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            <item><title><![CDATA[Nalbandian crushes Montanes to open Basel account]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Davidoff_Swiss_Indoors_Basel/2008/Albert_Montanes_-_David_Nalbandian</link><description><![CDATA[After the disappointment of last week's performance in Madrid, No. 2 seed David Nalbandian made the perfect start in Basel.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:33:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Davidoff_Swiss_Indoors_Basel/2008/Albert_Montanes_-_David_Nalbandian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basel - Nalbandian and Del Potro in first round action]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081021/Basel_-_Nalbandian_and_Del_Potro_in_first_round_action</link><description><![CDATA[Argentina’s top two players, David Nalbandian and Juan Martin Del Potro, take to the court on Tuesday at the Davidoff Swiss Indoors. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:42:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081021/Basel_-_Nalbandian_and_Del_Potro_in_first_round_action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madrid - Gasquet, Moya and Lopez in action on Tuesday]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081014/Madrid_-_Gasquet%2C_Moya_and_Lopez_in_action_on_Tuesday</link><description><![CDATA[Spaniards Carlos Moya and Feliciano Lopez join Richard Gasquet in an action-packed day at the Mutua Madrilena Masters Madrid.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:56:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081014/Madrid_-_Gasquet%2C_Moya_and_Lopez_in_action_on_Tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sulking Ferrero talks himself out of Madrid wild card entry]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081013/Sulking_Ferrero_talks_himself_out_of_Madrid_wild_card_entry</link><description><![CDATA[A public outburst from Juan Carlos Ferrero cost the 2003 winner a wild card chance at the Madrid Masters after officials overlooked him twice for a free entry into this week's field.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:38:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081013/Sulking_Ferrero_talks_himself_out_of_Madrid_wild_card_entry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockholm - Impressive Nalbandian to battle Nieminen in semis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081011/Stockholm_-_Impressive_Nalbandian_to_battle_Nieminen_in_semis</link><description><![CDATA[David Nalbandian seeks his second title of the year as he heads into the final weekend at the If Stockholm Open.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 11 Oct 2008 03:30:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081011/Stockholm_-_Impressive_Nalbandian_to_battle_Nieminen_in_semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockholm - Nalbandian, Nieminen into semis, Ancic ill again]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081011/Stockholm_-_Nalbandian%2C_Nieminen_into_semis%2C_Ancic_ill_again</link><description><![CDATA[All four of the top seeds save the ailing Mario Ancic were in action on Friday in the quarterfinals]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 11 Oct 2008 03:02:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081011/Stockholm_-_Nalbandian%2C_Nieminen_into_semis%2C_Ancic_ill_again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockholm - Nalbandian, Ancic and Nishikori fight for spots in the semis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081010/Stockholm_-_Nalbandian%2C_Ancic_and_Nishikori_fight_for_spots_in_the_semis</link><description><![CDATA[Six of the top eight seeds advance to the quarterfinals on Friday at the If Stockholm Open.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:56:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081010/Stockholm_-_Nalbandian%2C_Ancic_and_Nishikori_fight_for_spots_in_the_semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nieminen, Clement and Montanes advance in Stockholm]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Stockholm_Open/2008/Thomas_Johansson_-_Albert_Montanes</link><description><![CDATA[It was a somewhat disappointing day for Sweden as two of their countrymen fell in early-round action on Wednesday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:12:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Stockholm_Open/2008/Thomas_Johansson_-_Albert_Montanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockholm - Robin Söderling and Thomas Johansson close out round one]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081008/Stockholm_-_Robin_S%C3%B6derling_and_Thomas_Johansson_close_out_round_one</link><description><![CDATA[Swedish favorites Robin Söderling and Thomas Johansson are in action on Wednesday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:36:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081008/Stockholm_-_Robin_S%C3%B6derling_and_Thomas_Johansson_close_out_round_one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open de Moselle title is wide open]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080929/Open_de_Moselle_title_is_wide_open</link><description><![CDATA[The season-ending indoor swing goes full steam ahead this week in Metz, France with the Open de Moselle. An evenly-matched field makes the trophy completely up for grabs.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:07:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080929/Open_de_Moselle_title_is_wide_open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defending champion Gilles Simon through easily in Bucharest second round]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/BCR_Open_Romania_Bucharest/2008/Albert_Montanes_-_Gilles_Simon</link><description><![CDATA[The 2007 title holder from the BCR Open Romania, Gilles Simon battled to get past Spanish clay courter Albert Montanes on Wednesday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:37:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/BCR_Open_Romania_Bucharest/2008/Albert_Montanes_-_Gilles_Simon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fish meets Gicquel in Pilot Pen third round]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080820/Fish_meets_Gicquel_in_Pilot_Pen_third_round</link><description><![CDATA[Wednesday's feature match during the night session will be Mardy Fish against Marc Gicquel. A spot in the Pilot Pen quarterfinals is on the line.