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            <item><title><![CDATA[The Nadal story part 3: 2004- Nadal's breakout year]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081128/The_Nadal_story_part_3%3A_2004-_Nadal%27s_breakout_year</link><description><![CDATA[Many consider 2004 to be Rafa's coming of age year, which saw him in his first ATP final, his first Davis Cup appearance, his first ATP title, and of course, his first victory over Roger Federer]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:26:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081128/The_Nadal_story_part_3%3A_2004-_Nadal%27s_breakout_year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 ATP Schedule suggestions for reform]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081125/2009_ATP_Schedule_suggestions_for_reform</link><description><![CDATA[The schedule next year is overloaded and must be trimmed down. Although it is unlikely to happen, at the very least it should be contemplated.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:27:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081125/2009_ATP_Schedule_suggestions_for_reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quality men's tennis missing in the States]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081105/Quality_men%27s_tennis_missing_in_the_States</link><description><![CDATA[American tennis found itself in a spot of trouble during the mid-90's, when Sports Illustrated asked the million dollar question, “Is tennis dying?”  ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:05:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081105/Quality_men%27s_tennis_missing_in_the_States/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blake fights back to stay in hunt for Shanghai ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Davidoff_Swiss_Indoors_Basel/2008/James_Blake_-_Nicolas_Kiefer</link><description><![CDATA[With three Masters Cu places still up for grabs, 2006 runner-up James Blake kept himself in contention with a gritty three-set win over Nicolas Kiefer on Wednesday.  ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:31:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Davidoff_Swiss_Indoors_Basel/2008/James_Blake_-_Nicolas_Kiefer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wawrinka Masters Cup hopes receive a big blow]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Davidoff_Swiss_Indoors_Basel/2008/Stanislas_Wawrinka_-_Benjamin_Becker</link><description><![CDATA[World No. 11 Stanislas Wawrinka went into this week with hopes of getting closer to a place in the top 8 as the race for Shanghai reaches its climax. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:01:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Davidoff_Swiss_Indoors_Basel/2008/Stanislas_Wawrinka_-_Benjamin_Becker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madrid - Gasquet, Moya and Lopez in action on Tuesday]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081014/Madrid_-_Gasquet%2C_Moya_and_Lopez_in_action_on_Tuesday</link><description><![CDATA[Spaniards Carlos Moya and Feliciano Lopez join Richard Gasquet in an action-packed day at the Mutua Madrilena Masters Madrid.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:56:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081014/Madrid_-_Gasquet%2C_Moya_and_Lopez_in_action_on_Tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madrid - Fish through to second round easily over Darcis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Madrid/2008/Steve_Darcis_-_Mardy_Fish</link><description><![CDATA[American Mardy Fish, US Open quarterfinalist, drew the hard hitting Belgian Steve Darcis in his first match at the Madrid Masters on Monday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:47:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Madrid/2008/Steve_Darcis_-_Mardy_Fish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madrid preview - Fish to take on Darcis in the first round]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081013/Madrid_preview_-_Fish_to_take_on_Darcis_in_the_first_round</link><description><![CDATA[Steve Darcis of Belgium came through the qualifying draw to meet 25th-ranked Mardy Fish in the opening round.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:55:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081013/Madrid_preview_-_Fish_to_take_on_Darcis_in_the_first_round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roddick makes tennis excuses for missing Fish wedding]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080927/Roddick_makes_tennis_excuses_for_missing_Fish_wedding</link><description><![CDATA[Pressing tennis duties in China kept Andy Roddick away from the weekend wedding in California of former housemate Mardy Fish as the Davis Cup player married an American television gameshow model.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:42:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080927/Roddick_makes_tennis_excuses_for_missing_Fish_wedding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roddick says US tennis future is secure]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080926/Roddick_says_US_tennis_future_is_secure</link><description><![CDATA[Andy Roddick has few worries that the next generation of American tennis won't remain in the spotlight. But with his own survival on the line during these weeks on the ATP in Asia, the former No. 1 knows he must concentrate on doing his own job rather then predicting the future.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:31:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080926/Roddick_says_US_tennis_future_is_secure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monfils headlines Day 2 in Bangkok]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080923/Monfils_headlines_Day_2_in_Bangkok</link><description><![CDATA[Gael Monfils will get Tuesday's night session at the Thailand Open started with a second-round clash against Robert Kendrick. Both first and second-round action will be in progress.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:58:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080923/Monfils_headlines_Day_2_in_Bangkok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bob Bryan out of Davis Cup]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080916/Bob_Bryan_out_of_Davis_Cup</link><description><![CDATA[Already facing a near impossible task going up against Spain on red clay, things just got a whole lot tougher for the United States Davis Cup team.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:25:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080916/Bob_Bryan_out_of_Davis_Cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blake still the man for US Davis Cup hopes]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080906/Blake_still_the_man_for_US_Davis_Cup_hopes</link><description><![CDATA[American Davis Cup coach Patrick McEnroe has given a vote of confidence of off-the-boil James Blake as he chose the American for a Davis Cup squad for an 11th straight time.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:56:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080906/Blake_still_the_man_for_US_Davis_Cup_hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal & Murray set for much hyped showdown]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080905/Nadal_%26_Murray_set_for_much_hyped_showdown</link><description><![CDATA[It's amazing to think this is Nadal's first US Open semi. In previous years he's faded at the business end of the New York slam but the 2008 version appears stronger than ever.  ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:39:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080905/Nadal_%26_Murray_set_for_much_hyped_showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal ends Fish's U.S. Open run]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Mardy_Fish</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal reaches the semifinals of the U.S. Open for the first time in his career by knocking out Mardy Fish. Nadal will meet Andy Murray on Saturday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:13:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Mardy_Fish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murray battles past Del Potro for his first Slam semifinal]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/Juan_Martin_Del_Potro_-_Andy_Murray</link><description><![CDATA[The tennis world was waiting to see if Andy Murray and Juan Martin Del Potro would continue their well publicized feud that began in Rome earlier this year.  ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:57:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/Juan_Martin_Del_Potro_-_Andy_Murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unseeded Fish aims for biggest upset of all against Nadal]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080903/Unseeded_Fish_aims_for_biggest_upset_of_all_against_Nadal</link><description><![CDATA[Mardy Fish has surprised three straight seeded opponents to reach the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open. Now he has his hands full with the top seed, Rafael Nadal.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:08:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080903/Unseeded_Fish_aims_for_biggest_upset_of_all_against_Nadal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fish erases Monfils to reach U.S. Open quarters]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/Mardy_Fish_-_Gael_Monfils</link><description><![CDATA[
