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            <item><title><![CDATA[Rodddick looks like planning genius after skipping Beijing]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080904/Rodddick_looks_like_planning_genius_after_skipping_Beijing</link><description><![CDATA[Andy Roddick is starting to look like a planning genius as his decision to skip the Beijing Games in favour of preparing for the US Open pays off. The eighth-seeded American will play a quarter-final for the third straight year after crushing Fernando Gonzalez with ease.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:55:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080904/Rodddick_looks_like_planning_genius_after_skipping_Beijing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roddick mauls Gonzalez]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/US_Open/2008/Andy_Roddick_-_Fernando_Gonzalez</link><description><![CDATA[Andy Roddick looked in form and impressive in destroying Fernando Gonzalez during Tuesday's night session.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 03 Sep 2008 06:09:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/US_Open/2008/Andy_Roddick_-_Fernando_Gonzalez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roddick-Gonzalez in a 4th round showdown]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080902/Roddick-Gonzalez_in_a_4th_round_showdown</link><description><![CDATA[Fans lucky enough to have a ticket to the Tuesday night session will be treated to a fantastic affair of power with Andy Roddick and Fernando Gonzalez.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:20:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080902/Roddick-Gonzalez_in_a_4th_round_showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roddick and Gonzalez blast into 4th round]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080901/Roddick_and_Gonzalez_blast_into_4th_round</link><description><![CDATA[Andy Roddick and Fernando Gonzalez have both fired their way into the 4th round and a match up with each other.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:05:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080901/Roddick_and_Gonzalez_blast_into_4th_round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic blunder still burns James Blake]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080831/Olympic_blunder_still_burns_James_Blake</link><description><![CDATA[James Blake is still blistered by the controversial Olympic loss which denied him a medal in Beijing. “Whatever gets him to sleep at night is fine”, he said of Chile's Fernando Gonzalez, who beat him in a controversial semi-final which turned on an umpiring call.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:08:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080831/Olympic_blunder_still_burns_James_Blake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friends or foes - Fish takes on Blake]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080830/Friends_or_foes_-_Fish_takes_on_Blake</link><description><![CDATA[Fellow Americans and good friends Mardy Fish and James Blake will square off under the lights in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday night. A spot in the fourth round of the U.S. Open is on the line.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:30:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080830/Friends_or_foes_-_Fish_takes_on_Blake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia to follow bouncing Ball in Davis Cup quest]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080828/Australia_to_follow_bouncing_Ball_in_Davis_Cup_quest</link><description><![CDATA[Desperate Australia will hope to follow the bouncing Ball to Davis Cup success after picking a raw rookie for the team to travel to Chile next month.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:01:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080828/Australia_to_follow_bouncing_Ball_in_Davis_Cup_quest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fish meets Mathieu in U.S. Open second round]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080828/Fish_meets_Mathieu_in_U.S._Open_second_round</link><description><![CDATA[Mardy Fish will face Paul-Henri Mathieu on Thursday for a spot in the third round of the U.S. Open. Fish is looking for his first career win over Mathieu.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:23:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080828/Fish_meets_Mathieu_in_U.S._Open_second_round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's Fish vs. Cilic for Pilot Pen title]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080823/It%27s_Fish_vs._Cilic_for_Pilot_Pen_title</link><description><![CDATA[Mardy Fish will clash with Marin Cilic in the New Haven final on Sunday afternoon. The winner will take a ton of momentum into next week's U.S. Open.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:18:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080823/It%27s_Fish_vs._Cilic_for_Pilot_Pen_title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gregorc in first ATP semifinal against Cilic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080822/Gregorc_in_first_ATP_semifinal_against_Cilic</link><description><![CDATA[
Qualifier Luka Gregorc will contest his first-ever ATP semifinal in New Haven on Friday against Marin Cilic. Will the dream week continue?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:47:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080822/Gregorc_in_first_ATP_semifinal_against_Cilic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tough task for Australian tennis with Hewitt missing from Davis Cup]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080821/Tough_task_for_Australian_tennis_with_Hewitt_missing_from_Davis_Cup</link><description><![CDATA[Australian Davis Cup teammates will struggle to carry on as Lleyton Hewitt recovers after finally submitting to the hip surgery which could revitalise his career.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:00:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080821/Tough_task_for_Australian_tennis_with_Hewitt_missing_from_Davis_Cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Open draw revealed]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080821/U.S._Open_draw_revealed</link><description><![CDATA[The 2008 U.S. Open draw was revealed on Thursday afternoon in New York. Novak Djokovic is in Roger Federer's half of the field.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:45:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080821/U.S._Open_draw_revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cilic vs. Andreev in marquee Pilot Pen quarterfinal]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080821/Cilic_vs._Andreev_in_marquee_Pilot_Pen_quarterfinal</link><description><![CDATA[
Marin Cilic will clash with Igor Andreev on Thursday for a spot in the New Haven semifinals. Will it be the No. 4  seed or the No. 6 seed advancing?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:26:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080821/Cilic_vs._Andreev_in_marquee_Pilot_Pen_quarterfinal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wednesday in New Haven: quarterfinals on the line]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080820/Wednesday_in_New_Haven%3A_quarterfinals_on_the_line</link><description><![CDATA[Sixteen men will be vying for quarterfinal spots as play really takes off at the Pilot Pen Tennis tournament. Marin Cilic and Igor Andreev headline the action.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:43:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080820/Wednesday_in_New_Haven%3A_quarterfinals_on_the_line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seeds take the court in New Haven second round]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080819/Seeds_take_the_court_in_New_Haven_second_round</link><description><![CDATA[All sixteen seeds received first-round byes, but now they will be off the couch and on the court. That should make for a blockbuster Tuesday in New Haven.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:33:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080819/Seeds_take_the_court_in_New_Haven_second_round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal adds a gold medal to his trophy collection]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Olympic_Games/2008/Fernando_Gonzalez_-_Rafael_Nadal</link><description><![CDATA[Spaniard Rafael Nadal attempted to be the first man from Spain ever to win gold medal in tennis as he went up against the big hitting Chilean, Fernando Gonzalez.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:10:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Olympic_Games/2008/Fernando_Gonzalez_-_Rafael_Nadal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal and Gonzalez will battle for gold in Beijing]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080816/Nadal_and_Gonzalez_will_battle_for_gold_in_Beijing</link><description><![CDATA[