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:06:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080820/Fish_meets_Gicquel_in_Pilot_Pen_third_round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montanes Wins First ATP Title Amersfoort]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Dutch_Open_Tennis_Amersfoort/2008/Steve_Darcis_-_Albert_Montanes</link><description><![CDATA[Albert Montanes recovers from a set deficit to take the Dutch Open title from Steve Darcis on Sunday afternoon. It's the first ATP triumph of his career.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:46:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Dutch_Open_Tennis_Amersfoort/2008/Steve_Darcis_-_Albert_Montanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amersfoort Final: Steve Darcis vs. Albert Montanes]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080720/Amersfoort_Final%3A_Steve_Darcis_vs._Albert_Montanes</link><description><![CDATA[It will be Steve Darcis and Albert Montanes vying for the Amersfoort title on Sunday afternoon. Darcis is going for his second ATP trophy in 2008, while Montanes is competing in his first final.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:24:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080720/Amersfoort_Final%3A_Steve_Darcis_vs._Albert_Montanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darcis Survives Gicquel to Reach Dutch Open Final]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Dutch_Open_Tennis_Amersfoort/2008/Marc_Gicquel_-_Steve_Darcis</link><description><![CDATA[
Steve Darcis is into the Amersfoort title match after a long, rain-interrupted win over Marc Gicquel. The victory sets up a final clash on Sunday against Albert Montanes.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:26:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Dutch_Open_Tennis_Amersfoort/2008/Marc_Gicquel_-_Steve_Darcis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montanes  Crushes Hernandez in Amersfoort Semis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Dutch_Open_Tennis_Amersfoort/2008/Oscar_Hernandez_-_Albert_Montanes</link><description><![CDATA[Albert Montanes books his place in the Amersfoort title match with a straight-set blowout of Oscar Hernandez. He will square off with Steve Darcis on Sunday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:10:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Dutch_Open_Tennis_Amersfoort/2008/Oscar_Hernandez_-_Albert_Montanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amersfoort Quarterfinals Recap]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080719/Amersfoort_Quarterfinals_Recap</link><description><![CDATA[Two of the top four seeds were sent packing at the Dutch Open, but two also advanced. Marc Gicquel, Steve Darcis, and Oscar Hernandez join Albert Montanes in the Amersfoort semifinals.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:01:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080719/Amersfoort_Quarterfinals_Recap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amersfoort Semifinal Previews]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080719/Amersfoort_Semifinal_Previews</link><description><![CDATA[It will be the essence of a clay-court battle when Oscar Hernandez and Albert Montanes face off on Saturday in Amersfoort. Steve Darcis and Marc Gicquel will vie for the other final spot.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:44:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080719/Amersfoort_Semifinal_Previews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montanes Destroys Acasuso in Amersfoort]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Dutch_Open_Tennis_Amersfoort/2008/Albert_Montanes_-_Jose_Acasuso</link><description><![CDATA[Albert Montanes is into the Amersfoort semifinals thanks to a thorough beatdown of Jose Acasuso. Montanes will face Oscar Hernandez on Saturday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:35:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Dutch_Open_Tennis_Amersfoort/2008/Albert_Montanes_-_Jose_Acasuso/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amersfoort Quarterfinals Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080718/Amersfoort_Quarterfinals_Preview</link><description><![CDATA[If Albert Montanes and Jose Acasuso are playing well, this will be free lesson in clay-court tennis. These two dirtball specialists are battling for a spot in the Amersfoort semifinals.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:52:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080718/Amersfoort_Quarterfinals_Preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amersfoort Quarterfinal: Albert Montanes vs. Jose Acasuso]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080718/Amersfoort_Quarterfinal%3A_Albert_Montanes_vs._Jose_Acasuso</link><description><![CDATA[If Albert Montanes and Jose Acasuso are playing well, this will be free lesson in clay-court tennis. These two dirtball specialists are battling for a spot in the Amersfoort semifinals.