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            <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[Paul McNamee could be back in Australian tennis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080823/Paul_McNamee_could_be_back_in_Australian_tennis</link><description><![CDATA[Paul McNamee may be poised for a comeback to tennis just two years after being replaced as Australian Open tournament director. Since leaving Melbourne Park, the former player has tried his hand at sports administration in both golf and tennis.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:43:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080823/Paul_McNamee_could_be_back_in_Australian_tennis/</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[Hewitt cuts his losses with hip surgery]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080820/Hewitt_cuts_his_losses_with_hip_surgery</link><description><![CDATA[Lleyton Hewitt will fight through rehab with the same grit that he brings to his tennis after finally submitting to the hip operation which couild save his career.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:00:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080820/Hewitt_cuts_his_losses_with_hip_surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal to battle Melzer in the quarters]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080814/Nadal_to_battle_Melzer_in_the_quarters</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal gets the surprise of the tournament, Jurgen Melzer in his quarterfinal match on Thursday.  Nadal is going for his first ever gold medal.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:36:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080814/Nadal_to_battle_Melzer_in_the_quarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murray turns to US Open after quick Beijing doubles exit]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080814/Murray_turns_to_US_Open_after_quick_Beijing_doubles_exit</link><description><![CDATA[Just over a week after reaching a career-best sixth ranking, Andy Murray can turn his thoughts to the US open after exiting in doubles at the Beijing Olympics with his brother Jamie.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:09:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080814/Murray_turns_to_US_Open_after_quick_Beijing_doubles_exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal rolls on in Beijing]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Olympic_Games/2008/Igor_Andreev_-_Rafael_Nadal</link><description><![CDATA[World number two Rafael Nadal takes another step closer to gold on Wednesday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:38:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Olympic_Games/2008/Igor_Andreev_-_Rafael_Nadal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal takes on fellow clay courter Igor Andreev in Beijing]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080812/Rafael_Nadal_takes_on_fellow_clay_courter_Igor_Andreev_in_Beijing</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal’s match against Lleyton Hewitt was supposed to have been an early round highlight.  Instead, the Spaniard dispensed of Hewitt 6-2, 6-1, displaying fantastic hard court form.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:55:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080812/Rafael_Nadal_takes_on_fellow_clay_courter_Igor_Andreev_in_Beijing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal impressive with easy win over Hewitt]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Olympic_Games/2008/Lleyton_Hewitt_-_Rafael_Nadal</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal attempted to do one of the few things he has not been able to accomplish - beat Lleyton Hewitt on a surface other than clay.  The Spaniard got his chance on Tuesday in Beijing.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:02:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Olympic_Games/2008/Lleyton_Hewitt_-_Rafael_Nadal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal looks for his first ever win over Lleyton Hewitt on hard courts]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080812/Rafael_Nadal_looks_for_his_first_ever_win_over_Lleyton_Hewitt_on_hard_courts</link><description><![CDATA[So far, Rafael Nadal has only been able to best Australian Lleyton Hewitt on clay.  On Tuesday, the soon-to-be world number one will have his chance on hard courts.

]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:54:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080812/Rafael_Nadal_looks_for_his_first_ever_win_over_Lleyton_Hewitt_on_hard_courts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Murray upset, other seeds through in bottom section]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080811/Andy_Murray_upset%2C_other_seeds_through_in_bottom_section</link><description><![CDATA[The bottom section of the draw remains largely intact,with one major exception.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:14:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080811/Andy_Murray_upset%2C_other_seeds_through_in_bottom_section/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal's quest for gold continues]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Olympic_Games/2008/Potito_Starace_-_Rafael_Nadal</link><description><![CDATA[Soon to be world number one Rafael Nadal kicked off his Beijing Olympics in stifling humidity; he took on the Italian Potito Starace.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:55:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Olympic_Games/2008/Potito_Starace_-_Rafael_Nadal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murray, Hewitt and American Sam Querrey try their hand at Olympic glory]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080810/Murray%2C_Hewitt_and_American_Sam_Querrey_try_their_hand_at_Olympic_glory</link><description><![CDATA[Round one at the Olympic games in Beijing continues on Monday as Briton Andy Murray makes his Olympic singles debut.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:15:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080810/Murray%2C_Hewitt_and_American_Sam_Querrey_try_their_hand_at_Olympic_glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beijing Olympics Bottom Half Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080810/Beijing_Olympics_Bottom_Half_Preview</link><description><![CDATA[With the opening ceremonies completed, its time to get down to business. The top half plays Sunday, and the bottom half gets underway Monday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:09:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080810/Beijing_Olympics_Bottom_Half_Preview/</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[Hewitt not sold on tennis as an Olympic sport]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080807/Hewitt_not_sold_on_tennis_as_an_Olympic_sport</link><description><![CDATA[Lleyton Hewitt finds it hard to get hyped about the Beijing Olympics, saying that the world sporting festival is not a particularly close fit with tennis.