Mardy Fish cruises past Gael Monfils in the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Monday. The win sets up a quarterfinal showdown against top-seeded Rafael Nadal.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:25:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/Mardy_Fish_-_Gael_Monfils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal thwarts Querrey upset bid]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Sam_Querrey</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal survives a strong effort from Sam Querrey to reach the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open. Next up for the No. 1 player in the world is Mardy Fish.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:48:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Sam_Querrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quarterfinals at stake when Fish faces Monfils]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080901/Quarterfinals_at_stake_when_Fish_faces_Monfils</link><description><![CDATA[Mardy Fish and Gael Monfils will kick off Labor Day action by battling for a spot in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open. It would be the first quarterfinal appearance in New York for either player.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:03:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080901/Quarterfinals_at_stake_when_Fish_faces_Monfils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blake defends his noisy fans in US Open defeat]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080901/Blake_defends_his_noisy_fans_in_US_Open_defeat</link><description><![CDATA[James Blake was searching for solace from his wild bunch of fans known as the J Block after going down in straight sets to good Florida friend Mardy Fish at the US Open.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:43:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080901/Blake_defends_his_noisy_fans_in_US_Open_defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal moves into fourth round of U.S. Open]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080831/Nadal_moves_into_fourth_round_of_U.S._Open</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal takes out Viktor Troicki on Saturday afternoon in the third round of the U.S. Open. He is joined in the fourth round by Sam Querrey and Gael Monfils, in addition to Mardy Fish.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:25:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080831/Nadal_moves_into_fourth_round_of_U.S._Open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fish blows by Blake in stunning fashion]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/James_Blake_-_Mardy_Fish</link><description><![CDATA[Mardy Fish crushes fellow American and good friend James Blake on Saturday night to reach the fourth round of the U.S. Open. Next up for Fish is Gael Monfils.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:18:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/James_Blake_-_Mardy_Fish/</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[Fish into U.S. Open third round for first time]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/Mardy_Fish_-_Paul-Henri_Mathieu</link><description><![CDATA[Mardy Fish is over the second-round hump at the U.S. Open, defeating Paul-Henri Mathieu in three sets. He will meet friend and country James Blake on Saturday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:29:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/Mardy_Fish_-_Paul-Henri_Mathieu/</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[Cilic heads to U.S. Open with New Haven title]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Pilot_Pen_Tennis/2008/Mardy_Fish_-_Marin_Cilic</link><description><![CDATA[Marin Cilic defeats Mardy Fish in three sets win the Pilot Pen Tennis tournament for his first ATP title. He will take invaluable positive momentum with him into next week's final Grand Slam of 2008.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:46:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Pilot_Pen_Tennis/2008/Mardy_Fish_-_Marin_Cilic/</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[Cilic puts swift end to Gregorc's New Haven run]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Pilot_Pen_Tennis/2008/Marin_Cilic_-_Luka_Gregorc</link><description><![CDATA[Marin Cilic takes out surprising qualifier Luka Gregorc on Friday night in New Haven. He will take on Mardy Fish in the Pilot Pen title match.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:02:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Pilot_Pen_Tennis/2008/Marin_Cilic_-_Luka_Gregorc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fish beats Verdasco to reach New Haven final]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Pilot_Pen_Tennis/2008/Fernando_Verdasco_-_Mardy_Fish</link><description><![CDATA[
It wasn't pretty--at all--but Mardy Fish is through to the Pilot Pen final after taking out Fernando Verdasco in three sets. He will play either Marin Cilic or Luka Gregorc.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:21:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Pilot_Pen_Tennis/2008/Fernando_Verdasco_-_Mardy_Fish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verdasco takes on Fish for spot in Pilot Pen final]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080822/Verdasco_takes_on_Fish_for_spot_in_Pilot_Pen_final</link><description><![CDATA[It's been a tournament full of surprises, but order is slowly being restored. The semifinal between No. 1 seed Fernando Verdasco and No. 8 seed Mardy Fish is not unexpected.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:46:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080822/Verdasco_takes_on_Fish_for_spot_in_Pilot_Pen_final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qualifier Gregorc reaches New Haven quarterfinals]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080822/Qualifier_Gregorc_reaches_New_Haven_quarterfinals</link><description><![CDATA[
One surprising Pilot Pen run continues on Thursday and it is that of qualifier Luka Gregorc. He is joined in the semifinals by Fernando Verdasco and Mardy Fish.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:23:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080822/Qualifier_Gregorc_reaches_New_Haven_quarterfinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some serious surprises in New Haven quarterfinals]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080821/Some_serious_surprises_in_New_Haven_quarterfinals</link><description><![CDATA[Three unseeded players--Mischa Zverev, Jesse Levine, and Luka Gregorc--reached the Pilot Pen quarterfinals. Will their Cinderella runs end on Thursday?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080821/Some_serious_surprises_in_New_Haven_quarterfinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fish fries Gicquel to reach New Haven quarterfinals]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Pilot_Pen_Tennis/2008/Marc_Gicquel_-_Mardy_Fish</link><description><![CDATA[
Mardy Fish takes care of Marc Gicquel in straight sets at the Pilot Pen Tennis tournament on Wednesday night. He will meet Jesse Levine in the quarterfinals.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:24:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Pilot_Pen_Tennis/2008/Marc_Gicquel_-_Mardy_Fish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucky streak continues for lucky loser Levine]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080821/Lucky_streak_continues_for_lucky_loser_Levine</link><description><![CDATA[Jesse Levine is through to the quarterfinals in New Haven despite losing in qualifying and playing just over two sets in the main draw. He is joined by Marin Cilic and Igor Andreev.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:47:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080821/Lucky_streak_continues_for_lucky_loser_Levine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fish meets Gicquel in Pilot Pen third round]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080820/Fish_meets_Gicquel_in_Pilot_Pen_third_round</link><description><![CDATA[Wednesday's feature match during the night session will be Mardy Fish against Marc Gicquel. A spot in the Pilot Pen quarterfinals is on the line.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:06:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080820/Fish_meets_Gicquel_in_Pilot_Pen_third_round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ginepri, Odesnik charge into Pilot Pen second round]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080819/Ginepri%2C_Odesnik_charge_into_Pilot_Pen_second_round</link><description><![CDATA[Americans Robby Ginepri and Wayne Odesnik win first-round matches on Monday in New Haven. Fabio Fognini advances thanks to an opponent's retirement.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:08:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080819/Ginepri%2C_Odesnik_charge_into_Pilot_Pen_second_round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Open Series concludes in New Haven with Pilot Pen]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080818/U.S._Open_Series_concludes_in_New_Haven_with_Pilot_Pen</link><description><![CDATA[New Haven is the last stop on the “Greatest Road Trip in Sports” this week. It's the last chance for players to fine-tune their games and gain confidence heading into the U.S. Open.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:57:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080818/U.S._Open_Series_concludes_in_New_Haven_with_Pilot_Pen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dev Varman, Roddick alive and kicking for Legg Mason quarters]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080815/Dev_Varman%2C_Roddick_alive_and_kicking_for_Legg_Mason_quarters</link><description><![CDATA[