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:49:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080718/Amersfoort_Quarterfinal%3A_Albert_Montanes_vs._Jose_Acasuso/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verkerk injury curse hits again ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Dutch_Open_Tennis_Amersfoort/2008/Martin_Verkerk_-_Edouard_Roger-Vasselin</link><description><![CDATA[2004 Amersfoort champion Martin Verkerk went out at the opening hurdle, the injury-ridden Dutchman suffering yet another blow. Verkerk has spent more time on the operating table than on a tennis court in recent years and this could be another spell out of the game ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:15:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Dutch_Open_Tennis_Amersfoort/2008/Martin_Verkerk_-_Edouard_Roger-Vasselin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stuttgart Quarterfinals]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080711/Stuttgart_Quarterfinals</link><description><![CDATA[Richard Gasquet will take on Albert Montanes while Agustin Calleri will do battle with Michael Berrer and Eduardo Schwank and Jan Hernych will go at it.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:30:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080711/Stuttgart_Quarterfinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gasquet and Calleri advance in Stuttgart]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080710/Gasquet_and_Calleri_advance_in_Stuttgart</link><description><![CDATA[Richard Gasquet and Agustin Calleri fight through tough 3 setters to advance into the Quarterfinals in Stuttgart]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:58:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080710/Gasquet_and_Calleri_advance_in_Stuttgart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon Fourth Round: Roger Federer vs. Lleyton  Hewitt]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080629/Wimbledon_Fourth_Round%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Lleyton__Hewitt</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer's bid for an Open Era record six straight Wimbledon titles really begins with the second week. He faces his first seeded opponent in Lleyton Hewitt on Monday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:05:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080629/Wimbledon_Fourth_Round%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Lleyton__Hewitt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon Preview: Third Round, First Quarter]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080627/Wimbledon_Preview%3A_Third_Round%2C_First_Quarter</link><description><![CDATA[    Roger Federer is back in action on Friday, against another unseeded opponent in Marc Gicquel. Lleyton Hewitt and Tomas Berdych will also be looking to book their places in the Wimbledon fourth round.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:30:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080627/Wimbledon_Preview%3A_Third_Round%2C_First_Quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second Round Recap: Bolelli  Stuns Gonzalez]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080627/Second_Round_Recap%3A_Bolelli__Stuns_Gonzalez</link><description><![CDATA[
Simone Bolelli wins three tiebreakers to send Fernando Gonzalez crashing out of Wimbledon. The Italian is joined in the third round by Lleyton Hewitt and David Ferrer.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:46:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080627/Second_Round_Recap%3A_Bolelli__Stuns_Gonzalez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon Preview: Second Round, First Quarter]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080625/Wimbledon_Preview%3A_Second_Round%2C_First_Quarter</link><description><![CDATA[The toughest quarter of the Wimbledon draw is back in action on Wednesday for second-round play. In addition to Roger Federer's tilt against Robin Soderling, Day 3 also features Lleyton Hewitt, Fernano Gonzalez, and David Ferrer.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:06:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080625/Wimbledon_Preview%3A_Second_Round%2C_First_Quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orange Warsaw Open Quarterfinals Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080613/Orange_Warsaw_Open_Quarterfinals_Preview</link><description><![CDATA[Five seeded players are in action on Friday with the Warsaw quarterfinals on the line. Guillermo Canas, Tommy Robredo, and Juan Monaco are among the favorites to advance.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:19:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080613/Orange_Warsaw_Open_Quarterfinals_Preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warsaw Day 4 Recap: Robredo Gets Free Pass]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080613/Warsaw_Day_4_Recap%3A_Robredo_Gets_Free_Pass</link><description><![CDATA[Tommy Robredo moves on to the Warsaw quarterfinals as Wayne Odesnik retires during the second set. Joining Robredo in the quarters are Fabio Fognini and Oscar Hernandez.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:46:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080613/Warsaw_Day_4_Recap%3A_Robredo_Gets_Free_Pass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warsaw Preview: Clay Season Not Over Yet]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080608/Warsaw_Preview%3A_Clay_Season_Not_Over_Yet</link><description><![CDATA[Most of the top players are preparing for Wimbledon this week on the grass of either Queens or Halle, but the dirtballers are back for more in Warsaw. Nikolay Davydenko, Tommy Robredo, and Juan Monaco headline the field.