The presumptive world number one Rafael Nadal of Spain will look to add one more treasure to his collection on Sunday afternoon when he takes on Chilean Fernando Gonzalez for Olympic gold.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:41:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080816/Nadal_and_Gonzalez_will_battle_for_gold_in_Beijing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal will go for gold with thrilling win over Djokovic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Olympic_Games/2008/Novak_Djokovic_-_Rafael_Nadal</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic met for the sixth time this year in the semifinals of the Beijing Olympics, both men desperate for the opportunity to win gold for his country.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:45:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Olympic_Games/2008/Novak_Djokovic_-_Rafael_Nadal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gonzalez sneaks past Blake in a controversial thriller]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Olympic_Games/2008/James_Blake_-_Fernando_Gonzalez</link><description><![CDATA[A very entertaining match with tons of twists and turns culminating in a controversial call and some unsportsmanlike behavior sends Gonzalez into the Gold Medal match.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:13:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Olympic_Games/2008/James_Blake_-_Fernando_Gonzalez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surprise Beijing semifinal: James Blake vs. Fernando Gonzalez]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080814/Surprise_Beijing_semifinal%3A_James_Blake_vs._Fernando_Gonzalez</link><description><![CDATA[A big hitting affair in this one as both men are riding high on confidence and will be playing for their countries and a shot at the Gold Medal on Sunday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:41:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080814/Surprise_Beijing_semifinal%3A_James_Blake_vs._Fernando_Gonzalez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gonzalez slices and powers his way to the Olympics semis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Olympic_Games/2008/Paul-Henri_Mathieu_-_Fernando_Gonzalez</link><description><![CDATA[Fernando Gonzalez has still yet to lose a set all week in Beijing and is looking in great form to take it all.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:26:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Olympic_Games/2008/Paul-Henri_Mathieu_-_Fernando_Gonzalez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gonzalez and Mathieu battle for a spot in the Olympic semis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080813/Gonzalez_and_Mathieu_battle_for_a_spot_in_the_Olympic_semis</link><description><![CDATA[Fernando Gonzalez and Paul-Henri Mathieu have both looked good all week. The winner of this duel will face Blake or Federer in the semis with a fine shot at a medal.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:58:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080813/Gonzalez_and_Mathieu_battle_for_a_spot_in_the_Olympic_semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernando Gonzalez steamrolls Olivier Rochus]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Olympic_Games/2008/Fernando_Gonzalez_-_Olivier_Rochus</link><description><![CDATA[A comprehensive 6-0 6-3 victory by Gonzalez keeps his medal hopes alive.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:51:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Olympic_Games/2008/Fernando_Gonzalez_-_Olivier_Rochus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul-Henri Mathieu takes out Nicolas Kiefer]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Olympic_Games/2008/Paul-Henri_Mathieu_-_Nicolas_Kiefer</link><description><![CDATA[Mathieu advances to the Beijing quarterfinals with a relatively routine win over a tired Kiefer.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:43:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Olympic_Games/2008/Paul-Henri_Mathieu_-_Nicolas_Kiefer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big hitting Fernando Gonzalez takes on little Ollie Rochus]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080812/Big_hitting_Fernando_Gonzalez_takes_on_little_Ollie_Rochus</link><description><![CDATA[A mismatch in this one as Gonzalez will play Rochus in a 3rd round Olympics match. They have played just once before, back in 2005 when Gonzalez won easily.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:57:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080812/Big_hitting_Fernando_Gonzalez_takes_on_little_Ollie_Rochus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[#12 seed Fernando Gonzalez continues Chilean medal repeat hopes]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080812/%2312_seed_Fernando_Gonzalez_continues_Chilean_medal_repeat_hopes</link><description><![CDATA[With Nico Massu losing, Gonzalez remains the only hope for another Chilean gold medal.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:21:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080812/%2312_seed_Fernando_Gonzalez_continues_Chilean_medal_repeat_hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wawrinka, the other Swiss battles in the second round]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080812/Wawrinka%2C_the_other_Swiss_battles_in_the_second_round</link><description><![CDATA[There is now another Swiss man in the top ten; Roger Federer is no longer the only tennis star from his small country.  ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:32:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080812/Wawrinka%2C_the_other_Swiss_battles_in_the_second_round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blake supports Roddick's Olympic no-show ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080809/Blake_supports_Roddick%27s_Olympic_no-show_</link><description><![CDATA[Andy Roddick received support from close friend James Blake over his decision to pull out of the Olympics after receiving criticisim in some quarters]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:04:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080809/Blake_supports_Roddick%27s_Olympic_no-show_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Losing streaks end in LA]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/ATP_Los_Angeles/2008/Mardy_Fish_-_Alejandro_Falla</link><description><![CDATA[2 months without a win is a long time in tennis but Mardy Fish will be hoping he's put an end to recent struggles after breezing past Columbia's Alejandro Falla in just 61 minutes last night]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:23:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/ATP_Los_Angeles/2008/Mardy_Fish_-_Alejandro_Falla/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Preview: Second Round, Third Quarter]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080730/Cincinnati_Preview%3A_Second_Round%2C_Third_Quarter</link><description><![CDATA[James Blake and an on-fire Gilles Simon will steal the show on Wednesday. Also in action, however, are Ernests Gulbis, Tomas Berdych, and Novak Djokovic.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:17:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080730/Cincinnati_Preview%3A_Second_Round%2C_Third_Quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berdych Sends Gonzalez Toppling Out of Cincinnati]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Masters_Series_Cincinnati/2008/Fernando_Gonzalez_-_Tomas_Berdych</link><description><![CDATA[
