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            <item><title><![CDATA[Sampras rolls back the years in Bratislava]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081201/Sampras_rolls_back_the_years_in_Bratislava</link><description><![CDATA[With the ATP tour going into hibernation for a month it's the turn of the veterans to take center stage and Pete Sampras is playing an exhibition in Bratislava to warm up for next week's BlackRock masters in London.  ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 01 Dec 2008 03:08:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081201/Sampras_rolls_back_the_years_in_Bratislava/</guid></item><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[Shanghai - Simon wins in straights, through to semifinals]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Final_Shanghai/2008/Radek_Stepanek_-_Gilles_Simon</link><description><![CDATA[Gilles Simon took on Radek Stepanek in the last of his round robin matches on Friday as the field prepared for the semifinals.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:23:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Final_Shanghai/2008/Radek_Stepanek_-_Gilles_Simon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic, Simon clash in Masters Cup final four]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081115/Djokovic%2C_Simon_clash_in_Masters_Cup_final_four</link><description><![CDATA[Round-robin play is over in Shanghai and the semifinals are set. One half will pit gold group winner Novak Djokovic against red group runner-up Gilles Simon. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:07:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081115/Djokovic%2C_Simon_clash_in_Masters_Cup_final_four/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simon takes on Stepanek in final round robin match]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081114/Simon_takes_on_Stepanek_in_final_round_robin_match</link><description><![CDATA[Gilles Simon will attempt to make up for a loss earlier this week against Andy Murray when he takes on Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic.  ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:47:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081114/Simon_takes_on_Stepanek_in_final_round_robin_match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer needs win over Murray for spot in the semis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081114/Federer_needs_win_over_Murray_for_spot_in_the_semis</link><description><![CDATA[It is do or die for Roger Federer at the Masters Cup. The match against Murray will determine whether he flies home or not.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:13:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081114/Federer_needs_win_over_Murray_for_spot_in_the_semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stepanek begs and borrows to make it to court in Shanghai]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081113/Stepanek_begs_and_borrows_to_make_it_to_court_in_Shanghai</link><description><![CDATA[Radek Stepanek had to beg and borrow - not steal - to be able to take to the court against Roger Federer as an alternate to injured Andy Roddick at the Masters Cup.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:01:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081113/Stepanek_begs_and_borrows_to_make_it_to_court_in_Shanghai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shanghai - Federer secures first round-robin win over Stepanek]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Final_Shanghai/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Radek_Stepanek</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer took on alternate Radek Stepanek on Wednesday after his intended opponent Andy Roddick was forced to pull out of the tournament with an ankle injury.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:50:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Final_Shanghai/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Radek_Stepanek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer has Simon's Masters Cup destiny in his hands]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081112/Federer_has_Simon%27s_Masters_Cup_destiny_in_his_hands</link><description><![CDATA[The semifinal scenario in the red group at the Masters Cup is about as confusing at it gets. Both Roger Federer and Gilles Simon are still alive for the second spot in the last four.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:42:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081112/Federer_has_Simon%27s_Masters_Cup_destiny_in_his_hands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roddick out of Shanghai with ankle injury]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081112/Roddick_out_of_Shanghai_with_ankle_injury</link><description><![CDATA[Andy Roddick had to quit before his Masters Cup date with Roger Federer after rolling an ankle during practice. The American will leave Shanghai after three participations with a 3-5 record.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:35:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081112/Roddick_out_of_Shanghai_with_ankle_injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berdych hoping conditions will give him the edge in round 2]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081029/Berdych_hoping_conditions_will_give_him_the_edge_in_round_2</link><description><![CDATA[The results haven't quite come for Stanislas Wawrinka recently. Twice he's lost in final-set tiebreaks, but he has the chance to end the year strongly this week in Paris, where he's seeded 12th.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:13:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081029/Berdych_hoping_conditions_will_give_him_the_edge_in_round_2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andreev looks for revenge over Simon; Stepanek and Tsonga to duel it out]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081029/Andreev_looks_for_revenge_over_Simon%3B_Stepanek_and_Tsonga_to_duel_it_out</link><description><![CDATA[Gilles Simon and Igor Andreev will have a rematch of their clash in Madrid two weeks ago that ended in a third-set tiebreak, while Radek Stepanek and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will stage a serve fest.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:40:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081029/Andreev_looks_for_revenge_over_Simon%3B_Stepanek_and_Tsonga_to_duel_it_out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferrero, Robredo, and Darcis take out heavy-serving foes]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081021/Ferrero%2C_Robredo%2C_and_Darcis_take_out_heavy-serving_foes</link><description><![CDATA[On a quick indoor surface in Lyon, Juan Carlos Ferrero, Tommy Robredo, and Steve Darcis all were able to defeat their big-serving opponents.