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Davis Cup to have more drama in store next year

Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.com

Spain's unexpected victory over Argentina showed once again that anything can happen in Davis Cup play. With blockbuster clashes like the U.S. vs. Switzerland and Spain vs. Serbia to kick things off, what lies in store next year?

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2008

Djokovic re-establishes himself as a force

Peter Bodo, TENNIS.com

...safe to say we'd be thinking differently, and even more critically, about TMC if, say, Gilles Simon had won it with a run reminiscent of David Nalbandian a few years back, or if...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2008

Masters Cup title underscores Djokovic's determination

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

The sprightly Novak Djokovic was not joking around at the year-end Masters Cup, closing out the season the way it began -- with a meaningful title and the rest of the field fearing the Serbian sensation.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2008

Djokovic turns things around, beats Simon to earn Masters Cup final berth

Associated Press

Third-ranked Novak Djokovic reached the Masters Cup final by rallying to beat France's Gilles Simon 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2008

Murray eliminates ailing Federer from Masters Cup

Associated Press

Gilles Simon beat Radek Stepanek 6-1, 6-4 Friday at the Masters Cup but will have to wait and see if he advances to the semifinals.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008

Lost in the spotlight fine with Djokovic

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

His ballyhooed impersonations earned him instant fame a year ago. But after a mundane 2008 summer, a more subdued Novak Djokovic has tabled his pugnacious persona, and it's working out just nifty.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008

Can Federer stomach another meeting with the magnificent Murray?

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Don't fret about Roger Federer -- yet. A Masters Cup semifinal berth is attainable. And what's up with those doggone ball kids? Did they really force Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to walk an additional (gasp!) .62 miles?

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008

Davydenko beats Del Potro to reach Masters Cup semifinals

Associated Press

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France ended his Masters Cup drought with a 1-6, 7-5, 6-1 victory Thursday over Serbia's Novak Djokovic, who already had clinched a spot in the semifinals.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008

Federer beats late replacement Stepanek; Murray reaches semis

Associated Press

Andy Murray claimed a place in the semifinals of the Masters Cup with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Gilles Simon on Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008

Stepanek steps in as Roddick withdraws with sprained ankle

Associated Press

Andy Roddick has withdrawn from the Masters Cup after spraining his right ankle during practice -- an injury he said did not appear to be serious.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008

Djokovic beats Davedenko in three sets; Del Potro wins

Associated Press

Novak Djokovic reached the semifinals of the season-ending Masters Cup on Tuesday by beating Nikolay Davydenko of Russia 7-6 (3), 0-6, 7-5.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2008

Federer loses to start Masters Cup defense; Murray beats Roddick

Associated Press

Roger Federer lost 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 to France's Gilles Simon in his first round-robin match Monday at the season-ending Masters Cup.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2008

Masters Cup debutants out to prove themselves

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

...are not surprised to see newcomers Andy Murray, Juan Martin Del Potro, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gilles Simon join their ranks. In Federer's words, "I definitely think the younger players are making their...

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Players have plenty of incentive at Masters Cup

Peter Bodo, TENNIS.com

...Tennis Masters Cup champion this year is going to be an unpredictable and fiercely fought battle -- Gilles Simon suggested that with his opening-round win over Roger Federer, and Andy Murray seconded it by...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2008

Djokovic overpowers Del Potro as Masters Cup play begins

Associated Press

Second seed Novak Djokovic overpowered seventh-seeded Juan Martin del Potro 7-5, 6-3 in the opening match of the Masters Cup on Sunday.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2008