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            <item><title><![CDATA[The Nadal story part 2: 2003- Rafa blows up]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081128/The_Nadal_story_part_2%3A_2003-_Rafa_blows_up</link><description><![CDATA[2003 was the year that Nadal continued his meteoric rise into tennistic stardom, going from 200 to 49 in a single calendar year and at the ripe age of just 16/17]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:51:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081128/The_Nadal_story_part_2%3A_2003-_Rafa_blows_up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paris - Del Potro blasts through Ancic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Paris/2008/Juan_Martin_Del_Potro_-_Mario_Ancic</link><description><![CDATA[Juan Martin Del Potro continued his winning ways on Tuesday with a commanding performance against Croatia’s Mario Ancic.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:34:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Paris/2008/Juan_Martin_Del_Potro_-_Mario_Ancic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paris - On fire Del Potro awaits Mario Ancic ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081028/Paris_-_On_fire_Del_Potro_awaits_Mario_Ancic_</link><description><![CDATA[Mario Ancic will try to end the year with a good result in Paris, but standing in his way is new tour star Juan Martin Del Potro.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Oct 2008 03:01:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081028/Paris_-_On_fire_Del_Potro_awaits_Mario_Ancic_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paris -  Ancic and Kiefer in round one action]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081027/Paris_-__Ancic_and_Kiefer_in_round_one_action</link><description><![CDATA[Struggling Croat Mario Ancic will take on resurgent Rainer Schuettler in a tricky first round match.  Joining Ancic on day two of play is his Croatian countryman Ivo Karlovic, who battles Nicolas Kiefer.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 27 Oct 2008 02:35:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081027/Paris_-__Ancic_and_Kiefer_in_round_one_action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youzhny, Safin on quarterfinal collision course]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081022/Youzhny%2C_Safin_on_quarterfinal_collision_course</link><description><![CDATA[Mikhail Youzhny and Marat Safin will aim to treat their Russian fans to victories on Thursday and set up a quarterfinal clash. Janko Tipsarevic is also in action against Jeremy Chardy.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:51:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081022/Youzhny%2C_Safin_on_quarterfinal_collision_course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chardy upsets Ancic in St. Petersburg]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/St._Petersburg_Open/2008/Jeremy_Chardy_-_Mario_Ancic</link><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Chardy dispatches Mario Ancic in first-round action at the St. Petersburg Open on Tuesday afternoon. Next up for Chardy is either Janko Tipsarevic or Potito Starace.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:37:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/St._Petersburg_Open/2008/Jeremy_Chardy_-_Mario_Ancic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancic takes on Chardy in St. Petersburg first round]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081021/Ancic_takes_on_Chardy_in_St._Petersburg_first_round</link><description><![CDATA[Mario Ancic could have his hands full with Jeremy Chardy on Tuesday at the St. Petersburg Open. Both men have enjoyed some good results this season, but have also been inconsistent.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:29:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081021/Ancic_takes_on_Chardy_in_St._Petersburg_first_round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murray heads to St. Petersburg Open]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081020/Murray_heads_to_St._Petersburg_Open</link><description><![CDATA[Andy Murray is now taking his hot streak to Russia for the St. Petersburg Open. He is the No. 1 seed, followed by Nikolay Davydenko, Fernando Verdasco, and Mikhail Youzhny.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:50:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081020/Murray_heads_to_St._Petersburg_Open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters Series Madrid: Federer, Nadal back in action]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081012/Masters_Series_Madrid%3A_Federer%2C_Nadal_back_in_action</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and the rest of the top ATP players are back in the ballgame this week for the Masters Series Madrid. Federer's quarter of the draw is without question the toughest.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 12 Oct 2008 03:48:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081012/Masters_Series_Madrid%3A_Federer%2C_Nadal_back_in_action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockholm - Nishikori to take on Sweden's own Robin Söderling]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081011/Stockholm_-_Nishikori_to_take_on_Sweden%27s_own_Robin_S%C3%B6derling</link><description><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori will battle not only Robin Soderling, but also a biased crowd that will be cheering loudly for their countryman.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 11 Oct 2008 03:45:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081011/Stockholm_-_Nishikori_to_take_on_Sweden%27s_own_Robin_S%C3%B6derling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockholm - Nalbandian, Nieminen into semis, Ancic ill again]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081011/Stockholm_-_Nalbandian%2C_Nieminen_into_semis%2C_Ancic_ill_again</link><description><![CDATA[All four of the top seeds save the ailing Mario Ancic were in action on Friday in the quarterfinals]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 11 Oct 2008 03:02:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081011/Stockholm_-_Nalbandian%2C_Nieminen_into_semis%2C_Ancic_ill_again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockholm - Nalbandian, Ancic and Nishikori fight for spots in the semis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081010/Stockholm_-_Nalbandian%2C_Ancic_and_Nishikori_fight_for_spots_in_the_semis</link><description><![CDATA[Six of the top eight seeds advance to the quarterfinals on Friday at the If Stockholm Open.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:56:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081010/Stockholm_-_Nalbandian%2C_Ancic_and_Nishikori_fight_for_spots_in_the_semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soderling joins Ancic and Nishikori in the quarterfinals]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081010/Soderling_joins_Ancic_and_Nishikori_in_the_quarterfinals</link><description><![CDATA[The draw at the If Stockholm Open remains largely intact as the top seeds advance through the second round on Thursday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:40:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081010/Soderling_joins_Ancic_and_Nishikori_in_the_quarterfinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nishikori, Ancic and Söderling in action on packed Thursday in Stockholm]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081009/Nishikori%2C_Ancic_and_S%C3%B6derling_in_action_on_packed_Thursday_in_Stockholm</link><description><![CDATA[All of the big stars of the tournament in Stockholm take to the court in the second round.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:00:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081009/Nishikori%2C_Ancic_and_S%C3%B6derling_in_action_on_packed_Thursday_in_Stockholm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancic, Monaco and Nalbandian all safely through to the second round]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081007/Ancic%2C_Monaco_and_Nalbandian_all_safely_through_to_the_second_round</link><description><![CDATA[Tuesday brought out some of the biggest names in the tournament as Mario Ancic, Juan Monaco and top seed David Nalbandian all saw early-round action.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:28:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081007/Ancic%2C_Monaco_and_Nalbandian_all_safely_through_to_the_second_round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockholm - Nalbandian, Ancic and Bjorkman take the court on Tuesday]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081007/Stockholm_-_Nalbandian%2C_Ancic_and_Bjorkman_take_the_court_on_Tuesday</link><description><![CDATA[The top seeds all kick off their 2008 If Stockholm Open on Tuesday in an action-packed day of tennis.