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            <item><title><![CDATA[Memorable Nadal moments in 2008 - No. 4: Chennai]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081202/Memorable_Nadal_moments_in_2008_-_No._4%3A_Chennai</link><description><![CDATA[Throughout the off-season, TennisTalk will recap Rafael Nadal's and Roger Federer's most memorable moments in 2008. Part 2 for Nadal features his season-opening week in Chennai, India.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:25:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081202/Memorable_Nadal_moments_in_2008_-_No._4%3A_Chennai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sampras says Federer will surpass record]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081202/Sampras_says_Federer_will_surpass_record</link><description><![CDATA[Grand Slam title record-holder Pete Sampras still thinks Roger Federer will easily overtake his 14 slam wins. The Swiss is one away from tying and two from breaking it.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:54:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081202/Sampras_says_Federer_will_surpass_record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorable Federer moments in 2008 - No. 5 : Basel]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081201/Memorable_Federer_moments_in_2008_-_No._5_%3A_Basel</link><description><![CDATA[Throughout the off-season, TennisTalk will recap Rafael Nadal's and Roger Federer's most memorable moments in 2008. Part 1 for Federer features his title-winning performance in his hometown of Basel, Switzerland.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:18:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081201/Memorable_Federer_moments_in_2008_-_No._5_%3A_Basel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal's equipment of choice]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081201/Rafael_Nadal%27s_equipment_of_choice</link><description><![CDATA[The current World No. 1 has an extremely unique game. As a result, his gear caters to his unique game in a variety of ways.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:06:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081201/Rafael_Nadal%27s_equipment_of_choice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising stars of the ATP - Part 3: Gilles Simon]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081130/Rising_stars_of_the_ATP_-_Part_3%3A_Gilles_Simon</link><description><![CDATA[TennisTalk will be focusing on the ATP's rising stars throughout the current off-season. This third edition features a player who took a few years to really discover himself and his game, Gilles Simon.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:34:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081130/Rising_stars_of_the_ATP_-_Part_3%3A_Gilles_Simon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorable Nadal moments in 2008 - No. 5: Rome Masters]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081130/Memorable_Nadal_moments_in_2008_-_No._5%3A_Rome_Masters</link><description><![CDATA[Throughout the off-season, TennisTalk will recap Rafael Nadal's and Roger Federer's most memorable moments in 2008. Part 1 for Nadal features his loss to Juan Carlos Ferrero at the Masters Series Rome.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:58:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081130/Memorable_Nadal_moments_in_2008_-_No._5%3A_Rome_Masters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Nadal story part 5: 2007-present, World Superstar]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081128/The_Nadal_story_part_5%3A_2007-present%2C_World_Superstar</link><description><![CDATA[In the past two years, Nadal's game has reached levels unthought of by most. His records, global star appeal, claiming the #1 ranking, as well as taking out Federer at Wimbledon, have all cemented his place in tennis lore. All at the age of only 22]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:37:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081128/The_Nadal_story_part_5%3A_2007-present%2C_World_Superstar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Nadal story part 4: 2005-2006- A developing star]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081128/The_Nadal_story_part_4%3A_2005-2006-_A_developing_star</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal's 2005 and 2006 seasons saw him shoot up the rankings to #2 in July 2005. He had to stay there for years while Federer made his case for the Greatest Ever, but it was these years that those two developed one of the best rivalries of all time.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:57:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081128/The_Nadal_story_part_4%3A_2005-2006-_A_developing_star/</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[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[The Nadal story part 1: A humble upbringing]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081128/The_Nadal_story_part_1%3A_A_humble_upbringing</link><description><![CDATA[The current World #1 and holder of 5 slams just finished out the best season of his career. Not many would have thought this as a young kid growing up in Mallorca.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:20:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081128/The_Nadal_story_part_1%3A_A_humble_upbringing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal, Federer to open 2009 at Qatar Open]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081127/Nadal%2C_Federer_to_open_2009_at_Qatar_Open</link><description><![CDATA[The Qatar Open in Doha has scored a major coup, luring both Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer to participate. 2009 will get off to quite a start.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:00:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081127/Nadal%2C_Federer_to_open_2009_at_Qatar_Open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer places 2009 emphasis on Wimbledon]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081126/Federer_places_2009_emphasis_on_Wimbledon</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer is no longer No. 1 player in the world, but getting that spot back is not his main priority in 2009. It's getting back the Wimbledon title.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:31:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081126/Federer_places_2009_emphasis_on_Wimbledon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legends of tennis - John McEnroe]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081125/Legends_of_tennis_-_John_McEnroe</link><description><![CDATA[Take a look back at tennis' first real bad boy celebrity.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:32:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081125/Legends_of_tennis_-_John_McEnroe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nalbandian to stay as Mancini leaves in Argentine Davis Cup shakeup]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081125/Nalbandian_to_stay_as_Mancini_leaves_in_Argentine_Davis_Cup_shakeup</link><description><![CDATA[David Nalbandian is denying that bad blood after the Davis Cup final loss to Spain would make him quit the team.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:39:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081125/Nalbandian_to_stay_as_Mancini_leaves_in_Argentine_Davis_Cup_shakeup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sydney hopes to make Nadal an offer he cannot refuse]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081125/Sydney_hopes_to_make_Nadal_an_offer_he_cannot_refuse</link><description><![CDATA[There's an open invitation to Rafael Nadal to sharpen up his game after the current knee injury layoff by playing in January's Medibank International in Sydney.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:33:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081125/Sydney_hopes_to_make_Nadal_an_offer_he_cannot_refuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mancini defends his men in Davis Cup defeat]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081125/Mancini_defends_his_men_in_Davis_Cup_defeat</link><description><![CDATA[Argentine coach Alberto Mancini lashed out an critics who said that his team missed a golden opportunity to claim a first-ever Davis Cup trophy at the weekend against Spain.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:26:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081125/Mancini_defends_his_men_in_Davis_Cup_defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spanish Davis Cup captain going out on top]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081124/Spanish_Davis_Cup_captain_going_out_on_top</link><description><![CDATA[Emilio Sanchez, the coach of Spain's Davis Cup-winning squad will go out on top after announcing that he is stepping down as head man.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:53:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081124/Spanish_Davis_Cup_captain_going_out_on_top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal gives his best to winning teammates]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081124/Nadal_gives_his_best_to_winning_teammates</link><description><![CDATA[World No. 1 Rafael Nadal was among the first to congratulate his victorious teammates only moments after Spain won the Davis Cup final over Argentina.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:39:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081124/Nadal_gives_his_best_to_winning_teammates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal stayed in the Davis Cup loop through messaging]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081124/Nadal_stayed_in_the_Davis_Cup_loop_through_messaging</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal was kept informed of Spain's progress to a third Davis Cup title this century by a constant stream of text messages from his teammates in Mar del Plata.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:35:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081124/Nadal_stayed_in_the_Davis_Cup_loop_through_messaging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain stuns Argentina to win 2008 Davis Cup]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081123/Spain_stuns_Argentina_to_win_2008_Davis_Cup</link><description><![CDATA[Spain has won the 2008 Davis Cup on Argentine soil as Fernando Verdasco clinches the tie by defeating Jose Acasuso in five sets.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:54:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081123/Spain_stuns_Argentina_to_win_2008_Davis_Cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentine insults inspire Verdasco]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081123/Argentine_insults_inspire_Verdasco</link><description><![CDATA[Fernando Verdasco has shrugged off insults from frustrated Argentine fans as he helped put the visitors just won win away from the Davis Cup title in Mar del Plata.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:26:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081123/Argentine_insults_inspire_Verdasco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lopez, Verdasco give Spain 2-1 Davis Cup lead]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081122/Lopez%2C_Verdasco_give_Spain_2-1_Davis_Cup_lead</link><description><![CDATA[Feliciano Lopez and Fernando Verdasco won Saturday's Davis Cup doubles rubber in four sets to give Spain a 2-1 lead in the final heading into Sunday singles.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:36:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081122/Lopez%2C_Verdasco_give_Spain_2-1_Davis_Cup_lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nalbandian crushes Ferrer to give Argentina 1-0 Davis Cup lead]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081122/Nalbandian_crushes_Ferrer_to_give_Argentina_1-0_Davis_Cup_lead</link><description><![CDATA[David Nalbandian destroys David Ferrer in straight sets in the first singles rubber of the 2008 Davis Cup final. The win gives Argentina a 1-0 lead as Juan Martin Del Potro prepares to take on Feliciano Lopez.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:18:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081122/Nalbandian_crushes_Ferrer_to_give_Argentina_1-0_Davis_Cup_lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McEnroe gives men the entertainment edge in tennis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081121/McEnroe_gives_men_the_entertainment_edge_in_tennis</link><description><![CDATA[Old entertainer John McEnroe says that today's men's tennis provides better value for money to spectators, giving a thumbs-down to the current WTA strategy of selling its players as all-purpose divas.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:59:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081121/McEnroe_gives_men_the_entertainment_edge_in_tennis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big finish in Macao for Federer with Asian exhibition payday]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081120/Big_finish_in_Macao_for_Federer_with_Asian_exhibition_payday</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer will finally wrap up his 2008 season with a one-night exhibition in Macao as he, James Blake, Björn Borg and John McEnroe conclude this week's lucrative pair of Asian paydays.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:05:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081120/Big_finish_in_Macao_for_Federer_with_Asian_exhibition_payday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davis Cup preview: Spain vs. Argentina]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081119/Davis_Cup_preview%3A_Spain_vs._Argentina</link><description><![CDATA[The 2009 Davis Cup final is just days away, as either Spain or Argentina will follow the United States as champions. Argentina has two distinct advantages: home court, and no Rafael Nadal for Spain.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:38:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081119/Davis_Cup_preview%3A_Spain_vs._Argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Going for Grand Slam glory is Federer's main 2009 priority]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081119/Going_for_Grand_Slam_glory_is_Federer%27s_main_2009_priority</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer is targeting a return to his No.1 position as job 1 for 2009 along with equaling and hopefully surpassing the 14 Grand Slam titles held by Pete Sampras.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:19:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081119/Going_for_Grand_Slam_glory_is_Federer%27s_main_2009_priority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The toast of the town in Paris, pre-Nadal]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081119/The_toast_of_the_town_in_Paris%2C_pre-Nadal</link><description><![CDATA[A formidable Argentine team hopes to become Davis Cup champions after finishing second best in 1981 and 2006.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:30:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081119/The_toast_of_the_town_in_Paris%2C_pre-Nadal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer looking over his shoulder as Djokovic gives chase]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081118/Federer_looking_over_his_shoulder_as_Djokovic_gives_chase</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer may well be looking over his shoulder when the 2009 ATP season begins in less than two months with hot rival Novak Djokovic standing just ten ranking points adrift.