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:51:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081021/Ferrero%2C_Robredo%2C_and_Darcis_take_out_heavy-serving_foes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lyon gets kicked off with Robredo and Stepanek]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081020/Lyon_gets_kicked_off_with_Robredo_and_Stepanek</link><description><![CDATA[With just two weeks remaining before Shanghai, plenty of players are looking to have a good result before the end of the season.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:15:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081020/Lyon_gets_kicked_off_with_Robredo_and_Stepanek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murray avenges U.S. Open loss to Federer]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Madrid/2008/Andy_Murray_-_Roger_Federer</link><description><![CDATA[Andy Murray upsets Roger Federer on Saturday in the semifinals of the Masters Series Madrid. He awaits the winner of Rafael Nadal vs. Gilles Simon.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:34:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Madrid/2008/Andy_Murray_-_Roger_Federer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Open rematch for Federer and Murray]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081018/U.S._Open_rematch_for_Federer_and_Murray</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer will meet Andy Murray on Saturday in what will be a rematch of last month's U.S. Open final. This time a spot in the Masters Series Madrid title match is at stake.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:05:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081018/U.S._Open_rematch_for_Federer_and_Murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tsonga gets first shot at Federer]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081016/Tsonga_gets_first_shot_at_Federer</link><description><![CDATA[Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's late bid to make the season-ending masters cup faces a severe obstacle tonight in the form of world No. 2 Roger Federer.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:46:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081016/Tsonga_gets_first_shot_at_Federer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Records continue to tumble for Federer]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Madrid/2008/Radek_Stepanek_-_Roger_Federer</link><description><![CDATA[He may have lost his Wimbledon crown and world No. 1 spot, but Roger Federer still continues to break records. By beating Radek Stepanek in Madrid last night he surpassed Pete Sampras' record for most career prize money. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:34:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Madrid/2008/Radek_Stepanek_-_Roger_Federer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer gets bid underway for 2nd Madrid title]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081015/Federer_gets_bid_underway_for_2nd_Madrid_title</link><description><![CDATA[Having narrowly missed out on the title last year with that dramatic final defeat to David Nalbandian, Roger Federer will be looking to clinch his first masters series crown of the season.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:45:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081015/Federer_gets_bid_underway_for_2nd_Madrid_title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berdych crushes Schuettler]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Madrid/2008/Rainer_Schuettler_-_Tomas_Berdych</link><description><![CDATA[Tomas Berdych produces a powerhouse display to destroy Rainer Schuettler in under an hour on day 2 of the Madrid Masters.  ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:52:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Madrid/2008/Rainer_Schuettler_-_Tomas_Berdych/</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[Monfils vs. Petzschner for BA Tennis Trophy title]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081011/Monfils_vs._Petzschner_for_BA_Tennis_Trophy_title</link><description><![CDATA[The end of a wild week in Vienna is upon us, and Gael Monfils will clash with Philipp Petschner in a surprising final on Sunday afternoon.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:44:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081011/Monfils_vs._Petzschner_for_BA_Tennis_Trophy_title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monfils goes the distance to overcome Kohlschreiber]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/BA-CA_Tennis_Trophy_Vienna/2008/Philipp_Kohlschreiber_-_Gael_Monfils</link><description><![CDATA[Gael Monfils needs a third-set tiebreaker to knock out Philipp Kohlschreiber in the Vienna semifinals on Saturday. He will meet Philipp Petzschner for the title.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:57:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/BA-CA_Tennis_Trophy_Vienna/2008/Philipp_Kohlschreiber_-_Gael_Monfils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kohlschreiber hopes to put out Monfils' fire]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081010/Kohlschreiber_hopes_to_put_out_Monfils%27_fire</link><description><![CDATA[Surprising semifinalist Philipp Kohlschreiber will have his hands full against Gael Monfils on Saturday in Vienna. A spot in the title match is at stake.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:47:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081010/Kohlschreiber_hopes_to_put_out_Monfils%27_fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gonzalez, Monfils ready for quarterfinal showdown]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081010/Gonzalez%2C_Monfils_ready_for_quarterfinal_showdown</link><description><![CDATA[Fernando Gonzalez and Gael Monfils will battle on Friday in what appears to be by far the most enticing quarterfinal matchup at the Bank Austria Tennis Trophy.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:47:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081010/Gonzalez%2C_Monfils_ready_for_quarterfinal_showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monfils, Melzer book QF spots at BA Tennis Trophy]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081009/Monfils%2C_Melzer_book_QF_spots_at_BA_Tennis_Trophy</link><description><![CDATA[Gael Monfils puts on an awesome show of tennis against Radek Stepanek before Jurgen Melzer treats the Austrian crowd to a victory. Feliciano Lopez also reaches the Vienna quarterfinals.