Minar banned eight months

Czech tennis player Ivo Minar was banned for eight months on Wednesday after testing positive for a banned substance following a Davis Cup match.

Nadal draws tough opener in New York

If coming off wonky knees isn't enough to derail Rafael Nadal, his path through the U.S. Open field is littered with obstacles.

Minar tests positive; probe ongoing

Czech tennis player Ivo Minar has tested positive for a banned substance.

2005 boys champion Sweeting gets in

Ivo Minar of the Czech Republic has pulled out of the U.S. Open because of an injury, allowing 2005 boys champion Ryan Sweeting of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., to get into the tournament.

Israel attains historic semifinal berth

The Czech Republic has taken a 2-1 lead over Argentina in their Davis Cup quarterfinal series after winning the doubles.

Israel on verge of Davis Cup upset

- Israel has taken a surprising 2-0 lead over Russia in the Davis Cup quarterfinals after Dudi Sela rallied to beat Mikhai Youzhny in the second singles match.

Safin to play doubles for Russia

Russia's Marat Safin will not play singles matches in the Davis Cup quarterfinal against Israel.

Pumping iron stunts Jankovic's forward progress

Bigger not always better PARIS -- Jelena Jankovic came striding into the 2009 season with the No. 1 ranking and a new suit of armor -- in the for...

Federer, Roddick reach third round

Roger Federer hung on to beat Jose Acasuso of Argentina 7-6 (8), 5-7, 7-6 (2), 6-2 and advance to the third round of the French Open.

...Roddick of the USA hits a backhand during his Men's Singles Second Round match against Ivo Minar of the Czech Republic on day five of the French Open at Roland Garros on May...

...Roddick of the USA hits a backhand during his Men's Singles Second Round match against Ivo Minar of the Czech Republic on day five of the French Open at Roland Garros on May...

Roddick's French ties go beyond tennis

Considering his career-long travails at Roland Garros, it's ironic that all-American boy Andy Roddick is such a smashing hit with the French.

Gutsy Sharapova comes through when it matters

On the mend PARIS -- Maria Sharapova has always been among the best-dressed in her field and this year at Roland Garros is no exception. The 22-yea...

Nadal, Federer, Roddick win openers

Top-seeded Rafael Nadal looked his usual dominant self in the first round, beating Marcos Daniel of Brazil 7-5, 6-4, 6-3 for his 29th straight win on the red clay at Roland Garros.

Kiefer downs Gulbis in 3 sets at Munich

Nicolas Kiefer has beaten Ernests Gulbis of Latvia 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in wet conditions to reach the second round of the BMW Open.