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:02:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081007/Stockholm_-_Nalbandian%2C_Ancic_and_Bjorkman_take_the_court_on_Tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IF Stockholm Open hails return of other Johansson]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081006/IF_Stockholm_Open_hails_return_of_other_Johansson</link><description><![CDATA[Joachim Johansson is coming out of retirement for the IF Stockholm Open this week. David Nalbandian, his potential second-round opponent, is the No. 1 seed.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:19:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081006/IF_Stockholm_Open_hails_return_of_other_Johansson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer withdraws from Stockholm Open]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081001/Federer_withdraws_from_Stockholm_Open</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer announced today that he will not show up at next week's Stockholm Open, which starts on Monday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:55:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081001/Federer_withdraws_from_Stockholm_Open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gulbis powers past Ancic at Open de Moselle]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_de_Moselle_Metz/2008/Mario_Ancic_-_Ernests_Gulbis</link><description><![CDATA[Ernests Gulbis takes out Mario Ancic on Monday in straight sets to reach the second round of the Open de Moselle. Next up for Gulbis in Metz, France is Janko Tipsarevic.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:51:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_de_Moselle_Metz/2008/Mario_Ancic_-_Ernests_Gulbis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancic vs. Gulbis in marquee Metz matchup]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080929/Ancic_vs._Gulbis_in_marquee_Metz_matchup</link><description><![CDATA[Mario Ancic will take on Ernests Gulbis in the Open de Moselle first round in what could be the most interesting clash of the entire week. It's hard to know what to expect from either player at the moment.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:14:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080929/Ancic_vs._Gulbis_in_marquee_Metz_matchup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open de Moselle title is wide open]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080929/Open_de_Moselle_title_is_wide_open</link><description><![CDATA[The season-ending indoor swing goes full steam ahead this week in Metz, France with the Open de Moselle. An evenly-matched field makes the trophy completely up for grabs.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:07:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080929/Open_de_Moselle_title_is_wide_open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[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[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[Cincinnati preview - Richard Gasquet vs. Michael Llodra]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080729/Cincinnati_preview_-_Richard_Gasquet_vs._Michael_Llodra</link><description><![CDATA[Frenchmen Richard Gasquet and Michael Llodra clash for the second time in so many weeks.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:28:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080729/Cincinnati_preview_-_Richard_Gasquet_vs._Michael_Llodra/</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[Toronto preview - Novak Djokovic vs. Frank Dancevic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080722/Toronto_preview_-_Novak_Djokovic_vs._Frank_Dancevic</link><description><![CDATA[Frank Dancevic from Canada plays his second night match in a row in front of enthusiastic countrymen.  His opponent is the newest tennis star from Serbia, Novak Djokovic.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:14:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080722/Toronto_preview_-_Novak_Djokovic_vs._Frank_Dancevic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Dancevic victorious in front of the home town crowd  ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Rogers_Cup/2008/Frank_Dancevic_-_Mario_Ancic</link><description><![CDATA[
Frank Dancevic impressed his countrymen with fantastic play against tough competitor Mario Ancic.


]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:46:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Rogers_Cup/2008/Frank_Dancevic_-_Mario_Ancic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young eventually shuts out Jun]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Newport/2008/Donald_Young_-_Woong-Sun_Jun</link><description><![CDATA[Donald Young ended his 5 match losing streak today with a hard-fought battle on the Newport grass. Over the first half of this season Young has done little to encourage hopes that he will become the new superstar American tennis yearns for]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:36:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Newport/2008/Donald_Young_-_Woong-Sun_Jun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bastad Tournament Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080707/Bastad_Tournament_Preview</link><description><![CDATA[The ATP heads back to the red clay as Wimbledon comes to an end, and a stop in Bastad, Sweden is on the menu. Spaniards Ferrer, Verdasco, Robredo, and Moya headline a strong field.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:18:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080707/Bastad_Tournament_Preview/</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[Federer Flawless in Rout of Ancic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Wimbledon/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Mario_Ancic</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer fends off both the rain and Mario Ancic to reach the Wimbledon semifinals. Only two matches--the first against Marat Safin--stand in his way of a sixth straight title.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:55:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Wimbledon/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Mario_Ancic/</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[Ancic Still Alive After Instant Classic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Wimbledon/2008/Fernando_Verdasco_-_Mario_Ancic</link><description><![CDATA[Mario Ancic survives a grueling five-set battle against Fernando Verdasco in the Wimbledon fourth round on Monday. His reward is a quarterfinal date with Roger Federer.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:31:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Wimbledon/2008/Fernando_Verdasco_-_Mario_Ancic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer Continues Domination of Hewitt]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Wimbledon/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Lleyton_Hewitt</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer is through to the Wimbledon quarterfinals after dispatching Lleyton Hewitt in straight sets on a wild Monday at the All-England club. Next up for the world No. 1 is Mario Ancic.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:50:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Wimbledon/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Lleyton_Hewitt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marin Cilic vs. Arnaud Clement]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080630/Marin_Cilic_vs._Arnaud_Clement</link><description><![CDATA[Is this really a Wimbledon 4th round match? You better believe it.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:40:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080630/Marin_Cilic_vs._Arnaud_Clement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon Fourth Round: Fernando Verdasco vs. Mario Ancic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080629/Wimbledon_Fourth_Round%3A_Fernando_Verdasco_vs._Mario_Ancic</link><description><![CDATA[Reaching the Wimbledon quarterfinals would be a huge step for either Fernando Verdasco or Mario Ancic. That is exactly what's at stake when they square off on Monday for the second time in three weeks.