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:29:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081009/Monfils%2C_Melzer_book_QF_spots_at_BA_Tennis_Trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Del Potro, Monfils seek QFs in Vienna]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081009/Del_Potro%2C_Monfils_seek_QFs_in_Vienna</link><description><![CDATA[Juan Martin Del Potro and Gael Monfils have tough matchups on their hands in the second round of the Bank Austria Tennis Trophy. Juan Carlos Ferrero and Jurgen Melzer also have quarterfinal hopes.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:31:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081009/Del_Potro%2C_Monfils_seek_QFs_in_Vienna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tursunov dismisses Stepanek]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_de_Moselle_Metz/2008/Dmitry_Tursunov_-_Radek_Stepanek</link><description><![CDATA[Dmitry Tursunov comprehensively overpowered Radek Stepanek on Saturday afternoon to make the final of the Open de Moselle.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:40:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_de_Moselle_Metz/2008/Dmitry_Tursunov_-_Radek_Stepanek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters Cup hopefuls descend on Vienna]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081005/Masters_Cup_hopefuls_descend_on_Vienna</link><description><![CDATA[The Bank Austria Tennis Trophy in Vienna will be the center of the tennis world this week, as a host of Masters Cup contenders are looking for precious points.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:52:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081005/Masters_Cup_hopefuls_descend_on_Vienna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russian wall stands between Stepanek and final ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081004/Russian_wall_stands_between_Stepanek_and_final_</link><description><![CDATA[Can Dmitry Tursunov bludgeon his way into a third final of 2008, or will Radek Stepanek cheat defeat again from a one-set deficit?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:06:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081004/Russian_wall_stands_between_Stepanek_and_final_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tursunov blasts way into semis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_de_Moselle_Metz/2008/Carlos_Moya_-_Dmitry_Tursunov</link><description><![CDATA[Dmitry Tursunov powered his way into the Metz semis, dispatching Carlos Moya with ruthless efficiency on Friday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 04 Oct 2008 12:07:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_de_Moselle_Metz/2008/Carlos_Moya_-_Dmitry_Tursunov/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stepanek stays cool to oust Llodra]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_de_Moselle_Metz/2008/Michael_Llodra_-_Radek_Stepanek</link><description><![CDATA[It was predicted to go to the wire and Radek Stepanek and Michael Llodra didn't disappoint with a thriller. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:13:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Open_de_Moselle_Metz/2008/Michael_Llodra_-_Radek_Stepanek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epic in store as Llodra meets Stepanek]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081002/Epic_in_store_as_Llodra_meets_Stepanek</link><description><![CDATA[French fans will be hoping Michael Llodra recovers well from Wednesday night's epic win over Feliciano Lopez as he takes on Radek Stepanek for a place in the last 8.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 02 Oct 2008 05:06:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081002/Epic_in_store_as_Llodra_meets_Stepanek/</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[Federer serves up a smooth path to last 16]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/Radek_Stepanek_-_Roger_Federer</link><description><![CDATA[A year ago this sort of result would be no surprise but 2008 has been a strange year for Federer and his fans, one where we've learnt no win can be taken for granted especially against such a dangerous opponent as Radek Stepanek]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:52:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/Radek_Stepanek_-_Roger_Federer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer could face first real test in round 3 ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080831/Federer_could_face_first_real_test_in_round_3_</link><description><![CDATA[Having rolled through the first 2 rounds in 3rd gear, it now gets serious for Roger Federer against 28th seed Stepanek, a tricky opponent who's given him a fair share of problems in the past]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:05:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080831/Federer_could_face_first_real_test_in_round_3_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal takes on fellow clay courter Igor Andreev in Beijing]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080812/Rafael_Nadal_takes_on_fellow_clay_courter_Igor_Andreev_in_Beijing</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal’s match against Lleyton Hewitt was supposed to have been an early round highlight.  Instead, the Spaniard dispensed of Hewitt 6-2, 6-1, displaying fantastic hard court form.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:55:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080812/Rafael_Nadal_takes_on_fellow_clay_courter_Igor_Andreev_in_Beijing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Igor Andreev outlasts Radek Stepanek in a three set tiebreak battle]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Cincinnati/2008/Igor_Andreev_-_Radek_Stepanek</link><description><![CDATA[In the match of the tournament so far, Russia’s Igor Andreev took on Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic in a nearly three hour marathon match.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:11:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Cincinnati/2008/Igor_Andreev_-_Radek_Stepanek/</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[Gstaad - Round two preview Youzhny vs. Cipolla]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080710/Gstaad_-_Round_two_preview_Youzhny_vs._Cipolla</link><description><![CDATA[Russia's Mikhail Youzhny attempts to regroup from his round of 16 loss at Wimbledon on the clay.