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:05:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080608/Warsaw_Preview%3A_Clay_Season_Not_Over_Yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Open Semifinals: Roger Federer vs. Gael Monfils]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080606/French_Open_Semifinals%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Gael_Monfils</link><description><![CDATA[The Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic clash is the semifinal match that has the tennis world buzzing, but don't tell the French fans in Roland Garros that. Their man, Gael Monfils, is going up against top-seeded Roger Federer on Friday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:20:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080606/French_Open_Semifinals%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Gael_Monfils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer Joins Djokovic, Nadal in French Open Semifinals]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/French_Open/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Fernando_Gonzalez</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer bounces back from a dismal first set to blow past Fernando Gonzalez into the semifinals of the French Open. Gonzalez's fifth unseeded opponent in six matches will come in the form of surprising Frenchman Gael Monfils.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:07:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/French_Open/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Fernando_Gonzalez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Open Fourth Round: Roger Federer vs. Julien Benneteau]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080602/French_Open_Fourth_Round%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Julien_Benneteau</link><description><![CDATA[Four rounds, four unseeded opponents for Roger Federer. This time, however, he is going up against one of France's own in Julien Benneteau. Will Federer join Nadal and Djokovic in the quarterfinals?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:47:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080602/French_Open_Fourth_Round%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Julien_Benneteau/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer Dazzles in Rout of Ancic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/French_Open/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Mario_Ancic</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer defeats Mario Ancic comfortably in straight sets in the third round of the French Open on Saturday. Yet another unseeded opponent, Julien Benneteau, is on the menu for Federer in round four.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:04:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/French_Open/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Mario_Ancic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Open 3rd Round: Roger Federer vs. Mario Ancic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080530/French_Open_3rd_Round%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Mario_Ancic</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer meets his third straight unseeded opponent in the third round of the French Open on Saturday, but Mario Ancic presents the biggest test yet. Ancic is healthy, in great form this season, and surprisingly adept on clay.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 30 May 2008 19:13:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080530/French_Open_3rd_Round%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Mario_Ancic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audio: Federer Rebounds to Erase Montanes]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/French_Open/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Albert_Montanes</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer drops the opening set but storms back to crush Albert Montanes in the second round of the French Open on Thursday. Next up for the No. 1 seed is Mario Ancic.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 29 May 2008 19:16:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/French_Open/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Albert_Montanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Open 2nd Round: Roger Federer vs. Albert Montanes]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080528/French_Open_2nd_Round%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Albert_Montanes</link><description><![CDATA[On paper it looks like it should be another cakewalk for Roger Federer, but you never know with these clay-court specialists. That's just what Albert Montanes is, and he proved it with quarterfinal appearances in both Barcelona and Hamburg.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 May 2008 20:35:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080528/French_Open_2nd_Round%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Albert_Montanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jose Acasuso vs. Andy Murray]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080528/Jose_Acasuso_vs._Andy_Murray</link><description><![CDATA[Andy Murray continues his quest to right his sagging clay court form as he takes on Argentina's Jose Acasuso]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 May 2008 04:47:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080528/Jose_Acasuso_vs._Andy_Murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer Opens in Style Against Querrey]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/French_Open/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Sam_Querrey</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer takes care of business in his first match at the French Open, taking out Sam Querrey in straight sets. Next up for the World No. 1 is either Albert Montanes or Kristof Vliegen.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 26 May 2008 17:01:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/French_Open/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Sam_Querrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Open Preview: Federer’s Quarter]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080526/French_Open_Preview%3A_Federer%E2%80%99s_Quarter</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer is clearly the story in the first quarter of the French Open draw, but from top to bottom the section is loaded with dangerous players and some brutally tough first-round showdowns.