Somdev Dev Varman and Andy Roddick survived thrillers on Thursday and they will be bidding for semifinal spots in Washington D.C. on Friday. Tommy Haas is also in action against Alejandro Falla.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:27:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080815/Dev_Varman%2C_Roddick_alive_and_kicking_for_Legg_Mason_quarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fish out of water with marriage challenge looming]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080814/Fish_out_of_water_with_marriage_challenge_looming</link><description><![CDATA[Mardy Fish is trying to worry more about his tennis and less about his marriage next month to a lawyer-turned-television model with the US Open approaching.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:06:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080814/Fish_out_of_water_with_marriage_challenge_looming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Awesome Del Potro fries Fish]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/ATP_Los_Angeles/2008/Juan_Martin_Del_Potro_-_Mardy_Fish</link><description><![CDATA[It's fair to say that neither of the Los Angeles semis will be remembered as classics. Andy Roddick took little time to demolish Denis Gremelmayr in 61 minutes and Juan Martin Del Potro was on and off court in a flash during his 82 minute rout of Mardy Fish]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:41:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/ATP_Los_Angeles/2008/Juan_Martin_Del_Potro_-_Mardy_Fish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATP Los Angeles: Juan Martin Del Potro vs Mardy Fish ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080809/ATP_Los_Angeles%3A_Juan_Martin_Del_Potro_vs_Mardy_Fish_</link><description><![CDATA[Will it be unlucky 13 for Juan Martin Del Potro ?  The 3rd seeded Argentine extended his winning run to 12 matches last night but he'll now have to step up a level against the big serving Mardy Fish]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 09 Aug 2008 10:56:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080809/ATP_Los_Angeles%3A_Juan_Martin_Del_Potro_vs_Mardy_Fish_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patient Gremelmayr wears down Safin  ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/ATP_Los_Angeles/2008/Denis_Gremelmayr_-_Marat_Safin</link><description><![CDATA[Marat Safin suffered a shock defeat in the Los Angeles quarter-final after a promising start, he lost his way against an ultra-consistent Denis Gremelmayr 3-6, 6-3, 6-2]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 09 Aug 2008 10:43:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/ATP_Los_Angeles/2008/Denis_Gremelmayr_-_Marat_Safin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day of upsets sees Verdasco and Lopez crash out]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/ATP_Los_Angeles/2008/Florent_Serra_-_Fernando_Verdasco</link><description><![CDATA[2nd seed Fernando Verdasco was the biggest casualty on day 3 of the Countrywide Classic, falling 6-2, 7-6(4) to out of form Frenchman Florent Serra who enjoyed his biggest win for some time   ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:35:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/ATP_Los_Angeles/2008/Florent_Serra_-_Fernando_Verdasco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATP Los Angeles: Fernando Verdasco vs Florent Serra]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080806/ATP_Los_Angeles%3A_Fernando_Verdasco_vs_Florent_Serra</link><description><![CDATA[With the Olympics just a few days away, this year's event in LA is unusually low-key with most of the stars across the Pacific Ocean in Bejing. So Fernando Verdasco finds himself as 2nd seed and with every opportunity of winning his first hard court title ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:35:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080806/ATP_Los_Angeles%3A_Fernando_Verdasco_vs_Florent_Serra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young sends two time champ crashing]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/ATP_Los_Angeles/2008/Donald_Young_-_Tommy_Haas</link><description><![CDATA[LA has been the tournament for the out of form player so far. Mardy Fish and Denis Gremelmayr snapped long losing streaks on day 1 and today Donald Young brought his recent poor run to an end in spectacular style, outplaying 2 time champion Tommy Haas  ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:22:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/ATP_Los_Angeles/2008/Donald_Young_-_Tommy_Haas/</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[ATP Los Angeles: Mardy Fish vs Alejandro Falla ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080804/ATP_Los_Angeles%3A_Mardy_Fish_vs_Alejandro_Falla_</link><description><![CDATA[6th seed Mardy Fish takes centre stage in Hollywood on the first day of one of the most showbizzy tournaments on tour  ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:49:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080804/ATP_Los_Angeles%3A_Mardy_Fish_vs_Alejandro_Falla_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ginepri, Acasuso, and Robredo advance in Cincy]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080729/Ginepri%2C_Acasuso%2C_and_Robredo_advance_in_Cincy</link><description><![CDATA[The second leg of the back to back North American Masters events started Monday with the top quarter moving through in quick fashion.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:15:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080729/Ginepri%2C_Acasuso%2C_and_Robredo_advance_in_Cincy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers Cup Semifinal: Gilles Simon vs. Nicolas Kiefer]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080726/Rogers_Cup_Semifinal%3A_Gilles_Simon_vs._Nicolas_Kiefer</link><description><![CDATA[It's not a semifinal anyone expected, but at the very least it should produce high-quality tennis. After all, Gilles Simon and Nicolas Kiefer are simply on fire.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 26 Jul 2008 07:35:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080726/Rogers_Cup_Semifinal%3A_Gilles_Simon_vs._Nicolas_Kiefer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers Cup Quarterfinal: James Blake vs. Nicolas Kiefer]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080725/Rogers_Cup_Quarterfinal%3A_James_Blake_vs._Nicolas_Kiefer</link><description><![CDATA[It will be a battle of two veterans when James Blake and Nicolas Kiefer square off on Friday in Toronto. At stake is a semifinal appearance at the Rogers Cup.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:52:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080725/Rogers_Cup_Quarterfinal%3A_James_Blake_vs._Nicolas_Kiefer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers Cup Third Round: Nikolay Davydenko vs. Nicolas Kiefer]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080724/Rogers_Cup_Third_Round%3A_Nikolay_Davydenko_vs._Nicolas_Kiefer</link><description><![CDATA[Nikolay Davydenko and Nicolas Kiefer will battle for a spot in the Rogers Cup quarterfinals on Thursday. Grueling baseline rallies between these two veteran grinders should be expected.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:09:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080724/Rogers_Cup_Third_Round%3A_Nikolay_Davydenko_vs._Nicolas_Kiefer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers Cup Second Round Previews]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080723/Rogers_Cup_Second_Round_Previews</link><description><![CDATA[A jam-packed third day of play in Toronto will feature a nice mix of ball-bashers and wily veterans. Among those in action are Dmitry Tursunov, Nicolas Kiefer, and James Blake.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:19:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080723/Rogers_Cup_Second_Round_Previews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers Cup First Round Recap]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080722/Rogers_Cup_First_Round_Recap</link><description><![CDATA[A full first day of action was completed in Toronto despite a brief rain delay. Leading the charge into round two are Nicolas Kiefer, Mikhail Youzhny, and Feliciano Lopez.