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:19:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080710/Gstaad_-_Round_two_preview_Youzhny_vs._Cipolla/</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: Murray, Gasquet and Youzhny through to the round of 16]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080629/Wimbledon%3A_Murray%2C_Gasquet_and_Youzhny_through_to_the_round_of_16</link><description><![CDATA[The seeds advanced again, as the most competitive section of the draw heads into round of 16 action on Monday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:08:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080629/Wimbledon%3A_Murray%2C_Gasquet_and_Youzhny_through_to_the_round_of_16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon: Gasquet, Murray and Stepanek in round three action]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080628/Wimbledon%3A_Gasquet%2C_Murray_and_Stepanek_in_round_three_action</link><description><![CDATA[The bottom quarter of the draw remains packed with seeds as the top players all vie for a berth in the round of 16.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:47:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080628/Wimbledon%3A_Gasquet%2C_Murray_and_Stepanek_in_round_three_action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon round two: Bottom quarter recap]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080627/Wimbledon_round_two%3A_Bottom_quarter_recap</link><description><![CDATA[Unlike the other sections of the Wimbledon main draw, Rafael Nadal’s quarter remains largely intact after round two.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:23:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080627/Wimbledon_round_two%3A_Bottom_quarter_recap/</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[Nottingham: Gael Monfils continues winning ways, defeats Julien Benneteau in three	]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Nottingham_ATP/2008/Julien_Benneteau_-_Gael_Monfils</link><description><![CDATA[Frenchman Gael Monfils took care of countryman Julien Benneteau to reach the quarterfinals in Nottingham.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:58:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Nottingham_ATP/2008/Julien_Benneteau_-_Gael_Monfils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nottingham: Radek Stepanek vs. Vince Spadea]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080618/Nottingham%3A_Radek_Stepanek_vs._Vince_Spadea</link><description><![CDATA[Number one seed Radek Stepanek meets an unlikely rival in American veteran Vince Spadea as he attempts to win his first tournament of the year.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:19:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080618/Nottingham%3A_Radek_Stepanek_vs._Vince_Spadea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stepanek takes out John Isner in straight sets]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Nottingham_ATP/2008/Radek_Stepanek_-_John_Isner</link><description><![CDATA[Tournament number one seed Radek Stepanek made surprisingly quick work out of the big-serving American to advance to the second round.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:47:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Nottingham_ATP/2008/Radek_Stepanek_-_John_Isner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nottingham: Radek Stepanek vs. John Isner]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080617/Nottingham%3A_Radek_Stepanek_vs._John_Isner</link><description><![CDATA[Big serving American John Isner tries his hand on grass again as he takes on Radek Stepanek.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:45:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080617/Nottingham%3A_Radek_Stepanek_vs._John_Isner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warsaw Final: Nikolay Davydenko vs. Tommy Robredo]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080614/Warsaw_Final%3A_Nikolay_Davydenko_vs._Tommy_Robredo</link><description><![CDATA[
It's No. 1 seed vs. No. 2 seed in the Warsaw final on Sunday. Nikolay Davydenko is seeking his third title of the year while Robredo is playing in his first championship match of 2008.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:26:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080614/Warsaw_Final%3A_Nikolay_Davydenko_vs._Tommy_Robredo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warsaw Semifinal: Juan Monaco vs. Tommy Robredo]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080614/Warsaw_Semifinal%3A_Juan_Monaco_vs._Tommy_Robredo</link><description><![CDATA[The bottom half of the Warsaw draw ultimately went according to the seeds, as both Tommy Robredo and Juan Monaco have advanced to the semifinals. It should be a high-quality showdown when they square off on Saturday afternoon.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:01:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080614/Warsaw_Semifinal%3A_Juan_Monaco_vs._Tommy_Robredo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warsaw Second Round Preview: Wayne Odesnik vs. Tommy Robredo]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080611/Warsaw_Second_Round_Preview%3A_Wayne_Odesnik_vs._Tommy_Robredo</link><description><![CDATA[Second-seeded Tommy Robredo should have his hands full with Wayne Odesnik on Thursday afternoon. At stake is a quarterfinal appearance at the Orange Warsaw Open.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:35:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080611/Warsaw_Second_Round_Preview%3A_Wayne_Odesnik_vs._Tommy_Robredo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warsaw First Round Recap]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080611/Warsaw_First_Round_Recap</link><description><![CDATA[Gilles Simon becomes the only seeded casualty in the Warsaw first round, losing to Christophe Rochus in three sets. Top seeds Nikolay Davydenko, Tommy Robredo, and Juan Monaco all advance comfortably.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:23:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080611/Warsaw_First_Round_Recap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tommy Haas vs. Radek Stepanek]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080610/Tommy_Haas_vs._Radek_Stepanek</link><description><![CDATA[A pair of players here with classic grass court games, trying to start off their grass season in fine form.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:23:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080610/Tommy_Haas_vs._Radek_Stepanek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warsaw Preview: Day 2, Round 1]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080610/Warsaw_Preview%3A_Day_2%2C_Round_1</link><description><![CDATA[The top four seeds in Warsaw, Poland all take the court on Tuesday. Of the four, only Nikolay Davydenko and Gilles Simon appear to have even mildly difficult first-round matchups.