A brutal opening-round clash in Cincinnati ends with Tomas Berdych dispatching Fernando Gonzalez in three sets. Berdych will meet Andreas Seppi on Wednesday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Jul 2008 06:54:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Masters_Series_Cincinnati/2008/Fernando_Gonzalez_-_Tomas_Berdych/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Preview: First Round, Third Quarter]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080728/Cincinnati_Preview%3A_First_Round%2C_Third_Quarter</link><description><![CDATA[Fernando Gonzalez and Tomas Berdych steal the headlines in round one of the draw's third quarter, but other intriguing showdowns loom large. Among those in action are Ernests Gulbis, Nicolas Kiefer, and Gilles Simon.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:25:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080728/Cincinnati_Preview%3A_First_Round%2C_Third_Quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Preview: Fernando Gonzalez vs. Tomas Berdych]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Masters_Series_Cincinnati/2008/Fernando_Gonzalez_-_Tomas_Berdych</link><description><![CDATA[A matchup with Ferando Gonzalez and Tomas Berdych is better sited for the second week of a Grand Slam, not a first-round clash at a Masters Series event. Nonetheless, Berdych is unseeded and as a result that is the card both players have been dealt.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:39:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Masters_Series_Cincinnati/2008/Fernando_Gonzalez_-_Tomas_Berdych/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Third Quarter Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080728/Cincinnati_Third_Quarter_Preview</link><description><![CDATA[The third section of the Masters Series Cincinnati draw will be marked by extremely hard hitting, as an inordinate amount of ball-bashers grace this quarter. With Djokovic's recent loss to Murry, it could be wide open for anyone to win.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:20:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080728/Cincinnati_Third_Quarter_Preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernando Gonzalez and Tommy Robredo headline top half action]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080723/Fernando_Gonzalez_and_Tommy_Robredo_headline_top_half_action</link><description><![CDATA[Spaniard Tommy Robredo and Chile's Fernando Gonzalez take on tough opponents for a shot at the third round.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:42:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080723/Fernando_Gonzalez_and_Tommy_Robredo_headline_top_half_action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernando Gonzalez breezes past Benneteau in easy straight sets  ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Masters_Rogers_Cup/2008/Julien_Benneteau_-_Fernando_Gonzalez</link><description><![CDATA[Fernando  Gonzalez, the Chilean with the big forehand, fought the Frenchman Julien Benneteau in the first round of the Roger’s Cup in Toronto.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:58:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Masters_Rogers_Cup/2008/Julien_Benneteau_-_Fernando_Gonzalez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kiefer says Schuettler deserves late Olympic shot]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080709/Kiefer_says_Schuettler_deserves_late_Olympic_shot</link><description><![CDATA[Nicolas Kiefer says Wimbledon surprise semi-finalist Rainer Schuettler deserves a late place on the on the German Olympic team.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:08:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080709/Kiefer_says_Schuettler_deserves_late_Olympic_shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third Round Recap: Federer Crushes Gicquel]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080628/Third_Round_Recap%3A_Federer_Crushes_Gicquel</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer destroys Marc Gicquel in straight sets, advancing to the fourth round of Wimbledon. He is joined there by Lleyton Hewitt and Fernando Verdasco.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:26:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080628/Third_Round_Recap%3A_Federer_Crushes_Gicquel/</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[Wimbledon First Round: Federer Cruises]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080624/Wimbledon_First_Round%3A_Federer_Cruises</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federers moves comfortably into round two at Wimbledon with a straight-set win over Dominik Hrbaty. Other winners on Day 1 included Lleyton Hewitt and Fernando Gonzalez.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:19:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080624/Wimbledon_First_Round%3A_Federer_Cruises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon Preview: First Round, First Quarter]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080623/Wimbledon_Preview%3A_First_Round%2C_First_Quarter</link><description><![CDATA[Wimbledon will get started with a bang on Monday, as a brutal first quarter of the draw features some scintillating first-round showdowns. Among the players in action are Roger Federer, Lleyton Hewitt, and Fernando Gonzalez.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:09:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080623/Wimbledon_Preview%3A_First_Round%2C_First_Quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon Preview: Federer's Quarter]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080622/Wimbledon_Preview%3A_Federer%27s_Quarter</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer has never needed any favors in winning five straight Wimbledon titles. Now when it looks like he might finally need some help, the draw refuses to oblige. Federer's loaded quarter of the draw is without question the toughest.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:52:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080622/Wimbledon_Preview%3A_Federer%27s_Quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nottingham: Day one preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080616/Nottingham%3A_Day_one_preview</link><description><![CDATA[With Wimbledon just one week away, the ATP tour scrambles to get one last grass tournament in before “the big one”.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:49:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080616/Nottingham%3A_Day_one_preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATP Queens: Nadal vs Karlovic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080613/ATP_Queens%3A_Nadal_vs_Karlovic</link><description><![CDATA[Nadal’s first outing for 4 years against the giant from Zagreb. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:38:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080613/ATP_Queens%3A_Nadal_vs_Karlovic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATP Queens day 4 previews]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080611/ATP_Queens_day_4_previews</link><description><![CDATA[It's an action-packed line up on day 4 with Nadal, Gonzalez, Karlovic and Roddick all in action]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:56:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080611/ATP_Queens_day_4_previews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bjorkman no match for fiery Nadal]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/London_Queens_Club/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Jonas_Bj%C3%B6rkman</link><description><![CDATA[Only two days to go from clay to grass, the most difficult surface change in the world. As ever, no problem for Rafael Nadal, the Spanish top seed delighting the Queens club crowd by racing past Jonas Bjorkman 6-2, 6-2.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:40:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/London_Queens_Club/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Jonas_Bj%C3%B6rkman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATP Queens: day 3 previews]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080610/ATP_Queens%3A_day_3_previews</link><description><![CDATA[Can Rafa Nadal break his quarter-final duck at Queens ?   He starts his quest against Jonas Bjorkman]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:29:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080610/ATP_Queens%3A_day_3_previews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warsaw Preview: Day 2, Round 1]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080610/Warsaw_Preview%3A_Day_2%2C_Round_1</link><description><![CDATA[The top four seeds in Warsaw, Poland all take the court on Tuesday. Of the four, only Nikolay Davydenko and Gilles Simon appear to have even mildly difficult first-round matchups.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:49:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080610/Warsaw_Preview%3A_Day_2%2C_Round_1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hewitt, Tipsarevic and Cilic kick off the tournament at Queens Club]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080609/Hewitt%2C_Tipsarevic_and_Cilic_kick_off_the_tournament_at_Queens_Club</link><description><![CDATA[The start to the short grass season starts on Monday as the field takes the court at the Artois Championships.