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Thursday, 04 December 2008

Fed Express is on track for more slams: Sampras  

Roger Federer | Getty

3/12/2008 7:02:00 AM. Pete Sampras has dismissed suggestions Roger Federer has gone into decline and has backed the Swiss star to beat his record of 14 grand slam titles.

He can win as many Wimbledons as he wants - he's got the game... Pete Sampras

 

Jankovic in doubt for Medibank International  

Jelena Jankovic | AP

3/12/2008 1:26:00 PM. World No. 1 Jelena Jankovic is in doubt for Sydney's Medibank International in January after the Serbian star revealed she was still finalising her playing schedule for the start of 2009.

If Jelena does decide that she would like to play in Sydney, then we would certainly consider her for a wildcard... Tournament director Craig Watson

 

Nadal could usurp my record: Sampras  

Rafael Nadal | AP

3/12/2008 1:02:00 PM. Pete Sampras has long been preparing for the day when Roger Federer eclipses his record of 14 major tennis titles. He's now starting to come to grips with the fact that Rafael Nadal may be able to do it as well.

If you think about it, Rafa's got as good a chance to win double digits as anyone... Pete Sampras

 

Scud rules out Australian Open, opens door for comeback  

Mark Philippoussis | AAP

28/11/2008 9:31:00 AM. The saga that is Mark Philippoussis insists his flagging tennis career is not over despite ruling himself out of the Australian Open yesterday.

I'm a big boy. I'm probably around 100kg... Mark Philippoussis

 

Comeback king Lopez levels Davis Cup final  

Feliciano Lopez | Getty

22/11/2008 1:00:00 PM. Feliciano Lopez, who had been handed the unenviable task of replacing injured world No.1 Rafael Nadal, stormed to Spain's rescue on Friday when he levelled the Davis Cup final against Argentina.

Emotionally, that was the best win of my career Feliciano Lopez

 

Davis Cup: Nalbandian to open against Spain's Ferrer  

David Ferrer | AP

21/11/2008 10:29:00 AM. Argentina's David Nalbandian will Friday meet Spaniard David Ferrer in the opening Davis Cup final singles, following Thursday's draw.

 

Federer finds form, McEnroe wins battle of the greys  

Roger Federer | AP

19/11/2008 7:18:00 AM. Roger Federer scraped past James Blake on Tuesday in a one-set exhibition game, showing no signs of the back strain or stomach bug that hampered him at last week's season-ending Masters Cup.

I was very confident coming into the match today and I played pretty well so I'm happy... Roger Federer

 

Federer cuts back clay court schedule  

Roger Federer | AP

1 hour 53 minutes ago. Roger Federer will play only two clay-court tournaments in 2009 before the French Open, the only grand slam tournament he has never won.

I am really pleased with the season the way we have planned it and I am looking forward to an exciting year... Roger Federer

 

Sharapova on track for Australian Open defence  

Maria Sharapova | AAP

26/11/2008 7:38:00 AM. Maria Sharapova's agent says the former world No.1 player is "on track" to return to grand slam tennis by defending her title at the Australian Open.

She's doing good... Everything's on track... Sharapova's agent, Max Eisenbud

 

Verdasco fires Spain to Davis Cup glory  

Spain win Davis Cup | AP

24/11/2008 8:23:00 AM. Fernando Verdasco won the Davis Cup for Spain here on Sunday, beating Argentina's Jose Acasuso 6-3 6-7 (3-7) 4-6 6-3 6-1 to give his country a third title after 2000 and 2004 and deny the hosts a first.

It's like a dream come true - it's the most beautiful day of my life... Fernando Verdasco

 

Roddick looks to new coach ahead of Aussie Open  Comments

Andy Roddick | AAP

21/11/2008 10:43:00 AM. Former world tennis No.1 Andy Roddick will have a new coach in place of legendary Jimmy Connors at the Australian Open in January.

The timing of this exciting new partnership provides the duo (Roddick and Stefanki) the majority of the off-season to prepare for 2009... A statement on www.andyroddick.com

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Mauresmo joins star-studded Sydney International  

Former No.1 Amelie Mauresmo | AAP

20/11/2008 6:36:00 AM. Former No.1 Amelie Mauresmo will join the world's top four women in a star-studded line-up at the Medibank International in January.

Amelie has always been a favourite with the crowds here in Sydney and we love seeing her grace our courts each January... Tournament director Craig Watson

 
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