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:49:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080610/Warsaw_Preview%3A_Day_2%2C_Round_1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[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[Ferrer fights to live another day]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/French_Open/2008/Radek_Stepanek_-_David_Ferrer</link><description><![CDATA[In his second 5 set match in a row, 5 seed David Ferrer was once again able to come back from 2-1 sets down to win.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:52:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/French_Open/2008/Radek_Stepanek_-_David_Ferrer/</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[4th Round- Radek Stepanek vs. David Ferrer]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080601/4th_Round-_Radek_Stepanek_vs._David_Ferrer</link><description><![CDATA[An interesting contrast of styles in this match with the ultra-aggresive serve and volley style of Stepanek vs. the aggresive consistent baseliner of Ferrer.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:03:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080601/4th_Round-_Radek_Stepanek_vs._David_Ferrer/</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[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[Hamburg R16: Roger Federer vs. Robin Soderling]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080514/Hamburg_R16%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Robin_Soderling</link><description><![CDATA[Defending champ Roger Federer will look to extend his perfect record over Soderling to 6-0 in Hamburg.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 14 May 2008 22:36:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080514/Hamburg_R16%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Robin_Soderling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamburg first round preview: Fourth quarter of the draw]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080513/Hamburg_first_round_preview%3A_Fourth_quarter_of_the_draw</link><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday in Hamburg, Carlos Moya and Potito Starace look to build some momentum on clay.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 13 May 2008 04:32:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080513/Hamburg_first_round_preview%3A_Fourth_quarter_of_the_draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decisions have to be made after Rome farce ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Rome/2008/Andy_Roddick_-_Stanislas_Wawrinka</link><description><![CDATA[What looked set to be an enthralling Saturday afternoon’s tennis in Rome was turned into little more than a farce as first Andy Roddick then Radek Stepanek pulled out during their respective semi-finals]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 11 May 2008 00:32:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Rome/2008/Andy_Roddick_-_Stanislas_Wawrinka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic Rolls Over Hobbled Stepanek]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Rome/2008/Radek_Stepanek_-_Novak_Djokovic</link><description><![CDATA[Andy Roddick retired in his semifinal clash against Stanislas Wawrinka and it only got worse for the fans at the Masters Series Rome. Radek Stepanek pulled out after just seven games, allowing Novak Djokovic free entry into the title match.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 10 May 2008 20:09:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Rome/2008/Radek_Stepanek_-_Novak_Djokovic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roddick says rome pullouts all down to bad luck]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080510/Roddick_says_rome_pullouts_all_down_to_bad_luck</link><description><![CDATA[After becoming the fourth of five injury pullout victims at the ill-starred Roma Masters, Andy Roddick says it's all down to fate.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 10 May 2008 18:49:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080510/Roddick_says_rome_pullouts_all_down_to_bad_luck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rome Semifinal Preview: Radek Stepanek vs. Novak Djokovic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080509/Rome_Semifinal_Preview%3A_Radek_Stepanek_vs._Novak_Djokovic</link><description><![CDATA[ Radek Stepanek is going up against Novak Djokovic at the Masters Series Rome in what will be a rematch of last year's epic second-round U.S. Open clash. Will Stepanek be able to get revenge and advance to the Rome final? ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 09 May 2008 22:26:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080509/Rome_Semifinal_Preview%3A_Radek_Stepanek_vs._Novak_Djokovic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stepanek Shocks Federer in Rome]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Rome/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Radek_Stepanek</link><description><![CDATA[Radek Stepanek survives two tiebreakers to upset world No. 1 Roger Federer on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Masters Series Rome. It was an up-and-down contest with countless turns of events, but Stepanek is the one moving on.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 09 May 2008 18:37:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Rome/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Radek_Stepanek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rome Quarterfinal Preview: Roger Federer vs. Radek Stepanek]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080509/Rome_Quarterfinal_Preview%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Radek_Stepanek</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer has been in cruise control through two matches at the Masters Series Rome and with Rafael Nadal already out, he has a golden opportunity to take the title. Will Radek Stepanek halt Federer’s bid by pulling off a shocking upset?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 09 May 2008 05:04:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080509/Rome_Quarterfinal_Preview%3A_Roger_Federer_vs._Radek_Stepanek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horna's Run Ended By Stepanek]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Rome/2008/Luis_Horna_-_Radek_Stepanek</link><description><![CDATA[Radek Stepanek takes out qualifier Luis Horna in the third round of the Masters Series Rome on Thursday afternoon. His reward is a quarterfinal showdown with Roger Federer.