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...Davydenko, right, speaks with a doctor before retiring from his quarter-final match against Thailand's Paradorn Srichaphan at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing Friday Sept. 15, 2006. Paradorn won 6-2...

Ford: Isner still working for spot in Aussie Open field

Isner doing all he can to gain spot in Australian Open singles draw John Isner probably will crack the Australian Open singles draw one way or the ot...

Ancic, Li out for Wimbledon

Mario Ancic withdrew from Wimbledon on Thursday because of a continuing illness, and Li Na pulled out with a rib injury.

Zvonareva out of Wimbledon with left wrist injury

Vera Zvonareva, who has been bothered by a left wrist injury for months, withdrew from Wimbledon on Monday.

Gaudio joins list of withdrawals from Wimbledon

Gaston Gaudio, the 2004 French Open champion, withdrew from Wimbledon on Sunday.

Malisse, Melzer withdraw from Wimbledon field

Xavier Malisse and Jurgen Melzer are the latest players to pull out of Wimbledon, which begins June 25.

Myskina, Srichaphan withdraw from Wimbledon

Former French Open champion Anastasia Myskina withdrew from Wimbledon on Tuesday with a foot injury.

Murray, Haas withdraw from French with injuries

Tommy Haas and Andy Murray withdrew from the French Open on Tuesday due to injuries.

Federer on course to collide with Hewitt at Indian Wells

Defending champion Roger Federer will meet former winner Lleyton Hewitt in the fourth round of the Pacific Life Open if the tournament pans out according to the seedings.

Murray wins second title, defends his SAP Open crown

Defending champion Andy Murray won his second career title, neutralizing Ivo Karlovic's big serve to win a thrilling SAP Open final 6-7 (3), 6-4, 7-6 (2) on Sunday.

ATP chief to players: Show the fans some respect

ATP chairman Etienne de Villiers has an edict for his elite tennis players: Start treating fans with more respect.

Clijsters wins Sydney women's title; Blake in final

Kim Clijsters began her retirement year with a victory, beating Serbia's Jelena Jankovic 4-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4 in the Sydney International final Friday.

Davydenko fined for negative comments about Sydney

No. 3 Nikolay Davydenko was fined $10,000 for comments he made about the Sydney International tennis tournament after retiring from his first-round match with a foot problem.