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:57:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080807/Hewitt_not_sold_on_tennis_as_an_Olympic_sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gambler Blake sorry to see Vegas event go]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080718/Gambler_Blake_sorry_to_see_Vegas_event_go</link><description><![CDATA[With his heart firmly anchored in American tennis, James Blake is concerned about the loss of home ATP events to nations around the world. The noted poker shark is particularly irked by the recent switch of the Las Vegas event to South Africa.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:24:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080718/Gambler_Blake_sorry_to_see_Vegas_event_go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hewitt tennis fate in hands of doctors]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080717/Hewitt_tennis_fate_in_hands_of_doctors</link><description><![CDATA[The autumn tennis fate of Lleyton Hewitt could be known by the weekend after post-Wimbledon tests and consultations between the former No. 1 Australian and his doctors.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:38:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080717/Hewitt_tennis_fate_in_hands_of_doctors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nalbandian in doubt for Beijing with arm injury]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080717/Nalbandian_in_doubt_for_Beijing_with_arm_injury</link><description><![CDATA[Argentine strongman David Nalbandian risks missing the Beijing Olympics after his physiotherapist confirmed he will need time to heal a previously undisclosed arm injury.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:53:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080717/Nalbandian_in_doubt_for_Beijing_with_arm_injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon Semifinal: Roger Federer vs. Marat Safin]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080703/Wimbledon_Semifinal%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Marat_Safin</link><description><![CDATA[One of their rankings might not suggest it, but a titanic battle between two heavyweights is on the menu at the All-England Club. It will be unseeded Marat Safin against world No. 1 Roger Federer for a spot in the Wimbledon title match.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:09:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080703/Wimbledon_Semifinal%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Marat_Safin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hewitt determined to get his injured hip problem solved]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080702/Hewitt_determined_to_get_his_injured_hip_problem_solved</link><description><![CDATA[Lleyton Hewitt is determined to get find a solution to the left hip tear problem that has compromised his 2008 season - even if it means missing several months through a possible operation to put things right.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:38:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080702/Hewitt_determined_to_get_his_injured_hip_problem_solved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon quarter-final: Safin vs Lopez]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080702/Wimbledon_quarter-final%3A_Safin_vs_Lopez</link><description><![CDATA[There's an odd kind of symmetry about the way the top half of the draw is shaping up. Federer now faces Mario Anic, the last man to beat him at Wimbledon. In the semis he could play Marat Safin, the last man other than Nadal & Djokovic to defeat him at a slam.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:03:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080702/Wimbledon_quarter-final%3A_Safin_vs_Lopez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon Quarterfinal: Roger Federer vs. Mario Ancic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080701/Wimbledon_Quarterfinal%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Mario_Ancic</link><description><![CDATA[Six years after his last loss at Wimbledon, Roger Federer meets Mario Ancic, the player who beat him. Instead of a first-round affair, however, this time a semifinal berth is at stake.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:36:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080701/Wimbledon_Quarterfinal%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Mario_Ancic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer Continues Domination of Hewitt]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Wimbledon/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Lleyton_Hewitt</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer is through to the Wimbledon quarterfinals after dispatching Lleyton Hewitt in straight sets on a wild Monday at the All-England club. Next up for the world No. 1 is Mario Ancic.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:50:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Wimbledon/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Lleyton_Hewitt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second Hewitt child could arrive for Australian Open]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080630/Second_Hewitt_child_could_arrive_for_Australian_Open</link><description><![CDATA[Lleyton Hewitt could be facing a nerve-racking Australian Open campaign next January after revealing that wife Bec Cartwright is expecting the couple's second child during the month.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:47:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080630/Second_Hewitt_child_could_arrive_for_Australian_Open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon round 4: Baghdatis vs Lopez]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080630/Wimbledon_round_4%3A_Baghdatis_vs_Lopez</link><description><![CDATA[Baghdatis probably expected to be facing Nalbandian at this stage. Instead he's up against a familar face in the Wimbledon 2nd week, Feliciano Lopez, always a dangerous player on grass.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:50:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080630/Wimbledon_round_4%3A_Baghdatis_vs_Lopez/</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[Hewitt hoping coach Roche can help dethrone Federer]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080629/Hewitt_hoping_coach_Roche_can_help_dethrone_Federer</link><description><![CDATA[Lleyton Hewitt hopes that some inside tips from his current mentor Tony Roche can help unravel the riddle of Roger Federer at Wimbledon.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:13:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080629/Hewitt_hoping_coach_Roche_can_help_dethrone_Federer/</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[Lleyton Hewitt pays for moan over foot-faults]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080627/Lleyton_Hewitt_pays_for_moan_over_foot-faults</link><description><![CDATA[Lleyton Hewitt returned to classic bad-boy mode this week at Wimbledon and paid the price with a wrist-slap $1,000 fine for moaning about foot fault calls.