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:10:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081118/Federer_looking_over_his_shoulder_as_Djokovic_gives_chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murray hungry for more success after 2008 breakthrough]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081118/Murray_hungry_for_more_success_after_2008_breakthrough</link><description><![CDATA[Andy Murray is keen to build upon his 2008 success and can barely wait for the off-season to be over after reaching the semifinals of the Masters Cup.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:06:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081118/Murray_hungry_for_more_success_after_2008_breakthrough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clods on clay]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081115/Clods_on_clay</link><description><![CDATA[Every year, American tennis fans are forced to answer a familiar question: Why can't American male tennis players play well on red clay?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:41:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081115/Clods_on_clay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer already looking ahead to 2009 revival]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081115/Federer_already_looking_ahead_to_2009_revival</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer stayed positive after is third loss in four meeting this season with Andy Murray as the Swiss put the “worst” of his recent seasons behind him after exiting the Masters Cup.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:27:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081115/Federer_already_looking_ahead_to_2009_revival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spanish coach hopes for stay-at-home Nadal]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081113/Spanish_coach_hopes_for_stay-at-home_Nadal</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal will be an unwilling absentee if Spanish Davis Cup captain Emilio Sanchez Vicario gets his wish that the injured star not join his teammates in Argentina for the final.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:59:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081113/Spanish_coach_hopes_for_stay-at-home_Nadal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robredo says thanks but no thanks to Davis Cup call-up]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081112/Robredo_says_thanks_but_no_thanks_to_Davis_Cup_call-up</link><description><![CDATA[Tommy Robredo does not figure in Spain's Davis Cup finals team to face Argentina after turning down the chance to replace the injured Rafael Nadal.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:28:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081112/Robredo_says_thanks_but_no_thanks_to_Davis_Cup_call-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sans Nadal, Davis Cup finalists announce teams]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081112/Sans_Nadal%2C_Davis_Cup_finalists_announce_teams</link><description><![CDATA[Argentina and Spain revealed their Davis Cup teams on Tuesday. Rafael Nadal, of course, was notably absent from Spain's squad.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:56:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081112/Sans_Nadal%2C_Davis_Cup_finalists_announce_teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic, Davydenko battle for gold group supremacy]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081110/Djokovic%2C_Davydenko_battle_for_gold_group_supremacy</link><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic and Nikolay Davydenko are both 1-0 heading into their round-robin Shanghai showdown on Tuesday. The winner has a stranglehold on a semifinal berth.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:06:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081110/Djokovic%2C_Davydenko_battle_for_gold_group_supremacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal out of Davis Cup]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081110/Nadal_out_of_Davis_Cup</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal will miss Spain's Davis Cup final against Argentina, he announced on Monday. The knee tendinitis that forced him out of the Masters Cup is not getting better.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:03:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081110/Nadal_out_of_Davis_Cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shanghai - Federer looks for Toronto revenge with Simon]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081110/Shanghai_-_Federer_looks_for_Toronto_revenge_with_Simon</link><description><![CDATA[Gilles Simon will have his second chance on Monday to upset the world No. 2 Roger Federer in the Masters Cup.  The Frenchman beat Federer in a strange three-setter in Toronto.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Nov 2008 01:30:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081110/Shanghai_-_Federer_looks_for_Toronto_revenge_with_Simon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roddick says Nadal can decide his own fitness]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081109/Roddick_says_Nadal_can_decide_his_own_fitness</link><description><![CDATA[Andy Roddick can't fault Rafael Nadal's absence from the Masters Cup as the Spaniard fell victim to right knee tendinitis after lifting eight titles this season, including Wimbledon and an Olympic gold.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:03:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081109/Roddick_says_Nadal_can_decide_his_own_fitness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second-best label grates on proud Federer]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081109/Second-best_label_grates_on_proud_Federer</link><description><![CDATA[The label of “second-best” grates badly on former No. 1 Roger Federer as the Masters Cup begins in Shanghai. And the proud Swiss prepared to start changing his luck with his opening match on Monday at the year-end championship.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:09:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081109/Second-best_label_grates_on_proud_Federer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Murray looking strong for Masters Cup as play begins in Shanghai]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081108/Andy_Murray_looking_strong_for_Masters_Cup_as_play_begins_in_Shanghai</link><description><![CDATA[The top eight players in the world (except the injured Rafael Nadal) take to the court starting Sunday in the prestigious Masters Cup.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:25:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081108/Andy_Murray_looking_strong_for_Masters_Cup_as_play_begins_in_Shanghai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davydenko looks to stop Tsonga]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081108/Davydenko_looks_to_stop_Tsonga</link><description><![CDATA[Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will take his hot streak into the Masters Cup on Sunday afternoon. Nikolay Davydenko awaits him in opening day of group play in Shanghai.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:44:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081108/Davydenko_looks_to_stop_Tsonga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic in wide open gold group at Masters Cup]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081107/Djokovic_in_wide_open_gold_group_at_Masters_Cup</link><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic is the top seed in a gold group that is there for the taking at Shanghai's year-end Masters Cup. Joining him are Nikolay Davydenko, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, and Juan Martin Del Potro.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:39:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081107/Djokovic_in_wide_open_gold_group_at_Masters_Cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer shows Chinese youth how to stroke it]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081107/Federer_shows_Chinese_youth_how_to_stroke_it</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer showed a group of Shanghai 18-year-olds how to stroke it in a shaving demonstration in the run-up to the weekend start of the Masters Cup.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:31:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081107/Federer_shows_Chinese_youth_how_to_stroke_it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal hoping to be Davis Cup ready]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081106/Nadal_hoping_to_be_Davis_Cup_ready</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal's status for Davis Cup is still in doubt. He says he is eager to play, but will not risk his health with a poor decision.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:26:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081106/Nadal_hoping_to_be_Davis_Cup_ready/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murray admits he's got room to improve]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081106/Murray_admits_he%27s_got_room_to_improve</link><description><![CDATA[Andy Murrray says on the eve of his first appearance at the Masters Cup that even as world No. 4 he has plenty of scope for improvement in his game.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:53:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081106/Murray_admits_he%27s_got_room_to_improve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal Davis Cup threatened by knee tendinitis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081105/Nadal_Davis_Cup_threatened_by_knee_tendinitis</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal has been diagnosed with tendinitis in his right knee and will need a week of physiotherapy to see if he can play in the Davis Cup final against Argentina in South America.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:38:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081105/Nadal_Davis_Cup_threatened_by_knee_tendinitis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simon says he's sorry for Nadal]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081105/Simon_says_he%27s_sorry_for_Nadal</link><description><![CDATA[Gilles Simon is jumping at the chance to compete at the year-end Masters Cup, but he would have preferred to qualify himself rather than needing a Rafael Nadal withdrawal.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:52:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081105/Simon_says_he%27s_sorry_for_Nadal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal out of Masters Cup]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081103/Nadal_out_of_Masters_Cup</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal is out of the year-end Masters Cup, confirming that he will rest and prepare for the Davis Cup championship tie against Argentina later this month.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:08:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081103/Nadal_out_of_Masters_Cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blake calls for cut to marathon ATP season]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081103/Blake_calls_for_cut_to_marathon_ATP_season</link><description><![CDATA[James Blake wants a cutback in the ATP season, saying that Paris injuries to Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have proved his point.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:38:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081103/Blake_calls_for_cut_to_marathon_ATP_season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal knee injury proves ATP season a torture test]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081102/Nadal_knee_injury_proves_ATP_season_a_torture_test</link><description><![CDATA[A knee injury as a result of a long and grueling ATP campaign may have proved a point for Rafael Nadal - the season is just too long. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 02 Nov 2008 11:49:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081102/Nadal_knee_injury_proves_ATP_season_a_torture_test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Nalbandian move one step closer to defending title  ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081101/Can_Nalbandian_move_one_step_closer_to_defending_title__</link><description><![CDATA[David Nalbandian's chances of becoming the first man to retain the Paris Masters title increased considerably with the exit of world No. 1 Rafael Nadal. Can the Argentine get past Nikolay Davydenko to reach the final once more?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:52:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081101/Can_Nalbandian_move_one_step_closer_to_defending_title__/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury scare gets better of Nadal]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Paris/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Nikolay_Davydenko</link><description><![CDATA[It's what team Nadal has been fearing for the past fortnight. All those hours on court and traveling the world have been wearing all year at the world No. 1 and yesterday he finally cracked.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 01 Nov 2008 11:22:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Paris/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Nikolay_Davydenko/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer withdrawal leaves Blake one point out]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Paris/2008/James_Blake_-_Roger_Federer</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer pulls out of the Masters Series Paris prior to his quarterfinal clash against James Blake. The American is now one point behind Gilles Simon for the eighth Masters Cup spot.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:28:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Paris/2008/James_Blake_-_Roger_Federer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer and Nadal both withdraw in Paris]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081031/Federer_and_Nadal_both_withdraw_in_Paris</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal face a race to fitness in time for next weekend's start of the Masters Cup in Shanghai after pulling out of the Paris Masters quarterfinals.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:32:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081031/Federer_and_Nadal_both_withdraw_in_Paris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal and Davydenko set for another dogfight in Paris]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081031/Nadal_and_Davydenko_set_for_another_dogfight_in_Paris</link><description><![CDATA[It's a dream set of quarterfinals with all the big names making it through to the last eight. Rafael Nadal faces his toughest test of the week against Nikolay Davydenko, who dropped just two games in the 3rd round. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:47:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081031/Nadal_and_Davydenko_set_for_another_dogfight_in_Paris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal powers past Monfils to quarters]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Paris/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Gael_Monfils</link><description><![CDATA[Tiredness, what tiredness? Rafael Nadal dispelled any thoughts that he might be on the verge of burning out, taking out Gael Monfils in straight sets in the last 16.  ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:23:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Paris/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Gael_Monfils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hewitt charity auction boosted by Nadal, Federer donations]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081030/Hewitt_charity_auction_boosted_by_Nadal%2C_Federer_donations</link><description><![CDATA[A few high-powered tennis friends of Lleyton Hewitt have chipped in auction items to try and help ensure success for the Australian former No. 1 player's latest charity initiative.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:10:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081030/Hewitt_charity_auction_boosted_by_Nadal%2C_Federer_donations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flagging Nadal could be hitting his physical limit]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081030/Flagging_Nadal_could_be_hitting_his_physical_limit</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal's coach and uncle Toni is worried that the world No. 1 is running out of energy physically and mentally as the ATP season drags toward s a conclusion.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:21:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081030/Flagging_Nadal_could_be_hitting_his_physical_limit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nalbandian and Del Potro set up rematch]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081030/Nalbandian_and_Del_Potro_set_up_rematch</link><description><![CDATA[David Nalbandian and Juan Martin Del Potro will continue their indoor rivalry on Thursday, as they play for the third time in three weeks.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 30 Oct 2008 03:24:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081030/Nalbandian_and_Del_Potro_set_up_rematch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nalbandian moves a step closer to defending title]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Paris/2008/Nicolas_Kiefer_-_David_Nalbandian</link><description><![CDATA[Argentina’s David Nalbandian continued his quest for the Paris title on Wednesday in a second-round battle against German Nicolas Kiefer.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:55:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Paris/2008/Nicolas_Kiefer_-_David_Nalbandian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal takes on local favorite Monfils]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081030/Nadal_takes_on_local_favorite_Monfils</link><description><![CDATA[As crowd favorites go, Rafael Nadal is possibly the biggest spectator-puller in the sport. However, when he meets Gael Monfils on Thursday, there won't be too many fans rooting for him. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:59:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081030/Nadal_takes_on_local_favorite_Monfils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal starts well in bid for trophy No. 9 ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Paris/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Florent_Serra</link><description><![CDATA[Compared to their matches in Melbourne and Cincinatti this year, Thursday night's encounter between Rafael Nadal and Florent Serra was quite competitive, but the top seed still progressed comfortably into round three.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:42:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Paris/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Florent_Serra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal begins bid to add Paris Masters title]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081029/Nadal_begins_bid_to_add_Paris_Masters_title</link><description><![CDATA[Paris is one of the few Masters Series titles that Rafael Nadal is yet to claim so far. Having just come up short in Madrid a fortnight ago, the world No. 1 has a good chance of adding another illustrious crown to his list this week.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:08:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081029/Nadal_begins_bid_to_add_Paris_Masters_title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Del Potro stepping lightly with lingering toe trouble]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081029/Del_Potro_stepping_lightly_with_lingering_toe_trouble</link><description><![CDATA[Match-tough Juan Martin Del Potro has advanced to another victory as the Argentine plays nonstop despite pain from a split toenail.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:08:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081029/Del_Potro_stepping_lightly_with_lingering_toe_trouble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monfils shines in Paris]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Paris/2008/Juan_Monaco_-_Gael_Monfils</link><description><![CDATA[Gael Monfils led the way as the seeds entered the action on Day 3 of the Paris Masters. The Frenchman became the first man into round three with his win over Juan Monaco.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:58:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Paris/2008/Juan_Monaco_-_Gael_Monfils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youzhny meets Kohlschreiber in tough Paris opener]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081028/Youzhny_meets_Kohlschreiber_in_tough_Paris_opener</link><description><![CDATA[Mikhail Youzhny and Philipp Kohlschreiber will square off on Tuesday in one of the marquee first-round matchups at the Masters Series Paris. The winner will get David Ferrer.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Oct 2008 02:52:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081028/Youzhny_meets_Kohlschreiber_in_tough_Paris_opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer to make his Paris Bercy decision today]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081027/Federer_to_make_his_Paris_Bercy_decision_today</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer is waiting until the last minute regarding his plans to play in this week's Paris Masters, already underway at the Bercy arena. After completing a trophy hat-trick at the weekend in Basel, the No. 2 is pondering his options.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:56:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081027/Federer_to_make_his_Paris_Bercy_decision_today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer vows to fight to regain his number one status]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081027/Federer_vows_to_fight_to_regain_his_number_one_status</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer is not worried after losing his year-end No. 1 status to Rafael Nadal, aiming his long-range focus to 2009 as well as the Masters Cup in a fortnight.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:54:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081027/Federer_vows_to_fight_to_regain_his_number_one_status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three-time champion Safin begins Paris campaign]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081027/Three-time_champion_Safin_begins_Paris_campaign</link><description><![CDATA[Three-time Paris champion Marat Safin begins on Monday against Argentina's Juan Monaco.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 27 Oct 2008 03:06:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081027/Three-time_champion_Safin_begins_Paris_campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paris -  Baghdatis takes on big-serving Querrey]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081027/Paris_-__Baghdatis_takes_on_big-serving_Querrey</link><description><![CDATA[Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis will attempt to fend off Sam Querrey in a tough first round match at the last Masters event of the year.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 27 Oct 2008 02:15:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081027/Paris_-__Baghdatis_takes_on_big-serving_Querrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masters Series Paris concludes ATP regular season]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081026/Masters_Series_Paris_concludes_ATP_regular_season</link><description><![CDATA[The best players in the world take their acts this week to the Masters Series Paris, where most of the participants will see their 2008 campaigns come to an end.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:33:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081026/Masters_Series_Paris_concludes_ATP_regular_season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer could pass Paris while Nadal ready to play]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081026/Federer_could_pass_Paris_while_Nadal_ready_to_play</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer will wait until the last minute before deciding whether to play in the final event of the regular ATP season, the Paris Masters starting on Monday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:32:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081026/Federer_could_pass_Paris_while_Nadal_ready_to_play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only Golubev stands between Murray and another title]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081025/Only_Golubev_stands_between_Murray_and_another_title</link><description><![CDATA[Now it’s up to unheralded Andrey Golubev do deny Andy Murray a second title in two weeks and a second straight title in St. Petersburg.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 25 Oct 2008 23:32:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081025/Only_Golubev_stands_between_Murray_and_another_title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murray’s title defense resumes with Verdasco]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081025/Murray%E2%80%99s_title_defense_resumes_with_Verdasco</link><description><![CDATA[Andy Murray is two wins away from a second consecutive title in St. Petersburg. Fernando Verdasco stands in his way on Saturday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 25 Oct 2008 09:26:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081025/Murray%E2%80%99s_title_defense_resumes_with_Verdasco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tipsarevic gets next shot at Murray]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081023/Tipsarevic_gets_next_shot_at_Murray</link><description><![CDATA[Can anyone stop Andy Murray right now? The question now falls on Janko Tipsarevic, who gets a chance to upset the No. 1 seed on Friday in St. Petersburg.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:09:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081023/Tipsarevic_gets_next_shot_at_Murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer invites Levine to another Dubai session]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081023/Federer_invites_Levine_to_another_Dubai_session</link><description><![CDATA[Jesse Levine was a lucky loser at the ATP event in New Haven this summer; now he's just plain lucky. Levine gets to practice with Roger Federer in Dubai...again.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:29:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081023/Federer_invites_Levine_to_another_Dubai_session/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murray, Gulbis set for St. Petersburg showdown]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081022/Murray%2C_Gulbis_set_for_St._Petersburg_showdown</link><description><![CDATA[Andy Murray and Ernests Gulbis dominated their respective first-round matches. Now they will square off on Thursday for a spot in the St. Petersburg Open quarterfinals.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:12:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081022/Murray%2C_Gulbis_set_for_St._Petersburg_showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer ready to pounce if Nadal can't hold up in 2009]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081022/Federer_ready_to_pounce_if_Nadal_can%27t_hold_up_in_2009</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer is prepared to sit back and watch as Rafael Nadal faces the massively difficult task of defending a No. 1 ranking for the first time.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:22:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081022/Federer_ready_to_pounce_if_Nadal_can%27t_hold_up_in_2009/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murray opens St. Petersburg campaign against Troicki]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081022/Murray_opens_St._Petersburg_campaign_against_Troicki</link><description><![CDATA[Andy Murray kicks off his week in St. Petersburg on Wednesday afternoon with a tough matchup against Viktor Troicki. Ernests Gulbis awaits the winner.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:59:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081022/Murray_opens_St._Petersburg_campaign_against_Troicki/</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[Madrid - Murray emerges, some surprises served up along the way]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081020/Madrid_-_Murray_emerges%2C_some_surprises_served_up_along_the_way</link><description><![CDATA[The season winds down as Andy Murray takes his second Masters title in two tries.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:42:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081020/Madrid_-_Murray_emerges%2C_some_surprises_served_up_along_the_way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Murray wins consecutive Masters]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Madrid/2008/Gilles_Simon_-_Andy_Murray</link><description><![CDATA[Great Britain’s Andy Murray took on surprise finalist Gilles Simon for the title in Madrid.  Murray has recently cemented himself as one of the big guns in men’s tennis.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:57:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Madrid/2008/Gilles_Simon_-_Andy_Murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madrid - Simon upsets Nadal in epic semifinal]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Madrid/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Gilles_Simon</link><description><![CDATA[Gilles Simon outlasted Spanish favorite Rafael Nadal in three sets to advance to Sunday’s final.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 18 Oct 2008 21:14:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Madrid/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Gilles_Simon/</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[Madrid - Nadal and Simon battle for a spot in the final]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081018/Madrid_-_Nadal_and_Simon_battle_for_a_spot_in_the_final</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal makes his ninth consecutive semifinal with an appearance in Saturday’s Madrid semi. His opponent is Frenchman Gilles Simon.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:06:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081018/Madrid_-_Nadal_and_Simon_battle_for_a_spot_in_the_final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal safely through to Madrid semifinals]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Madrid/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Feliciano_Lopez</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal was forced to battle his good friend Feliciano Lopez for the right to advance to Saturday’s semifinals.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:45:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Madrid/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Feliciano_Lopez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madrid - Nadal and Lopez duel in all-Spanish quarterfinal match]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081017/Madrid_-_Nadal_and_Lopez_duel_in_all-Spanish_quarterfinal_match</link><description><![CDATA[World number one Rafael Nadal will take on his friend and Davis Cup teammate Feliciano Lopez in front of a crowd of countrymen.