has health has hope; and he who has hope has everything.

{Spam?} Tennis:Baghdatis beats Robredo to reach Paris Masters semifinals

MSN UK News - Baghdatis next plays the winner of the match later Friday between second-seeded Rafael Nadal and Mikhail Youzhny of Russia. "The whole week I've been playing great tennis," Baghdatis said. "Everything I do is going in and (I'm) serving pretty good
Source: news.uk.msn.com

Davenport into Quebec quarters
FOXSports.com - NCAA FB NCAA BK SOCCER GOLF TENNIS MMA MORE FANTASY Community Video SHOP Good vs. Evil Tony Dungy and Bill Belichick are great coaches. The similarities end there, Mark Kriegel says, as they face
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A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book.
- Irish Proverb

Spotlight on tennis: Eight vying for two spots in men's season finale

Miami Herald - Djokovic admitted he was flat for the match, and said he hadn't practiced enough after having two wisdom teeth removed. of matches has taken its toll and I have received several medical opinions to delay my return to competitive tennis
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On Tennis: Coria's tumble doesn't take break
Seattle Post Intelligencer - The more personalities the better in tennis, but it looks like Guillermo Coria won't be back at the top level anytime soon. In his first match in 13 months, the once plucky Argentine was forced to retire against countryman Juan Pablo Brzezicki with a
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Cows and more at the Royal Fair
CNEWS - Early this week, a heifer -- an unbred cow -- fled "and ran down Lake Shore to the Boulevard Club, where she had a tennis match," he joked. It was rounded up safely. Despite growing urbanization, Duron said attendance was up 8% last year and the 345
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Despite Seinfeld’s absurd comic flare, ‘Bee Movie’ has too
Tribune-Star - After zipping through Central Park, getting stuck to a ball in a tennis match and dodging raindrops in the film’s most thrilling sequence, he meets and falls for a kindhearted florist named Vanessa (Renee Zellweger), who spares him from being
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The longer I live the less confidence I have in drugs and the greater is my confidence in the regulation and administration of diet and regimen.
- John Redman Coxe, 1800