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:07:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080627/Lleyton_Hewitt_pays_for_moan_over_foot-faults/</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[Awesome Nadal secures first grass title ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/London_Queens_Club/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Novak_Djokovic</link><description><![CDATA[No Spanish player had won a grass court title since 1972, that's 36 years since the era of Andreas Gimeno and Manuel Santana. However Rafael Nadal is no ordinary Spanish player and he became the 3rd man this century after Lleyton Hewitt and Andy Roddick to lift the Queens trophy ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:24:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/London_Queens_Club/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Novak_Djokovic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATP Queens: Nadal vs Djokovic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080615/ATP_Queens%3A_Nadal_vs_Djokovic</link><description><![CDATA[Queens is one of the most prestigious tournaments on the tour. 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He’s a 4-time winner of the tournament, a record he shares with Lleyton Hewitt, having won 3 in a row from 2003-2005 and regained the title last June with a gutsy win over surprise finalist Nicholas Mahut]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:28:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080610/ATP_Queens%3A_Roddick_vs_Ginepri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audio: Hewitt heaven starts with grass court season]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080610/Audio%3A_Hewitt_heaven_starts_with_grass_court_season</link><description><![CDATA[He may have a dodgy hop and a lack of matches this injury-marred season, but 30th-ranked Australian Lleyton Hewitt is living in his tennis heaven as the grass season starts.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:12:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080610/Audio%3A_Hewitt_heaven_starts_with_grass_court_season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audio: Queens Club day one summary]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080609/Audio%3A_Queens_Club_day_one_summary</link><description><![CDATA[There were no big surprises in the bottom half of the draw as Hewitt and Tipsarevic ease through to round two in straight sets.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:10:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080609/Audio%3A_Queens_Club_day_one_summary/</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[Lleyton Hewitt has hopes for hip on grass]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080601/Lleyton_Hewitt_has_hopes_for_hip_on_grass</link><description><![CDATA[Lleyton Hewitt will discover over coming days how his right hip held up to unexpected French Open heroics as he rehabs in time to be ready for the start of the grass season in a week.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 01 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080601/Lleyton_Hewitt_has_hopes_for_hip_on_grass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferrer triumphs in 5 sets over Hewitt]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/French_Open/2008/Lleyton_Hewitt_-_David_Ferrer</link><description><![CDATA[In an expected baseline war between two of the finest baseliners around, David Ferrer was able to pull through.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:30:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/French_Open/2008/Lleyton_Hewitt_-_David_Ferrer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audio: Robby Ginepri and Lleyton Hewitt at the press conference]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080531/Audio%3A_Robby_Ginepri_and_Lleyton_Hewitt_at_the_press_conference</link><description><![CDATA[Robby Ginepri secured hos place in fourth round with a victory over Florent Serra, while Lleyton Hewitt can concentrate on rehab after losing to David Ferrer in five sets.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 31 May 2008 17:40:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080531/Audio%3A_Robby_Ginepri_and_Lleyton_Hewitt_at_the_press_conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A baseline trenches war on tap for the Ferer-Hewitt third round encounter]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080531/A_baseline_trenches_war_on_tap_for_the_Ferer-Hewitt_third_round_encounter</link><description><![CDATA[Fans of stellar baseline play will be excited for this one. Hewitt the defensive counterpuncher that can run all day vs. Ferrer the aggresive solid baseliner that also can run all day.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 31 May 2008 07:33:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080531/A_baseline_trenches_war_on_tap_for_the_Ferer-Hewitt_third_round_encounter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hewitt, Stepanek, and Ferrer all justify their seeding into 3rd round]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080530/Hewitt%2C_Stepanek%2C_and_Ferrer_all_justify_their_seeding_into_3rd_round</link><description><![CDATA[Lleyton Hewitt was able to dispatch of Mardy Fish while Stepanek did the same to Jiri Vanek with a set hiccup and Ferrer annihilated crowd pleaser Santoro.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 30 May 2008 04:32:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080530/Hewitt%2C_Stepanek%2C_and_Ferrer_all_justify_their_seeding_into_3rd_round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferrer and Hewitt look to battle into 3rd round encounter]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080528/Ferrer_and_Hewitt_look_to_battle_into_3rd_round_encounter</link><description><![CDATA[David Ferrer will play the tricky Frenchie Fabrice Santoro while Lleyton Hewitt will take on Mardy Fish.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 May 2008 20:12:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080528/Ferrer_and_Hewitt_look_to_battle_into_3rd_round_encounter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audio: Lleyton Hewitt glad to get through in tough conditions]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080528/Audio%3A_Lleyton_Hewitt_glad_to_get_through_in_tough_conditions</link><description><![CDATA[Lleyton Hewitt are through to the next round after his straight sets win against Nicolas Mahut. At the press conferens, he talked about his hip problems.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 May 2008 15:38:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080528/Audio%3A_Lleyton_Hewitt_glad_to_get_through_in_tough_conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hewitt to tempt fate by playing Paris]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080519/Hewitt_to_tempt_fate_by_playing_Paris</link><description><![CDATA[Lleyton Hewitt will tempt fate by attempting to play the French Open, with medical opinion divided as to whether he Australian could do additional damage to an injury which has kept him from the courts since early April.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 19 May 2008 11:47:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080519/Hewitt_to_tempt_fate_by_playing_Paris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hewitt to decide on hip injury soon]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080517/Hewitt_to_decide_on_hip_injury_soon</link><description><![CDATA[Lleyton Hewitt is set to decide within days whether to bail out of participation in the French Open and Wimbledon after seeing specialists for  a hip problem which has bothered him since January.