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:15:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080722/Rogers_Cup_First_Round_Recap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers Cup First Round Previews]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080721/Rogers_Cup_First_Round_Previews</link><description><![CDATA[The first Masters of the U.S. Open Series gets started on Monday. Mardy Fish, Mikhail Youzhny, and Radek Stepanek headline the action in the second quarter of the draw.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:02:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080721/Rogers_Cup_First_Round_Previews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rogers Cup Second Quarter Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080720/Rogers_Cup_Second_Quarter_Preview</link><description><![CDATA[As is always the case with Nikolay Davydenko's quarter of a draw, the second section in Toronto looks like a complete free-for-all. In fact this time it appears even more wide open than usual.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:38:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080720/Rogers_Cup_Second_Quarter_Preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newport semi-final: Dancevic vs Amritraj]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080712/Newport_semi-final%3A_Dancevic_vs_Amritraj</link><description><![CDATA[This is Frank Dancevic's favourite part of the year, 12 months ago he made a stunning start to the US hard court season, reaching the Indianapolis final and then the Toronto quarters, taking a set off Rafa Nadal  ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:25:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080712/Newport_semi-final%3A_Dancevic_vs_Amritraj/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murray goes missing in action for hardcourt start at Indianapolis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080712/Murray_goes_missing_in_action_for_hardcourt_start_at_Indianapolis</link><description><![CDATA[Andy Murray has gone missing in action Monday's start of the North American hardcourt season as he skips the Indianapolis Championships to rest for bigger events.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:03:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080712/Murray_goes_missing_in_action_for_hardcourt_start_at_Indianapolis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amritraj ends Indian singles drought]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Newport/2008/Rohan_Bopanna_-_Prakash_Amritraj</link><description><![CDATA[Indian men's tennis has been in the doldrums for a while now. Apart from Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhuphati's doubles achievements there's been little for them to celebrate. However the son of one of their most famous tennis stars is bidding to change all that ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:39:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Newport/2008/Rohan_Bopanna_-_Prakash_Amritraj/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fish proves quite a catch for Bopanna ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Newport/2008/Mardy_Fish_-_Rohan_Bopanna</link><description><![CDATA[Mardy Fish dealt local fans a blow today, the top seed bombing out in the second round of Newport to the little known Indian qualifier Rohan Bopanna who held his nerve after squandering an early break in set 2]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:07:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Newport/2008/Mardy_Fish_-_Rohan_Bopanna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newport round 2: Fish vs Bopanna ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080709/Newport_round_2%3A_Fish_vs_Bopanna_</link><description><![CDATA[Top seed Mardy Fish opens his Newport campaign on Wednesday against India's Rohan Bopanna. Fish has 2 ATP titles to his name, the last coming in Houston 2006. As the only player in the draw ranked in the top 50, this week presents a golden chance to end that drought  ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:26:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080709/Newport_round_2%3A_Fish_vs_Bopanna_/</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[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[Wimbledon Fourth Round: Roger Federer vs. Lleyton  Hewitt]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080629/Wimbledon_Fourth_Round%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Lleyton__Hewitt</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer's bid for an Open Era record six straight Wimbledon titles really begins with the second week. He faces his first seeded opponent in Lleyton Hewitt on Monday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:05:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080629/Wimbledon_Fourth_Round%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Lleyton__Hewitt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon round two preview: Bottom quarter of the draw]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080626/Wimbledon_round_two_preview%3A_Bottom_quarter_of_the_draw</link><description><![CDATA[The bottom quarter of the draw remains packed with seeds on Thursday as Gasquet, Murray and Stepanek attempt to make the third round.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:47:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080626/Wimbledon_round_two_preview%3A_Bottom_quarter_of_the_draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon Second Round: Roger Federer vs. Robin Söderling]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080625/Wimbledon_Second_Round%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Robin_S%C3%B6derling</link><description><![CDATA[On paper Roger Federer has a tough matchup on his hands with Robin Söderling. That will turn out to be the case if Söderling keeps his head about him, but there is no guarantee that the Swede won't have a mental meltdown.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:27:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080625/Wimbledon_Second_Round%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Robin_S%C3%B6derling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon: Native son Murray through in straight sets]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080625/Wimbledon%3A_Native_son_Murray_through_in_straight_sets</link><description><![CDATA[The seeds moved safely through to the second round in the bottom quarter of the draw at the All-England Club.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:13:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080625/Wimbledon%3A_Native_son_Murray_through_in_straight_sets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon: Round one preview, fourth quarter]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080624/Wimbledon%3A_Round_one_preview%2C_fourth_quarter</link><description><![CDATA[The bottom half takes to the courts on Tuesday.  In action are Ernests Gulbis, Andy Murray and Richard Gasquet.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:40:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080624/Wimbledon%3A_Round_one_preview%2C_fourth_quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATP Queens: Nadal vs Roddick]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080614/ATP_Queens%3A_Nadal_vs_Roddick</link><description><![CDATA[Of all the semi-finals Roddick has made at Queens, this must have been his easiest route. Roddick may be through to the last 4 but has clocked up little match practise on the grass with Mardy Fish retiring after just 1 set and then Andy Murray pulling out before a ball was even struck]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:30:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080614/ATP_Queens%3A_Nadal_vs_Roddick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATP Queens: Roddick vs Murray]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080613/ATP_Queens%3A_Roddick_vs_Murray</link><description><![CDATA[Murray has held a definite edge over Roddick in their previous encounters so can home support help him through to ensure a British player in the semis for the first time in the post-Henman era.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:37:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080613/ATP_Queens%3A_Roddick_vs_Murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richard Gasquet to miss Beijing in favour of US Open preparation]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080610/Richard_Gasquet_to_miss_Beijing_in_favour_of_US_Open_preparation</link><description><![CDATA[World No. 9 Richard Gasquet has joined fellow Top 10 player Andy Roddick in planning to miss the Beijing Olympics in August to concentrate on the US Open.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:06:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080610/Richard_Gasquet_to_miss_Beijing_in_favour_of_US_Open_preparation/</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[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[French Open Fourth Round: Roger Federer vs. Julien Benneteau]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080602/French_Open_Fourth_Round%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Julien_Benneteau</link><description><![CDATA[Four rounds, four unseeded opponents for Roger Federer. This time, however, he is going up against one of France's own in Julien Benneteau. Will Federer join Nadal and Djokovic in the quarterfinals?