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New Guard Will Wait for Roger Federer, Serena Williams

By Greg CouchJan 15th 2010 – 3:05AM

The end of the Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal era has been proclaimed everywhere from Andre Agassi, now theoretically clear-headed, to John McEnroe, still stuck in the 1980s. Analysts, experts insist that Group Next is here. And it is true that more players than ever are ready to win a major. But looking at the draw for the...

Grueling Season Claims Stars From Davis Cup Rosters

By Greg CouchJan 8th 2010 – 10:00PM

It doesn't look good or feel right when the face of American men's tennis, the guy carrying the sport in this country, decides not to play for his flag. Meanwhile, he's planning to make it to all the regular tournaments for himself. But Andy Roddick says he's off the U.S. Davis Cup team for 2010. And James Blake, the...

'The Match' Tops List of 12 Best Tennis Matches of Decade

By Greg CouchDec 24th 2009 – 2:18PM

Over the next two weeks, FanHouse will be covering the top sports stories of the decade. In this installment, Greg Couch looks at the top 12 tennis matches of the decade. My favorite story about The Match was the electrical spike. It has been reported, and official-sounding people were quoted. Still, it sounds like the...

Spain Retains Davis Cup Title

By FanHouse NewswireDec 5th 2009 – 4:39PM

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Rafael Nadal closed out his most challenging season with another title, ending a four-match losing streak by earning two points for Spain in the Davis Cup final.Nadal opened the best-of-five series on indoor clay with a victory over Tomas Berdych. He then beat Jan Hajek 6-3, 6-4 Sunday at Palau...

WADA Crock: Making Wickmayer Pay for Agassi's Sin

By Greg CouchNov 6th 2009 – 11:30AM

The head of the World Anti-Doping Agency acknowledged that it's too late to punish Andre Agassi for his failed drug test from 1997, darned statute of limitations. But WADA said it still wants some punishment, anyway. Maybe for Agassi's lies to doping officials, which he admits in his book? Maybe for perjury?Doubtful. But I...

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Nadal coasts again at French Open

May 31st 2012 - 08:35PM

Spain's Rafael Nadal rolled to a second straight easy victory at the French Open, brushing aside Denis Istomin Thursday 6-2, 6-2, 6-0 in second-round action.

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Nadal cruises into French Open 2nd round

May 29th 2012 - 08:26PM

Spain's Rafael Nadal kicked off his bid for a record seventh French Open title with a routine 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 first-round victory Tuesday over Simone Bolelli.

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UK Economy: GDP Shrinks By 0.3% As Figures Show Double Dip Recession Worse Than Thought

By Dina Rickman May 24th 2012 - 04:44AM

A golden snub-nosed monkey plays with a stick in a cage decorated with lotus lanterns at Everland amusement and animal park in Yongin, south of Seoul on May 24, 2012.

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Rafael Nadal Beats Novak Djokovic In Italian Open Final (VIDEO)

By The Huffington Post News Editors May 21st 2012 - 11:54AM

If Novak Djokovic's Monday in Rome had been a fishing expedition instead of an ATP Masters final , he might have returned home to report that he'd hooked seven fish and lost them all -- but one.

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Spain's Nadal cruises into Rome 3rd round

May 16th 2012 - 09:08PM

Spain's Rafael Nadal defeated Florian Mayer 6-1, 7-5 in his opening match Wednesday at the Rome Masters, where he is back on his beloved red clay after a miserable experience on the controversial blue courts of Madrid.

RafaelNadal News From the Web

  • 06/01/12 Stephens of US, Sharapova win at French Open Source: The St. Augustine Record - St. Augustine FL American teen Sloane Stephens and Maria Sharapova advanced on Friday, while Ana Ivanovic lost in the third round of the French Open. Stephens reached the fourth round by beating Mathilde Johansson of France 6-3, 6-2.
  • 06/01/12 Stephens of US, Sharapova wins at French Open Source: Columbus Telegram - Columbus NE American teen Sloane Stephens and Maria Sharapova advanced on Friday, while Ana Ivanovic lost in the third round of the French Open. Stephens reached the fourth round by beating Mathilde Johansson of France 6-3, 6-2.
  • 06/01/12 Rafael Nadal: Analyzing Rafa's Biggest Challengers En... Source: Bleacher Report As a six-time French Open winner, it is no surprise that Rafael Nadal is once again the favorite at Roland Garros this year.
  • 06/01/12 Celebrating at French Open is normal for Nadal Source: The Inter Mountain - Elkins WV Rafael Nadal has made a habit out of celebrating at Roland Garros, and it's not just because his June 3 birthday falls during the French Open.
  • 06/01/12 Murray, Nadal win at French Open Source: Bucyrus Telegraph Forum - Bucyrus OH Grimacing in pain with almost every step, Andy Murray nearly had to call it quits because of a back spasm at the French Open on Thursday.

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