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 17 May 2008 10:52:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080517/Hewitt_to_decide_on_hip_injury_soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hewitt hip injury could rule him out of summer slams]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080513/Hewitt_hip_injury_could_rule_him_out_of_summer_slams</link><description><![CDATA[Injured Lleyton Hewitt is awaiting a ruling from doctors which could affect his tennis career, with a hip problem threatening to rule his out of the French Open and Wimbledon.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 13 May 2008 10:53:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080513/Hewitt_hip_injury_could_rule_him_out_of_summer_slams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury-prone Hewitt pulls from Rome]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080502/Injury-prone_Hewitt_pulls_from_Rome</link><description><![CDATA[The injury jinx which has kept Lleyton Hewitt out of Rome for three of the past six editions will leave the Aussie an absentee again next week at the Foro Italico.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 02 May 2008 18:12:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080502/Injury-prone_Hewitt_pulls_from_Rome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon insists it's still lights-out on night play]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080501/Wimbledon_insists_it%27s_still_lights-out_on_night_play</link><description><![CDATA[All England club officials insist that the 2009 installation of lights on the newly-roofed Centre court won't mean the dawn of Wimbledon-by-night.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 01 May 2008 14:55:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080501/Wimbledon_insists_it%27s_still_lights-out_on_night_play/</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[Davis Cup preview part 1 - Tsonga withdrawal hits France hard ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080410/Davis_Cup_preview_part_1_-_Tsonga_withdrawal_hits_France_hard_</link><description><![CDATA[The world’s best congregate this weekend for the final prelude to the clay-court season, the Davis Cup quarter-finals. 8 of the top 10 are competing, only Federer and Djokovic are missing as the leading nations slug it out over 3 days for a place in the last 4.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:58:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080410/Davis_Cup_preview_part_1_-_Tsonga_withdrawal_hits_France_hard_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hewitt pronounced fit to play in Davis Cup]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080403/Hewitt_pronounced_fit_to_play_in_Davis_Cup</link><description><![CDATA[Lleyton Hewitt has been pronounced fit to play after a scan on a dodgy hip, with the Australian No. 1 headed north to Townsville for next week's Davis Cup relegation tie with Thailand.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:15:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080403/Hewitt_pronounced_fit_to_play_in_Davis_Cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Fourth Round: Roger Federer vs. Jose Acasuso]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080401/Sony_Ericsson_Fourth_Round%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Jose_Acasuso</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer, not tested yet in two matches at the Sony Ericsson Open, has a great chance of ending his recent slump by winning the Miami title. Will in-form Jose Acasuso be able to provide resistance on Tuesday afternoon?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:24:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080401/Sony_Ericsson_Fourth_Round%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Jose_Acasuso/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Third Round Preview: First Quarter]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080331/Sony_Ericsson_Third_Round_Preview%3A_First_Quarter</link><description><![CDATA[In addition to Roger Federer against Robin Soderling, the three other third-round matchups in the first quarter of the draw all have clear favorites, at least on paper. However, that does not mean some high-quality tennis won't be produced.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:50:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080331/Sony_Ericsson_Third_Round_Preview%3A_First_Quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TMS Miami - Youzhny vs  Almagro]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080331/TMS_Miami_-_Youzhny_vs__Almagro</link><description><![CDATA[This all-seed third round battle is something of a rarity in Miami this week, the only one in the top half of the draw]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:06:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080331/TMS_Miami_-_Youzhny_vs__Almagro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami day 4 preview - 2nd quarter]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080329/Miami_day_4_preview_-_2nd_quarter</link><description><![CDATA[The seeds of the top half enter the fray today and Ferrer, Davydenko, Murray and Youzhny are all in action ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 29 Mar 2008 12:46:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080329/Miami_day_4_preview_-_2nd_quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paradorn Srichaphan to make last-chance return for Davis Cup in Australia]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080327/Paradorn_Srichaphan_to_make_last-chance_return_for_Davis_Cup_in_Australia</link><description><![CDATA[The last-chance return to tennis of Paradorn Srichaphan may make the Davis Cup task of Australia a bit tougher when the nations meet in three weeks in an Asian zonal tie.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:09:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080327/Paradorn_Srichaphan_to_make_last-chance_return_for_Davis_Cup_in_Australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Open Preview: First Quarter]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080326/Sony_Ericsson_Open_Preview%3A_First_Quarter</link><description><![CDATA[The main question in the first quarter of the draw—and the entire Miami tournament—is how will Roger Federer bounce back from his recent malaise. If the world No. 1 fails to turn things around here, he will not have the draw to blame.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:36:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080326/Sony_Ericsson_Open_Preview%3A_First_Quarter/</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[Indian Wells Continues Trend of 2008 Surprises]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080325/Indian_Wells_Continues_Trend_of_2008_Surprises</link><description><![CDATA[It’s been a wild, wacky start to the 2008 season on the ATP Tour and the Pacific Life Open in Indian Wells, California certainly played its part in keeping up the theme. Mardy Fish, runner-up? Few, if any, could have predicted that.