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080609/Hewitt%2C_Tipsarevic_and_Cilic_kick_off_the_tournament_at_Queens_Club/</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[Roger Federer feels the love in Paris]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080605/Roger_Federer_feels_the_love_in_Paris</link><description><![CDATA[As he continues the bid for a long-sought French Open title, Swiss Roger Federer admits he feels at home in Paris.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:38:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080605/Roger_Federer_feels_the_love_in_Paris/</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 Quarterfinals: Roger Federer vs. Fernando Gonzalez]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080604/French_Open_Quarterfinals%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Fernando_Gonzalez</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer hopes to join Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in the French Open semifinals on Wednesday. Standing in his way is the always-dangerous Fernando Gonzalez.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:48:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080604/French_Open_Quarterfinals%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Fernando_Gonzalez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gonzalez Ends Last American Hope]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/French_Open/2008/Fernando_Gonzalez_-_Robby_Ginepri</link><description><![CDATA[Fernando Gonzalez takes out Robby Ginepri in the fourth round of the French Open on Monday, making it to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2003. Gonzalez's reward is a clash with Roger Federer.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:36:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/French_Open/2008/Fernando_Gonzalez_-_Robby_Ginepri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer Ousts Benneteau in Straight Sets]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/French_Open/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Julien_Benneteau</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer continues to roll in Paris, making it safely through to the French Open quarterfinals by defeating Julien Benneteau on Monday. Next up for Federer is Fernando Gonzalez.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:20:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/French_Open/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Julien_Benneteau/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audio: Robby Ginepri gives credit to Fernando Gonzalez]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080602/Audio%3A_Robby_Ginepri_gives_credit_to_Fernando_Gonzalez</link><description><![CDATA[Fernando Gonzalez was first to book a place in the French Open quarter-finals by  defeating Robby Ginepri in straight sets, 7-6 6-3 6-1.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:52:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080602/Audio%3A_Robby_Ginepri_gives_credit_to_Fernando_Gonzalez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Open Fourth Round: Fernando Gonzalez vs. Robby Ginepri]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080602/French_Open_Fourth_Round%3A_Fernando_Gonzalez_vs._Robby_Ginepri</link><description><![CDATA[Two of the streakiest players in the sport will square off when Fernando Gonzalez meets Robby Ginepri in the fourth round of the French Open on Monday. At stake is a quarterfinal berth and the right to most likely take on Roger Federer.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:16:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080602/French_Open_Fourth_Round%3A_Fernando_Gonzalez_vs._Robby_Ginepri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robby Ginepri into surprise Beijing contention thanks to Paris form]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080601/Robby_Ginepri_into_surprise_Beijing_contention_thanks_to_Paris_form</link><description><![CDATA[Robby Ginepri's improbable run to the French Open fourth round looks like putting the outsider into US Olympic consideration.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 01 Jun 2008 11:58:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080601/Robby_Ginepri_into_surprise_Beijing_contention_thanks_to_Paris_form/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gonzalez Storms Back to Shock Wawrinka]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/French_Open/2008/Stanislas_Wawrinka_-_Fernando_Gonzalez</link><description><![CDATA[Down two sets and a break, Fernando Gonzalez rises from the dead to stun Stanislas Wawrinka in a five-set thriller. Gonzalez improbably moves on to face the surprising Robby Ginepri in the fourth round.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:31:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/French_Open/2008/Stanislas_Wawrinka_-_Fernando_Gonzalez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Open 3rd Round: Stanislas Wawrinka vs. Fernando Gonzalez]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080530/French_Open_3rd_Round%3A_Stanislas_Wawrinka_vs._Fernando_Gonzalez</link><description><![CDATA[One of the hottest players on the tour meets one of the most dangerous when Stanislas Wawrinka and Fernando Gonzalez square off in the third round of the French Open on Saturday. Get ready for some firepower off the ground.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 30 May 2008 21:07:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080530/French_Open_3rd_Round%3A_Stanislas_Wawrinka_vs._Fernando_Gonzalez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Open day 6: Llodra vs Bolelli ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080530/French_Open_day_6%3A_Llodra_vs_Bolelli_</link><description><![CDATA[2008’s been a big year so far for Simone Bolelli. He’s up to a career high ranking of 47 and made his first ATP final earlier this month in Munich beating Seppi and Mathieu before losing a close 3 set final to Fernando Gonzalez]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 30 May 2008 01:29:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080530/French_Open_day_6%3A_Llodra_vs_Bolelli_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Söderling, Wawrinka Still Scorching Hot]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080529/S%C3%B6derling%2C_Wawrinka_Still_Scorching_Hot</link><description><![CDATA[Robin Söderling and Stanislas Wawrinka remain two of the hottest players on the ATP Tour, both making to the French Open third round on Thursday. They are joined there by the surprising Robby Ginepri, who upset Igor Andreev.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 29 May 2008 22:43:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080529/S%C3%B6derling%2C_Wawrinka_Still_Scorching_Hot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Open Draw]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080523/French_Open_Draw</link><description><![CDATA[The 2008 French Open draw is out and of course the big news is that Novak Djokovic is on Rafael Nadal's side rather than with Roger Federer. The 16 qualifiers have also been placed in the field of 128.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 23 May 2008 18:36:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080523/French_Open_Draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATP Casablanca: El Aynaoui vs Hrbaty]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080520/ATP_Casablanca%3A_El_Aynaoui_vs_Hrbaty</link><description><![CDATA[At 30 Domnik Hrbaty is considered a veteran on the tennis tour. However, he’s positively youthful compared to the 36-year-old Younes El Aynaoui, who just keeps on going and turned pro all the way back in 1990.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 20 May 2008 00:37:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080520/ATP_Casablanca%3A_El_Aynaoui_vs_Hrbaty/</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[Hamburg Second Round: James Blake vs. Janko Tipsarevic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080513/Hamburg_Second_Round%3A_James_Blake_vs._Janko_Tipsarevic</link><description><![CDATA[Some spectacular shot-making should be on display when James Blake takes on Janko Tipsarevic on Wednesday in Hamburg. The winner has a good chance to make some serious noise in a soft section of the draw.