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 26 May 2008 04:11:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080526/French_Open_Preview%3A_Federer%E2%80%99s_Quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tsonga finds clay feet with surprise win]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Grand_Prix_Hassan_II_Casablanca/2008/Jo-Wilfried_Tsonga_-_Albert_Montanes</link><description><![CDATA[He may be top seed here in Casablanca, but going on recent form Jo-Wilfried Tsonga was not expected to progress past round one. Montanes has made a career out of frustrating players and you could see him driving Tsonga to distraction with his retrieving skills on the slow clay.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 19 May 2008 23:59:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Grand_Prix_Hassan_II_Casablanca/2008/Jo-Wilfried_Tsonga_-_Albert_Montanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poertschach Day 2 Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080519/Poertschach_Day_2_Preview</link><description><![CDATA[With Monday's night session in Poertschach rained out, Day 2 promises to yield a blockbuster schedule. In addition to the Ancic-Ginepri match spilling over, No. 2 seed Juan Monaco, No. 3 Mardy Fish, and No. 4 Ivan Ljubicic will all be in action.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 19 May 2008 22:29:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080519/Poertschach_Day_2_Preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATP Casablanca: Tsonga (1) vs Montanes ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Grand_Prix_Hassan_II_Casablanca/2008/Jo-Wilfried_Tsonga_-_Albert_Montanes</link><description><![CDATA[With Richard Gasquet’s recent frame of mind making his chances of surviving the early rounds next week at Roland Garros rather slim, much of the home press focus on the men’s event will fall on Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who burst onto the scene so spectacularly in January.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 18 May 2008 23:58:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Grand_Prix_Hassan_II_Casablanca/2008/Jo-Wilfried_Tsonga_-_Albert_Montanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic Still Cruising After Rout of Montanes]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Hamburg/2008/Albert_Montanes_-_Novak_Djokovic</link><description><![CDATA[As expected, Novak Djokovic has almost no trouble with unseeded Albert Montanes on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Masters Series Hamburg. Next up for Djokovic could be a showdown with Rafael Nadal.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 16 May 2008 17:54:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Hamburg/2008/Albert_Montanes_-_Novak_Djokovic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamburg Quarterfinal: Albert Montanes vs. Novak Djokovic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080515/Hamburg_Quarterfinal%3A_Albert_Montanes_vs._Novak_Djokovic</link><description><![CDATA[On paper it looks like a lopsided contest, but don't pencil in Novak Djokovic to the Hamburg quarterfinals just yet. Albert Montanes is a clay-court specialist and he has been on fire so far this week.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 15 May 2008 22:33:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080515/Hamburg_Quarterfinal%3A_Albert_Montanes_vs._Novak_Djokovic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karlovic Becomes Latest Djokovic Victim]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Hamburg/2008/Ivo_Karlovic_-_Novak_Djokovic</link><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic's momentum continues to roll full steam ahead thanks to a straight-set victory over Ivo Karlovic on Thursday in Hamburg. Djokovic will be heavily favored in the quarterfinals against Albert Montanes.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 15 May 2008 18:56:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Hamburg/2008/Ivo_Karlovic_-_Novak_Djokovic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montanes Sends Tipsarevic Crashing Out of Hamburg]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Hamburg/2008/Janko_Tipsarevic_-_Albert_Montanes</link><description><![CDATA[Unseeded and unheralded Albert Montanes is through to the quarterfinals of the Masters Series Hamburg after crushing Janko Tipsarevic on Thursday afternoon. Next up for the Spaniard is the No. 3 player in the world, Novak Djokovic.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 15 May 2008 17:34:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Hamburg/2008/Janko_Tipsarevic_-_Albert_Montanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamburg Third Round: Janko Tipsarevic vs. Albert Montanes]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080514/Hamburg_Third_Round%3A_Janko_Tipsarevic_vs._Albert_Montanes</link><description><![CDATA[The Hamburg third-round clash between Janko Tipsarevic and Albert Montanes is an all-unseeded affair, but that doesn't mean it won't produce high-quality tennis. Tipsarevic is currently in stellar form and Montanes is always dangerous on clay.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 14 May 2008 21:05:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080514/Hamburg_Third_Round%3A_Janko_Tipsarevic_vs._Albert_Montanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tipsarevic Fires Past Blake in Hamburg]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Hamburg/2008/James_Blake_-_Janko_Tipsarevic</link><description><![CDATA[Janko Tipsarevic storms back from a set down to take out James Blake in the second round of the Masters Series Hamburg on Wednesday. Next up for Tipsarevic will be an all-unseeded clash with Albert Montanes.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 14 May 2008 17:56:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Hamburg/2008/James_Blake_-_Janko_Tipsarevic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montanes, Karlovic Take Different Paths to Second Round]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080514/Montanes%2C_Karlovic_Take_Different_Paths_to_Second_Round</link><description><![CDATA[Two dangerous unseeded players advanced to the Masters Series Hamburg third round on Wednesday afternoon. Albert Montanes rolled over Jose Acasuso, and Ivo Karlovic survived Tommy Robredo in a third-set tiebreaker.