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:47:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080602/French_Open_Fourth_Round%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Julien_Benneteau/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[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[French Open 3rd Round: Roger Federer vs. Mario Ancic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080530/French_Open_3rd_Round%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Mario_Ancic</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer meets his third straight unseeded opponent in the third round of the French Open on Saturday, but Mario Ancic presents the biggest test yet. Ancic is healthy, in great form this season, and surprisingly adept on clay.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 30 May 2008 19:13:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080530/French_Open_3rd_Round%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Mario_Ancic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[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[French Open 2nd Round: Roger Federer vs. Albert Montanes]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080528/French_Open_2nd_Round%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Albert_Montanes</link><description><![CDATA[On paper it looks like it should be another cakewalk for Roger Federer, but you never know with these clay-court specialists. That's just what Albert Montanes is, and he proved it with quarterfinal appearances in both Barcelona and Hamburg.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 May 2008 20:35:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080528/French_Open_2nd_Round%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Albert_Montanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[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[Fish upsets Calleri while Stepanek, Hewitt and Ferrer advance with ease]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080528/Fish_upsets_Calleri_while_Stepanek%2C_Hewitt_and_Ferrer_advance_with_ease</link><description><![CDATA[Hoping to do better than their 0-9 record here last year, the American men have looked good thus far. Fish beating Calleri was a huge win for him.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 May 2008 19:47:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080528/Fish_upsets_Calleri_while_Stepanek%2C_Hewitt_and_Ferrer_advance_with_ease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Open First Round: Roger Federer vs. Sam Querrey]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080526/French_Open_First_Round%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Sam_Querrey</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer did not draw the easiest of French Open openers, but he certainly did not endure as bad a draw as Sam Querrey. The up-and-coming American has to face top-seeded Federer in round one.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 26 May 2008 06:18:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080526/French_Open_First_Round%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Sam_Querrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poertschach Semifinal: Nikolay Davydenko vs. Igor Kunitsyn]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080522/Poertschach_Semifinal%3A_Nikolay_Davydenko_vs._Igor_Kunitsyn</link><description><![CDATA[
There's no rest for the weary as Nikolay Davydenko and Igor Kunitsyn, both of whom won two matches on Thursday, will face off in Poertschach's Friday semifinals. The winner will get either Juan Monaco or Ivan Ljubicic in the title match.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 22 May 2008 22:55:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080522/Poertschach_Semifinal%3A_Nikolay_Davydenko_vs._Igor_Kunitsyn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poertschach Second Round Recap]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080522/Poertschach_Second_Round_Recap</link><description><![CDATA[Andreas Seppi,  Robby Ginepri, and Austrian favorite Jurgen Melzer have two matches to play on Thursday in Poertschach. That's because all three advanced to the quarterfinals during a full slate of action.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 22 May 2008 19:16:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080522/Poertschach_Second_Round_Recap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poertschach Quarterfinals Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080522/Poertschach_Quarterfinals_Preview</link><description><![CDATA[Rain has forced six of the eight third-round matches to be played on Thursday, the same day that all of the four quarterfinal clashes will take place. Assuming no more rain, that means six players will have not one, but two matches on their hands.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 22 May 2008 04:56:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080522/Poertschach_Quarterfinals_Preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poertschach Second Round Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080522/Poertschach_Second_Round_Preview</link><description><![CDATA[There's a full slate of second round and quarterfinal action in Poertschach on Thursday. Headlining the first half of the day's play will be Andreas Seppi, Robby Ginepri, and hometown hero Jurgen Melzer.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 22 May 2008 01:10:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080522/Poertschach_Second_Round_Preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monaco Gets Free Pass, Fish Fries in Poertschach]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080522/Monaco_Gets_Free_Pass%2C_Fish_Fries_in_Poertschach</link><description><![CDATA[Due to all the rain, first-round matches were still being played in Poertschach on Wednesday. No. 2 seed Juan Monaco breezed through, Mardy Fish shouldn't have bothered showing up, and Robin Haase survived a tough two-setter]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 22 May 2008 00:08:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080522/Monaco_Gets_Free_Pass%2C_Fish_Fries_in_Poertschach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poertschach Day 2 Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080519/Poertschach_Day_2_Preview</link><description><![CDATA[With Monday's night session in Poertschach rained out, Day 2 promises to yield a blockbuster schedule. In addition to the Ancic-Ginepri match spilling over, No. 2 seed Juan Monaco, No. 3 Mardy Fish, and No. 4 Ivan Ljubicic will all be in action.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 19 May 2008 22:29:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080519/Poertschach_Day_2_Preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamburg Quarterfinal: Albert Montanes vs. Novak Djokovic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080515/Hamburg_Quarterfinal%3A_Albert_Montanes_vs._Novak_Djokovic</link><description><![CDATA[On paper it looks like a lopsided contest, but don't pencil in Novak Djokovic to the Hamburg quarterfinals just yet. Albert Montanes is a clay-court specialist and he has been on fire so far this week.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 15 May 2008 22:33:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080515/Hamburg_Quarterfinal%3A_Albert_Montanes_vs._Novak_Djokovic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[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 Preview: Second Round, Third Quarter]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080513/Hamburg_Preview%3A_Second_Round%2C_Third_Quarter</link><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic vs. Juan Ignacio Chela and James Blake vs. Janko Tipsarevic will steal the headlines in the third quarter of the Hamburg draw on Wednesday. Two other duels, however, should be wildly entertaining, especially on clay.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 13 May 2008 21:54:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080513/Hamburg_Preview%3A_Second_Round%2C_Third_Quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tipsarevic, Acasuso Advance in Hamburg]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080513/Tipsarevic%2C_Acasuso_Advance_in_Hamburg</link><description><![CDATA[Janko Tipsarevic and Jose Acasuso, favored to win their respective matches, take care of business and move on to the second round of the Masters Series Hamburg. Tipsarevic faces James Blake and Acasuso meets Albert Montanes.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 13 May 2008 15:00:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080513/Tipsarevic%2C_Acasuso_Advance_in_Hamburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamburg Preview: First Round, Third Quarter]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080512/Hamburg_Preview%3A_First_Round%2C_Third_Quarter</link><description><![CDATA[An already soft section of the Masters Series Hamburg draw got even easier when Nicolas Almagro pulled out with a wrist injury. If Novak Djokovic is tired after his win in Rome, the door could be open for either Janko Tipsarevic or Jose Acasuso.