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 13 May 2008 20:38:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080513/Hamburg_Second_Round%3A_James_Blake_vs._Janko_Tipsarevic/</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[Hamburg fourth quarter preview: Day two]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080512/Hamburg_fourth_quarter_preview%3A_Day_two</link><description><![CDATA[Andy Murray and Marat Safin make their Hamburg debut on Monday as the men's field battles for the third clay Masters shield of the season.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 12 May 2008 03:31:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080512/Hamburg_fourth_quarter_preview%3A_Day_two/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Season of wear and tear takes toll on Almagro]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Masters_Series_Rome/2008/Novak_Djokovic_-_Nicolas_Almagro</link><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic moved into the Rome semis for the first time, barely breaking sweat as Nicholas Almagro retired in their quarter-final after just 33 minutes. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 10 May 2008 11:34:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Masters_Series_Rome/2008/Novak_Djokovic_-_Nicolas_Almagro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic digs deep to make last 8]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Masters_Series_Rome/2008/Novak_Djokovic_-_Igor_Andreev</link><description><![CDATA[It was a far from convincing performance from Djokovic today, he’s had little trouble with Andreev in the past but was required to really dig deep to come through 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 and looked worryingly short of fitness at times.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 09 May 2008 00:21:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Masters_Series_Rome/2008/Novak_Djokovic_-_Igor_Andreev/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TMS Rome day 4:   Gonzalez (12)  vs  Almagro]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080508/TMS_Rome_day_4%3A___Gonzalez_%2812%29__vs__Almagro</link><description><![CDATA[There’s a lot at stake for Fernando Gonzalez in this tournament, defending a huge chunk of points after making last year’s final. He’s coped well with the pressure so far; patchy tennis, but good mental strength.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 08 May 2008 01:51:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080508/TMS_Rome_day_4%3A___Gonzalez_%2812%29__vs__Almagro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic progresses untroubled ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080508/Djokovic_progresses_untroubled_</link><description><![CDATA[Mystery illnesses or not, Novak Djokovic began his Rome campaign in fine form cruising past Steve Darcis 6-4, 6-0. Darcis has risen a huge amount in the past year to his current place just inside the top 50 but Djokovic was in a different league]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 08 May 2008 01:15:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080508/Djokovic_progresses_untroubled_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gonzo sneaks through another marathon with Tipsarevic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Masters_Series_Rome/2008/Fernando_Gonzalez_-_Janko_Tipsarevic</link><description><![CDATA[It’s been an indifferent start to the season for Fernando Gonzalez by his standards but it’s starting to get back on track over the past couple of weeks. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 07 May 2008 00:02:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Masters_Series_Rome/2008/Fernando_Gonzalez_-_Janko_Tipsarevic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gonzalez takes Munich title with win over Bolelli]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/BMW_Open_Munich/2008/Simone_Bolelli_-_Fernando_Gonzalez</link><description><![CDATA[The Italian youngster had a great week and put up a great fight, but the Chilean veteran was too much as he wins his 2nd title of the year and remains undefeated on clay in 2008.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 05 May 2008 00:57:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/BMW_Open_Munich/2008/Simone_Bolelli_-_Fernando_Gonzalez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Munich Final: Gonzalez vs. Bolelli]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080504/Munich_Final%3A_Gonzalez_vs._Bolelli</link><description><![CDATA[Gonzalez will look to claim his second title of the year while Bolelli will try to shake the nerves of playing in his first ATP final.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 04 May 2008 05:28:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080504/Munich_Final%3A_Gonzalez_vs._Bolelli/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gonzalez ends El Aynaoui's run; into Munich Final]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/BMW_Open_Munich/2008/Younes_El_Aynaoui_-_Fernando_Gonzalez</link><description><![CDATA[A tactical war just as much mental as physical was the order of the day in this one.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 03 May 2008 15:34:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/BMW_Open_Munich/2008/Younes_El_Aynaoui_-_Fernando_Gonzalez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gonzalez blasts past Safin]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/BMW_Open_Munich/2008/Marat_Safin_-_Fernando_Gonzalez</link><description><![CDATA[It wasn't pretty, but Fernando Gonzalez was able to notch his 5th straight win over Safin and reach the Munich semifinals.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 02 May 2008 23:05:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/BMW_Open_Munich/2008/Marat_Safin_-_Fernando_Gonzalez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Aynaoui fires into Munich semifinals]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/BMW_Open_Munich/2008/Younes_El_Aynaoui_-_Juan_Martin_Del_Potro</link><description><![CDATA[The ageless wonder Younes El Aynaoui has reached the Munich semis by outgunning Juan Martin Del Potro, 17 years Younes' junior.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 02 May 2008 20:38:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/BMW_Open_Munich/2008/Younes_El_Aynaoui_-_Juan_Martin_Del_Potro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Munich Quarterfinal: Gonzalez vs. Safin]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080502/Munich_Quarterfinal%3A_Gonzalez_vs._Safin</link><description><![CDATA[A pair of highly talented, big hitting headcases will be the order of the day in the Safin-Gonzalez quarterfinal.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 02 May 2008 11:49:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080502/Munich_Quarterfinal%3A_Gonzalez_vs._Safin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monte-Carlo Second Round: Nicolas Almagro vs. Juan Monaco]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080423/Monte-Carlo_Second_Round%3A_Nicolas_Almagro_vs._Juan_Monaco</link><description><![CDATA[Juan Monaco probably thought it was a good omen playing in Monte-Carlo, Monaco this week, but the draw certainly did not do him any favors. Clay-court wizard Nicolas Almagro is up next in a blockbuster second-round clash. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:49:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080423/Monte-Carlo_Second_Round%3A_Nicolas_Almagro_vs._Juan_Monaco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hewitt opposes ranking points for Davis Cup]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080410/Hewitt_opposes_ranking_points_for_Davis_Cup</link><description><![CDATA[Fair-play Lleyton Hewitt has come out against a new plan to award ranking points for Davis Cup performances - but only for elite World Group ties.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:43:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080410/Hewitt_opposes_ranking_points_for_Davis_Cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canas survives Gonzalez barrage to reach Miami 4th round]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Masters_Series_Miami/2008/Guillermo_Canas_-_Fernando_Gonzalez</link><description><![CDATA[Guillermo Canas was able to withstand the power and pace from the Gonzalez game to send Fernando home.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:04:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Masters_Series_Miami/2008/Guillermo_Canas_-_Fernando_Gonzalez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami 4th Round: Guillermo Canas vs. Igor Andreev]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080331/Miami_4th_Round%3A_Guillermo_Canas_vs._Igor_Andreev</link><description><![CDATA[It was exactly a year ago, in Indian Wells and Miami where Canas took out Federer to announce his return to the tour with a big statement. Now he must defend his finalist points from last year and is looking good thus far.