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 08 May 2008 20:26:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Rome/2008/Luis_Horna_-_Radek_Stepanek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer Tames Karlovic, Advances to Rome Quarters]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Rome/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Ivo_Karlovic</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer survives a tough first set with Ivo Karlovic and then steamrolls into the quarterfinals of the Masters Series Rome. Only Radek Stepanek stands in Federer's way of the semifinals.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 08 May 2008 18:43:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Rome/2008/Roger_Federer_-_Ivo_Karlovic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rome Third Round Preview: Luis Horna vs. Radek Stepanek]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080508/Rome_Third_Round_Preview%3A_Luis_Horna_vs._Radek_Stepanek</link><description><![CDATA[Only two of the Masters Series Rome third-round clashes are all-unseeded affairs, and by far the most surprising one pits Luis Horna against Radek Stepanek. Will Stepanek's run continue, or will the qualifier Horna spring another upset?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 08 May 2008 02:38:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080508/Rome_Third_Round_Preview%3A_Luis_Horna_vs._Radek_Stepanek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rome Second Round Recap: Stepanek Upsets Ferrer]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080508/Rome_Second_Round_Recap%3A_Stepanek_Upsets_Ferrer</link><description><![CDATA[David Ferrer made it to the final last week in Barcelona, but he doesn't last long in Rome. Radek Stepanek pulls off the upset and leads the charge into the third round in the first quarter of the draw.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 08 May 2008 00:25:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080508/Rome_Second_Round_Recap%3A_Stepanek_Upsets_Ferrer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rome Preview: First Quarter, Second Round]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080507/Rome_Preview%3A_First_Quarter%2C_Second_Round</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer is already safely through to the third round of the Masters Series Rome and six other players in the first quarter of the draw will look to join him with victories on Wednesday. David Ferrer vs. Radek Stepanek headlines the action.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 07 May 2008 04:45:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080507/Rome_Preview%3A_First_Quarter%2C_Second_Round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canas Sets Up Federer Showdown]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080505/Canas_Sets_Up_Federer_Showdown</link><description><![CDATA[Guillermo Canas survives Italian wildcard Gianluca Naso to move on to the second round of the Masters Series Rome, where he will meet Roger Federer. Other Day 1 winners included Luis Horna, Radek Stepanek, and Potito Starace.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 05 May 2008 19:07:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080505/Canas_Sets_Up_Federer_Showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rome Day 1: First Round, First Quarter]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080505/Rome_Day_1%3A_First_Round%2C_First_Quarter</link><description><![CDATA[Day 1 at the Maters Series Rome will highlight Guillermo Canas’ attempt to set up a second-round showdown with Roger Federer. Richard Gasquet and Italian Potito Starace are also in action on Monday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 05 May 2008 07:08:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080505/Rome_Day_1%3A_First_Round%2C_First_Quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Söderling sneaks through]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Monte_Carlo/2008/Radek_Stepanek_-_Robin_S%C3%B6derling</link><description><![CDATA[It was a lucky escape for Robin Söderling yesterday, the Swede nearly snatched defeat from the jaws of victory against Radek Stepanek before eventually winning 6-4, 6-7(6), 6-3.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:26:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Monte_Carlo/2008/Radek_Stepanek_-_Robin_S%C3%B6derling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berdych Injury Moves Russia into Semifinals]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080414/Berdych_Injury_Moves_Russia_into_Semifinals</link><description><![CDATA[Just when the fourth rubber looks like it’s turning into an epic, an ankle injury cuts short Tomas Berdych’s clash with Nikolay Davydenko and allows Russia to win its Davis Cup quarterfinal tie against the Czech Republic.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:07:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080414/Berdych_Injury_Moves_Russia_into_Semifinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia Takes 2-1 Lead over Czechs into Sunday Singles]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080413/Russia_Takes_2-1_Lead_over_Czechs_into_Sunday_Singles</link><description><![CDATA[Igor Andreev and Nikolay Davydenko rally from one set down to give Russia a 2-1 lead in its Davis Cup quarterfinal tie with the Czech Republic. On Sunday Andreev will take on Tomas Berdych and Marat Safin would meet Stepanek if a fifth rubber is necessary.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:54:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080413/Russia_Takes_2-1_Lead_over_Czechs_into_Sunday_Singles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davis Cup: Safin Storms Back to Stun Berdych]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080411/Davis_Cup%3A_Safin_Storms_Back_to_Stun_Berdych</link><description><![CDATA[Marat Safin overcomes a recent slump and a two-set deficit to stun Tomas Berdych in the first singles rubber between Russia and the Czech Republic. The epic win gives Russia an important 1-0 lead in the Davis Cup quarterfinal tie.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:17:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080411/Davis_Cup%3A_Safin_Storms_Back_to_Stun_Berdych/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safin Big Surprise in Russia’s Davis Cup Lineup]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080411/Safin_Big_Surprise_in_Russia%E2%80%99s_Davis_Cup_Lineup</link><description><![CDATA[Miami champion Nikolay Davydenko and Mikhail Youzhny would be the expected singles choices for Russia, but instead it will be clay-court guru Igor Andreev and the mercurial Marat Safin. That could make Russia the underdog against the Czechs.