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:42:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080629/Wimbledon_Fourth_Round%3A_Fernando_Verdasco_vs._Mario_Ancic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hewitt hoping coach Roche can help dethrone Federer]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080629/Hewitt_hoping_coach_Roche_can_help_dethrone_Federer</link><description><![CDATA[Lleyton Hewitt hopes that some inside tips from his current mentor Tony Roche can help unravel the riddle of Roger Federer at Wimbledon.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:13:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080629/Hewitt_hoping_coach_Roche_can_help_dethrone_Federer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third Round Recap: Federer Crushes Gicquel]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080628/Third_Round_Recap%3A_Federer_Crushes_Gicquel</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer destroys Marc Gicquel in straight sets, advancing to the fourth round of Wimbledon. He is joined there by Lleyton Hewitt and Fernando Verdasco.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:26:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080628/Third_Round_Recap%3A_Federer_Crushes_Gicquel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancic Wins High-Quality Thriller Over Ferrer]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Wimbledon/2008/Mario_Ancic_-_David_Ferrer</link><description><![CDATA[Mario Ancic defeats David Ferrer in four grueling sets on Friday to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon. Only Fernando Verdasco stands between Ancic and a third quarterfinal appearance.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:19:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Wimbledon/2008/Mario_Ancic_-_David_Ferrer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon Third Round: Mario Ancic vs. David Ferrer]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080627/Wimbledon_Third_Round%3A_Mario_Ancic_vs._David_Ferrer</link><description><![CDATA[Mario Ancic and David Ferrer will meet for the second time in as many weeks on Friday at Wimbledon. The winner is on a potential quarterfinal collision course with top-seeded Roger Federer.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:04:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080627/Wimbledon_Third_Round%3A_Mario_Ancic_vs._David_Ferrer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second Round Recap: Bolelli  Stuns Gonzalez]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080627/Second_Round_Recap%3A_Bolelli__Stuns_Gonzalez</link><description><![CDATA[
Simone Bolelli wins three tiebreakers to send Fernando Gonzalez crashing out of Wimbledon. The Italian is joined in the third round by Lleyton Hewitt and David Ferrer.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:46:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080627/Second_Round_Recap%3A_Bolelli__Stuns_Gonzalez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Llodra Retirement Sends Ancic Through]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Wimbledon/2008/Michael_Llodra_-_Mario_Ancic</link><description><![CDATA[Mario Ancic advances to the Wimbledon second round as Michael Llodra calls it quits early in the third set. It's a disappointing end to an otherwise stellar match.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:45:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Wimbledon/2008/Michael_Llodra_-_Mario_Ancic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon First Round: Michael Llodra vs. Mario Ancic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080622/Wimbledon_First_Round%3A_Michael_Llodra_vs._Mario_Ancic</link><description><![CDATA[It will be a battle between two players capable of making deep runs at Wimbledon when Michael Llodra takes on Mario Ancic in the first round. Huge serves, short points, and few breaks should be the order of the day.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:26:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080622/Wimbledon_First_Round%3A_Michael_Llodra_vs._Mario_Ancic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon Preview: Federer's Quarter]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080622/Wimbledon_Preview%3A_Federer%27s_Quarter</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer has never needed any favors in winning five straight Wimbledon titles. Now when it looks like he might finally need some help, the draw refuses to oblige. Federer's loaded quarter of the draw is without question the toughest.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:52:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080622/Wimbledon_Preview%3A_Federer%27s_Quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferrer rises to occasion to take out Ancic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/s-Hertogenbosch/2008/David_Ferrer_-_Mario_Ancic</link><description><![CDATA[David Ferrer's never really been renowned for his grass-court prowess but that could change in the next few weeks if he maintains this form. On Thursday he edged out 6th seed and 2-time former champion Mario Ancic 6-4, 7-6(4) ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:17:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/s-Hertogenbosch/2008/David_Ferrer_-_Mario_Ancic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ordina Open: Ferrer vs Ancic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080619/Ordina_Open%3A_Ferrer_vs_Ancic</link><description><![CDATA[Ferrer faces his first real challenge of the tournament. Seeds have been tumbling left right and centre but with quite a straightforward draw Ferrer is yet to drop a set ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:05:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080619/Ordina_Open%3A_Ferrer_vs_Ancic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shock exit for Gasquet]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/s-Hertogenbosch/2008/Marc_Gicquel_-_Richard_Gasquet</link><description><![CDATA[Richard Gasquet suffered a blow in his Wimbledon preparations, falling 7-5, 7-6(5) to the hard serving Marc Gicquel.  ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:12:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/s-Hertogenbosch/2008/Marc_Gicquel_-_Richard_Gasquet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal fancies his Wimbledon chances now]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080616/Nadal_fancies_his_Wimbledon_chances_now</link><description><![CDATA[With two Wimbledon finals and a first-ever grass trophy at Queen's club, Rafael Nadal sees no reason why he can't unseat Roger Federer at the All England club
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:23:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080616/Nadal_fancies_his_Wimbledon_chances_now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richard Gasquet (5) vs. David Nalbandian (4) - the battle of the backhands]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080613/Richard_Gasquet_%285%29_vs._David_Nalbandian_%284%29_-_the_battle_of_the_backhands</link><description><![CDATA[Given the form of both of these players thus far at Queens Club, this should be a real barn burner of a match.  France's Richard Gasquet often plays his best tennis on the grass and it appears that 2008 is no exception.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:32:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080613/Richard_Gasquet_%285%29_vs._David_Nalbandian_%284%29_-_the_battle_of_the_backhands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queens Club: David Nalbandian and Richard Gasquet move through to the quarters]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080613/Queens_Club%3A_David_Nalbandian_and_Richard_Gasquet_move_through_to_the_quarters</link><description><![CDATA[All of the top seeds are through to the quarter-finals at The Queens Club.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:09:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080613/Queens_Club%3A_David_Nalbandian_and_Richard_Gasquet_move_through_to_the_quarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queens Club: Round three preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080612/Queens_Club%3A_Round_three_preview</link><description><![CDATA[The big stars are all on tap for Thursday as Lleyton Hewitt, David Nalbandian and Richard Gasquet fight for a spot in the quarters.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:22:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080612/Queens_Club%3A_Round_three_preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queens Club: The seeds advance on day three]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080611/Queens_Club%3A_The_seeds_advance_on_day_three</link><description><![CDATA[In a full day of tennis in London, Richard Gasquet, David Nalbandian, Lleyton Hewitt and Janko Tipsarevic are among the seeds advancing to the third round.