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 12 May 2008 21:00:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080512/Hamburg_Preview%3A_First_Round%2C_Third_Quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roddick the first into the 3rd round in Rome with win over friend Fish]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Rome/2008/Andy_Roddick_-_Mardy_Fish</link><description><![CDATA[It wasn't the most beautiful display of clay court tennis, but Roddick played intelligently to get the job done. He improves his lifetime record over Fish to 8-1.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 06 May 2008 19:55:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Rome/2008/Andy_Roddick_-_Mardy_Fish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rome R1: Mardy Fish vs. Michael Llodra]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080505/Rome_R1%3A_Mardy_Fish_vs._Michael_Llodra</link><description><![CDATA[A pair of players here who are much more comfortable on hard courts than clay will do battle in Rome's first round.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 05 May 2008 01:33:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080505/Rome_R1%3A_Mardy_Fish_vs._Michael_Llodra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moving house may have been a strain for Roddick]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080504/Moving_house_may_have_been_a_strain_for_Roddick</link><description><![CDATA[Andy Roddick may make his season clay court debut this week in Rome under trying circumstances, with reports circulating that the American could have strained a muscle while moving into a New York City flat.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 04 May 2008 19:25:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080504/Moving_house_may_have_been_a_strain_for_Roddick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Estoril final preview: Federer vs. Davydenko]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080420/Estoril_final_preview%3A_Federer_vs._Davydenko</link><description><![CDATA[The number one and two tournament seeds clash in the final as Roger Federer and Nikolay Davydenko take the court on Sunday.  Federer searches for his first title of the year, Davydenko will be looking to get his first win ever over Federer.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:13:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080420/Estoril_final_preview%3A_Federer_vs._Davydenko/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hernandez upsets Fish in Houston]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/U.S._Mens_Clay_Court_Championships/2008/Mardy_Fish_-_Oscar_Hernandez</link><description><![CDATA[Hernandez, dubbed, King Oscar by some of his fans, has taken Houston by storm by marching into the semifinals taking out 2006 Houston champ Mardy Fish in the process.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 19 Apr 2008 18:23:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/U.S._Mens_Clay_Court_Championships/2008/Mardy_Fish_-_Oscar_Hernandez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Americans Holding Own in Early French Open Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080419/Americans_Holding_Own_in_Early_French_Open_Preview</link><description><![CDATA[Too many times in the past the Americans’ efforts at the French Open have been defined by losing early to much lower ranked players who thrive on the red clay. In Houston this week, that’s only been partly the case. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:20:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080419/Americans_Holding_Own_in_Early_French_Open_Preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Quarterfinal Lineup Set]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080418/Houston_Quarterfinal_Lineup_Set</link><description><![CDATA[With the final 8 in Houston ready to go on Friday, Mardy Fish is the only ex-champ left in the field.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:03:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080418/Houston_Quarterfinal_Lineup_Set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATP Valencia:  Ferrer (1)  vs  Verdasco]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080418/ATP_Valencia%3A__Ferrer_%281%29__vs__Verdasco</link><description><![CDATA[Despite being the world no 5, Ferrer has yet to make it past the quarter-finals this year and he’ll be determined to rectify that today. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:49:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080418/ATP_Valencia%3A__Ferrer_%281%29__vs__Verdasco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calleri and Fish advance in Houston]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080416/Calleri_and_Fish_advance_in_Houston</link><description><![CDATA[Betting favorite Agustin Calleri and 2006 champ Mardy Fish  advanced Tuesday in Houston while Isner went down to Roitman and Gulbis was destroyed.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:06:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080416/Calleri_and_Fish_advance_in_Houston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Houston Wednesday Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080416/Houston_Wednesday_Preview</link><description><![CDATA[2006 champ Mardy Fish will be in action Wednesday, as well as Donald Young and several other fine players.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:16:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080416/Houston_Wednesday_Preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A nice Tuesday in Houston]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080415/A_nice_Tuesday_in_Houston</link><description><![CDATA[After Harrison's huge win on Monday, more Americans will look to grab wins, including Vince Spadea, John Isner, and Mardy Fish.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:49:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080415/A_nice_Tuesday_in_Houston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer Has Moto Fun Before Important Week]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080414/Federer_Has_Moto_Fun_Before_Important_Week</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer visits the Portuguese moto Grand Prix on Sunday, a brief getaway from tennis just prior to a crucial week that begins his French Open preparation. Now, however, it's back to business for the world No. 1...and with a new coach.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:44:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080414/Federer_Has_Moto_Fun_Before_Important_Week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Quarterfinal: Roger Federer vs. Andy Roddick]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080403/Sony_Ericsson_Quarterfinal%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Andy_Roddick</link><description><![CDATA[It’s the quarterfinal matchup all tennis fans dreamed about when the Sony Ericsson Open draw was revealed more than one week ago. Andy Roddick will square off with his nemesis Roger Federer in a highly-anticipated showdown on Thursday night in Miami.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:02:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080403/Sony_Ericsson_Quarterfinal%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Andy_Roddick/</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[Miami day 6 - 2nd quarter previews]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080331/Miami_day_6_-_2nd_quarter_previews</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:08:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080331/Miami_day_6_-_2nd_quarter_previews/</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[Sony Ericsson Third Round: Federer vs. Soderling]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080331/Sony_Ericsson_Third_Round%3A_Federer_vs._Soderling</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer, mired in a recent slump, has a chance to make a big statement on Monday afternoon when he faces in-form Robin Soderling in the third round of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:36:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080331/Sony_Ericsson_Third_Round%3A_Federer_vs._Soderling/</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[TMS Miami - day 2 round up - second quarter]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080328/TMS_Miami_-_day_2_round_up_-_second_quarter</link><description><![CDATA[The big shock on day 2 was Mardy Fish’s first round exit, he went down 6-3, 6-3 to Arnaud Clement. Afterwards Fish said it had been tough to refocus after last week’s results and come down from such a high for a round 1 match. He still had a number of chances on the Clement serve but the Frenchman seemed totally at ease with whatever Fish could throw at him.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:42:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080328/TMS_Miami_-_day_2_round_up_-_second_quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Second Round Preview: Bottom Quarter of the Draw]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080328/Miami_Second_Round_Preview%3A_Bottom_Quarter_of_the_Draw</link><description><![CDATA[The Sony Ericsson Open gets under way in earnest on Friday.  