Seven a lucky number for only a select few

...there, behind Andy Roddick? Based on recent results, it's John Isner -- not James Blake or Sam Querrey. Isner began the season by winning a first title in New Zealand, getting a pat on...

Huge hurdle to climb for Petrova

Kim Clijsters may lug around bags of toys for her toddler, but it's Nadia Petrova who will have the heavy lift in their upcoming match.

American wrap: Isner standing tall

...to upend gritty Slovakian Dominika Cibulkova. Oh, the usual suspects -- Serena and Venus Williams -- cruised, too. Sam Querrey's 2010 slump and Ryan Harrison's education at the top level continued. Isner had lady...

Federer struggles to victory

Top-seeded Roger Federer struggled early but regrouped to advance to the second round of the Australian Open on Tuesday.

Henin faces stiff test in Dementieva

So long to preparation mode. Justine Henin's battle with Elena Dementieva at the Australian Open will say a lot about both players.

Verdasco rolls; Soderling injured

Fernando Verdasco needed only 52 minutes to beat Novak Djokovic and reach the final of the Kooyong exhibition tournament, a tuneup for the Australian Open.

Surprise, surprise: Who's the next Delpo?

...to imagine him caving under the new expectations and reverting to his old inconsistent, testy self. Sam Querrey: The American has established himself in the top 30, but a semifinal appearance would qualify as...

...JANUARY 05: James Blake of the USA plays a forehand in his first round match against Sam Querrey of the USA during day three of the Brisbane International 2010 at Queensland Tennis Centre on...

Identifying the upset-minded in Oz

...the year strong. In a big match we all thought had Davis Cup implications, Blake upset Sam Querrey in the opening round in Brisbane. He reached the quarterfinals by saving three match points against...

Top seeds advance at Sydney

Dinara Safina beat Agnieszka Radwanska 7-5, 6-4 to reach the Sydney International quarterfinals.

Roddick takes pass on 2010 Davis Cup

Andy Roddick is pulling out of this year's Davis Cup, hoping to avoid more knee problems by cutting down on the number of times he changes court surfaces.

Clijsters wins in straight sets

Kim Clijsters' career comeback has continued to gather momentum with a 6-0, 6-3 win over Australia's Alicia Molik at the Brisbane International.

Murray seeking to surmount Slam drought

...work ethic, humor and no-excuses philosophy, many hope the 27-year-old gets No. 2. Sam Querrey, owner of a big serve, forehand and improved backhand, had an impressive 2009, but it's...

More answers than questions for Roddick

Andy Roddick didn't know what to expect this season. Who could blame him? In 2008, the Texan succumbed in an ill-tempered third-round encounter at...

Sampras, Verdasco to play exhibition

Pete Sampras will return to San Jose next year to play in another exhibition.