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:55:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081017/Madrid_-_Nadal_and_Lopez_duel_in_all-Spanish_quarterfinal_match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monfils, Murray set for quarterfinal showdown]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081016/Monfils%2C_Murray_set_for_quarterfinal_showdown</link><description><![CDATA[Two of the game's brightest young stars and two of the hottest players on tour will collide on Friday. It's Gael Monfils vs. Andy Murray in the quarterfinals of the Masters Series Madrid.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:33:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081016/Monfils%2C_Murray_set_for_quarterfinal_showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madrid - Lopez upsets another seed en route to the quarterfinals]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Madrid/2008/Stanislas_Wawrinka_-_Feliciano_Lopez</link><description><![CDATA[Feliciano Lopez took on his second seed in a row at the Madrid Masters event when he played Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka in the third round.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:42:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Madrid/2008/Stanislas_Wawrinka_-_Feliciano_Lopez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madrid - Rafael Nadal glides past Gasquet]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Madrid/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Richard_Gasquet</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal faced a potentially difficult third round match on Thursday against France’s king of the backhand, Richard Gasquet.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:22:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Madrid/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Richard_Gasquet/</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[Aussie paydays fade with decline of the Down-Under dollar]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081016/Aussie_paydays_fade_with_decline_of_the_Down-Under_dollar</link><description><![CDATA[The sinking Australian dollar could have an effect on top player morale when champions compare the size of payouts with the three other Grand Slams. The “South Pacific peso” currently stands at less $0.70 US, the level of several years ago after rising to near-parity over this summer.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:00:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081016/Aussie_paydays_fade_with_decline_of_the_Down-Under_dollar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer and Nadal take command of ATP player council]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081016/Federer_and_Nadal_take_command_of_ATP_player_council</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have taken their places on the ATP player council, with change expected during their terms. In a reversal of the current rankings, Federer serves as president after being elected last weekend in Madrid, with Nadal his No. 2. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:55:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081016/Federer_and_Nadal_take_command_of_ATP_player_council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madrid - Nadal and Gasquet in blockbuster third-round clash]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081016/Madrid_-_Nadal_and_Gasquet_in_blockbuster_third-round_clash</link><description><![CDATA[World number one Rafael Nadal goes into Thursday’s match against Richard Gasquet with a 5-0 record, but the Frenchman has been in good form recently.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:21:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081016/Madrid_-_Nadal_and_Gasquet_in_blockbuster_third-round_clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future is now in Madrid as Cilic battles Murray]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081015/Future_is_now_in_Madrid_as_Cilic_battles_Murray</link><description><![CDATA[Two of the game's brightest young stars will be on display when Marin Cilic meets Andy Murray at the Masters Series Madrid on Thursday. A spot in the quarterfinals is on the line.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:09:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081015/Future_is_now_in_Madrid_as_Cilic_battles_Murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Del Potro won't get involved in Nalbandian's Davis Cup venue war]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081015/Del_Potro_won%27t_get_involved_in_Nalbandian%27s_Davis_Cup_venue_war</link><description><![CDATA[David Nalbandian may be feuding with the Argentine federation over the Mar Del Plata setting for the Davis Cup final with Spain, but the venue doesn't bother teammate Juan Martin Del Potro.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:01:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081015/Del_Potro_won%27t_get_involved_in_Nalbandian%27s_Davis_Cup_venue_war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madrid - Nadal shakes off the rust, gets past Gulbis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Madrid/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Ernests_Gulbis</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal faced a difficult opening round opponent in Latvia’s Ernests Gulbis.  Coming back from several weeks’ rest, the Spaniard is rarely at his best.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:44:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Madrid/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Ernests_Gulbis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nalbandian says he could skip Davis Cup final as federation feud intensifies]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081014/Nalbandian_says_he_could_skip_Davis_Cup_final_as_federation_feud_intensifies</link><description><![CDATA[Top Argentine David Nalbandian is feuding with the national federation as a war of influence boils over after the choice by the International Tennis Federation of Mar del Plata as the site for the November Davis Cup final with Spain.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:12:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081014/Nalbandian_says_he_could_skip_Davis_Cup_final_as_federation_feud_intensifies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madrid - Rafael Nadal back in action on Tuesday night against Gulbis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081014/Madrid_-_Rafael_Nadal_back_in_action_on_Tuesday_night_against_Gulbis</link><description><![CDATA[World number one Rafael Nadal faces a stern test in his first match in front of his home crowd in the form of Latvian star Ernests Gulbis.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:08:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081014/Madrid_-_Rafael_Nadal_back_in_action_on_Tuesday_night_against_Gulbis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nalbandian suspicious as Mar del Plata gets Davis Cup final]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081013/Nalbandian_suspicious_as_Mar_del_Plata_gets_Davis_Cup_final</link><description><![CDATA[Argentine No. 1 David Nalbandian has blasted the imposed choice of Mar del Plata for next month's Davis Cup final with Spain, charging that underhanded dealings may be involved.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:41:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081013/Nalbandian_suspicious_as_Mar_del_Plata_gets_Davis_Cup_final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madrid preview - Fish to take on Darcis in the first round]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081013/Madrid_preview_-_Fish_to_take_on_Darcis_in_the_first_round</link><description><![CDATA[Steve Darcis of Belgium came through the qualifying draw to meet 25th-ranked Mardy Fish in the opening round.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:55:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081013/Madrid_preview_-_Fish_to_take_on_Darcis_in_the_first_round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madrid - Gulbis surprises Kiefer in the first round]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Madrid/2008/Nicolas_Kiefer_-_Ernests_Gulbis</link><description><![CDATA[Latvia’s bright young star Ernests Gulbis drew veteran German Nicolas Kiefer in a tight first-round battle, the winner to get Rafael Nadal in the second round.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:17:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Madrid/2008/Nicolas_Kiefer_-_Ernests_Gulbis/</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[Davydenko muscles way into quarter-finals]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Kremlin_Cup_Moskow/2008/Nikolay_Davydenko_-_Guillermo_Garcia-Lopez</link><description><![CDATA[Nicolay Davydenko set down a marker for the other contenders to follow on Thursday when he demolished Guillermo Garcia-Lopez to reach the Kremlin Cup quarter-finals. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:00:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Kremlin_Cup_Moskow/2008/Nikolay_Davydenko_-_Guillermo_Garcia-Lopez/</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[Nalbandian set to choose Davis Cup over Masters Cup ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081008/Nalbandian_set_to_choose_Davis_Cup_over_Masters_Cup_</link><description><![CDATA[David Nalbandian has no doubt as to his priorities for the rest of the ATP season. Life for the Argentine now all boils down to November's Davis Cup final against Spin at home in Cordoba.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:16:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081008/Nalbandian_set_to_choose_Davis_Cup_over_Masters_Cup_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forehand fight on tap for Gonzalez vs. Gulbis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081007/Forehand_fight_on_tap_for_Gonzalez_vs._Gulbis</link><description><![CDATA[New records could be set in both winners and unforced errors when Fernando Gonazalez takes on Ernests Gulbis for a spot in the quarterfinals of the Bank Austria Tennis Trophy.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:41:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081007/Forehand_fight_on_tap_for_Gonzalez_vs._Gulbis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hewitt to test his hip surgery with January Sydney start]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081007/Hewitt_to_test_his_hip_surgery_with_January_Sydney_start</link><description><![CDATA[Lleyton Hewitt will test his recent hip surgery with a start at the Medibank International in Sydney next January as the former No. 1 aims to try and perform up to expectations at the Australian Open.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:55:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081007/Hewitt_to_test_his_hip_surgery_with_January_Sydney_start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockholm - Joachim Johansson makes his return against Nicolas Mahut]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081007/Stockholm_-_Joachim_Johansson_makes_his_return_against_Nicolas_Mahut</link><description><![CDATA[To the delight of the Swedish crowd, countryman Pim-Pim Johansson comes back to professional tennis on Tuesday after announcing his retirement in February of this year.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:34:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081007/Stockholm_-_Joachim_Johansson_makes_his_return_against_Nicolas_Mahut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATP Vienna - Shanghai hopefuls highlight Day 2]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081006/ATP_Vienna_-_Shanghai_hopefuls_highlight_Day_2</link><description><![CDATA[
No. 1 seed Stanislas Wawrinka, No. 2 Fernando Gonzalez, and No. 7 Gilles Simon are all in action on Tuesday at the Bank Austria Tennis Trophy. Valuable points in the 2008 race are at stake.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:14:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081006/ATP_Vienna_-_Shanghai_hopefuls_highlight_Day_2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karlovic and Ferrero highlight first round in Vienna]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081006/Karlovic_and_Ferrero_highlight_first_round_in_Vienna</link><description><![CDATA[The Bank Austria Tennis Trophy gets kicked off with a bang on Monday afternoon, as Ivo Karlovic and Juan Carlos Ferrero will battle for a spot in the second round.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:09:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081006/Karlovic_and_Ferrero_highlight_first_round_in_Vienna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Troicki aims for second upset of Roddick]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081003/Troicki_aims_for_second_upset_of_Roddick</link><description><![CDATA[Viktor Troicki stunned Andy Roddick in the quarterfinals of the Legg Mason Classic earlier this summer. He looks to duplicate that effort on Friday in Tokyo. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:08:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081003/Troicki_aims_for_second_upset_of_Roddick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tokyo - Resurgent Rainer Schuettler takes on Richard Gasquet in quarters]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081003/Tokyo_-_Resurgent_Rainer_Schuettler_takes_on_Richard_Gasquet_in_quarters</link><description><![CDATA[Germany’s Rainer Schuettler, this year’s surprise Wimbledon semifinalist plays Richard Gasquet on Friday to win a spot in the AIG Japan Open semifinal.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:26:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081003/Tokyo_-_Resurgent_Rainer_Schuettler_takes_on_Richard_Gasquet_in_quarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina to gamble on Davis Cup surface swop against clay monster Spain]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081002/Argentina_to_gamble_on_Davis_Cup_surface_swop_against_clay_monster_Spain</link><description><![CDATA[Argentina will tempt fate in next month's Davis Cup final against Spain, changing everything in hopes of getting the edge of Rafael Nadal.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:20:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081002/Argentina_to_gamble_on_Davis_Cup_surface_swop_against_clay_monster_Spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal comes up smelling of roses in endorsement deal]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081002/Nadal_comes_up_smelling_of_roses_in_endorsement_deal</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal's season has already come up smelling of roses with eight titles including two Grand Slams. Now the world No. 1 can add to his healthy bank balance after signing a deal to front a men's fragrance.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:18:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081002/Nadal_comes_up_smelling_of_roses_in_endorsement_deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Estadio Orfeo picked to combat Nadal]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081001/Estadio_Orfeo_picked_to_combat_Nadal</link><description><![CDATA[Argentina on Tuesday nominated the Estadio Orfeo indoor venue in Cordoba to host the Davis Cup final. The November tie will pit the host Argentines against Spain.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:32:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081001/Estadio_Orfeo_picked_to_combat_Nadal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tokyo - Hometown hero Nishikori takes the court]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080930/Tokyo_-_Hometown_hero_Nishikori_takes_the_court</link><description><![CDATA[Japanese star Kei Nishikori battles in round one against the big-serving American Robert Kendrick.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:16:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080930/Tokyo_-_Hometown_hero_Nishikori_takes_the_court/</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[Recent champs Roddick, Tsonga headline AIG Japan Open]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080929/Recent_champs_Roddick%2C_Tsonga_headline_AIG_Japan_Open</link><description><![CDATA[