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:16:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080325/Indian_Wells_Continues_Trend_of_2008_Surprises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stunning Fish Destroys Federer]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Masters_Series_Indian_Wells/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Mardy_Fish</link><description><![CDATA[In a shocking display of power tennis, Mardy Fish pulls off another upset at the Pacific Life Open, this time in straight sets over Roger Federer. He advances to the final of the year’s first Masters Series event, where he will meet Novak Djokovic.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:59:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Masters_Series_Indian_Wells/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Mardy_Fish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian Wells Final Preview: Novak Djokovic vs. Mardy Fish]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080323/Indian_Wells_Final_Preview%3A_Novak_Djokovic_vs._Mardy_Fish</link><description><![CDATA[Serbian star Novak Djokovic is in his second consecutive Pacific Life Open - he lost in last year's final to Rafael Nadal.  His opponent is easily the shock of the tournament.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 23 Mar 2008 03:19:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080323/Indian_Wells_Final_Preview%3A_Novak_Djokovic_vs._Mardy_Fish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian Wells Semifinal: Roger Federer vs. Mardy Fish]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080322/Indian_Wells_Semifinal%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Mardy_Fish</link><description><![CDATA[On paper this one looks like it should be a rout. It’s already been a crazy season on the ATP Tour, however, so will the Roger Federer-Mardy Fish semifinal tilt at the Pacific Life Open produce yet another shocker?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:39:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080322/Indian_Wells_Semifinal%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Mardy_Fish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian Wells Quarterfinal: Mardy Fish vs. David Nalbandian]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080321/Indian_Wells_Quarterfinal%3A_Mardy_Fish_vs._David_Nalbandian</link><description><![CDATA[Mardy Fish and David Nalbandian have escaped near defeats at the Pacific Life Open, but both are still alive and have advanced to a quarterfinal showdown on Friday. Does Fish have another upset in him, or will Nalbandian extend his Masters Series win streak?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:24:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080321/Indian_Wells_Quarterfinal%3A_Mardy_Fish_vs._David_Nalbandian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fish Overpowers Gutsy Hewitt]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080320/Fish_Overpowers_Gutsy_Hewitt</link><description><![CDATA[In a quarter of the draw marked by third-set tiebreakers, it’s only fitting that one of the fourth-round duels in that section went the distance. Mardy Fish outlasted Lleyton Hewitt to move on to the Pacific Life Open quarterfinals.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:36:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080320/Fish_Overpowers_Gutsy_Hewitt/</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 Fourth Round: Mardy Fish vs. Lleyton Hewitt]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080319/Indian_Wells_Fourth_Round%3A_Mardy_Fish_vs._Lleyton_Hewitt</link><description><![CDATA[In a relatively surprising clash in the fourth round of the Pacific Life Open, unseeded Mardy Fish will take on 24th-seeded Lleyton Hewitt. Both players scored dominant victories on Tuesday to advance in Indian Wells.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:49:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080319/Indian_Wells_Fourth_Round%3A_Mardy_Fish_vs._Lleyton_Hewitt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferrero Survives, Hewitt and Fish Also Advance]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080319/Ferrero_Survives%2C_Hewitt_and_Fish_Also_Advance</link><description><![CDATA[Shortly after David Nalbandian won in a third-set tiebreaker, Juan Carlos Ferrero goes the distance with Mario Ancic and comes out on top. Lleyton Hewitt and Mardy Fish will meet in the fourth round after dominant performances.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:28:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080319/Ferrero_Survives%2C_Hewitt_and_Fish_Also_Advance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal: I have to improve my serve]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080319/Rafael_Nadal%3A_I_have_to_improve_my_serve</link><description><![CDATA[Nadal expressed concerns about is serve after his win and has been working on his serve before the match against Tsonga.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:44:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080319/Rafael_Nadal%3A_I_have_to_improve_my_serve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian Wells Third Round: Lleyton Hewitt vs. Mikhail Youzhny]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080317/Indian_Wells_Third_Round%3A_Lleyton_Hewitt_vs._Mikhail_Youzhny</link><description><![CDATA[Grueling baseline rallies should be in store when Lleyton Hewitt and Mikhail Youzhny do battle in the third round of the Pacific Life Open. When it's all said and done will Hewitt be doing his trademark “vitch” or will it be Youzhny performing his four-corner salute?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:51:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080317/Indian_Wells_Third_Round%3A_Lleyton_Hewitt_vs._Mikhail_Youzhny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian Wells Second Round: Lleyton Hewitt vs. Sam Querrey]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080315/Indian_Wells_Second_Round%3A_Lleyton_Hewitt_vs._Sam_Querrey</link><description><![CDATA[Something has to give when streaking Sam Querrey takes on veteran Lleyton Hewitt in the second round of the Pacific Life Open on Sunday. Querrey will try to blow his opponent away with huge serves and forehands, while Hewitt will merely attempt to keep too many balls in play.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 15 Mar 2008 17:04:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080315/Indian_Wells_Second_Round%3A_Lleyton_Hewitt_vs._Sam_Querrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Names, Fan Favorites Advance to Second Round]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080315/Big_Names%2C_Fan_Favorites_Advance_to_Second_Round</link><description><![CDATA[A blockbuster second-round lineup is set for the second quarter of the Indian Wells draw after a host of Americans and other fan favorites came through opening-round matches. Fast-rising youngsters Ernests Gulbis and John Isner led the charge, along with Sam Querrey.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:51:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080315/Big_Names%2C_Fan_Favorites_Advance_to_Second_Round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hewitt keen to impress in Beijing]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080314/Hewitt_keen_to_impress_in_Beijing</link><description><![CDATA[After missing the 2004 Athens games, Lleyton Hewitt is already preparing for an Olympic run in Beijing this summer. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:30:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080314/Hewitt_keen_to_impress_in_Beijing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stellar field set for Queens 2008]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080313/Stellar_field_set_for_Queens_2008</link><description><![CDATA[There's an all-star line-up entered for the Stella Artois Championships at Queens club this year. Being the first grass-court ATP of the season and the main warm-up for Wimbledon Queens (which begins the day after Roland Garros on June 9th) always attracts a high calibre of competitor.  ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:05:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080313/Stellar_field_set_for_Queens_2008/</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[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[Hewitt takes inspiration from a hit with Agassi]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080307/Hewitt_takes_inspiration_from_a_hit_with_Agassi</link><description><![CDATA[Lleyton Hewitt is taking inspiration from an informal hit-out with Andre Agassi into the first two Masters Series events of the season starting in a week at Indian Wells.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:58:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080307/Hewitt_takes_inspiration_from_a_hit_with_Agassi/</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[Las Vegas Second-Round Preview: Robby Ginepri vs. Marcos Baghdatis	]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080306/Las_Vegas_Second-Round_Preview%3A_Robby_Ginepri_vs._Marcos_Baghdatis%09</link><description><![CDATA[In a matchup of fan favorites that Tennis Channel Open organizers would much rather save for the semifinals or finals, Robby Ginepri will take on third-seeded Marcos Baghdatis during Thursday’s night session. Las Vegas is defined by entertainment, and there will be no shortage of it on the tennis court when these two square off.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Mar 2008 04:51:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080306/Las_Vegas_Second-Round_Preview%3A_Robby_Ginepri_vs._Marcos_Baghdatis%09/</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[Hewitt Crushes Safin to Advance in Las Vegas]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Tennis_Channel_Open_Las_Vegas/2008/Marat_Safin_-_Lleyton_Hewitt</link><description><![CDATA[
The marquee matchup between former Grand Slam champions Marat Safin and Lleyton Hewitt fails to live up to its billing on Monday night, as the second-seeded Hewitt races to a 6-2, 6-1 victory to ease into the second round of the Tennis Channel Open in Las Vegas.
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Lleyton Hewitt got the second seed in Las Vegas, but he did not get a favorable draw, having to go up against Marat Safin on Monday night.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:39:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080303/Las_Vegas_First-Round_Preview%3A_Marat_Safin_vs._Lleyton_Hewitt/</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: Andreas Seppi vs. Robin Söderling]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080222/Rotterdam_Quarterfinal_Preview%3A_Andreas_Seppi_vs._Robin_S%C3%B6derling</link><description><![CDATA[A quarterfinal matchup between Andreas Seppi and Robin Söderling is not what tennis fans were expecting, but that’s what they’ll be getting for the first match of Friday’s night session at the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:07:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080222/Rotterdam_Quarterfinal_Preview%3A_Andreas_Seppi_vs._Robin_S%C3%B6derling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hewitt still got the will to raise his ranking ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080221/Hewitt_still_got_the_will_to_raise_his_ranking_</link><description><![CDATA[Lleyton Hewitt has arrived and departed at only his third European indoor tournament in nearly three and a half years. The Australian former No. 1 put in a brief appearance at the Rotterdam Open as much out of guilt as desire, having won the event in 2004 but failing to return since.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:25:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080221/Hewitt_still_got_the_will_to_raise_his_ranking_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal Cruises Past Tursunov in Rotterdam]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/ABN_AMRO_World_Tennis_Tournament/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Dmitry_Tursunov</link><description><![CDATA[Despite drawing a tough first round matchup with Dmitry Tursunov, Rafael Nadal is safely through to the second round of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament after comfortably dispatching the Russian in straight sets.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Feb 2008 07:13:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/ABN_AMRO_World_Tennis_Tournament/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Dmitry_Tursunov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotterdam Second Round Preview: Rafael Nadal vs. Andreas Seppi]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080221/Rotterdam_Second_Round_Preview%3A_Rafael_Nadal_vs._Andreas_Seppi</link><description><![CDATA[The ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament was supposed to have a second-round showdown between Rafael Nadal and Lleyton Hewitt on its hands when the draw was released. Andreas Seppi had other ideas. The Italian upset Hewitt on Wednesday, so it will be Seppi--not Hewitt--taking on the top-seeded Spaniard on Thursday afternoon.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:36:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080221/Rotterdam_Second_Round_Preview%3A_Rafael_Nadal_vs._Andreas_Seppi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview Rotterdam: Hewitt vs. Seppi]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080220/Preview_Rotterdam%3A_Hewitt_vs._Seppi</link><description><![CDATA[A month after thrilling Melbourne crowds with late night classics against Baghdatis and Djokovic, Hewitt is back for a tournament he won in 2004. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:46:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080220/Preview_Rotterdam%3A_Hewitt_vs._Seppi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Tommy Robredo vs. Nicolas Mahut]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080219/Preview%3A_Tommy_Robredo_vs._Nicolas_Mahut</link><description><![CDATA[On Day 2 at the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament, the day session on Centre Court features what appear to be two evenly-matched pairings. An all-unseeded duel between Tommy Robredo and Nicolas Mahut will get things started.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:59:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080219/Preview%3A_Tommy_Robredo_vs._Nicolas_Mahut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotterdam First Round Preview: Top Half of the Draw]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080219/Rotterdam_First_Round_Preview%3A_Top_Half_of_the_Draw</link><description><![CDATA[There have already been some big surprises after just one day at the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Will the upsets keep coming as play continues in the first round?