Seeing action are David Nalbandian, James Blake and Ian Ljubicic.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:06:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080328/Miami_Second_Round_Preview%3A_Bottom_Quarter_of_the_Draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TMS Miami second quarter preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080327/TMS_Miami_second_quarter_preview</link><description><![CDATA[After his exploits in the desert last week all eyes will be on the unseeded Mardy Fish, can he replicate that amazing run to the final which saw him take out Davdenko, Hewitt, Nalbandian and Federer in successive weeks ?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:27:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080327/TMS_Miami_second_quarter_preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TMS Miami round 1:  Ancic  vs  Simon]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080327/TMS_Miami_round_1%3A__Ancic__vs__Simon</link><description><![CDATA[It’s sure to be a crowd-pleasing opening encounter as the resurgent Mario Ancic takes on the gritty Gilles Simon, one of the best counter-punchers on tour at the moment]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:06:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080327/TMS_Miami_round_1%3A__Ancic__vs__Simon/</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[The times, they are a changin'... (Part 1)]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Indian_Wells/2008/Mardy_Fish_-_Novak_Djokovic</link><description><![CDATA[Used to be in men's tennis, you could count on two things for sure. Number one was that Nadal would win everything on clay and Federer would sweep up anywhere else, leaving the rest of the tour to scrap on whatever poor event neither player showed up for. Not any longer.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:26:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Indian_Wells/2008/Mardy_Fish_-_Novak_Djokovic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic feels fresh wind blowing through tennis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080324/Djokovic_feels_fresh_wind_blowing_through_tennis</link><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic hopes to banish any signs of victory monotony in tennis  as he makes his move towards the top of the sport.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:28:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080324/Djokovic_feels_fresh_wind_blowing_through_tennis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic Wins Second Title in 2008]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Indian_Wells/2008/Mardy_Fish_-_Novak_Djokovic</link><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic defeats the surprise finalist Mardy Fish for the Pacific Life Open title.  Fish proved stubborn and resilient, but Djokovic was too tough.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:01:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Indian_Wells/2008/Mardy_Fish_-_Novak_Djokovic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should we give Roger Federer the benefit of the doubt]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080323/Should_we_give_Roger_Federer_the_benefit_of_the_doubt</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer headed into the Pacific Life Open with numerous questions? Is he finished as number one; is Novak Djokovic the best player in the world; has Roger lost a step, all of these questions seem more valid by the day. How did this come to pass?
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:05:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080323/Should_we_give_Roger_Federer_the_benefit_of_the_doubt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal licking his wounds after Indian Wells loss]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080323/Nadal_licking_his_wounds_after_Indian_Wells_loss</link><description><![CDATA[Rafel Nadal was licking his wounds after losing an Indian Wells semi-final to Novak Dhjokovic by lining up a soothing round of golf.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:29:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080323/Nadal_licking_his_wounds_after_Indian_Wells_loss/</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[Novak Djokovic Steamrolls Rafael Nadal in Straight Sets]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Indian_Wells/2008/Novak_Djokovic_-_Rafael_Nadal</link><description><![CDATA[This was the match up everyone had been talking about since the draw came out - number two and number three battling it out for a spot in the finals.  Sadly for Spaniard Rafael Nadal, the match did not come anywhere near living up to the expectations placed on it.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 23 Mar 2008 02:33:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Indian_Wells/2008/Novak_Djokovic_-_Rafael_Nadal/</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[Fish Still Swimming after another Marathon Win]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Indian_Wells/2008/Mardy_Fish_-_David_Nalbandian</link><description><![CDATA[Mardy Fish advances to the semifinals of the Pacific Life Open by winning his second straight match in a third-set tiebreaker, this time over David Nalbandian. Fish will face No. 1 seed Roger Federer on Saturday for a spot in the final.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:37:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Indian_Wells/2008/Mardy_Fish_-_David_Nalbandian/</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[Nalbandian Returns Blowout Favor to Ferrero]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080320/Nalbandian_Returns_Blowout_Favor_to_Ferrero</link><description><![CDATA[Two months after getting routed in a huge third-round surprise at the Australian Open, David Nalbandian gives Juan Carlos Ferrero similar treatment in the fourth round of the Pacific Life Open. Nalbandian moves on to the quarterfinals with an easy victory.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:28:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080320/Nalbandian_Returns_Blowout_Favor_to_Ferrero/</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: Nikolay Davydenko vs. Mardy Fish]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080317/Indian_Wells_Third_Round%3A_Nikolay_Davydenko_vs._Mardy_Fish</link><description><![CDATA[Nikolay Davydenko has already eliminated one big-serving American and now he is set to take on another in Mardy Fish.  It should be interesting clash of styles once again in this third-round matchup at the Pacific Life Open.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:27:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080317/Indian_Wells_Third_Round%3A_Nikolay_Davydenko_vs._Mardy_Fish/</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[First Round Preview: Second Quarter of the Draw]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080313/First_Round_Preview%3A_Second_Quarter_of_the_Draw</link><description><![CDATA[All off the seeded players get byes into the second round of the Pacific Life Open in Indian Wells, but that doesn’t mean the first round is without intrigue. The opening stage of the tournament is still loaded with talent, and that’s apparent in the second quarter of the draw.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:07:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080313/First_Round_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 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[Las Vegas Quarterfinal Preview: Robby Ginepri vs. Ernests Gulbis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080307/Las_Vegas_Quarterfinal_Preview%3A_Robby_Ginepri_vs._Ernests_Gulbis</link><description><![CDATA[The marquee matchup in Friday’s quarterfinals at the Tennis Channel Open in Las Vegas features two streaky performers in Robby Ginepri and Ernests Gulbis. These two guys aren’t always clicking, but it’s really something to watch when they are on top of their games.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:37:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080307/Las_Vegas_Quarterfinal_Preview%3A_Robby_Ginepri_vs._Ernests_Gulbis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memphis 2nd round preview: Roddick vs. Fish]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080228/Memphis_2nd_round_preview%3A_Roddick_vs._Fish</link><description><![CDATA[Mardy Fish will once again play Andy Roddick. Can Fish avenge his previous week's 7-5 in the 3rd loss?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:59:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080228/Memphis_2nd_round_preview%3A_Roddick_vs._Fish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Roddick scrapes through against Mardy Fish]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/SAP_Open/2008/Andy_Roddick_-_Mardy_Fish</link><description><![CDATA[Mardy Fish gave Andy Roddick much more than he bargained for in San Jose Friday night, but it was Roddick who managed to get the victory in the end.