Andy Roddick and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, both winners last week on the ATP Tour, lead a star-studded field into Tokyo. The tournament also features No. 1 seed David Ferrer and on-fire Juan Martin Del Potro.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Sep 2008 06:57:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080929/Recent_champs_Roddick%2C_Tsonga_headline_AIG_Japan_Open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina at odds with ITF over Davis Cup seating plan]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080928/Argentina_at_odds_with_ITF_over_Davis_Cup_seating_plan</link><description><![CDATA[In addition to steering away from a clay court in hopes of thwarting Rafael Nadal in November's Davis Cup final, Argentina may be taking on the ITF in its choice of ground for the tie.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:10:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080928/Argentina_at_odds_with_ITF_over_Davis_Cup_seating_plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic highlights Day 3 action Bangkok]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080924/Djokovic_highlights_Day_3_action_Bangkok</link><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic and his brother are already out of doubles, and Marko is out in singles, but Novak's singles effort begins on Thursday night against Simon Stadler. Jarkko Nieminen and Jurgen Melzer are also in action.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:49:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080924/Djokovic_highlights_Day_3_action_Bangkok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monfils headlines Day 2 in Bangkok]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080923/Monfils_headlines_Day_2_in_Bangkok</link><description><![CDATA[Gael Monfils will get Tuesday's night session at the Thailand Open started with a second-round clash against Robert Kendrick. Both first and second-round action will be in progress.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:58:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080923/Monfils_headlines_Day_2_in_Bangkok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thailand Open first round: Viktor Troicki vs. Fabrice Santoro]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080923/Thailand_Open_first_round%3A_Viktor_Troicki_vs._Fabrice_Santoro</link><description><![CDATA[An all-unseeded showdown could end up being the most entertaining on Day 2 in Bangkok. It's in-form Viktor Troicki against crafty veteran Fabrice Santoro.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:22:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080923/Thailand_Open_first_round%3A_Viktor_Troicki_vs._Fabrice_Santoro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer set for Davis Cup showdown with United States]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080923/Federer_set_for_Davis_Cup_showdown_with_United_States</link><description><![CDATA[The 2009 Davis Cup draw ceremony was held on Tuesday and it produced a marquee first-round matchup between the United States and Switzerland.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:09:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080923/Federer_set_for_Davis_Cup_showdown_with_United_States/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghost of Davis Cup defeat trails Roddick to China]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080923/Ghost_of_Davis_Cup_defeat_trails_Roddick_to_China</link><description><![CDATA[The ghost of a weekend Davis Cup loss in Spain has followed Andy Roddick all the way to Beijing, with the American haunted by the presence of top seed David Ferrer in the draw of the China Open.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:25:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080923/Ghost_of_Davis_Cup_defeat_trails_Roddick_to_China/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal destroys Roddick, sends Spain into the finals]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080921/Nadal_destroys_Roddick%2C_sends_Spain_into_the_finals</link><description><![CDATA[After a surprising doubles victory by the Americans on Saturday, Rafael Nadal and Andy Roddick took the court after a 90 minute rain delay. What ensued was a clinic.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:12:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080921/Nadal_destroys_Roddick%2C_sends_Spain_into_the_finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal overcomes Querrey; Spain 1-0 USA]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080920/Nadal_overcomes_Querrey%3B_Spain_1-0_USA</link><description><![CDATA[In a spirited effort, Sam Querrey was able to take a set on clay in Spain from the World No. 1 Rafael Nadal before the Spaniard regained himself to take the next three sets.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080920/Nadal_overcomes_Querrey%3B_Spain_1-0_USA/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Querrey up against the odds in Davis Cup debut]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080919/Querrey_up_against_the_odds_in_Davis_Cup_debut</link><description><![CDATA[Sam Querrey will hope to have digested a recent US Open fourth round loss to Rafael Nadal as the pair open Davis Cup semi-final play in Madrid. The young American hope will be up against it as he faces off against the world No. 1 in the high-pressure semi-final.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:34:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080919/Querrey_up_against_the_odds_in_Davis_Cup_debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain and US to play to the last drop of blood in bullring]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080919/Spain_and_US_to_play_to_the_last_drop_of_blood_in_bullring</link><description><![CDATA[This weekend's Davis Cup semi-final between Spain and the US is not the first time that tennis gladiators have met inside a bullring.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:31:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080919/Spain_and_US_to_play_to_the_last_drop_of_blood_in_bullring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davis Cup Semifinal: Rafael Nadal vs. Sam Querrey]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080918/Davis_Cup_Semifinal%3A_Rafael_Nadal_vs._Sam_Querrey</link><description><![CDATA[Sam Querrey's very first Davis Cup match will be against World #1 Rafael Nadal on clay in Spain. Piece of cake, no?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:33:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080918/Davis_Cup_Semifinal%3A_Rafael_Nadal_vs._Sam_Querrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Confident Davis Cup pick Querrery ready for challenge on clay ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080917/Confident_Davis_Cup_pick_Querrery_ready_for_challenge_on_clay_</link><description><![CDATA[Sam Querrey insists that he's got the game for clay after his late substitution into a first-time spot on the US Davis Cup team which faces a huge ask with a weekend semi-final tie in Madrid against Spain.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:40:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080917/Confident_Davis_Cup_pick_Querrery_ready_for_challenge_on_clay_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bob Bryan out of Davis Cup]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080916/Bob_Bryan_out_of_Davis_Cup</link><description><![CDATA[Already facing a near impossible task going up against Spain on red clay, things just got a whole lot tougher for the United States Davis Cup team.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:25:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080916/Bob_Bryan_out_of_Davis_Cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer confidence has never wavered during tough season]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080916/Federer_confidence_has_never_wavered_during_tough_season</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer says that his belief in himself never wavered during 2008 even as he lost heartbreak finals at the French Open and Wimbledon to rival Rafael Nadal.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:15:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080916/Federer_confidence_has_never_wavered_during_tough_season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blake out, Querrey in for Davis Cup tie with Spain]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080914/Blake_out%2C_Querrey_in_for_Davis_Cup_tie_with_Spain</link><description><![CDATA[James Blake has been left off the United States' Davis Cup roster for next weekend's clash with Spain. Sam Querrey will make his debut for the underdog American squad.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 14 Sep 2008 17:27:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080914/Blake_out%2C_Querrey_in_for_Davis_Cup_tie_with_Spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer backs himself for more major titles]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080912/Federer_backs_himself_for_more_major_titles</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer has revitalised his tennis with a fifth straight US Open title, leaving the standout Swiss with all the optimism he needs to aim for more of the same in coming seasons.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:36:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080912/Federer_backs_himself_for_more_major_titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic gold paved the way for Federer's New York title]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080911/Olympic_gold_paved_the_way_for_Federer%27s_New_York_title</link><description><![CDATA[Olympic doubles gold gave Roger Federer the confidence to salvage his season with a fifth straight US Open title, putting the Swiss back into the mix as a serious threat to return to No. 1 and again dominate the game.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:54:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080911/Olympic_gold_paved_the_way_for_Federer%27s_New_York_title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer says New York title saved his season]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080910/Federer_says_New_York_title_saved_his_season</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer admits he went a long way towards saving his season with a last-gasp Grand Slam title for 2008 at the US Open.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:18:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080910/Federer_says_New_York_title_saved_his_season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murray more at home than ever in New York City]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080909/Murray_more_at_home_than_ever_in_New_York_City</link><description><![CDATA[Despite his loss to Roger Federer, Andy Murray remains more convinced than ever that's he found his spiritual home at the US Open.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:44:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080909/Murray_more_at_home_than_ever_in_New_York_City/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucky 13 gives Roger Federer a big boost]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080909/Lucky_13_gives_Roger_Federer_a_big_boost</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer has reason to pick up his pace after regaining traction in his race for history with a 13th career Grand Slam title at the US Open.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:40:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080909/Lucky_13_gives_Roger_Federer_a_big_boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roger Federer reclaims his season with a fifth US Open title]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/Andy_Murray_-_Roger_Federer</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer dazzled the early-evening US Open crowd on Monday with play that was reminiscent of the Federer of last year.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:57:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/Andy_Murray_-_Roger_Federer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer and Murray fight for the last Grand Slam of the year]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080908/Federer_and_Murray_fight_for_the_last_Grand_Slam_of_the_year</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer and Andy Murray will do battle on Monday night in the US Open final.  For Federer it is a chance to recapture the Grand Slam magic that he has missed this year.  For Murray, it is a chance to prove that he is to be considered among the very best.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:02:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080908/Federer_and_Murray_fight_for_the_last_Grand_Slam_of_the_year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Murray dazzles, sails into first Grand Slam final]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Andy_Murray</link><description><![CDATA[In a match that spanned two days and the remnants of Hurricane Hanna, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray battled each other for the right to compete against Roger Federer in the final.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:51:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Andy_Murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US-Spain tie could come down to the Bryan boys]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080907/US-Spain_tie_could_come_down_to_the_Bryan_boys</link><description><![CDATA[At age 30 the American Bryan brothers are in no mood to slow down in their tennis careers - especially with a key Davis Cup battle looming within a fortnight in Madrid.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:53:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080907/US-Spain_tie_could_come_down_to_the_Bryan_boys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic knows Federer still the boss]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080907/Djokovic_knows_Federer_still_the_boss</link><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic now has another reason not to doubt the recovery powers of Roger Federer after collapsing to a four-set loss against the Swiss to exit the US Open.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:26:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080907/Djokovic_knows_Federer_still_the_boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open final means it's time for Federer to relax and play his game]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080907/US_Open_final_means_it%27s_time_for_Federer_to_relax_and_play_his_game</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer booked his place in a fifth straight US Open final and said he can now relax. “The pressure is off,” said the 12-time Grand Slam champion after moving to a 7-2 record over Novak Djokovic following a four-set win.