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:38:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080331/Miami_4th_Round%3A_Guillermo_Canas_vs._Igor_Andreev/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2nd round action in the 3rd Quarter]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080327/2nd_round_action_in_the_3rd_Quarter</link><description><![CDATA[Gonzalez, Gasquet, Querrey, Berdych, Lopez, Del Potro. All these guys in action on Friday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:27:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080327/2nd_round_action_in_the_3rd_Quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami R1: Dmitry Tursunov vs. Evgeny Korolev]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080326/Miami_R1%3A_Dmitry_Tursunov_vs._Evgeny_Korolev</link><description><![CDATA[The All-Russian affair here between rising star Evgeny Korolev and resident blogger and funnyman Dmitry Tursunov.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:36:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080326/Miami_R1%3A_Dmitry_Tursunov_vs._Evgeny_Korolev/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer has the advantage at Miami Masters]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080325/Federer_has_the_advantage_at_Miami_Masters</link><description><![CDATA[Even though Roger Federer didn't win or reach the final in Indian Wells the world no 1 still has a great starting position when heading to Miami. He only has 75 points to defend while Nadal and Djokovic both have more points to defend.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:49:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080325/Federer_has_the_advantage_at_Miami_Masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal further behind Federer in the ATP Race]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080320/Nadal_further_behind_Federer_in_the_ATP_Race</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal has many points to defend from last year's Indian Wells and if Roger Federer will win the tournament he will be a long way behind in the ATP Race. See the list in the article.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:00:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080320/Nadal_further_behind_Federer_in_the_ATP_Race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian Wells Third Round: Mario Ancic vs. Juan Carlos Ferrero]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080317/Indian_Wells_Third_Round%3A_Mario_Ancic_vs._Juan_Carlos_Ferrero</link><description><![CDATA[It's been a bumpy road at times for the careers of Mario Ancic and Juan Carlos Ferrero, but all is well so far this week at the Pacific Life Open. The two very different players will match wits and skills in the third round on Tuesday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:32:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080317/Indian_Wells_Third_Round%3A_Mario_Ancic_vs._Juan_Carlos_Ferrero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian Wells Second Round: David Nalbandian vs. Ernests Gulbis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080316/Indian_Wells_Second_Round%3A_David_Nalbandian_vs._Ernests_Gulbis</link><description><![CDATA[Tennis fans should be prepared for anything and everything in the second-round Pacific Life Open showdown between David Nalbandian and Ernests Gulbis. The talent level on the court will be off the charts, but both players at times can just as easily self destruct.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:10:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080316/Indian_Wells_Second_Round%3A_David_Nalbandian_vs._Ernests_Gulbis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancic Routs Monfils, Sets Up Gonzalez Showdown]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080315/Ancic_Routs_Monfils%2C_Sets_Up_Gonzalez_Showdown</link><description><![CDATA[As expected, Mario Ancic prevails over Gael Monfils in a battle of two injury-plagued players. The win sends Ancic into the second-round in Indian Wells, where he will face 12th-seeded Fernando Gonzalez. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:31:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080315/Ancic_Routs_Monfils%2C_Sets_Up_Gonzalez_Showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian Wells Preview: Second Quarter of the Draw]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080313/Indian_Wells_Preview%3A_Second_Quarter_of_the_Draw</link><description><![CDATA[If there’s one section of the Indian Wells draw that is completely wide open, it’s the second quarter. No Roger Federer. No Rafael Nadal. No Novak Djokovic. But there are plenty of huge talents ready to seize the opportunity and advance to the final weekend of play.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:20:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080313/Indian_Wells_Preview%3A_Second_Quarter_of_the_Draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roddick to Skip Olympics, Defend D.C. Title]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080312/Roddick_to_Skip_Olympics%2C_Defend_D.C._Title</link><description><![CDATA[The tennis event at this year's Summer Olympics in Beijing will take place without Andy Roddick, the top-ranked American and No. 6 player in the world. Roddick has opted to defend his title at the Legg Mason Classic in Washington, D.C. instead.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:33:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080312/Roddick_to_Skip_Olympics%2C_Defend_D.C._Title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Las Vegas Championship Preview: Kevin Anderson vs. Sam Querrey]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080310/Las_Vegas_Championship_Preview%3A_Kevin_Anderson_vs._Sam_Querrey</link><description><![CDATA[Power meets power in a surprising Tennis Channel Open final that features two youngsters in Sam Querrey and Kevin Anderson. It is the first ATP final for both players. How will they handle the pressure? If this week is any indication, they’ll handle it flawlessly.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:50:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080310/Las_Vegas_Championship_Preview%3A_Kevin_Anderson_vs._Sam_Querrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anderson’s Dream Run Continues at Ginepri’s Expense]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Tennis_Channel_Open_Las_Vegas/2008/Kevin_Anderson_-_Robby_Ginepri</link><description><![CDATA[Kevin Anderson, virtually unheard of heading into Las Vegas, suddenly finds himself in the final of the Tennis Channel Open after upending Robby Ginepri 7-6(4), 6-4 on Saturday afternoon. He will face either Sam Querrey or Guillermo Canas.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 09 Mar 2008 02:30:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Tennis_Channel_Open_Las_Vegas/2008/Kevin_Anderson_-_Robby_Ginepri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Las Vegas Semifinal Preview: Kevin Anderson vs. Robby Ginepri]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080308/Las_Vegas_Semifinal_Preview%3A_Kevin_Anderson_vs._Robby_Ginepri</link><description><![CDATA[Little-known Kevin Anderson and a resurgent Robby Ginepri are both enjoying some of the best tennis of their lives right now, so it should be spirited, entertaining clash when they square off in a surprising semifinal at the Tennis Channel Open.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 08 Mar 2008 17:10:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080308/Las_Vegas_Semifinal_Preview%3A_Kevin_Anderson_vs._Robby_Ginepri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mix of Veterans and Youngsters Advance to Vegas Semifinals]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080308/Mix_of_Veterans_and_Youngsters_Advance_to_Vegas_Semifinals</link><description><![CDATA[Human backboard Guillermo Canas is the only seeded player still alive at the Tennis Channel Open, joining Robby Ginepri as one of two experienced players in the semifinals. They will be joined by up-and-coming Sam Querrey and little-known Kevin Anderson.