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:33:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080611/Queens_Club%3A_The_seeds_advance_on_day_three/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queens Club serves up a few first round surprises]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080611/Queens_Club_serves_up_a_few_first_round_surprises</link><description><![CDATA[Simone Bolelli, John Isner and Mario Ancic advance on Tuesday in London.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:49:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080611/Queens_Club_serves_up_a_few_first_round_surprises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATP Queens day 2 previews]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080610/ATP_Queens_day_2_previews</link><description><![CDATA[Ancic and Mathieu in day 2 action]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:13:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080610/ATP_Queens_day_2_previews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queens Club: Mario Ancic vs. Nicolas Lapentti]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080609/Queens_Club%3A_Mario_Ancic_vs._Nicolas_Lapentti</link><description><![CDATA[The grass court season gets under way in London at the Queens Club with Mario Ancic and clay-court specialist Nicolas Lapentti.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:37:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080609/Queens_Club%3A_Mario_Ancic_vs._Nicolas_Lapentti/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Open Fourth Round: Roger Federer vs. Julien Benneteau]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080602/French_Open_Fourth_Round%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Julien_Benneteau</link><description><![CDATA[Four rounds, four unseeded opponents for Roger Federer. This time, however, he is going up against one of France's own in Julien Benneteau. Will Federer join Nadal and Djokovic in the quarterfinals?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:47:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080602/French_Open_Fourth_Round%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Julien_Benneteau/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer Dazzles in Rout of Ancic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/French_Open/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Mario_Ancic</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer defeats Mario Ancic comfortably in straight sets in the third round of the French Open on Saturday. Yet another unseeded opponent, Julien Benneteau, is on the menu for Federer in round four.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:04:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/French_Open/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Mario_Ancic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audio: Roger Federer pleased with his first week at Roland Garros]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080531/Audio%3A_Roger_Federer_pleased_with_his_first_week_at_Roland_Garros</link><description><![CDATA[Mario Ancic was the last player to beat Roger Federer on the Wimbledon grass, but on the Roland Garros clay, the Swiss maestro showed everyone why he is the world No. 1.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 31 May 2008 21:21:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080531/Audio%3A_Roger_Federer_pleased_with_his_first_week_at_Roland_Garros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Open 3rd Round: Roger Federer vs. Mario Ancic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080530/French_Open_3rd_Round%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Mario_Ancic</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer meets his third straight unseeded opponent in the third round of the French Open on Saturday, but Mario Ancic presents the biggest test yet. Ancic is healthy, in great form this season, and surprisingly adept on clay.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 30 May 2008 19:13:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080530/French_Open_3rd_Round%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Mario_Ancic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audio: Federer Rebounds to Erase Montanes]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/French_Open/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Albert_Montanes</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer drops the opening set but storms back to crush Albert Montanes in the second round of the French Open on Thursday. Next up for the No. 1 seed is Mario Ancic.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 29 May 2008 19:16:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/French_Open/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Albert_Montanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Quarter Summary: Ancic, Wawrinka Advance Impressively]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080528/First_Quarter_Summary%3A_Ancic%2C_Wawrinka_Advance_Impressively</link><description><![CDATA[Mario Ancic and Stanislas Wawrinka made early statements at the rain-soaked French Open, advancing out of the first round in a tough first quarter of the draw. Among others joining them in round two is fast-rising Croat Marin Cilic.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 May 2008 15:46:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080528/First_Quarter_Summary%3A_Ancic%2C_Wawrinka_Advance_Impressively/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Open Preview: First Round, First Quarter]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080526/French_Open_Preview%3A_First_Round%2C_First_Quarter</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer and Sam Querrey will steal the headlines and the air time, but several other opening-round matches in the first quarter of the French Open draw will thrill the Roland Garros crowd during the second day of action.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 26 May 2008 04:47:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080526/French_Open_Preview%3A_First_Round%2C_First_Quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French Open Preview: Federer’s Quarter]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080526/French_Open_Preview%3A_Federer%E2%80%99s_Quarter</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer is clearly the story in the first quarter of the French Open draw, but from top to bottom the section is loaded with dangerous players and some brutally tough first-round showdowns.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 26 May 2008 04:11:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080526/French_Open_Preview%3A_Federer%E2%80%99s_Quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poertschach Quarterfinals Recap]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080522/Poertschach_Quarterfinals_Recap</link><description><![CDATA[
Juan Monaco and Igor Kunitsyn each recorded two wins on Thursday, advancing to the semifinals of the Hypo Group Tennis International in Poertschach. They are joined by Ivan Ljubicic, who had already won his second-round match entering today's play.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 22 May 2008 21:06:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080522/Poertschach_Quarterfinals_Recap/</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[Ginepri Survives Epic With Ancic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Hypo_Group_Pörtschach/2008/Mario_Ancic_-_Robby_Ginepri</link><description><![CDATA[Robby Ginepri pulls out a grueling battle against Mario Ancic 10-8 in the third-set tiebreaker on Wednesday afternoon at the Hypo Group Tennis International. Next up for Ginepri is Olivier Rochus.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 21 May 2008 22:44:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Hypo_Group_Pörtschach/2008/Mario_Ancic_-_Robby_Ginepri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poertschach Day 1, First Round Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080519/Poertschach_Day_1%2C_First_Round_Preview</link><description><![CDATA[Mario Ancic and Robby Ginepri aren't the only big draws on the first day of action in Poertschach. No. 1 seed Nikolay Davydenko, Hamburg semifinalist Andreas Seppi, and Austrian hope Jurgen Melzer all headline Monday's action.