Former tennis stars now facing reality

When is enough finally enough for tennis players who are yo-yoing with retirement? When they land a starring role in reality television, of course.

Federer to play for Switzerland in Davis Cup vs. U.S.

Roger Federer will play for Switzerland in the Davis Cup against the United States next March.

Kastles lose after Williams' long commute for debut

Serena Williams won seven of 10 games in a valiant comeback bid on behalf of the team, but it wasn't enough as the Kastles lost their home opener 22-19 to the Boston Lobsters.

Dent hoping effort, medical science get him back on track

While the game's elite will test their grit and patience at Roland Garros in the coming weeks, Taylor Dent will be playing catch-up at the Challengers level. Marred by serious back injuries, Dent refuses to get down in the dumps.

Champions' springboard

...to turn pro. Another major desert surprise occurred in 1998, and in two parts, no less. Jan-Michael Gambill, a young American player from Spokane who banged big groundstrokes with two hands on either side...

Gambill was dealt a body blow

Once upon a time, Jan-Michael Gambill was the future of American tennis. But his body didn't cooperate, which is a shame, writes Page 2's LZ Granderson.

The United States' Jan-Michael Gambill returns a shot in the second set against Juan Monaco of Argentina at the U.S...

Top-seeded Blake bounced from Legg Mason

Top-seeded James Blake became the latest American to drop out of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic, falling 7-6 (6), 7-5 (5) to Russia's Marat Safin in a third-round match delayed for more than two hours by rain Thursday night.

Hewitt beats the heat, Spadea at Legg Mason

Third-seeded Lleyton Hewitt escaped a near upset against Vince Spadea, advancing to the third round of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic with a 6-7 (3), 7-6 (5), 6-4 victory Wednesday night.

Roddick out of Legg Mason with back strain

Andy Roddick withdrew from the Legg Mason Tennis Classic on Monday because of a strained back, but said the injury shouldn't prevent him from being at full strength for the U.S. Open.

Hass outlasts Malisse to win Delray International

With the help of some broken racket strings, Tommy Haas beat defending champion Xavier Malisse 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (5) on Sunday to win the International Tennis Championships.

Puerta loses to unseeded Baghdatis in Japan

Top-seeded Mariano Puerta of Argentina was upset by unseeded Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus 6-2, 6-7 (11), 7-5 Thursday in third round of the Japan Open.

Gambill leads three Americans at Japan Open

Jan-Michael Gambill defeated Peter Wessels of the Netherlands 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 Monday to lead three American men into the second round of the Japan Open.

Up-and-coming Americans also get wild cards

Former runner-up Mark Philippoussis, James Blake and up-and-coming Americans were handed wild cards into the main draw of the U.S. Open.

Third-seeded Hrbaty beaten in three-set marathon

Second-seeded Nicolas Kiefer overcame humidity and heat to reach the quarterfinals of the RCA Championships with a 7-5, 6-4 victory Wednesday over Antony Dupuis.