Nadal not the only all-star absent from Davis Cup final

Rafael Nadal will be the most conspicuous absence when the Davis Cup final between Spain and Argentina gets under way Friday, but several other fallen stars also won't play this weekend.

Del Potro, Roddick boost odds of Shanghai bid at Paris Masters

Juan Martin del Potro beat Mario Ancic 6-0, 6-4 in the second round of the Paris Masters on Tuesday, boosting his chances of reaching the season-ending Masters Cup.

Safin loses in Paris Masters; Berdych tops Ginepri

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.

Marat Safin of Russia plays a return to Juan Monaco of Argentina during their match of the Paris Tennis Masters tournament, Monday, Oct. 27, 2008

Benneteau beats Robredo; wild card Ouanna beats Lapentti

Julien Benneteau upset fifth-seeded Tommy Robredo of Spain 6-2, 6-2 to reach the quarterfinals of the Lyon Grand Prix on Wednesday.

Del Potro, Nalbandian to play singles; doubles team not set

David Nalbandian and Juan Martin del Potro will play singles matches for Argentina in the Davis Cup final next month. Who will play the doubles? Captain Alberto Mancini admitted he didn't know yet.

Nishikori to face Ancic in Stockholm Open quarterfinals

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

Bjorkman reaches doubles milestone in Stockholm

Jonas Bjorkman played his 1,000th career ATP doubles match on Wednesday, teaming with Kevin Ullyett to defeat Americans Scott Lipsky and David Martin 6-2, 7-5 in the quarterfinals of the Stockholm Open.

Reynolds poses no threat to top-seeded Nalbandian at Stockholm Open

Top-seeded David Nalbandian cruised past American Bobby Reynolds 6-1, 6-1 Tuesday and advanced to the second round of the Stockholm Open.

Paes sets sights on men's doubles, mixed doubles titles

Almost a decade after capturing two doubles titles at Wimbledon in 1999, India's Leander Paes remained on target to replicate the feat at the U.S. Open.

Nadal to face Fish in U.S. Open quarterfinals

Mardy Fish ruined Gael Monfils' 22nd birthday celebrations by handing the French 32nd seed a 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 drubbing in the fourth round of the U.S. Open.

Blake avoids Young's upset bid; Nadal overcomes challenge from qualifier

Playing for the first time as the world No. 1, Rafael Nadal beat No. 136 Bjorn Phau 7-6 (4), 6-3, 7-6 (4).

Despite 12 double faults, Mauresmo wins first-round match

Amelie Mauresmo continued her slow struggle back to form with a 6-2, 6-7 (3), 6-2 victory over Kaia Kanepi of Estonia in a first-round match Tuesday at the Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament.

Nadal, Federer supplement singles wins with doubles flourish

Rafael Nadal made a successful debut in Olympic singles Monday, overcoming numerous missed chances by sweeping the final four games to beat Italy's Potito Starace.

Del Potro's serve, baseline game too much for Melzer in final

Juan Martin del Potro defeated Jurgen Melzer 6-2, 6-1 in Sunday's Austrian Open final to win his second straight ATP Tour event.