Doling out our 2009 ATP awards
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWith supreme competition and daunting up-and-comers, only one name returned to the summit of men's tennis. Care to guess who?
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009Stepanek's custom job making a racket
Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.comEven a master craftsman is no better than his tools, which is why Radek Stepanek turned his back on an endorsement deal to play with a custom-made model for nothing. His reward is in the results.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Safin ends career; Federer loses
ESPN.com news servicesFormer No. 1 Marat Safin's career is over after a 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 loss to Juan Martin del Potro in the second round of the Paris Masters.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009Tsonga, Davydenko advance
Associated PressNikolay Davydenko of Russia moved closer to qualifying for the ATP World Tour Finals by beating Benjamin Becker 6-2, 6-1 in the second round of the Paris Masters.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009Safin, Berdych advance in Paris
Associated PressMarat Safin extended his career by at least one more round, beating French qualifier Thierry Ascione 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (3) at the Paris Masters.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009Federer returns from six-week break
Associated PressRoger Federer made a winning return from a six-week break with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Olivier Rochus of Belgium at his hometown Swiss Indoors tournament.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009Blake advances at Shanghai Masters
Associated PressJames Blake rallied to defeat Ivo Karlovic of Croatia 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-3 Monday in the first round of the Shanghai Masters.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009Czechs clinch Davis Cup final berth
Associated PressThe Czech Republic has reached its first Davis Cup final in 29 years, winning its doubles match for an insurmountable 3-0 lead over Croatia.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2009Karlovic hits record 78 aces in loss
Associated PressIn one of the longest matches in tennis history, Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic survived a record 78 aces to beat Ivo Karlovic of Croatia in a Davis Cup semifinal.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009Swiss call on Federer in Davis Cup
ESPN.com news servicesRoger Federer will play in three matches for Switzerland when his country faces Italy in the Davis Cup playoffs.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009A dangerous game
Patrick Hruby, Page 2For many tennis players, too much sweat is a serious issue. Which explains the bottles of pickle juice, the extra shirts and all those wet towels.
Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009Federer to lead Swiss vs. Italy
Associated PressRoger Federer has been chosen to play for Switzerland's Davis Cup team in the country's attempt to get back into the World Group.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2009Karlovic upsets Monfils to advance
ReutersIvo Karlovic had 21 aces as he upset 13th seed Gael Monfils of France 6-4, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (2) in the first round of the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2009Top 20 on the horizon for Fish
Bonnie DeSimone, Special to ESPN.comPatience has been a virtue for American Mardy Fish, who has been trying methodically to work his way back into the top 20, Bonnie DeSimone writes.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2007Federer, Roddick, Djokovic advance
Associated PressNovak Djokovic beat Mikhail Youzhny 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Rogers Cup.
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