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:26:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080907/US_Open_final_means_it%27s_time_for_Federer_to_relax_and_play_his_game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blake still the man for US Davis Cup hopes]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080906/Blake_still_the_man_for_US_Davis_Cup_hopes</link><description><![CDATA[American Davis Cup coach Patrick McEnroe has given a vote of confidence of off-the-boil James Blake as he chose the American for a Davis Cup squad for an 11th straight time.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:56:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080906/Blake_still_the_man_for_US_Davis_Cup_hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal & Murray set for much hyped showdown]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080905/Nadal_%26_Murray_set_for_much_hyped_showdown</link><description><![CDATA[It's amazing to think this is Nadal's first US Open semi. In previous years he's faded at the business end of the New York slam but the 2008 version appears stronger than ever.  ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:39:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080905/Nadal_%26_Murray_set_for_much_hyped_showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London bookies give Murray a title chance]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080905/London_bookies_give_Murray_a_title_chance</link><description><![CDATA[Andy Murray's successful run to the semi-finals of the US Open has London bookmakers tipping him for an outside hope at the title.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:35:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080905/London_bookies_give_Murray_a_title_chance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal ends Fish's U.S. Open run]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Mardy_Fish</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal reaches the semifinals of the U.S. Open for the first time in his career by knocking out Mardy Fish. Nadal will meet Andy Murray on Saturday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:13:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Mardy_Fish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murray battles past Del Potro for his first Slam semifinal]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/Juan_Martin_Del_Potro_-_Andy_Murray</link><description><![CDATA[The tennis world was waiting to see if Andy Murray and Juan Martin Del Potro would continue their well publicized feud that began in Rome earlier this year.  ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:57:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/Juan_Martin_Del_Potro_-_Andy_Murray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unseeded Fish aims for biggest upset of all against Nadal]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080903/Unseeded_Fish_aims_for_biggest_upset_of_all_against_Nadal</link><description><![CDATA[Mardy Fish has surprised three straight seeded opponents to reach the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open. Now he has his hands full with the top seed, Rafael Nadal.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:08:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080903/Unseeded_Fish_aims_for_biggest_upset_of_all_against_Nadal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open - Murray and Del Potro battle in quarterfinal grudge match]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080903/US_Open_-_Murray_and_Del_Potro_battle_in_quarterfinal_grudge_match</link><description><![CDATA[Scotland’s Andy Murray and Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro play for the first time since their fiery encounter in Rome earlier this year.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:07:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080903/US_Open_-_Murray_and_Del_Potro_battle_in_quarterfinal_grudge_match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fish erases Monfils to reach U.S. Open quarters]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/Mardy_Fish_-_Gael_Monfils</link><description><![CDATA[
Mardy Fish cruises past Gael Monfils in the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Monday. The win sets up a quarterfinal showdown against top-seeded Rafael Nadal.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:25:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/Mardy_Fish_-_Gael_Monfils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal thwarts Querrey upset bid]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Sam_Querrey</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal survives a strong effort from Sam Querrey to reach the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open. Next up for the No. 1 player in the world is Mardy Fish.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:48:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/Rafael_Nadal_-_Sam_Querrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal says hardcourts always mean the threat of injury]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080902/Nadal_says_hardcourts_always_mean_the_threat_of_injury</link><description><![CDATA[If he ever needs any company, Rafael Nadal need only head for the trainer's room at the US Open, where thre is always a crowd of clients.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:02:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080902/Nadal_says_hardcourts_always_mean_the_threat_of_injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal faces Querrey in U.S. Open fourth round]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080901/Nadal_faces_Querrey_in_U.S._Open_fourth_round</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal will thrill the Labor Day crowd in New York by taking on Sam Querrey for a spot in the quarterfinals of the season's final Grand Slam. The battle in Arthur Ashe stadium follows Fish and Monfils.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:20:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080901/Nadal_faces_Querrey_in_U.S._Open_fourth_round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal moves into fourth round of U.S. Open]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080831/Nadal_moves_into_fourth_round_of_U.S._Open</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal takes out Viktor Troicki on Saturday afternoon in the third round of the U.S. Open. He is joined in the fourth round by Sam Querrey and Gael Monfils, in addition to Mardy Fish.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:25:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080831/Nadal_moves_into_fourth_round_of_U.S._Open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[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[Nadal pirate look soon to walk the plank in image change]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080831/Nadal_pirate_look_soon_to_walk_the_plank_in_image_change</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal won't change a winning combination, with the world No. 1 holding off on an image revamp until his run at the US Open is done.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:04:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080831/Nadal_pirate_look_soon_to_walk_the_plank_in_image_change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marathon man Haas slips to shock defeat]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/Gilles_Muller_-_Tommy_Haas</link><description><![CDATA[Haas has been renowned for his comeback wins at the US Open over the past couple of years, ending James Blake's hopes in an epic in 2007 and going the distance to take out Richard Gasquet on Tuesday. However today he was on the receiving end ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:53:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/Gilles_Muller_-_Tommy_Haas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal main attraction on super Saturday]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080830/Nadal_main_attraction_on_super_Saturday</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal will meet Viktor Troicki on a Saturday in New York that is jam-packed with huge singles showdowns. Ivo Karlovic and David Nalbandian are also in action and have their hands full.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:33:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080830/Nadal_main_attraction_on_super_Saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer believes tennis prize money could be more generous]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080830/Federer_believes_tennis_prize_money_could_be_more_generous</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer is ready for a few changes at the ATP after his summer election to the Player Council along with fellow top contenders Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:35:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080830/Federer_believes_tennis_prize_money_could_be_more_generous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal eases through second round; Troicki next]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080829/Nadal_eases_through_second_round%3B_Troicki_next</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal rolls over Ryler DeHeart in straight sets on Thursday night. He will take on Viktor Troicki, a winner over Philipp Kohlschreiber in round three.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:40:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080829/Nadal_eases_through_second_round%3B_Troicki_next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer becoming a New York fan favourite]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080828/Federer_becoming_a_New_York_fan_favourite</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer finds that his American fan base may be growing as he picks up the “sympathy vote” after losing his long-held No. 1 ranking.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:09:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080828/Federer_becoming_a_New_York_fan_favourite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal headlines action as U.S. Open second round begins]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080828/Nadal_headlines_action_as_U.S._Open_second_round_begins</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal has to hope for an easier match than the one he had against Bjorn Phau in round one. Viktor Troicki and Philipp Kohlschreiber will battle as potential third-round opponents for the No. 1 seed.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:52:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080828/Nadal_headlines_action_as_U.S._Open_second_round_begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferrer, Nishikori and Wawrinka see round two action]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080828/Ferrer%2C_Nishikori_and_Wawrinka_see_round_two_action</link><description><![CDATA[David Ferrer, Kei Nishikori and Stanislas Wawrkinka each continue their bid at the US Open on Thursday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:19:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080828/Ferrer%2C_Nishikori_and_Wawrinka_see_round_two_action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Open - Andy Murray battles Llodra in round two action]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080828/US_Open_-_Andy_Murray_battles_Llodra_in_round_two_action</link><description><![CDATA[Great Britain’s Andy Murray continues his bid for his first ever Grand Slam title on Thursday, where he will take on the Frenchman Michael Llodra.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:41:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080828/US_Open_-_Andy_Murray_battles_Llodra_in_round_two_action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal finally turns back pesky Phau]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080826/Nadal_finally_turns_back_pesky_Phau</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal needs almost three hours to put away qualifier Bjorn Phau. He is joined in the U.S. Open second round by Gael Monfils.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:14:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080826/Nadal_finally_turns_back_pesky_Phau/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audio grabs from US Open]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080825/Audio_grabs_from_US_Open</link><description><![CDATA[Once again, Tennistalk gives you recordings from the press conferences held right after the matches. Stay tuned for your daily audio grabs from the US Open.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:41:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080825/Audio_grabs_from_US_Open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal, Blake headline U.S. Open day 1]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080825/Nadal%2C_Blake_headline_U.S._Open_day_1</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal and James Blake are in action at the U.S. Open on Monday. It could be time for Bjorn Phau and Donald Young to pack their bags.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:19:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080825/Nadal%2C_Blake_headline_U.S._Open_day_1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murray, Ferrer kick off round one at the US Open]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080825/Murray%2C_Ferrer_kick_off_round_one_at_the_US_Open</link><description><![CDATA[The world numbers four and six help kick off day one in Flushing Meadows.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:22:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080825/Murray%2C_Ferrer_kick_off_round_one_at_the_US_Open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Open preview: Nadal has relatively smooth path]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080824/U.S._Open_preview%3A_Nadal_has_relatively_smooth_path</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal's life as a No. 1 seed begins on Monday at the U.S. Open, where his quarter of the draw does not look too taxing. He begins with qualifier Bjorn Phau.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:10:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080824/U.S._Open_preview%3A_Nadal_has_relatively_smooth_path/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer says 2009 schedule will be a relief]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080824/Federer_says_2009_schedule_will_be_a_relief</link><description><![CDATA[2008 is far from finished, but Roger Federer can already breathe easier when he thinks ahead to the 2009 campaign, which will be relaxed by comparison to the packed-out current ATP season.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:16:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080824/Federer_says_2009_schedule_will_be_a_relief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Murray in the betting mix for US Open title]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080824/Andy_Murray_in_the_betting_mix_for_US_Open_title</link><description><![CDATA[Andy Murray may have endured an Olympics to forget after exiting the first round in China, but his reputation as the Cincinnati champion after lifting his first career Masters title is proceeding him at the US Open.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:14:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080824/Andy_Murray_in_the_betting_mix_for_US_Open_title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Open draw revealed]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080821/U.S._Open_draw_revealed</link><description><![CDATA[The 2008 U.S. Open draw was revealed on Thursday afternoon in New York. Novak Djokovic is in Roger Federer's half of the field.