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:16:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080308/Mix_of_Veterans_and_Youngsters_Advance_to_Vegas_Semifinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Las Vegas Quarterfinals Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080307/Las_Vegas_Quarterfinals_Preview</link><description><![CDATA[Robby Ginepri vs. Ernests Gulbis headlines quarterfinal action at the Tennis Channel Open, as some big-name players have already faltered elsewhere in the draw. Despite the absence of seeds 1 and 2, the presence of Americans Sam Querrey and Amer Delic as well as the entertaining Guillermo Canas makes for a strong slate of matches.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 07 Mar 2008 06:17:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080307/Las_Vegas_Quarterfinals_Preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second Round in Vegas Serves Up Surprises]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080307/Second_Round_in_Vegas_Serves_Up_Surprises</link><description><![CDATA[The top two seeds at the Tennis Channel Open both cruised in their opening matches, but suddenly both are gone after round two. Lleyton Hewitt fell in straight sets to Julien Benneteau on Wednesday and top-seeded Fernando Gonzalez lost to talented 20-year-old Evgeny Korolev on Thursday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:57:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080307/Second_Round_in_Vegas_Serves_Up_Surprises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis Channel Open Second Round Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080305/Tennis_Channel_Open_Second_Round_Preview</link><description><![CDATA[With most of the seeds, big names, and fan favorites advancing past the first round of the Tennis Channel Open, it sets up a blockbuster second round and beyond for the Las Vegas faithful. Marcos Baghdatis and Robby Ginepri headline the next slate of matches, but almost every matchup looks appealing on paper.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 05 Mar 2008 07:15:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080305/Tennis_Channel_Open_Second_Round_Preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Las Vegas Preview: Round 1, Day 2]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080304/Las_Vegas_Preview%3A_Round_1%2C_Day_2</link><description><![CDATA[The Las Vegas crowd at the Tennis Channel Open on Tuesday will be pulling for three Americans to keep up the patriotic momentum kicked off by Sam Querrey and Robby Ginepri with wins yesterday. John Isner, Amer Delic, and Vincent Spadea will all have to be on top of their games if they want to continue the U.S. charge into the second round.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:05:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080304/Las_Vegas_Preview%3A_Round_1%2C_Day_2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis Channel Open Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080303/Tennis_Channel_Open_Preview</link><description><![CDATA[The ATP Tour heats up this week as the players hope to fine-tune their games in time for the rapidly-approaching Masters Series events in Indian Wells, California and Miami, Florida. While most of the world’s best are taking their acts to Dubai in preparation, the Tennis Channel Open has more than enough intrigue to make it worth watching for any tennis fan.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 03 Mar 2008 04:01:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080303/Tennis_Channel_Open_Preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotterdam Quarterfinal Preview: Gilles Simon vs. Teimuraz Gabashvili]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080222/Rotterdam_Quarterfinal_Preview%3A_Gilles_Simon_vs._Teimuraz_Gabashvili</link><description><![CDATA[The surprising slate of quarterfinal matchups at the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament will conclude on Friday night when Gilles Simon takes on arguably the most unexpected quarterfinalist of them all: Teimuraz Gabashvili.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:11:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080222/Rotterdam_Quarterfinal_Preview%3A_Gilles_Simon_vs._Teimuraz_Gabashvili/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview Copa Telmex: Agustin Calleri vs. Juan Monaco]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080219/Preview_Copa_Telmex%3A_Agustin_Calleri_vs._Juan_Monaco</link><description><![CDATA[Buenos Aires - In what could be the best first round match in the tournament, Buenos Aires resident and number 2 seed Juan Monaco will take on countryman Agustin Calleri.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:09:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080219/Preview_Copa_Telmex%3A_Agustin_Calleri_vs._Juan_Monaco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ABN AMRO Preview: Gabashvili vs. Ferrero]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080218/ABN_AMRO_Preview%3A_Gabashvili_vs._Ferrero</link><description><![CDATA[ABN AMRO in Rotterdam starts today and one interesting match up is Teimuraz Gabashvili vs. seventh-seeded Juan Carlos Ferrero.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:04:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080218/ABN_AMRO_Preview%3A_Gabashvili_vs._Ferrero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Brasil Open Coria vs. Volandri ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080213/Preview%3A_Brasil_Open_Coria_vs._Volandri_</link><description><![CDATA[All eyes will be on this second round match, as former French Open finalist Guillermo Coria attempts to come back from injury.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:27:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080213/Preview%3A_Brasil_Open_Coria_vs._Volandri_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First-Round Preview: Marin Cilic vs. Mikhail Youzhny]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080211/First-Round_Preview%3A_Marin_Cilic_vs._Mikhail_Youzhny</link><description><![CDATA[Two stars of the Australian Open, youngster Marin Cilic and veteran Mikhail Youzhny, will do battle in a brutal first-round match at the Open 13 in Marseille, France.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:44:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080211/First-Round_Preview%3A_Marin_Cilic_vs._Mikhail_Youzhny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open 13 Preview: Bottom Half of the Draw]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080211/Open_13_Preview%3A_Bottom_Half_of_the_Draw</link><description><![CDATA[After a week without any top-level tournaments due to the opening round of the 2008 Davis Cup, the ATP Tour is back with a bang this week and the marquee event takes place in Marseille, France.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:42:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080211/Open_13_Preview%3A_Bottom_Half_of_the_Draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vina del Mar tournament summary; Fernando Gonzalez winner]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080204/Vina_del_Mar_tournament_summary%3B_Fernando_Gonzalez_winner</link><description><![CDATA[Vina del Mar was supposed to be the start of a promising clay season for the young Argentine Juan Monaco.  Instead, Monaco was forced to withdraw from the tournament with a sprained ankle.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 04 Feb 2008 02:52:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080204/Vina_del_Mar_tournament_summary%3B_Fernando_Gonzalez_winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gonzalez wins 3rd Vina Del Mar Title]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080203/Gonzalez_wins_3rd_Vina_Del_Mar_Title</link><description><![CDATA[Juan Monaco tore ankle ligaments in his doubles match and was forced to withdraw from the final. Gonzalez took the opportunity to save 2 match points and beat the story of the tournament, Pablo Cuevas.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 03 Feb 2008 13:11:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080203/Gonzalez_wins_3rd_Vina_Del_Mar_Title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juan Monaco makes the finals of Vina del Mar, but might withdraw due to injury]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080203/Juan_Monaco_makes_the_finals_of_Vina_del_Mar%2C_but_might_withdraw_due_to_injury</link><description><![CDATA[A win but perhaps a loss as well for Juan Monaco. He won the semifinal but might need to withdraw from the final due to injury.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 03 Feb 2008 13:07:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080203/Juan_Monaco_makes_the_finals_of_Vina_del_Mar%2C_but_might_withdraw_due_to_injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gonzalez and Cuevas win to set up semi-final battle]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080202/Gonzalez_and_Cuevas_win_to_set_up_semi-final_battle</link><description><![CDATA[Gonzalez finally shows some good form in a match this tournament, while Cuevas continues his great run this week, sending the 7th seeded Acasuso packing.