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 14 May 2008 16:58:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080514/Montanes%2C_Karlovic_Take_Different_Paths_to_Second_Round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamburg Preview: Second Round, Third Quarter]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080513/Hamburg_Preview%3A_Second_Round%2C_Third_Quarter</link><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic vs. Juan Ignacio Chela and James Blake vs. Janko Tipsarevic will steal the headlines in the third quarter of the Hamburg draw on Wednesday. Two other duels, however, should be wildly entertaining, especially on clay.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 13 May 2008 21:54:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080513/Hamburg_Preview%3A_Second_Round%2C_Third_Quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tipsarevic, Acasuso Advance in Hamburg]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080513/Tipsarevic%2C_Acasuso_Advance_in_Hamburg</link><description><![CDATA[Janko Tipsarevic and Jose Acasuso, favored to win their respective matches, take care of business and move on to the second round of the Masters Series Hamburg. Tipsarevic faces James Blake and Acasuso meets Albert Montanes.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 13 May 2008 15:00:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080513/Tipsarevic%2C_Acasuso_Advance_in_Hamburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamburg Preview: First Round, Third Quarter]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080512/Hamburg_Preview%3A_First_Round%2C_Third_Quarter</link><description><![CDATA[An already soft section of the Masters Series Hamburg draw got even easier when Nicolas Almagro pulled out with a wrist injury. If Novak Djokovic is tired after his win in Rome, the door could be open for either Janko Tipsarevic or Jose Acasuso.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 12 May 2008 21:00:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080512/Hamburg_Preview%3A_First_Round%2C_Third_Quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gritty Wawrinka makes semis once again]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_Seat_Godo/2008/Albert_Montanes_-_Stanislas_Wawrinka</link><description><![CDATA[Stanislas Wawrinka battled past a passionate home crowd and Albert Montanes 6-3, 6-7(8), 6-4 in nearly 3 hours to make his 2nd Barcelona semi-final]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 03 May 2008 12:11:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_Seat_Godo/2008/Albert_Montanes_-_Stanislas_Wawrinka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATP Barcelona:  Wawrinka  vs   Montanes]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080502/ATP_Barcelona%3A__Wawrinka__vs___Montanes</link><description><![CDATA[Montanes is the forgotten man in this quarter-final line-up. He’s made his way to this stage with barely a mention. It’s a reflection of just how blessed Spain is with abundant tennis talent - a home player makes the quarters of one of their biggest tournaments and barely gets a mention in the local press.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 02 May 2008 00:52:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080502/ATP_Barcelona%3A__Wawrinka__vs___Montanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wawrinka sends Nalbandian crashing]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080502/Wawrinka_sends_Nalbandian_crashing</link><description><![CDATA[The biggest surprise on day 4 was Stanislas Wawrinka’s crushing success against 3rd seed David Nalbandian in just under an hour and a half. Wawrinka has enjoyed
numerous wins over Nalbandian in the past but most on fast indoor courts and never before on cl]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 02 May 2008 00:29:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080502/Wawrinka_sends_Nalbandian_crashing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATP Barcelona:  day 4 previews bottom half]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080501/ATP_Barcelona%3A__day_4_previews_bottom_half</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 01 May 2008 00:20:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080501/ATP_Barcelona%3A__day_4_previews_bottom_half/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferrer fires into round 3]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080430/Ferrer_fires_into_round_3</link><description><![CDATA[It was a predictably one-sided start for 2nd seed David Ferrer who took just 50 minutes in the morning sun against qualifier Gabriel Trujillo-Soler]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:52:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080430/Ferrer_fires_into_round_3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATP Barcelona:  day 3 preview   ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080430/ATP_Barcelona%3A__day_3_preview___</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:50:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080430/ATP_Barcelona%3A__day_3_preview___/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATP Valencia:  Ferrer  vs  Almagro]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080420/ATP_Valencia%3A__Ferrer__vs__Almagro</link><description><![CDATA[Local fans are certainly used to savouring plenty of home success at this tournament, Spaniards have dominated this event over the past 6 years, winning 5 times ! There was an all-Spanish final back in 2004 when Fernando Verdasco took the title over Albert Montanes]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:03:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080420/ATP_Valencia%3A__Ferrer__vs__Almagro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two time champion Almagro safely through - Valencia round-up]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080416/Two_time_champion_Almagro_safely_through_-_Valencia_round-up</link><description><![CDATA[Nicholas Almagro took his winning streak to 11 straight matches at Valencia, with a hard-fought 7-5, 6-3 win over qualifier Miguel Angel Lopez.