Schumacher gets down to businessMUGELLO/HAMBURG - Michael Schumacher intends absolving his first practice laps in a Ferrari Friday since announcing his comeback as temporary replacement for the injured Felipe Massa. FIA will grant Schumacher licence to compete in F1HAMBURG - Motorsport’s ruling body, the FIA, confirmed Thursday that Michael Schumacher will be granted the Formula One driving licence he needs if he is to race for Ferrari as Felipe Massa’s replacement in next month’s European Grand Prix in Valencia. Schumacher’s most important F1 recordsHAMBURG - The following is a list of most important records accumulated by Michael Schumacher during his nearly 16-year-long Formula One career until his retirement in 2006: Vettel taken aback by Schumacher comebackHAMBURG - Michael Schumacher’s return to Formula One to fill in at Ferrari for badly-injured driver Felipe Massa has surprised compatriot Sebastian Vettel. Schumacher needs new driving licence to compete in F1HAMBURG - Michael Schumacher needs a new Formula One driving licence if he is to race for Ferrari as Felipe Massa’s replacement in next month’s European Grand Prix in Valencia, motorsport’s ruling body FIA Thursday said. Michael Schumacher announces F1 comebackHAMBURG - German Formula One racing star Michael Schumacher Wednesday announced he will be returning to the F1 Grand Prix circuit to fill in at Ferrari for badly injured driver Felipe Massa. Massa continues to improve, could move to Paris hospital ThursdayHAMBURG - The condition of Felipe Massa continues to improve in a Budapest hospital and the Formula One driver could be transferred to a Paris clinic as early Thursday. BMW to pull out of F1 at end of seasonHAMBURG - BMW is to pull out of Formula One at the end of the 2009 season, chairman Norbert Reithofer confirmed Wednesday at a press conference at the carmaker’s headquarters in Munich. Davydenko beats Mathieu 6-4, 6-2 to win German Open for his first title of the yearHAMBURG — Nikolay Davydenko won his first title of the year on Sunday, beating Paul-Henri Mathieu 6-4, 6-2 in the German Open final. Davydenko, Mathieu come from behind to reach German Open finalHAMBURG — Second-seeded Nikolay Davydenko came from behind in both sets to beat David Ferrer 7-5, 7-6 (2) on Saturday and set up a German Open final against Paul-Henri Mathieu. Mathieu rallies to beat qualifier Cuevas and reach German Open finalHAMBURG — Paul-Henri Mathieu of France has beaten qualifier Pablo Cuevas from Uruguay 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 to advance to the final of the German Open. Blake among athletes to fail dope test: ReportHAMBURG - Yohan Blake, a training partner of triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt, is one of the five athletes who have tested for a banned substance, the Gazzetta dello Sport reported Saturday. Qualifier Cuevas beats Almagro 6-2, 6-4 to reach semifinals of German OpenHAMBURG — Qualifier Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay upset 14th-seeded Nicolas Almagro 6-2, 6-4 Friday to reach the German Open semifinals. Cuevas, Davydenko advance to German Open quarterfinals, Soderling upsetHAMBURG — Nicolas Almagro ended his two-match losing streak against Robin Soderling by beating the third-seeded French Open runner-up 7-5, 6-3 on Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the German Open. Nikolay Davydenko beats Jeremy Chardy 6-3, 6-3 to reach German Open quarterfinalsHAMBURG — Qualifier Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay upset eighth-seeded Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany 6-4, 7-6 (8) Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the German Open. Chardy and Soderling advance to third round of the German OpenHAMBURG — Robin Soderling and Jeremy Chardy, who both won tournaments last week, extended their winning streaks on clay Wednesday to advance to the third round of the German Open. Top-seeded Simon, Robredo upset at German OpenHAMBURG — Top-seeded Gilles Simon of France was eliminated from the German Open on Tuesday, losing to German wild card Daniel Brands 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the second round. Former Wimbledon champion Michael Stich to play doubles at Hamburg tournament next weekHAMBURG — Former Wimbledon champion Michael Stich will break his 12-year retirement to play doubles at next week’s Hamburg tournament. Safina supreme at top of WTA rankings
Federer stays top, Roddick moves up in ATP rankings
Monica Seles headlines class inducted into International Tennis Hall of FameNEWPORT, R.I. — Monica Seles is comfortable talking about her on-court stabbing 16 years ago — even on a day of celebration. Bolt, Gay getting in shape for world clashHAMBURG - In the real world, sprint stars Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay would have already raced against each other three times this season. That is the number of meets held so far in the Golden League series, the elite event in the sport of athletics offering a jackpot of $1 million. Safina tops rankings despite latest Grand Slam setbackHAMBURG - Dinara Safina of Russia maintained her top spot in the women’s tennis rankings issued Monday by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) after she yet again failed to get a first career Grand Slam title at Wimbledon. Federer is back in the leaders seat
German Olympic Committee reacts with caution to Pechstein caseHAMBURG - The German Olympic Committee (DSOB) Saturday reacted with caution to a doping ban on the nation’s most successful Winter Olympian, speed skater Claudia Pechstein. Ribery wants to leave Munich, but only for RealHAMBURG - France star Franck Ribery is set to leave Bayern Munich, but only for Real Madrid. “It is decided. I want to leave,” French sports daily L’Equipe Thursday quoted Ribery as saying. “Yes, it will be Real or nothing.” Formula One is the winner as Mosley agrees to quitHAMBURG - Formula One racing was the winner when Max Mosley caved in to a group of rebel teams to ensure the future of the sport, insiders and the international media said Thursday. Mosley to consider his future if FOTA ends attacksHAMBURG - Max Mosley may not seek another term as president of the ruling motorsport body FIA which could put an end to a Formula One row in which eight teams have threatened to form a breakaway series. Safina heads WTA list into WimbledonHAMBURG - Dinara Safina of Russia took the women’s number one ranking in tennis into the Wimbledon fortnight which began Monday. Nadal tops ATP rankings - but Federer can return to topHAMBURG - Rafael Nadal retained the world number one ranking in men’s tennis in the latest Association of Tennis Professional (ATP) list issued Monday but is under threat of losing it to Roger Federer as Wimbledon gets underway. FIA expresses regret about decision on new seriesHAMBURG - The ruling motorsport body FIA Friday expressed its disappointment about the decision of eight teams to form a new series, and said it would announce its own lineup Saturday. Russia keep heat on Germany; England nearly there (Lead)HAMBURG - Russia moved to within a point of Germany after a 3-0 win over Finland, while England and already-qualified Netherlands continued their winning runs in World Cup qualifiers. Agassi and kids keep Steffi busy at 40HAMBURG - There were no major celebrations when Steffi Graf turned 40 Sunday as the tennis star feels that the number means “unbelievably little” to her. Dutch delight and high ambitions at World Cup (Feature)HAMBURG - Now that the Netherlands have stormed to the 2010 football World Cup they also want to shine at the finals in South Africa. Dutch qualify for World Cup, England march on (European Roundup)HAMBURG - The Netherlands became the first team from Europe to qualify for the 2010 football World Cup and England moved closer to the finals in South Africa. |
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HAMBURG - Dinara Safina of Russia maintained her top spot on the women’s tennis rankings issued by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Monday.
HAMBURG - Wimbledon champion Roger Federer stayed ahead of Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray at the top of the men’s tennis rankings, issued by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Monday.
Record-breaking Federer back on top of ATP rankings