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:45:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080821/U.S._Open_draw_revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATP boss de Villiers to step down in December]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080821/ATP_boss_de_Villiers_to_step_down_in_December</link><description><![CDATA[ATP boss Etienne de Villiers is set to leave his position at the end of the year, and will not renew a contract which expires in December.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:11:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080821/ATP_boss_de_Villiers_to_step_down_in_December/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hewitt cuts his losses with hip surgery]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080820/Hewitt_cuts_his_losses_with_hip_surgery</link><description><![CDATA[Lleyton Hewitt will fight through rehab with the same grit that he brings to his tennis after finally submitting to the hip operation which couild save his career.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:00:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080820/Hewitt_cuts_his_losses_with_hip_surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Del Potro puts US Open form as top priority]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080820/Del_Potro_puts_US_Open_form_as_top_priority</link><description><![CDATA[Shooting star Juan Martin Del Potro has called time on his winning summer run, withdrawing exhausted from this week's New Haven event to rest prior to the US Open.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:32:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080820/Del_Potro_puts_US_Open_form_as_top_priority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal win could cool Spanish photo controversy]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080820/Nadal_win_could_cool_Spanish_photo_controversy</link><description><![CDATA[The gold medal performance from Rafael Nadal last week may have helped to take some of the pressure out of Spain's “slant-eye shoot” team photo controversy clouding the Beijing Games.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:24:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080820/Nadal_win_could_cool_Spanish_photo_controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wednesday in New Haven: quarterfinals on the line]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080820/Wednesday_in_New_Haven%3A_quarterfinals_on_the_line</link><description><![CDATA[Sixteen men will be vying for quarterfinal spots as play really takes off at the Pilot Pen Tennis tournament. Marin Cilic and Igor Andreev headline the action.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:43:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080820/Wednesday_in_New_Haven%3A_quarterfinals_on_the_line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seeds take the court in New Haven second round]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080819/Seeds_take_the_court_in_New_Haven_second_round</link><description><![CDATA[All sixteen seeds received first-round byes, but now they will be off the couch and on the court. That should make for a blockbuster Tuesday in New Haven.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:33:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080819/Seeds_take_the_court_in_New_Haven_second_round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal settles into his new life as No. 1]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080818/Nadal_settles_into_his_new_life_as_No._1</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal brings his light-hearted tennis appreciation to the No. 1 position, quietly satisfied to have finally surpassed Roger Federer atop the ATP table.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:25:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080818/Nadal_settles_into_his_new_life_as_No._1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Action-packed Monday in New Haven]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080818/Action-packed_Monday_in_New_Haven</link><description><![CDATA[A huge slate of first-round matches are on tap at the Pilot Pen tournament in New Haven. Among those in action are Nicolas Lapentti, Sebastien Grosjean, and Robby Ginepri.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:13:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080818/Action-packed_Monday_in_New_Haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal adds a gold medal to his trophy collection]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Olympic_Games/2008/Fernando_Gonzalez_-_Rafael_Nadal</link><description><![CDATA[Spaniard Rafael Nadal attempted to be the first man from Spain ever to win gold medal in tennis as he went up against the big hitting Chilean, Fernando Gonzalez.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:10:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Olympic_Games/2008/Fernando_Gonzalez_-_Rafael_Nadal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hugs all around as Federer and Wawrinka sweep to doubles gold]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080817/Hugs_all_around_as_Federer_and_Wawrinka_sweep_to_doubles_gold</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer has finally felt the love as Beijing Olympic frustration evaporated with a gold medal in doubles alongside Davis Cup teammate Stanislas Wawrinka.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:25:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080817/Hugs_all_around_as_Federer_and_Wawrinka_sweep_to_doubles_gold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal and Gonzalez will battle for gold in Beijing]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080816/Nadal_and_Gonzalez_will_battle_for_gold_in_Beijing</link><description><![CDATA[
The presumptive world number one Rafael Nadal of Spain will look to add one more treasure to his collection on Sunday afternoon when he takes on Chilean Fernando Gonzalez for Olympic gold.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:41:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080816/Nadal_and_Gonzalez_will_battle_for_gold_in_Beijing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Del Potro, Haas to battle for spot in Legg Mason final]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080816/Del_Potro%2C_Haas_to_battle_for_spot_in_Legg_Mason_final</link><description><![CDATA[
The top half of the Legg Mason Classic draw is in shambles, but the bottom half held form for a blokbuster semifinal showdown. It will be Juan Martin Del Potro vs. Tommy Haas on Saturday afternoon.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:14:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080816/Del_Potro%2C_Haas_to_battle_for_spot_in_Legg_Mason_final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal will go for gold with thrilling win over Djokovic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Olympic_Games/2008/Novak_Djokovic_-_Rafael_Nadal</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic met for the sixth time this year in the semifinals of the Beijing Olympics, both men desperate for the opportunity to win gold for his country.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:45:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Olympic_Games/2008/Novak_Djokovic_-_Rafael_Nadal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer refuses to lose faith despite ceding top ranking]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080815/Federer_refuses_to_lose_faith_despite_ceding_top_ranking</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer is braced for a fall as he loses his long-held No. 1 ranking on Monday, just a week before the start of the US Open.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:02:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080815/Federer_refuses_to_lose_faith_despite_ceding_top_ranking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dev Varman, Roddick alive and kicking for Legg Mason quarters]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080815/Dev_Varman%2C_Roddick_alive_and_kicking_for_Legg_Mason_quarters</link><description><![CDATA[
Somdev Dev Varman and Andy Roddick survived thrillers on Thursday and they will be bidding for semifinal spots in Washington D.C. on Friday. Tommy Haas is also in action against Alejandro Falla.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:27:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080815/Dev_Varman%2C_Roddick_alive_and_kicking_for_Legg_Mason_quarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic and Nadal meet in dream semifinal in Beijing]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080815/Djokovic_and_Nadal_meet_in_dream_semifinal_in_Beijing</link><description><![CDATA[The Roger Federer - Rafael Nadal rivalry has long been enthralling tennis viewers, but there is a new rivalry now, one that is almost as appealing.  This time Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will meet with Olympic honor at stake.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:03:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080815/Djokovic_and_Nadal_meet_in_dream_semifinal_in_Beijing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic fights off early push by Monfils]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Olympic_Games/2008/Gael_Monfils_-_Novak_Djokovic</link><description><![CDATA[
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic and Gael Monfils clashed in the quarterfinals for a chance at Olympic gold.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:06:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Olympic_Games/2008/Gael_Monfils_-_Novak_Djokovic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal marches closer to the medal round]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Olympic_Games/2008/Jurgen_Melzer_-_Rafael_Nadal</link><description><![CDATA[Spaniard Rafael Nadal battled Jurgen Melzer of Austria late into the night on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Beijing Olympics.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:36:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Olympic_Games/2008/Jurgen_Melzer_-_Rafael_Nadal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal to battle Melzer in the quarters]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080814/Nadal_to_battle_Melzer_in_the_quarters</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal gets the surprise of the tournament, Jurgen Melzer in his quarterfinal match on Thursday.  Nadal is going for his first ever gold medal.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:36:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080814/Nadal_to_battle_Melzer_in_the_quarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murray turns to US Open after quick Beijing doubles exit]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080814/Murray_turns_to_US_Open_after_quick_Beijing_doubles_exit</link><description><![CDATA[Just over a week after reaching a career-best sixth ranking, Andy Murray can turn his thoughts to the US open after exiting in doubles at the Beijing Olympics with his brother Jamie.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:09:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080814/Murray_turns_to_US_Open_after_quick_Beijing_doubles_exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal rolls on in Beijing]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Olympic_Games/2008/Igor_Andreev_-_Rafael_Nadal</link><description><![CDATA[World number two Rafael Nadal takes another step closer to gold on Wednesday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:38:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Olympic_Games/2008/Igor_Andreev_-_Rafael_Nadal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic and Youzhny collide for a spot in the quarterfinals]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080813/Djokovic_and_Youzhny_collide_for_a_spot_in_the_quarterfinals</link><description><![CDATA[Mikhail Youzhny and Novak Djokovic will meet in perhaps the most competitive of the third round matches at the Olympics.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:16:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080813/Djokovic_and_Youzhny_collide_for_a_spot_in_the_quarterfinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humble Nadal enjoys the Simple Life in Beijing]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080812/Humble_Nadal_enjoys_the_Simple_Life_in_Beijing</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal is keeping it simple at the Beijing Olympics, revelling in his treatment as a “normal” athlete and not a tennis VIP.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:38:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080812/Humble_Nadal_enjoys_the_Simple_Life_in_Beijing/</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[Massu fails to defend gold, Wawrinka upset in round two action]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080812/Massu_fails_to_defend_gold%2C_Wawrinka_upset_in_round_two_action</link><description><![CDATA[Stanislas Wawrinka went out to prove that Switzerland has more than one player to count on and David Nalbandian continued his quest for his first Olympic medal.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:59:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080812/Massu_fails_to_defend_gold%2C_Wawrinka_upset_in_round_two_action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic makes short work of Schuettler]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Olympic_Games/2008/Rainer_Schuettler_-_Novak_Djokovic</link><description><![CDATA[Serbia’s Novak Djokovic looked to take another step toward the medal round on Tuesday in his second round match with Rainer Schuettler of Germany.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:09:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Olympic_Games/2008/Rainer_Schuettler_-_Novak_Djokovic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal impressive with easy win over Hewitt]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Olympic_Games/2008/Lleyton_Hewitt_-_Rafael_Nadal</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal attempted to do one of the few things he has not been able to accomplish - beat Lleyton Hewitt on a surface other than clay.  The Spaniard got his chance on Tuesday in Beijing.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:02:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Olympic_Games/2008/Lleyton_Hewitt_-_Rafael_Nadal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nalbandian and Youzhny press on to the second round]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080812/Nalbandian_and_Youzhny_press_on_to_the_second_round</link><description><![CDATA[Tuesday is a busy day at the tennis venue.  The entire field will play their second round matches, including David Nalbandian and Mikhail Youzhny.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:51:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080812/Nalbandian_and_Youzhny_press_on_to_the_second_round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal looks for his first ever win over Lleyton Hewitt on hard courts]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080812/Rafael_Nadal_looks_for_his_first_ever_win_over_Lleyton_Hewitt_on_hard_courts</link><description><![CDATA[So far, Rafael Nadal has only been able to best Australian Lleyton Hewitt on clay.  On Tuesday, the soon-to-be world number one will have his chance on hard courts.