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:27:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/SAP_Open/2008/Andy_Roddick_-_Mardy_Fish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Jose Quarterfinal Previews]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080222/San_Jose_Quarterfinal_Previews</link><description><![CDATA[Last week in Delray there were 6 Americans in the Quarterfinals. This week? Only 5!!! What is going on?!?!?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:50:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080222/San_Jose_Quarterfinal_Previews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roddick and Blake lay the smackdown with solid wins]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080222/Roddick_and_Blake_lay_the_smackdown_with_solid_wins</link><description><![CDATA[Both Roddick and Blake were able to dominate thier opponents. Roddick even going old school with verbal intimidation.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:29:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080222/Roddick_and_Blake_lay_the_smackdown_with_solid_wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Jose Day 4 Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080221/San_Jose_Day_4_Preview</link><description><![CDATA[Isner-Haas and Levine-Blake, two matches that should be great tonight in San Jose, among others.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:37:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080221/San_Jose_Day_4_Preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Jose Day 2 Review]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080220/San_Jose_Day_2_Review</link><description><![CDATA[Nothing completely out of the ordinary happening today in San Jose, with the exception of the horrible Querrey loss.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:49:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080220/San_Jose_Day_2_Review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gremelmayr sends Querrey packing]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/SAP_Open/2008/Denis_Gremelmayr_-_Sam_Querrey</link><description><![CDATA[A horrid loss for Querrey in a match he had absolutely no business losing]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:42:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/SAP_Open/2008/Denis_Gremelmayr_-_Sam_Querrey/</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[San Jose Day 2 Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080219/San_Jose_Day_2_Preview</link><description><![CDATA[Its American day in San Jose as Ginepri, Blake, Russel, Smyczek, Warburg, Fish, Querrey, the Bryan brothers, and even a Young/Isner doubles team will be in action Tuesday.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:14:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080219/San_Jose_Day_2_Preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview San Jose tournament ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080218/Preview_San_Jose_tournament_</link><description><![CDATA[As the clay courts of South America heat up with action and the insanity of the Euro indoors sizzles, San Jose gets its own fire roasting.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:23:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080218/Preview_San_Jose_tournament_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delray semis all lined up after a brilliant day of play]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080216/Delray_semis_all_lined_up_after_a_brilliant_day_of_play</link><description><![CDATA[3 Americans and the surprise of the tournament, 18 year old Kei Nishikori will play for the finals.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:38:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080216/Delray_semis_all_lined_up_after_a_brilliant_day_of_play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almost All-American Day in Delray QF matchups]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080215/Almost_All-American_Day_in_Delray_QF_matchups</link><description><![CDATA[6 of the remaining 8 players at the Delray ITC are Americans. What does that mean? Lots of familiarity.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:50:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080215/Almost_All-American_Day_in_Delray_QF_matchups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robby “Waffle House” Ginepri def. Michael Russell 7-5, 4-6, 6-2]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Tennis_Championships/2008/Michael_Russell_-_Robby_Ginepri</link><description><![CDATA[Ginepri fights off Russell to reach his first quarterfinal since fall 2006 in Lyon.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:48:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Tennis_Championships/2008/Michael_Russell_-_Robby_Ginepri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delray Beach 2nd round summary]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080215/Delray_Beach_2nd_round_summary</link><description><![CDATA[Thursday was a clear beatiful day of no rain. Therefore, tennis was the order of the day.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:46:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080215/Delray_Beach_2nd_round_summary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delray Beach 2nd round previews]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080214/Delray_Beach_2nd_round_previews</link><description><![CDATA[With the rain backlogging the matches, all 16 remaining players will compete on Thursday, a compelling day for tennis fans.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:01:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080214/Delray_Beach_2nd_round_previews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain and Wind in Delray Test Player's Mental Fortitude]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080213/Rain_and_Wind_in_Delray_Test_Player%27s_Mental_Fortitude</link><description><![CDATA[Drawing on their experiences from Wimbledon rain delays, Mardy Fish and Lucky Loser Max Mirnyi get wins.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:58:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080213/Rain_and_Wind_in_Delray_Test_Player%27s_Mental_Fortitude/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delray Beach preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080211/Delray_Beach_preview</link><description><![CDATA[The tennis tour has made its annual trip down to Delray Beach for the International Tennis Championships.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:45:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080211/Delray_Beach_preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Rafael Nadal - Jarkko Nieminen]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080122/Preview%3A_Rafael_Nadal_-_Jarkko_Nieminen</link><description><![CDATA[The 1st of the quarter-finals tomorrow features Rafael Nadal and Jarkko Nieminen, both players looking to make the semis for the first time in Melbourne.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:37:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080122/Preview%3A_Rafael_Nadal_-_Jarkko_Nieminen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Round 3 Preview - Fourth Quarter of the Draw ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080118/Round_3_Preview_-_Fourth_Quarter_of_the_Draw_</link><description><![CDATA[Here is a summary of the matches in the bottom quarter. Nadal will win his match easily but can Mardy Fish win again against left-handed Nieminen?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:07:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080118/Round_3_Preview_-_Fourth_Quarter_of_the_Draw_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fish fries 11th seed]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Australian_Open/2008/Mardy_Fish_-_Tommy_Robredo</link><description><![CDATA[Mardy Fish produced a stunning performance of power tennis as he sent 11th seed Tommy Robredo crashing out of the Aussie Open 6-1, 6-2, 6-3 earlier today in the big shock so far on day 3.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:08:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Australian_Open/2008/Mardy_Fish_-_Tommy_Robredo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another seed in potential danger in bottom quarter]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080115/Another_seed_in_potential_danger_in_bottom_quarter</link><description><![CDATA[After the surprising exit of Carlos Moya on Monday, round 2 could see another seeded Spaniard bite the dust as the out of form Tommy Robredo faces big serving American Mardy Fish.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:58:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080115/Another_seed_in_potential_danger_in_bottom_quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Serena Williams still looking for love]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080110/Emotional_Serena_Williams_still_looking_for_love</link><description><![CDATA[While Venus Williams stolls the trendy precincts of Melbourne with pro golfer boyfriend Hank Kuehne, it's an emotional drama for younger sister Serena.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:57:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080110/Emotional_Serena_Williams_still_looking_for_love/</guid></item></channel>
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