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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

Safin loses in Paris Masters; Berdych tops Ginepri

Associated Press

Former world No. 1 Marat Safin said Monday he was considering his future in the game after his first-round loss at the Paris Masters.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2008

Grueling display paying dividends for Simon

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

The stealth Gilles Simon wasn't even a forethought in his home country, never mind a contender for the Masters Cup in Shanghai. But after a dogged display in Madrid, Simon is making his move.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008

Roddick beats Mahut in first round at Lyon; Gasquet wins

Associated Press

Andy Roddick had 18 aces and didn't face a break point in beating Nicolas Mahut 7-6 (5), 6-4 Tuesday in the first round of the Lyon Grand Prix.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008

Roddick, Venus still vying for place in year-end championships

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

With just a few weeks remaining until the year-end championships on the ATP and WTA tours, a handful of players still have work to do to capture the final spots.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2008

Nadal, Federer both move on to Madrid semifinals

Associated Press

Roger Federer beat ninth-seeded Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina 6-3, 6-3 Friday to reach the Madrid Masters semifinals, where he will face Andy Murray in a rematch of the U.S. Open final.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2008

Nadal one win from year-end No. 1; Federer also wins, Djokovic falls

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Former champions Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer powered into the Madrid Masters quarterfinals on Thursday.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008

Big Three looking to master Madrid

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

After a brief hiatus, Roger Federer makes his return to tennis at the Madrid Masters, seeking to build on the momentum from his U.S. Open championship. But will an onerous draw hinder his chances? Ravi Ubha breaks down the field.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008

Japanese wild card, Nieminen ease into semis; Ancic withdraws

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Third-seeded Jarkko Nieminen defeated Oscar Hernandez 6-1, 6-4 Friday to advance to the semifinals of the Stockholm Open.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2008

Afflicted Ancic can't seem to catch a break

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

With a relapse of mono adding to an already extended litany of afflictions, Mario Ancic is, again, attempting a comeback. Conversely, teenage sensation Kei Nishikori is captivating fans with his magical play.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008

Nishikori to face Ancic in Stockholm Open quarterfinals

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Kei Nishikori advanced to the quarterfinals of the Stockholm Open with a 6-1, 1-6, 7-5 victory over Dominik Hrbaty.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008

Ferrero advances with straight-set win over Karlovic at Vienna

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Juan Carlos Ferrero, once ranked No. 1 but now No. 44, beat fourth-seeded Ivo Karlovic of Croatia 6-4, 7-6 (4) Monday in the opening round of the BA Tennis Trophy.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2008

Federer willing to concede any chance of regaining top ranking

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

Did someone say the season ends after the U.S. Open? Not so fast. Sure, Roger Federer has been relegated to the No. 2 ranking, but others (ahem, Ana Ivanovic) still have a lot to play for.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2008

Moya, Tursunov, Stepanek among Open de Moseille winners

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Dmitry Tursunov of Russia needed just 48 minutes to reach the third round of the Open de Moseille, beating Jose Acasuso of Argentina 6-2, 6-2 Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2008

No. 1 seed Karlovic moves to second round in Metz as Simon, Almagro lose

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Gilles Simon lost the last five games of the final set and was eliminated by Nicolas Mahut 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 Tuesday in the first round of the Open de Moselle.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2008