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Nadal, Federer, Nalbandian among Paris Masters winners

Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and defending champion David Nalbandian reached the third round of the Paris Masters without dropping a set.

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.

Fish, Baghdatis bounced; Blake, Granollers among winners

Fourth-seeded James Blake advanced to the second round of the Swiss Indoors, beating Germany's Nicolas Kiefer 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. Mardy Fish, the No. 8 seed, was upset by Feliciano Lopez of Spain, 7-6 (9), 6-4, in a second-round match.

Big Three looking to master Madrid

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.

Federer rolls into second round; Safin avoids meltdown after foot fault

Former champion Marat Safin survived a controversial foot-fault call and an inspired opponent before beating Vince Spadea 3-6, 6-2, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 to reach the second round of the U.S. Open.

Can Nadal back up his No. 1 ranking?

Who will win the U.S. Open? Our experts make their picks.

Sports court grants Germany's Schuettler berth in tennis

German tennis player Rainer Schuettler will get a shot at an Olympic gold medal. The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Monday upheld Schuettler's request that the International Tennis Federation enter him into the men's singles competition in Beijing.

Agitated Nadal on the fringe of No.1 ranking

Despite winning the Toronto Masters, Rafael Nadal was devoid of head-shaking winners and played with a heightened twitchiness -- an indication the prospect of reaching No. 1 may be getting to him.

Federer wins Cincinnati opener; Roddick out with neck, shoulder pain

Roger Federer shook off his early round loss in Toronto last week and beat Robby Ginepri 6-7 (2), 7-6 (5), 6-0 in his first match at the Cincinnati Masters.

Nadal beats Kiefer in straight sets to win fifth straight tourney

Rafael Nadal beat Nicolas Kiefer 6-3, 6-2 on Sunday to win the Rogers Cup, his fifth straight tournament victory.

...27, 2008; Toronto, ON, Canada; Rafael Nadal (ESP) celebrates with the Rogers Cup trophy after defeating Nicolas Kiefer (GER) (not pictured) during the final of the Rogers Cup at the Rexall Centre in Toronto...

Nadal ousts Murray, draws Kiefer in Rogers Cup final

Rafael Nadal beat Andy Murray of Britain 7-6 (2), 6-3 to reach the final of the Rogers Cup on Saturday night and put himself in line for his seventh title of the year.

Murray ousts Djokovic in Rogers Cup; Blake also knocked out

Nicolas Kiefer ousted seventh-seeded James Blake 6-1, 6-2 at the Rogers Cup on Friday to advance to the semifinals.