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:45:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080416/Two_time_champion_Almagro_safely_through_-_Valencia_round-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATP Valencia round 1 previews]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080415/ATP_Valencia_round_1_previews</link><description><![CDATA[It's the traditional start to the European clay-court season and often throws up some surprise champions with the damp spring weather slowing down the courts and the favourites still adjusting after a month or more on US hard  ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:43:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080415/ATP_Valencia_round_1_previews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nishikiori, Levine, Del Potro, and several other intense matches to kick off TMS Miami]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080326/Nishikiori%2C_Levine%2C_Del_Potro%2C_and_several_other_intense_matches_to_kick_off_TMS_Miami</link><description><![CDATA[After a few days break from the finale of the Indian Wells event, the ATP is back with a bang in Miami with all the top players. The top 32 seeds have a bye and wont play until the weekend, but just because the guys today aren't ranked as high doesn't mean it won't be a fine day of tennis.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:28:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080326/Nishikiori%2C_Levine%2C_Del_Potro%2C_and_several_other_intense_matches_to_kick_off_TMS_Miami/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acapulco Quarterfinal Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080228/Acapulco_Quarterfinal_Preview</link><description><![CDATA[Red hot clay courters Nicolas Almagro and Jose Acasuso lead the charge in the quarterfinals of the Abierto Mexicano Telmex.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:50:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080228/Acapulco_Quarterfinal_Preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acapulco Day One Summary]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080226/Acapulco_Day_One_Summary</link><description><![CDATA[In day one action, 7 seed Igor Andreev is upset and Mexico's wildcard hope is sent home in straight sets.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:27:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080226/Acapulco_Day_One_Summary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acapulco Day One Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080225/Acapulco_Day_One_Preview</link><description><![CDATA[Acapulco - Both the men's and women's tours head to the Mexican Riviera this week for the Abierto Mexicana Telcel. In action on Monday are Juan Monaco and Nicolas Almagro.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:02:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080225/Acapulco_Day_One_Preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Copa Telmex preview: Nalbandian vs Fognini]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080220/Copa_Telmex_preview%3A_Nalbandian_vs_Fognini</link><description><![CDATA[Argentine star and tournament favorite David Nalbandian continues his quest for his first title of the year when he takes on Italy's Fabio Fognini.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:15:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080220/Copa_Telmex_preview%3A_Nalbandian_vs_Fognini/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview Brasil Open Almagro vs Fognini]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Brasil_Open_-_Costa_Do_Sauipe/2008/Fabio_Fognini_-_Nicolas_Almagro</link><description><![CDATA[Number two seed Nicolas Almagro will take on the red hot Fabio Fognini for a place in the finals.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 16 Feb 2008 18:26:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Brasil_Open_-_Costa_Do_Sauipe/2008/Fabio_Fognini_-_Nicolas_Almagro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Brasil Open Round quarter finals ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080215/Preview%3A_Brasil_Open_Round_quarter_finals_</link><description><![CDATA[With the top two seeds remaining in the draw, the quarterfinals of the Brasil Open really heats up.  Players take the court Friday for a chance to get in the semi-finals.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:30:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080215/Preview%3A_Brasil_Open_Round_quarter_finals_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brasil Open Round 2 Summary]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080215/Brasil_Open_Round_2_Summary</link><description><![CDATA[As round two wraps up, the top two seeds remain firmly entrenched in the draw.  In fact, only one seed lost in round two, which is good news for a tournament that saw the top half of the draw decimated in the first round.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:28:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080215/Brasil_Open_Round_2_Summary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brasil Open Round 2 Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080213/Brasil_Open_Round_2_Preview</link><description><![CDATA[The action heats up in round two of the Costa do Sauipe.  Carlos Moya is the only seed remaining in the top half of the draw, but there are still some strong clay courters who can trouble him.  The bottom half remains highly competitive.
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