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 19 May 2008 02:49:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080519/Poertschach_Day_1%2C_First_Round_Preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poertschach First Round: Robby Ginepri vs. Mario Ancic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080519/Poertschach_First_Round%3A_Robby_Ginepri_vs._Mario_Ancic</link><description><![CDATA[It's no surprise that this will be an evening match on center court, as Robby Ginepri and Mario Ancic are two of the biggest names in the field. Ginepri is looking to bounce back from injury, while Ancic aims to continue his good form.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 19 May 2008 02:14:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080519/Poertschach_First_Round%3A_Robby_Ginepri_vs._Mario_Ancic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poertschach Preview: Davydenko Plays as Big Three Rest]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080518/Poertschach_Preview%3A_Davydenko_Plays_as_Big_Three_Rest</link><description><![CDATA[There’s no Federer, no Nadal, and no Djokovic this week as most of the top players rest up for Roland Garros. Nikolay Davydenko, however, headlines a Poertschach draw that is surprisingly strong considering the French Open is just seven days away. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 18 May 2008 15:36:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080518/Poertschach_Preview%3A_Davydenko_Plays_as_Big_Three_Rest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davydenko thumps Ancic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Rome/2008/Mario_Ancic_-_Nikolay_Davydenko</link><description><![CDATA[In a rematch of their Miami match just a few weeks ago, this one couldn't have gone any more differently.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 07 May 2008 18:08:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Rome/2008/Mario_Ancic_-_Nikolay_Davydenko/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tsonga makes return from knee injury while Bolelli looks to ride Munich success to home event]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080506/Tsonga_makes_return_from_knee_injury_while_Bolelli_looks_to_ride_Munich_success_to_home_event</link><description><![CDATA[A few interesting first round matchups in the 3rd quarter of the draw on Tuesday in Rome.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 06 May 2008 05:54:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080506/Tsonga_makes_return_from_knee_injury_while_Bolelli_looks_to_ride_Munich_success_to_home_event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fourth quarter preview day one]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080505/Fourth_quarter_preview_day_one</link><description><![CDATA[The first round in Rome kicks off on Monday.  Key players include Andy Murray, Marat Safin and Juan Martin del Potro]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 05 May 2008 04:12:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080505/Fourth_quarter_preview_day_one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona Quarterfinal: Denis Gremelmayr vs. Nicolas Almagro]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080502/Barcelona_Quarterfinal%3A_Denis_Gremelmayr_vs._Nicolas_Almagro</link><description><![CDATA[Little-known Denis Gremelmayr will face clay-court master Nicolas Almagro in the quarterfinals of the Open Sabadell Atlantico on Friday in Barcelona. Almagro is the heavy favorite, but Gremelmayr has shown that he is a force to be reckoned with.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 02 May 2008 04:09:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080502/Barcelona_Quarterfinal%3A_Denis_Gremelmayr_vs._Nicolas_Almagro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almagro Wears Down Ancic in Straight Sets]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_Seat_Godo/2008/Nicolas_Almagro_-_Mario_Ancic</link><description><![CDATA[Nicolas Almagro gets through a tough first set against Mario Ancic and then steps on the gas pedal to pull away and sprint into the Barcelona quarterfinals. Next up for Almagro is the surprising Denis Gremelmayr.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 01 May 2008 21:30:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_Seat_Godo/2008/Nicolas_Almagro_-_Mario_Ancic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona Third Round: Nicolas Almagro vs. Mario Ancic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080501/Barcelona_Third_Round%3A_Nicolas_Almagro_vs._Mario_Ancic</link><description><![CDATA[Nicolas Almagro will take on Mario Ancic in what looks like the marquee matchup of the Barcelona third round. It’s no surprise that this showdown between the well-liked Ancic and the Spaniard Almagro is the last match of the day on center court.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 01 May 2008 05:56:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080501/Barcelona_Third_Round%3A_Nicolas_Almagro_vs._Mario_Ancic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal Survives as Other Seeds Fall in Barcelona]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080501/Nadal_Survives_as_Other_Seeds_Fall_in_Barcelona</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal made his way safely through to the second round, but some seeded players were not so fortunate in Barcelona. In addition to Carlos Moya’s loss to Ernests Gulbis, James Blake fell to Denis Gremelmayr.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 01 May 2008 05:34:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080501/Nadal_Survives_as_Other_Seeds_Fall_in_Barcelona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancic Too Good for Murray Yet Again]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_Seat_Godo/2008/Mario_Ancic_-_Andy_Murray</link><description><![CDATA[Mario Ancic survived a three-set epic against Andy Murray last month in Miami. He had a far easier time of it on Tuesday in Barcelona.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:55:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_Seat_Godo/2008/Mario_Ancic_-_Andy_Murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona Second Round: Mario Ancic vs. Andy Murray]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080429/Barcelona_Second_Round%3A_Mario_Ancic_vs._Andy_Murray</link><description><![CDATA[That (picture to the left) is how Mario Ancic reacted to his epic three-set win over Andy Murray last month at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami. Murray gets a chance for revenge on Tuesday in the Barcelona second round.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:43:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080429/Barcelona_Second_Round%3A_Mario_Ancic_vs._Andy_Murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tursunov Eases Past Anderson in Barcelona]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_Seat_Godo/2008/Kevin_Anderson_-_Dmitry_Tursunov</link><description><![CDATA[In a match that would have been much better-suited for hard courts or grass, Dmitry Tursunov handles Kevin Anderson 6-4, 6-3 to reach the Barcelona second round. It is Tursunov's first victory in four appearances at the event.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:52:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_Seat_Godo/2008/Kevin_Anderson_-_Dmitry_Tursunov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monte Carlo semi-final preview: Rafael Nadal vs. Nikolay Davydenko]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080426/Monte_Carlo_semi-final_preview%3A_Rafael_Nadal_vs._Nikolay_Davydenko</link><description><![CDATA[Impressive so far this week, Rafael Nadal will take on a fatigued Nikolay Davydenko for a spot in the finals on Sunday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:52:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080426/Monte_Carlo_semi-final_preview%3A_Rafael_Nadal_vs._Nikolay_Davydenko/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monte Carlo Preview: Rafael Nadal vs. Juan Carlos Ferrero]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080424/Monte_Carlo_Preview%3A_Rafael_Nadal_vs._Juan_Carlos_Ferrero</link><description><![CDATA[Beating Rafael Nadal on clay has become something of a final frontier in men's tennis.  He plays on the surface as though he were born and took his first steps there.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:03:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080424/Monte_Carlo_Preview%3A_Rafael_Nadal_vs._Juan_Carlos_Ferrero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Match report: Mario Ancic vs Rafael Nadal]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Monte_Carlo/2008/Mario_Ancic_-_Rafael_Nadal</link><description><![CDATA[If you blinked during the first set of this match, you probably missed it completely. So dominant was Spaniard Rafael Nadal over Mario Ancic, that the Croat won a dismal six total points in the set, five on his own serve and one on Nadal's. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:35:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Monte_Carlo/2008/Mario_Ancic_-_Rafael_Nadal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancic Earns Law Degree]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080417/Ancic_Earns_Law_Degree</link><description><![CDATA[Mario Ancic, taking a brief break from what has been a solid start to his tennis season, earns a law degree from the University of Split in his native Croatia. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:21:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080417/Ancic_Earns_Law_Degree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slumping Nieminen hires Nyström as coach]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080411/Slumping_Nieminen_hires_Nystr%C3%B6m_as_coach</link><description><![CDATA[Finland's Jarkko Nieminen has returned to his Swedish tennis roots, hiring former ATP player Joakim Nyström in an effort to end a seven-match loss streak stretching back to the Australian Open.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:27:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080411/Slumping_Nieminen_hires_Nystr%C3%B6m_as_coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Open Final: Rafael Nadal vs. Nikolay Davydenko]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080405/Sony_Ericsson_Open_Final%3A_Rafael_Nadal_vs._Nikolay_Davydenko</link><description><![CDATA[The championship match of the 2008 Sony Ericsson Open features the No. 2 player in the world pitted against a surprise finalist. It’s Rafael Nadal vs. Nikolay Davydenko for the title in what should be a grueling baseline battle.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:35:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080405/Sony_Ericsson_Open_Final%3A_Rafael_Nadal_vs._Nikolay_Davydenko/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Ericsson Open Semifinal: Andy Roddick vs. Nikolay Davydenko]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080404/Sony_Ericsson_Open_Semifinal%3A_Andy_Roddick_vs._Nikolay_Davydenko</link><description><![CDATA[Both men have been on the brink of elimination in Miami, but Andy Roddick and Nikolay Davydenko have survived to set up a Friday night semifinal showdown at the Sony Ericsson Open. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:22:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080404/Sony_Ericsson_Open_Semifinal%3A_Andy_Roddick_vs._Nikolay_Davydenko/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davydenko grinds down Ancic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Miami/2008/Nikolay_Davydenko_-_Mario_Ancic</link><description><![CDATA[It doesn’t matter how you win, as long as you do so in the end. That’s been Nicolay Davydenko’s motto for this tournament and he continued in that vein to reach the last 8, wearing down Mario Ancic 4-6, 6-3, 7-5. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:43:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Miami/2008/Nikolay_Davydenko_-_Mario_Ancic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TMS Miami round 4:  Ancic  vs Davydenko]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080401/TMS_Miami_round_4%3A__Ancic__vs_Davydenko</link><description><![CDATA[These two have certainly earned their place in the Miami 4th round, clocking up the hours on court. All five of their matches have gone to three sets and some (like Davydenko’s 3-6, 7-6, 7-6 win over Gulbis and Ancic beating Murray 6-2, 2-6, 7-6)  have been mini-classics. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:07:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080401/TMS_Miami_round_4%3A__Ancic__vs_Davydenko/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancic hits back in Murray epic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Miami/2008/Mario_Ancic_-_Andy_Murray</link><description><![CDATA[A quite extraordinary match, up until Murray sent that final forehand just wide on match point, you had no idea which way it would go. There were more twists and turns than most of the Miami matches to date put together, and that was just the 3rd set tiebreak]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:54:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Miami/2008/Mario_Ancic_-_Andy_Murray/</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[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 First Round Preview: Gael Monfils vs. John Isner]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080326/Sony_Ericsson_First_Round_Preview%3A_Gael_Monfils_vs._John_Isner</link><description><![CDATA[It will be a rematch of John Isner's fifth and final third-set tiebreaker win in Washington, D.C. last summer when the American meets Gael Monfils on Thursday. The winner gets the first chance to continue Roger Federer's slump.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:26:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080326/Sony_Ericsson_First_Round_Preview%3A_Gael_Monfils_vs._John_Isner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian Wells Fourth Round: Juan Carlos Ferrero vs. David Nalbandian]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080319/Indian_Wells_Fourth_Round%3A_Juan_Carlos_Ferrero_vs._David_Nalbandian</link><description><![CDATA[Having just squared off in the third round of the Australian Open, Juan Carlos Ferrero and David Nalbandian will mix it up once again in the fourth round of the Pacific Life Open. Will Ferrero dominate like he did Down Under, or will Nalbandian get revenge?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:25:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080319/Indian_Wells_Fourth_Round%3A_Juan_Carlos_Ferrero_vs._David_Nalbandian/</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[Indian Wells preview: Rafael Nadal vs Jo-Wilfried Tsonga]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080319/Indian_Wells_preview%3A_Rafael_Nadal_vs_Jo-Wilfried_Tsonga</link><description><![CDATA[Will Rafael Nadal get revenge for the drubbing he took in the semifinals of the Australian Open, or does Jo-Wilfried Tsonga have his number? All eyes will be on this marquis round of 16 match up, as the two youngsters do battle for the second time in under a month. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:48:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080319/Indian_Wells_preview%3A_Rafael_Nadal_vs_Jo-Wilfried_Tsonga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian Wells Third Round: Mario Ancic vs. Juan Carlos Ferrero]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080317/Indian_Wells_Third_Round%3A_Mario_Ancic_vs._Juan_Carlos_Ferrero</link><description><![CDATA[It's been a bumpy road at times for the careers of Mario Ancic and Juan Carlos Ferrero, but all is well so far this week at the Pacific Life Open. The two very different players will match wits and skills in the third round on Tuesday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:32:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080317/Indian_Wells_Third_Round%3A_Mario_Ancic_vs._Juan_Carlos_Ferrero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul-Henri Mathieu (14) vs. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (17)]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080317/Paul-Henri_Mathieu_%2814%29_vs._Jo-Wilfried_Tsonga_%2817%29</link><description><![CDATA[All eyes will be on Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, as he faces his first stern test of the tournament.  Will he be able to duplicate his Australian Open success?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:05:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080317/Paul-Henri_Mathieu_%2814%29_vs._Jo-Wilfried_Tsonga_%2817%29/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancic Routs Monfils, Sets Up Gonzalez Showdown]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080315/Ancic_Routs_Monfils%2C_Sets_Up_Gonzalez_Showdown</link><description><![CDATA[As expected, Mario Ancic prevails over Gael Monfils in a battle of two injury-plagued players. The win sends Ancic into the second-round in Indian Wells, where he will face 12th-seeded Fernando Gonzalez. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:31:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080315/Ancic_Routs_Monfils%2C_Sets_Up_Gonzalez_Showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jo-Wilfried Tsonga vs. Dudi Sela]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080315/Jo-Wilfried_Tsonga_vs._Dudi_Sela</link><description><![CDATA[The surprise Australian Open finalist, France's Jo-Wilifred Tsonga, enters the Pacific Life Open with the weight of expectation on his shoulders.