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:10:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080411/Safin_Big_Surprise_in_Russia%E2%80%99s_Davis_Cup_Lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davis Cup preview part 1 - Tsonga withdrawal hits France hard ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080410/Davis_Cup_preview_part_1_-_Tsonga_withdrawal_hits_France_hard_</link><description><![CDATA[The world’s best congregate this weekend for the final prelude to the clay-court season, the Davis Cup quarter-finals. 8 of the top 10 are competing, only Federer and Djokovic are missing as the leading nations slug it out over 3 days for a place in the last 4.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:58:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080410/Davis_Cup_preview_part_1_-_Tsonga_withdrawal_hits_France_hard_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davis Cup Quarterfinals: Russia vs. Czech Republic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080409/Davis_Cup_Quarterfinals%3A_Russia_vs._Czech_Republic</link><description><![CDATA[Two high-powered tennis countries will square off in the quarterfinals of the 2008 Davis Cup this weekend when the Czech Republic visits Russia. The Russians hope to go one step further than last year’s runner-up performance, but the Czechs look to end those dreams.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:39:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080409/Davis_Cup_Quarterfinals%3A_Russia_vs._Czech_Republic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Round of 16 Preview: James Blake vs. Radek Stepanek]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080401/Miami_Round_of_16_Preview%3A_James_Blake_vs._Radek_Stepanek</link><description><![CDATA[American James Blake has played some tight matches against Czech player Radek Stepanek.  Blake holds a slight 3-2 edge lifetime over Stepanek, but the Czech man won their last match on the hard courts of Los Angeles in 2007.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:26:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080401/Miami_Round_of_16_Preview%3A_James_Blake_vs._Radek_Stepanek/</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[A Doubles Resurgence?]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080322/A_Doubles_Resurgence%3F</link><description><![CDATA[In today’s game of big serves and heavy ground strokes, one of the most overlooked events is Men’s Doubles. Relegated to second class citizen status on the television networks and the minds of some fans, a few teams are fighting and earning the respect for their beloved event. 
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 22 Mar 2008 01:35:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080322/A_Doubles_Resurgence%3F/</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[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[Nalbandian Goes the Distance Again, Beats Stepanek]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080319/Nalbandian_Goes_the_Distance_Again%2C_Beats_Stepanek</link><description><![CDATA[Two days after surviving Ernests Gulbis in a third-set tiebreaker, David Nalbandian takes out Radek Stepanek in yet another match that goes the maximum distance. Nalbandian advances to the fourth round of the Pacific Life Open.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Mar 2008 02:48:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080319/Nalbandian_Goes_the_Distance_Again%2C_Beats_Stepanek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian Wells Third Round: Radek Stepanek vs. David Nalbandian ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080318/Indian_Wells_Third_Round%3A_Radek_Stepanek_vs._David_Nalbandian_</link><description><![CDATA[There might not be a more difficult Pacific Life Open third-round match to pick than Radek Stepanek vs. David Nalbandian. They got here in very different ways, but it doesn’t look like much will separate the two on Tuesday in Indian Wells.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 18 Mar 2008 01:15:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080318/Indian_Wells_Third_Round%3A_Radek_Stepanek_vs._David_Nalbandian_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sweet Escape: Nalbandian Gets By Gulbis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080317/Sweet_Escape%3A_Nalbandian_Gets_By_Gulbis</link><description><![CDATA[David Nalbandian comes back from the brink of elimination to survive Ernests Gulbis in a third-set tiebreaker on Sunday at the Pacific Life Open. The win sets up a showdown with in-form Radek Stepanek.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:20:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080317/Sweet_Escape%3A_Nalbandian_Gets_By_Gulbis/</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[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[Robin Soderling's hot streak carries him to another ATP final]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Memphis/2008/Robin_S%C3%B6derling_-_Radek_Stepanek</link><description><![CDATA[Robin Soderling showed why he is a force to be reckoned with indoors when he took out an equally impressive indoor player in Radek Stepanek to reach the Memphis final.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 02 Mar 2008 06:04:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Memphis/2008/Robin_S%C3%B6derling_-_Radek_Stepanek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memphis Semifinal Preview: Robing Söderling vs. Radek Stepanek]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080301/Memphis_Semifinal_Preview%3A_Robing_S%C3%B6derling_vs._Radek_Stepanek</link><description><![CDATA[A heavyweight battle here of indoor mavericks who have looked very impressive the past 2 weeks. The winner of this one will have a serious advantage in the Sunday final.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 01 Mar 2008 17:46:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080301/Memphis_Semifinal_Preview%3A_Robing_S%C3%B6derling_vs._Radek_Stepanek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiery Quarterfinal Day In Memphis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080229/Fiery_Quarterfinal_Day_In_Memphis</link><description><![CDATA[Donald Young will look to build on his first ATP Quarterfinal by making a semi. Stepanek is in action as well as others.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:22:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080229/Fiery_Quarterfinal_Day_In_Memphis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Roddick overpowers Radek Stepanek to take 3rd career San Jose title.]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/SAP_Open/2008/Andy_Roddick_-_Radek_Stepanek</link><description><![CDATA[Roddick was able to serve and power his way to a 3rd win in San Jose and his 24th title overall.