Murray downs Tsonga to reach final at Montreal and No. 2 rankingMONTREAL — Andy Murray reached the Rogers Cup final and the world’s No. 2 ranking with a 6-4, 7-6 (8) victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France 6-4, 7-6 (8) on Saturday. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal both out of the Rogers CupMONTREAL — Jo-Wilfried Tsonga pulled out a stunning victory over Roger Federer and Juan Martin Del Potro followed with a two-set win over Rafael Nadal on Friday to advance to the semifinals of the Rogers Cup. Nadal advances, Roddick beats Andreev to move to 3rd round of Rogers Cup in MontrealMONTREAL — Rafael Nadal’s knees held up fine. Instead, it was his opponent, David Ferrer, who limped off the court. Roger Federer, Andy Murray advance at Rogers Cup after winning first matches since Wimbledon
IOC to rule on women’s boxing, mixed doubles in tennis, other changes for 2012 London Games
Roger is waiting: Canada’s Niemeyer scores upset in Montreal and gets Federer next
Frederic Niemeyer scores upset before home crowd in Montreal; Canadian gets Federer nextMONTREAL —Frederic Niemeyer, a Canadian ranked No. 487, enjoyed an upset before a home crowd Monday by defeating Russia’s Igor Kunitsyn 7-5, 6-1 in the first round of the Rogers Cup. Roddick loses to del Potro as Argentine defends Legg Mason title with 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (6) winWASHINGTON —Top-seeded Andy Roddick lost to Juan Martin del Potro in the Legg Mason Tennis Classic final on Sunday, falling 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (6) to the defending champion. Roddick goes to final in D.C. for fourth time where he’ll face defending champ del Potro
Roddick, Gonzalez advance at Legg Mason; Soderling withdraws with right elbow injuryWASHINGTON — Andy Roddick defeated big-hitting Ivo Karlovic 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5) in the quarterfinals of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic on Friday. Gonzalez defeats Haas to advance at Legg Mason; Soderling withdraws with right elbow injuryWASHINGTON — Fourth-seeded Fernando Gonzalez defeated Tommy Haas 7-5, 6-4 to advance to the semifinals of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic on Friday. Playing doubles: Federer goes to the Net and posts photo of twin girls on Facebook accountZURICH — Roger Federer is showing off his new doubles team. Roger Federer’s twin girls photo published!
Andy Roddick tops Sam Querrey at Legg MasonWASHINGTON — Andy Roddick became the 36th player to reach 500 career match victories as a professional, beating Sam Querrey 7-6 (4), 6-4 on Thursday night in the third round of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic. Juan Martin del Potro defeats Hewitt in 3 sets; Haas moves into quarters
Haas moves into quarterfinals at Legg Mason with win over FerreroWASHINGTON — Tommy Haas defeated former world No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 in the third round of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic on Thursday. ITF appeals independent tribunal’s ruling that cleared tennis player Richard Gasquet of dopingLONDON — The International Tennis Federation has appealed a doping ruling that essentially cleared tennis player Richard Gasquet, who was said to have inadvertently taken cocaine by kissing a woman in a nightclub. Top-seeded Roddick cruises after a monthlong break, others falter
Ferrero beats No. 7 seed Robredo and No. 9 Fish also loses in D.C.
Qualifier Devvarman upsets No. 6 seed Cilic at DC; Becker wins, next RoddickWASHINGTON — Qualifier Somdev Devvarman of India recorded the biggest win of his career Tuesday, upsetting No. 6 seed Marin Cilic of Croatia 7-5, 6-4 to advance to the third round of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic. No. 6 Cilic upset by qualifier Devvarman at D.C; Becker wins, next Roddick
Rafael Nadal to defend title at Rogers Cup after 2-month injury layoff
Roddick will return to action Wednesday after ‘heartbreaking’ Wimbledon loss, hip injuryWASHINGTON — Andy Roddick is healthy and ready for his first match since losing the Wimbledon final. Querrey breaks finals oh-fer with victory against Bell in Los Angeles
Gulbis, Odesnik move into second round at Legg Mason
Nikolay Davydenko routs former No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero 6-3, 6-0 to win Croatia Open
Qualifier Ball reaches finals of LA Tennis Open by beating Mayer 7-5, 7-6 (3)LOS ANGELES — Sam Querrey upset top seeded Tommy Haas 6-3, 7-5 on Saturday night to reach the finals of the L.A. Tennis Open. Davydenko routs Melzer 6-1, 6-1 to reach Croatia Open final; Ferrero edges Seppi in 3 setsUMAG, Croatia — Top-seeded Nikolay Davydenko cruised into the final of the Croatia Open on Saturday by beating Jurgen Melzer of Austria 6-1, 6-1. Mayer advances to semifinals when Fish withdraws will face Carsten BellLOS ANGELES — Leonardo Mayer advanced to the semifinals of the L.A. Tennis Open when No. 2 seed Mardy Fish withdrew due to an abdominal strain on Friday. Safin takes court for 4th time in 3 days, advances to quarterfinals of L.A. Tennis OpenLOS ANGELES — Marat Safin, playing for the fourth time in three days, summoned enough energy to beat Ernests Gulbis 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the second round of the L.A. Tennis Open on Wednesday. Roger Federer wants to play in Davis Cup playoff in Italy, says Swiss captain Severin LuethiGENEVA — Roger Federer reportedly wants to play in Switzerland’s Davis Cup playoff against Italy in September. Recovering Isner eliminated No. 7 seed Becker at L.A. Tennis OpenLOS ANGELES — John Isner upset No. 7 seed Benjamin Becker 7-6 (8), 7-6 (3), in the first round of the L.A. Tennis Open at UCLA on Tuesday. Levine beats Reynolds in opening round of LA Tennis OpenLOS ANGELES — Jesse Levine beat fellow American Bobby Reynolds 6-2, 6-3 on Monday in the opening round of the L.A. Tennis Open. Going retro: Swimming not all wet when it comes to protecting sport from high-tech body suitsThe news out of Rome was startling, at least to swimming fans and those who salivate at the thought of seeing Michael Phelps in a Speedo brief again. 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. |