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:40:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080219/Rotterdam_First_Round_Preview%3A_Top_Half_of_the_Draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ABN AMRO Preview: Top Half of the Draw]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080218/ABN_AMRO_Preview%3A_Top_Half_of_the_Draw</link><description><![CDATA[At the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament this week, Rafael Nadal is making his first appearance since losing to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the semifinals of the Australian Open. Nadal is the top seed in Rotterdam, but he will have to navigate his way through an extremely difficult top half of the draw if he hopes to make his way to the final.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:27:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080218/ABN_AMRO_Preview%3A_Top_Half_of_the_Draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nishikori hungry for more success]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080218/Nishikori_hungry_for_more_success</link><description><![CDATA[Surprise Delray Beach champion Kei Nishikori will be looking for a good feed as he carries the momentum from his first ATP title onto San Jose this week.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:26:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080218/Nishikori_hungry_for_more_success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open 13 Semifinal Preview: Baghdatis vs. Ancic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080216/Open_13_Semifinal_Preview%3A_Baghdatis_vs._Ancic</link><description><![CDATA[A spot in the Open 13 title match is on the line when Marcos Baghdatis and Mario Ancic square off on Saturday afternoon in Marseille, France.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:53:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080216/Open_13_Semifinal_Preview%3A_Baghdatis_vs._Ancic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open 13 Quarterfinal Preview: Baghdatis vs. Youzhny]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080215/Open_13_Quarterfinal_Preview%3A_Baghdatis_vs._Youzhny</link><description><![CDATA[There’s a reason why tournament organizers of the Open 13 are scheduling the quarterfinal showdown between Marcos Baghdatis and Mikhail Youzhny for the final match of Friday’s night session. These two stars are fan favorites and spectacular shot-makers and if nothing else, they will put on an incredibly fun show for tennis fans.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:44:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080215/Open_13_Quarterfinal_Preview%3A_Baghdatis_vs._Youzhny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Agustin Calleri - Alex Bogdanovic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080208/Preview%3A_Agustin_Calleri_-_Alex_Bogdanovic</link><description><![CDATA[The second singles rubber today sees Alex Bogdanovic face world no 41 Agustin Calleri.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:41:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080208/Preview%3A_Agustin_Calleri_-_Alex_Bogdanovic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davis Cup preview: Argentina vs Great Britain]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080207/Davis_Cup_preview%3A_Argentina_vs_Great_Britain</link><description><![CDATA[It was always going to be a tough task for the British Davis Cup team to win their first world group tie in over 20 years against a super-strong Argentina team, even with Andy Murray.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:49:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080207/Davis_Cup_preview%3A_Argentina_vs_Great_Britain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hewitt keen to take on Taiwan in Davis Cup]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080204/Hewitt_keen_to_take_on_Taiwan_in_Davis_Cup</link><description><![CDATA[Lleyton Hewitt will hope to use this weekend's Davis Cup playoff away against Taiwan as a confidence boost after another poor showing at the Australian Open.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:33:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080204/Hewitt_keen_to_take_on_Taiwan_in_Davis_Cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coria, Gaudio Forever Linked - Part I]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080201/Coria%2C_Gaudio_Forever_Linked_-_Part_I</link><description><![CDATA[Four years ago, fellow Argentines Guillermo Coria and Gaston Gaudio did battle in one of the most memorable French Open finals ever contested. For one day the two clay-court specialists were on top of the world. Four years later, they are both struggling to stay afloat on the ATP Tour.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:03:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080201/Coria%2C_Gaudio_Forever_Linked_-_Part_I/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic Ends Tsonga’s Aussie Open Run]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Australian_Open/2008/Novak_Djokovic_-_Jo-Wilfried_Tsonga</link><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic captures his first Grand Slam title on Sunday night at the Australian Open, defeating surprise finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in four sets.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:24:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Australian_Open/2008/Novak_Djokovic_-_Jo-Wilfried_Tsonga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian Open Championship Preview: Novak Djokovic vs. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080126/Australian_Open_Championship_Preview%3A_Novak_Djokovic_vs._Jo-Wilfried_Tsonga</link><description><![CDATA[It’s not Federer-Nadal. It’s not No. 1 vs. No. 2. It’s not a final matchup that anyone could have ever expected. But it’s one that should have all tennis fans buzzing with excitement. It’s Novak Djokovic against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the championship of the 2008 Australian Open.