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 15 Mar 2008 14:30:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080315/Jo-Wilfried_Tsonga_vs._Dudi_Sela/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian Wells First Round: Mario Ancic vs. Gael Monfils]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080313/Indian_Wells_First_Round%3A_Mario_Ancic_vs._Gael_Monfils</link><description><![CDATA[Two players whose vast talents have been thwarted by injuries will meet in the first round of the Pacific Life Open. In terms of name recognition, this battle between Mario Ancic and Gael Monfils deserves to take place later on in the tournament.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:48:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080313/Indian_Wells_First_Round%3A_Mario_Ancic_vs._Gael_Monfils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian Wells Preview: Second Quarter of the Draw]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080313/Indian_Wells_Preview%3A_Second_Quarter_of_the_Draw</link><description><![CDATA[If there’s one section of the Indian Wells draw that is completely wide open, it’s the second quarter. No Roger Federer. No Rafael Nadal. No Novak Djokovic. But there are plenty of huge talents ready to seize the opportunity and advance to the final weekend of play.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:20:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080313/Indian_Wells_Preview%3A_Second_Quarter_of_the_Draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3rd straight Zagreb final for Ljubicic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Zagreb_Indoor/2008/Ivan_Ljubicic_-_Mario_Ancic</link><description><![CDATA[Ivan Ljubicic is one step away from his 2nd Zagreb title after defeating Mario Ancic 7-6, 6-4; extending his record against his compatriot to 4-1.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 01 Mar 2008 10:29:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Zagreb_Indoor/2008/Ivan_Ljubicic_-_Mario_Ancic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATP Zagreb -  Ljubicic (1)   vs   Ancic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080229/ATP_Zagreb_-__Ljubicic_%281%29___vs___Ancic</link><description><![CDATA[A Croatian finalist is guaranteed as the two of the hardest hitters on tour go head-to-head in a blockbuster Friday semi-final

]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 29 Feb 2008 02:12:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080229/ATP_Zagreb_-__Ljubicic_%281%29___vs___Ancic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ljubicic battles through to secure home finalist]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Zagreb_Indoor/2008/Ivan_Ljubicic_-_Teimuraz_Gabashvili</link><description><![CDATA[The Zagreb tournament director will be rather relieved at the result of this one as Ljubicic (the last remaining seed in the draw) made rather heavy weather of defeating the Russian Teimuraz Gabashvilli, coming through in the end, 6-2, 6-7, 6-3. This sets up a dream semi-final for local fans, Ljubicic against Mario Ancic]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 29 Feb 2008 01:34:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Zagreb_Indoor/2008/Ivan_Ljubicic_-_Teimuraz_Gabashvili/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancic grafts into Zagreb semis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Zagreb_Indoor/2008/Robin_Haase_-_Mario_Ancic</link><description><![CDATA[If he continues in this vein of form it won’t be long before Mario Ancic is back in the top 20. The 23 year old is battling to regain his place in the world’s elite after two injury afflicted seasons and he’s been taking full advantage of the favourable surfaces on the European indoor circuit in the past few weeks, proving virtually unstoppable.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 29 Feb 2008 01:02:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Zagreb_Indoor/2008/Robin_Haase_-_Mario_Ancic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancic downs Mahut in ace-fest]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Zagreb_Indoor/2008/Mario_Ancic_-_Nicolas_Mahut</link><description><![CDATA[It was never going to be a match featuring numerous baseline rallies and yesterday’s encounter between Ancic and Mahut can be summed up by the consistent pounds of unreturnable serves against the advertising boards - both firing 16 aces. It was Ancic who managed to hold firm in the tiebreaks, booking his place in the last 16  7-6(3), 7-6(6)]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 27 Feb 2008 07:41:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Zagreb_Indoor/2008/Mario_Ancic_-_Nicolas_Mahut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATP Zagreb -Ancic  vs  Mahut (6)]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080226/ATP_Zagreb_-Ancic__vs__Mahut_%286%29</link><description><![CDATA[One of the most intriguing battles in the opening round features local favourite Mario Ancic against crowd-pleaser and 6th seed Nicholas Mahut]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:38:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080226/ATP_Zagreb_-Ancic__vs__Mahut_%286%29/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotterdam Championship Preview: Robin Söderling vs. Michael Llodra]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080223/Rotterdam_Championship_Preview%3A_Robin_S%C3%B6derling_vs._Michael_Llodra</link><description><![CDATA[Michael Llodra will be contesting his second ATP final of the young season when he faces surging Robin Söderling on Sunday in the final of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:16:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080223/Rotterdam_Championship_Preview%3A_Robin_S%C3%B6derling_vs._Michael_Llodra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotterdam Semifinal Preview: Robin Söderling vs. Gilles Simon]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080223/Rotterdam_Semifinal_Preview%3A_Robin_S%C3%B6derling_vs._Gilles_Simon</link><description><![CDATA[Two of the hottest players in this recent hard-court stretch will meet face to face when Robin Söderling takes on Michael Llodra in the semifinals of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 23 Feb 2008 07:39:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080223/Rotterdam_Semifinal_Preview%3A_Robin_S%C3%B6derling_vs._Gilles_Simon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotterdam Quarterfinal Preview: Andreas Seppi vs. Robin Söderling]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080222/Rotterdam_Quarterfinal_Preview%3A_Andreas_Seppi_vs._Robin_S%C3%B6derling</link><description><![CDATA[A quarterfinal matchup between Andreas Seppi and Robin Söderling is not what tennis fans were expecting, but that’s what they’ll be getting for the first match of Friday’s night session at the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:07:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080222/Rotterdam_Quarterfinal_Preview%3A_Andreas_Seppi_vs._Robin_S%C3%B6derling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview Rotterdam: Murray (6) vs. Haase]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080220/Preview_Rotterdam%3A_Murray_%286%29_vs._Haase</link><description><![CDATA[A potentially tricky rd1 task for Britain’s Andy Murray against local favourite and world no 94 Robin Haase. The Dutchman was a prolific title winner in the junior game, reaching no 3 in the world and making the 2005 Wimbledon junior final but its taken him time to convert that promise into success on the main tour.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:44:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080220/Preview_Rotterdam%3A_Murray_%286%29_vs._Haase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ABN AMRO First Round Preview: Marcos Baghdatis vs. Robin Söderling]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080218/ABN_AMRO_First_Round_Preview%3A_Marcos_Baghdatis_vs._Robin_S%C3%B6derling</link><description><![CDATA[Marcos Baghdatis and Robin Soderling both enjoyed strong showings last week at the Open 13 in Marseille, France. This time, however, one of the two players will be out in the first round of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:26:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080218/ABN_AMRO_First_Round_Preview%3A_Marcos_Baghdatis_vs._Robin_S%C3%B6derling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sparkling Murray claims 5th title]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080218/Sparkling_Murray_claims_5th_title</link><description><![CDATA[Andy Murray capped a superb week's tennis with a 6-3, 6-4 defeat of Mario Ancic in yesterday's Marseille final.