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 02 Feb 2008 11:22:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080202/Gonzalez_and_Cuevas_win_to_set_up_semi-final_battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gonzalez and Berlocq advance, setting up QF clash in Vina Del Mar]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080201/Gonzalez_and_Berlocq_advance%2C_setting_up_QF_clash_in_Vina_Del_Mar</link><description><![CDATA[Berlocq takes out defending champ Horna while Gonzalez plays another sloppy match to scrape through.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:43:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080201/Gonzalez_and_Berlocq_advance%2C_setting_up_QF_clash_in_Vina_Del_Mar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cuevas defeats Verdasco to reach Quarterfinal]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080201/Cuevas_defeats_Verdasco_to_reach_Quarterfinal</link><description><![CDATA[Both Cuevas and Acasuso won their last match in good form and it should be a good match between these two on Friday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:41:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080201/Cuevas_defeats_Verdasco_to_reach_Quarterfinal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gonzalez and Horna Advance in Vina Del Mar]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080130/Gonzalez_and_Horna_Advance_in_Vina_Del_Mar</link><description><![CDATA[Top seed Fernando Gonzalez advances in sloppy match, while defending champ Luis Horna takes out the 5 seed Agustin Calleri.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:53:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080130/Gonzalez_and_Horna_Advance_in_Vina_Del_Mar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vina del Mar Preview - top half]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080127/Vina_del_Mar_Preview_-_top_half</link><description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Novak Djokovic for winning the Australian Open, and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga for a fantastic fortnight. As the whole tennis world tries to adjust back to a reasonable sleep schedule, there is tennis to be played in Chile.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:33:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080127/Vina_del_Mar_Preview_-_top_half/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2008 South American clay court swing kicks off in Vina del Mar, Chile.]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080127/The_2008_South_American_clay_court_swing_kicks_off_in_Vina_del_Mar%2C_Chile.</link><description><![CDATA[At the Movistar Open. Fernando Gonzalez, Chile's number one player and the tournament's top seed, is coming off a disappointing third round exit at the Australian Open. He will play his countryman Paul Capdeville.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:23:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080127/The_2008_South_American_clay_court_swing_kicks_off_in_Vina_del_Mar%2C_Chile./</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic knocked out Federer]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Australian_Open/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Novak_Djokovic</link><description><![CDATA[It was the match-up Melbourne had been waiting for all fortnight; the master against the young pretender. After a number of nail-bitingly tight duels during 2007, many expected a tussle of epic proportions but Novak Djokovic stunned the tennis world by ending the Swiss meister’s 3 year Australian Open reign in straight sets 7-5, 6-3, 7-6. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 26 Jan 2008 01:34:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Australian_Open/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Novak_Djokovic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quarterfinal Preview: Roger Federer vs. James Blake]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080123/Quarterfinal_Preview%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._James_Blake</link><description><![CDATA[Is there a small chance for James Blake to upset Roger Federer inspite having a 0-7 record against world No 1?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:19:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080123/Quarterfinal_Preview%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._James_Blake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: James Blake vs. Marin Cilic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080120/Preview%3A_James_Blake_vs._Marin_Cilic</link><description><![CDATA[With all the epic 5 setters, various ethnic controversies, upsets, pepper spray, and Fed and Nadal, one substory may have been overlooked. That is the one of 19 year old Croat Marin Cilic.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Jan 2008 19:53:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080120/Preview%3A_James_Blake_vs._Marin_Cilic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview Round 3 First Quarter, ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080118/Preview_Round_3_First_Quarter%2C_</link><description><![CDATA[Federer will ease into the fourth round and Gonzalez and Blake are heading for a tough meeting in the fourth round.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Jan 2008 23:13:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080118/Preview_Round_3_First_Quarter%2C_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full-strength beer will disappear from Australian Open]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080117/Full-strength_beer_will_disappear_from_Australian_Open</link><description><![CDATA[Full-strength beer could go the way of the now-eliminated public betting shop by 2009 as desperate Australian Open officials try to curb a run of violence at the tennis.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:22:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080117/Full-strength_beer_will_disappear_from_Australian_Open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police defend use of pepper spray on rowdy greek fans]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080116/Police_defend_use_of_pepper_spray_on_rowdy_greek_fans</link><description><![CDATA[Australian Open officials have had to live down another day of shame after police broke up a crowd of chanting Greek spectators at mid-match using pepper spray.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:16:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080116/Police_defend_use_of_pepper_spray_on_rowdy_greek_fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police used pepper spray on fans]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Australian_Open/2008/Konstantinos_Economidis_-_Fernando_Gonzalez</link><description><![CDATA[A great atmosphere in this match as last year's finalist Gonzalez played a very entertaining match with the Greek Qualifier, Economidis. But the police thought it was too much and sprayed pepper spray in the stands.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:46:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Australian_Open/2008/Konstantinos_Economidis_-_Fernando_Gonzalez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian Open First Round Preview - First Quarter ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080113/Australian_Open_First_Round_Preview_-_First_Quarter_</link><description><![CDATA[With Federer in the quarter there might not be much hope for the other players, but there might be some upsets in the first round. Our expert will guide you through the first round.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 13 Jan 2008 23:37:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080113/Australian_Open_First_Round_Preview_-_First_Quarter_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roger Federer withdraws from Australian Open warm-up]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080107/Roger_Federer_withdraws_from_Australian_Open_warm-up</link><description><![CDATA[A virus forced Roger Federer to withdraw from his only Australian Open tune-up as the world number 1 pulled out of the AAMI Classic starting on Wednesday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:22:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080107/Roger_Federer_withdraws_from_Australian_Open_warm-up/</guid></item></channel>
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