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]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:59:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080121/Pat_Cash_warns_on_Melbourne_image_after_incidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Novak Djokovic vs Lleyton Hewitt]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080120/Preview%3A_Novak_Djokovic_vs_Lleyton_Hewitt</link><description><![CDATA[Will a late playing Lleyton Hewitt be able to surprise world No 3 Novak Djokovic in the fourth round of the Australian Open?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:32:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080120/Preview%3A_Novak_Djokovic_vs_Lleyton_Hewitt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aus Open officials defend late night tennis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080120/Aus_Open_officials_defend_late_night_tennis</link><description><![CDATA[Australian Open officials remain convinced they made “absolutely the right decision” by sending Lleyton Hewitt and Marcos Baghdatis onto court shortly before midnight in a marathon match which finished shortly before dawn with the Australian on Sunday winning in five sets.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:37:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080120/Aus_Open_officials_defend_late_night_tennis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Round 3 Summary - Second Quarter]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080120/Round_3_Summary_-_Second_Quarter</link><description><![CDATA[Easy wins for the favourites sets ut exciting encounters in round four.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:18:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080120/Round_3_Summary_-_Second_Quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lleyton Hewitt defeats Marcos Baghdatis in a 5 set thriller ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Australian_Open/2008/Lleyton_Hewitt_-_Marcos_Baghdatis</link><description><![CDATA[It may have been one of the most thrilling days in grand slam history.  When Marcos Baghdatis and Lleyton Hewitt took the court, it was already past midnight.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:16:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match report/Australian_Open/2008/Lleyton_Hewitt_-_Marcos_Baghdatis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga vs. Richard Gasquet]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080119/Preview%3A_Jo-Wilfried_Tsonga_vs._Richard_Gasquet</link><description><![CDATA[Having already defeated ninth-seeded Andy Murray in the opening round of the Australian Open, Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will be looking to pull off his second big upset of the week on Saturday. To do so he’ll have to take out Richard Gasquet.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 19 Jan 2008 19:10:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080119/Preview%3A_Jo-Wilfried_Tsonga_vs._Richard_Gasquet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Marcos Baghdatis vs. Lleyton Hewitt]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080119/Preview%3A_Marcos_Baghdatis_vs._Lleyton_Hewitt</link><description><![CDATA[A cracker this should be, no question why it's the night match.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 19 Jan 2008 13:44:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080119/Preview%3A_Marcos_Baghdatis_vs._Lleyton_Hewitt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Round 3 Preview - Second Quarter of the Draw ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080118/Round_3_Preview_-_Second_Quarter_of_the_Draw_</link><description><![CDATA[In the third round two favourites will win and Tennistalk.com believe that there will be one tight match where the scandal crowd could be decicive. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:07:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080118/Round_3_Preview_-_Second_Quarter_of_the_Draw_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baghdatis becoming Australian open tabloid target]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080118/Baghdatis_becoming_Australian_open_tabloid_target</link><description><![CDATA[Former Australian Open finalist Marcos Baghdatis has become a tabloid target in Melbourne with after YouTube video showing the Cypriot socialising with a notorious Greek supporters group.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:43:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080118/Baghdatis_becoming_Australian_open_tabloid_target/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roddick faces sternest test to date]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080118/Roddick_faces_sternest_test_to_date</link><description><![CDATA[Undoubtedly Friday’s match of the day in the bottom quarter features Andy Roddick and the on-form Philipp Kolhschreiber in the night session. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:41:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080118/Roddick_faces_sternest_test_to_date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summary of Day 2 - second quarter of the draw]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080115/Summary_of_Day_2_-_second_quarter_of_the_draw</link><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic's section of the draw saw all but one seed advance to the second round on Tuesday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:51:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080115/Summary_of_Day_2_-_second_quarter_of_the_draw/</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[Australian Open First Round Preview - Second Quarter ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080113/Australian_Open_First_Round_Preview_-_Second_Quarter_</link><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic is the favorite to advance in the third quarter but will Nalbandian, Hewitt or Ferrer be able to stop him from advancing to the semi-finals?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:57:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080113/Australian_Open_First_Round_Preview_-_Second_Quarter_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview Australian Open: Jo-Wilfred Tsonga vs Andy Murray ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080113/Preview_Australian_Open%3A_Jo-Wilfred_Tsonga_vs_Andy_Murray_</link><description><![CDATA[Youngsters Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Andy Murray will do battle in what looks like one of the best first-round matchups of the 2008 Australian Open.
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