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:19:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080218/Sparkling_Murray_claims_5th_title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open 13 Tournament Summary]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080218/Open_13_Tournament_Summary</link><description><![CDATA[If ever a player cruised quietly to an ATP tournament title, it was Andy Murray this week in Marseille, France at the Open 13. Although the Scot hoisted the trophy when it was all said and done, it was runner-up Mario Ancic and fellow injury-plagued star Robin Söderling who made the most noise.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:34:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080218/Open_13_Tournament_Summary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancic’s Run Continues With Straight-Set Win Over Baghdatis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_13_Marseille/2008/Marcos_Baghdatis_-_Mario_Ancic</link><description><![CDATA[Mario Ancic is in the final of his first tournament in 2008, as he takes out Marcos Baghdatis in the semifinals of the Open 13 on Saturday afternoon.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 17 Feb 2008 10:15:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_13_Marseille/2008/Marcos_Baghdatis_-_Mario_Ancic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marseille final preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_13_Marseille/2008/Andy_Murray_-_Mario_Ancic</link><description><![CDATA[Britain's Andy Murray goes for his 5th ATP title tomorrow against a resurgent Mario Ancic in what should prove to be a thrilling climax to the Open 13 indoors.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 17 Feb 2008 02:33:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_13_Marseille/2008/Andy_Murray_-_Mario_Ancic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open 13 Semifinal Preview: Baghdatis vs. Ancic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080216/Open_13_Semifinal_Preview%3A_Baghdatis_vs._Ancic</link><description><![CDATA[A spot in the Open 13 title match is on the line when Marcos Baghdatis and Mario Ancic square off on Saturday afternoon in Marseille, France.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:53:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080216/Open_13_Semifinal_Preview%3A_Baghdatis_vs._Ancic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baghdatis Ousts Youzhny to Advance to Marseille Semis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_13_Marseille/2008/Marcos_Baghdatis_-_Mikhail_Youzhny</link><description><![CDATA[Marcos Baghdatis takes out Mikhail Youzhny in straight sets to set up a semifinal clash with huge-serving Mario Ancic.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:49:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_13_Marseille/2008/Marcos_Baghdatis_-_Mikhail_Youzhny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancic Overpowers Söderling; Baghdatis Next]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_13_Marseille/2008/Mario_Ancic_-_Robin_S%C3%B6derling</link><description><![CDATA[Mario Ancic scores an impressive win over Robin Söderling on Friday in Marseille, France and will meet Marcos Baghdatis in the semifinals of the Open 13.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:45:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_13_Marseille/2008/Mario_Ancic_-_Robin_S%C3%B6derling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open 13 Quarterfinal Preview: Ancic vs. Söderling]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080215/Open_13_Quarterfinal_Preview%3A_Ancic_vs._S%C3%B6derling</link><description><![CDATA[This all-unseeded matchup between Mario Ancic and Robin Söderling in the quarterfinals of the Open 13 features two injury-plagued players who are making their returns to the ATP Tour following relatively extensive absences.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:46:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080215/Open_13_Quarterfinal_Preview%3A_Ancic_vs._S%C3%B6derling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second-Round Open 13 Summary: Bottom Half]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080215/Second-Round_Open_13_Summary%3A_Bottom_Half</link><description><![CDATA[Robin Soderling isn’t the only player coming back from injury to pull off a big win on Thursday at the Open 13 in Marseille, as Mario Ancic takes care of Teimuraz Gabashvili in straight sets. In the other section of the bottom half, Mikhail Youzhny and Marcos Baghdatis cruise to set up a huge quarterfinal showdown.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:43:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080215/Second-Round_Open_13_Summary%3A_Bottom_Half/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soderling Serves Gasquet Out of Marseille]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_13_Marseille/2008/Robin_S%C3%B6derling_-_Richard_Gasquet</link><description><![CDATA[Unseeded Robin Soderling, who missed the second half of the 2007 season with an injury, pulls of his second upset of the week to reach the quarterfinals of the Open 13 in Marseille, France.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:41:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_13_Marseille/2008/Robin_S%C3%B6derling_-_Richard_Gasquet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First-Round Open 13 Report: Bottom Half of the Draw]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080214/First-Round_Open_13_Report%3A_Bottom_Half_of_the_Draw</link><description><![CDATA[The bottom part of the Open 13 draw produces a couple of great matches and even more spectacular individual performances, but the whole complexion of the draw is shaken up by the early exit of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. The Australian Open runner-up is stunned by Mario Ancic in straight sets.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:07:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080214/First-Round_Open_13_Report%3A_Bottom_Half_of_the_Draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battling Wawrinka ends home favourite's hopes]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_13_Marseille/2008/Stanislas_Wawrinka_-_Sebastien_Grosjean</link><description><![CDATA[Stanislas Wawrinka sent crowd favourite Sebastien Grosjean packing with a tight 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 win late this evening.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:51:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_13_Marseille/2008/Stanislas_Wawrinka_-_Sebastien_Grosjean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First-Round Open 13 Preview: Bottom Half of the Draw]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080211/First-Round_Open_13_Preview%3A_Bottom_Half_of_the_Draw</link><description><![CDATA[In addition to the premier matchup between Marin Cilic and third-seeded Mikhail Youzhny, the bottom half of the Open 13 in Marseille features several blockbuster opening-round pairings.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:49:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080211/First-Round_Open_13_Preview%3A_Bottom_Half_of_the_Draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open 13 Preview: Bottom Half of the Draw]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080211/Open_13_Preview%3A_Bottom_Half_of_the_Draw</link><description><![CDATA[After a week without any top-level tournaments due to the opening round of the 2008 Davis Cup, the ATP Tour is back with a bang this week and the marquee event takes place in Marseille, France.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:42:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080211/Open_13_Preview%3A_Bottom_Half_of_the_Draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coria, Gaudio Forever Linked - Part I]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080201/Coria%2C_Gaudio_Forever_Linked_-_Part_I</link><description><![CDATA[Four years ago, fellow Argentines Guillermo Coria and Gaston Gaudio did battle in one of the most memorable French Open finals ever contested. For one day the two clay-court specialists were on top of the world. Four years later, they are both struggling to stay afloat on the ATP Tour.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:03:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080201/Coria%2C_Gaudio_Forever_Linked_-_Part_I/</guid></item></channel>
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