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.

Chardy upsets fifth seed Cilic; Kukushkin ousts No. 7 Ancic

Two Croatian stars, fifth-seeded Marin Cilic and seventh-seeded Mario Ancic, were upset in the first round of the St. Petersburg Open.

Japanese wild card, Nieminen ease into semis; Ancic withdraws

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

Afflicted Ancic can't seem to catch a break

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.

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.

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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.

Reasons Why Roger Federer Will Never Win the French Open

He is the best player in tennis, maybe the greatest in history, the winner of 10 Grand Slams and 48 singles titles, the only male to win three Slams three times each. In short, Roger Federer is one of the world's most dominant athletes.

Ex-No. 1 Moya handles Montanes to advance in Open de Moselle

Carlos Moya beat Albert Montanes 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 Monday in the first round of the Open de Moselle in an indoor match between Spaniards.

Daunting task for defending champion United States

They are the defending champions but a win over Spain in the Davis Cup semifinals -- in Madrid and on red clay -- would be no less than a monumental upset for the United States.

Croatia's Cilic to miss Davis Cup playoff with Brazil

Marin Cilic has been ruled out of Croatia's Davis Cup World Group playoff against Brazil this weekend because of a facial injury.

Scalding Del Potro has his sights set on U.S. Open

A bevy of struggling men and ailing women may allow some dark horses to inflict damage at the U.S. Open.

Injuries force Ljubicic, Karlovic to withdraw from Games

Ivo Karlovic and Ivan Ljubicic withdrew from the Olympics because of injury Saturday.

Olympic tennis draw gets makeover as withdrawals replaced

Mario Ancic withdrew from the Beijing Olympics on Wednesday, and Canadian players Frank Dancevic and Frederic Niemeyer were added to the men's draw.