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:50:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/SAP_Open/2008/Andy_Roddick_-_Radek_Stepanek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Jose Finals Preview: Andy Roddick vs. Radek Stepanek]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080224/San_Jose_Finals_Preview%3A_Andy_Roddick_vs._Radek_Stepanek</link><description><![CDATA[The two best players at this event this week will face off in the final. Roddick is looking for his 3rd San Jose title, while it is the first San Jose event for the Czech ladies man Stepanek.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:37:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080224/San_Jose_Finals_Preview%3A_Andy_Roddick_vs._Radek_Stepanek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Roddick blitzes Garcia-Lopez to reach San Jose final]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/SAP_Open/2008/Andy_Roddick_-_Guillermo_Garcia-Lopez</link><description><![CDATA[After a tight first set, Roddick loosened up and overpowered the Spaniard to reach the San Jose final where he will be playing for his 3rd title. He previously won this event in 2004 and 2005.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:23:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/SAP_Open/2008/Andy_Roddick_-_Guillermo_Garcia-Lopez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stepanek an improbable tennis ladies man]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080224/Stepanek_an_improbable_tennis_ladies_man</link><description><![CDATA[Radek Stepanek is revelling in an unexplainable reputation as a ladies man -  but refuses to reveal whether he's actually dating Czech teenager  Nicole Vaidisova.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:18:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080224/Stepanek_an_improbable_tennis_ladies_man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radek Stepanek powers into the San Jose final]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/SAP_Open/2008/Radek_Stepanek_-_Robby_Ginepri</link><description><![CDATA[Radek Stepanek was able to recover from a tough first set loss to rally to beat Robby Ginepri and reach his 7th ATP final.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 24 Feb 2008 04:46:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/SAP_Open/2008/Radek_Stepanek_-_Robby_Ginepri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Jose Semifinal Preview: Radek Stepanek vs. Robby Ginepri]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080223/San_Jose_Semifinal_Preview%3A_Radek_Stepanek_vs._Robby_Ginepri</link><description><![CDATA[Ginepri has looked in fine form this week and last as he is making a bit of a mini-comeback to the tour. He annihilated Blake in the previous round and looks to continue his roll. Stepanek, on the other hand, has snuck his way under the radar into the semis and has a great shot at the title.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:57:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080223/San_Jose_Semifinal_Preview%3A_Radek_Stepanek_vs._Robby_Ginepri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isner and Blake bow out in San Jose]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080223/Isner_and_Blake_bow_out_in_San_Jose</link><description><![CDATA[Isner played a standard Isner match, one of the ones that turned him into a legend back in DC last year, but couldnt finish it off. Blake, meanwhile, was simply blown away.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:07:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080223/Isner_and_Blake_bow_out_in_San_Jose/</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[Haas bounces back from Sampras loss while Ginepri and Nishikori also win]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080221/Haas_bounces_back_from_Sampras_loss_while_Ginepri_and_Nishikori_also_win</link><description><![CDATA[A horde of matches in San Jose on Wednesday. Roddick nearly lost, Ginepri and Nishikori advance, and Haas rebounds from a loss to Sampras.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:18:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080221/Haas_bounces_back_from_Sampras_loss_while_Ginepri_and_Nishikori_also_win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Roddick and Kei Nishikori headline Wednesday's San Jose action]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080220/Andy_Roddick_and_Kei_Nishikori_headline_Wednesday%27s_San_Jose_action</link><description><![CDATA[America's #1 Andy Roddick will play only his second match since the debacle in Austrlia against Kohlschreiber, while Kei Nishikori will attempt to back up his Delray title with a strong showing here.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:08:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080220/Andy_Roddick_and_Kei_Nishikori_headline_Wednesday%27s_San_Jose_action/</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[Preview: San Jose Day 1 ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080218/Preview%3A_San_Jose_Day_1_</link><description><![CDATA[A bit of an early start in San Jose, 9:30 AM local time. But of course, that time zone is torture for tennis fans in most of the world, so 9:30 will suit most just fine.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:49:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080218/Preview%3A_San_Jose_Day_1_/</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[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[Summary of Day 2 - second quarter of the draw]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080115/Summary_of_Day_2_-_second_quarter_of_the_draw</link><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic's section of the draw saw all but one seed advance to the second round on Tuesday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:51:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080115/Summary_of_Day_2_-_second_quarter_of_the_draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian Open First Round Preview - First Quarter ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080113/Australian_Open_First_Round_Preview_-_First_Quarter_</link><description><![CDATA[With Federer in the quarter there might not be much hope for the other players, but there might be some upsets in the first round. Our expert will guide you through the first round.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 13 Jan 2008 23:37:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080113/Australian_Open_First_Round_Preview_-_First_Quarter_/</guid></item></channel>
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