]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:54:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080812/Rafael_Nadal_looks_for_his_first_ever_win_over_Lleyton_Hewitt_on_hard_courts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Murray upset, other seeds through in bottom section]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080811/Andy_Murray_upset%2C_other_seeds_through_in_bottom_section</link><description><![CDATA[The bottom section of the draw remains largely intact,with one major exception.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:14:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080811/Andy_Murray_upset%2C_other_seeds_through_in_bottom_section/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal's quest for gold continues]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Olympic_Games/2008/Potito_Starace_-_Rafael_Nadal</link><description><![CDATA[Soon to be world number one Rafael Nadal kicked off his Beijing Olympics in stifling humidity; he took on the Italian Potito Starace.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:55:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Olympic_Games/2008/Potito_Starace_-_Rafael_Nadal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legg Mason Day 1 Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080811/Legg_Mason_Day_1_Preview</link><description><![CDATA[Monday in D.C. hails the return of Taylor Dent and the arrival of Somdev Devvarman. But don't forget about Tommy Haas, John Isner, and Donald Young.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:35:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080811/Legg_Mason_Day_1_Preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McEnroe says old pal Pete can relax as Federer winning pace slows]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080811/McEnroe_says_old_pal_Pete_can_relax_as_Federer_winning_pace_slows</link><description><![CDATA[John McEnroe believes Pete Sampras can relax a bit after the slowing of Roger Federer's progress to reach the all-time record of 14 career Grand Slam titles.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:35:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080811/McEnroe_says_old_pal_Pete_can_relax_as_Federer_winning_pace_slows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic hoping to live up to Olympic expectations]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080810/Djokovic_hoping_to_live_up_to_Olympic_expectations</link><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic takes to the court in his first round match against Robby Ginepri.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:34:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080810/Djokovic_hoping_to_live_up_to_Olympic_expectations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murray, Hewitt and American Sam Querrey try their hand at Olympic glory]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080810/Murray%2C_Hewitt_and_American_Sam_Querrey_try_their_hand_at_Olympic_glory</link><description><![CDATA[Round one at the Olympic games in Beijing continues on Monday as Briton Andy Murray makes his Olympic singles debut.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:15:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080810/Murray%2C_Hewitt_and_American_Sam_Querrey_try_their_hand_at_Olympic_glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal begins bid for gold in Beijing]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080810/Rafael_Nadal_begins_bid_for_gold_in_Beijing</link><description><![CDATA[In just over a week’s time, Rafael Nadal will take over the world number one ranking from long-time top dog Roger Federer.  But for now, the Spaniard will focus on the goal of winning a medal for his country.

]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:13:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080810/Rafael_Nadal_begins_bid_for_gold_in_Beijing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moya says Federer will fight to regain lost top ranking]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080810/Moya_says_Federer_will_fight_to_regain_lost_top_ranking</link><description><![CDATA[Carlos Moya has no doubt that his fellow man from Mallorca Rafael Nadal will have a successful run at the No. 1 ranking - but the veteran Spaniard also adds that deposed Roger Federer won't roll over either.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:56:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080810/Moya_says_Federer_will_fight_to_regain_lost_top_ranking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATP Los Angeles: Andy Roddick vs Denis Gremelmayr]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080809/ATP_Los_Angeles%3A_Andy_Roddick_vs_Denis_Gremelmayr</link><description><![CDATA[Roddick bids to make his second final of the year tonight after Dubai in March against unseeded giant-killer Denis Gremelmayr who's already taken out Feliciano Lopez and Marat Safin this week]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:33:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080809/ATP_Los_Angeles%3A_Andy_Roddick_vs_Denis_Gremelmayr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer says Games gold can salvage his season]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080808/Federer_says_Games_gold_can_salvage_his_season</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer says that Olympic gold would be the perfect way save to his so-far sub-par season. With his ranking set to drop to second behind Rafael Nadal on August 18, the longtime No. 1 knows he has to pick up his pace.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:14:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080808/Federer_says_Games_gold_can_salvage_his_season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruguera likes the longevity of Nadal atop the rankings]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080808/Bruguera_likes_the_longevity_of_Nadal_atop_the_rankings</link><description><![CDATA[Former French Open champion Sergi Bruguera is dazzled by the game of countryman Rafael Nadal and expects the 2008 double Grand Slam champion to reign atop the rankings for months to come.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:12:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080808/Bruguera_likes_the_longevity_of_Nadal_atop_the_rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Murray ready for Olympic challenge]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080807/Andy_Murray_ready_for_Olympic_challenge</link><description><![CDATA[Andy Murray may be one player who won't find the heat and humidity of Beijing much of a strain after winning the Cincinnati title in similar hothouse conditions at the weekend.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:53:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080807/Andy_Murray_ready_for_Olympic_challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal soaking up the Olympic ambience]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080806/Rafael_Nadal_soaking_up_the_Olympic_ambience</link><description><![CDATA[Rafael Nadal couldn't be more pleased to have arrived in Beijing and is already soaking up all of the atmosphere the Olympic has to offer. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:41:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080806/Rafael_Nadal_soaking_up_the_Olympic_ambience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nonstop Nadal carries on to Beijing with ranking rise imminent]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080805/Nonstop_Nadal_carries_on_to_Beijing_with_ranking_rise_imminent</link><description><![CDATA[ Rafael Nadal is becoming into the Zen master of deferred gratification, vowing to hold off for another month and a half before finally celebrating his hard-fought rise to world No. 1 status.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:14:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080805/Nonstop_Nadal_carries_on_to_Beijing_with_ranking_rise_imminent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic Upsets Nadal to Delay Change at No. 1]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Cincinnati/2008/Novak_Djokovic_-_Rafael_Nadal</link><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic defeats Rafael Nadal in straight sets at the Masters Series Cincinnati on Saturday. He will take on Andy Murray in the final.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:25:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Cincinnati/2008/Novak_Djokovic_-_Rafael_Nadal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer must re-group in Beijing after no 1 ranking loss]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080802/Federer_must_re-group_in_Beijing_after_no_1_ranking_loss</link><description><![CDATA[Roger Federer will need to quickly re-group as he now points to the Beijing Olympics to improve the slumping state of his game.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:54:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080802/Federer_must_re-group_in_Beijing_after_no_1_ranking_loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal will be new world no 1]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Cincinnati/2008/Nicolas_Lapentti_-_Rafael_Nadal</link><description><![CDATA[With darkness falling on another enthralling day's play in Cincinatti,  Rafa Nadal confirmed what we've all been expecting for the past 6 weeks, bringing the curtain down on the Federer reign as world no 1 with a quarter-final win over Nicholas Lapentti ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 02 Aug 2008 15:41:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Cincinnati/2008/Nicolas_Lapentti_-_Rafael_Nadal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Semifinal: Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080802/Cincinnati_Semifinal%3A_Novak_Djokovic_vs._Rafael_Nadal</link><description><![CDATA[There's nothing Novak Djokovic can do to stop Rafael Nadal from becoming No. 1. But Djokovic can at least delay the inevitable, and more importantly he can reach the Cincinnati title match.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 02 Aug 2008 06:38:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080802/Cincinnati_Semifinal%3A_Novak_Djokovic_vs._Rafael_Nadal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic Sets Up Showdown With Soon-to-be No. 1]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Cincinnati/2008/Ernests_Gulbis_-_Novak_Djokovic</link><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic takes care of Ernests Gulbis on Friday afternoon to reach the semifinals of the Masters Series Cincinnati. He will meet Rafael Nadal, the man about to assume the No. 1 ranking.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:59:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Cincinnati/2008/Ernests_Gulbis_-_Novak_Djokovic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federer can only carry on with ranking danger looming]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080801/Federer_can_only_carry_on_with_ranking_danger_looming</link><description><![CDATA[ Roger Federer is running on auto-pilot after shock third-round loss at the Cincinnati Masters to Ivo Karlovic, his long-time No. 1 ranking now tottering dangerously.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:53:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080801/Federer_can_only_carry_on_with_ranking_danger_looming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal blasts draining hard-court schedule]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080801/Nadal_blasts_draining_hard-court_schedule</link><description><![CDATA[He'd just sent Tommy Haas out in straight sets and moved a step closer to becoming world no 1 but Rafael Nadal was far from content last night, launching another stinging attack on the ATP's scheduling]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:54:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080801/Nadal_blasts_draining_hard-court_schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TMS Cincinatti: Nadal vs Lapentti]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080801/TMS_Cincinatti%3A_Nadal_vs_Lapentti</link><description><![CDATA[Lapentti's playing his best tennis for 6 years right now but ominously, Rafael Nadal has extra reason for regarding this as a particularly vital match. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:40:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080801/TMS_Cincinatti%3A_Nadal_vs_Lapentti/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadal holds off spirited Haas ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Cincinnati/2008/Tommy_Haas_-_Rafael_Nadal</link><description><![CDATA[Rafa Nadal is now well and truly within touching distance of the big goal. It's been 235 weeks since Roger Federer first officially became the world's leading tennis player, taking over from Roddick but after being bombed out by Karlovic in the 3rd round, its about to be wrested away ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:37:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Cincinnati/2008/Tommy_Haas_-_Rafael_Nadal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati Quarterfinal: Ernests Gulbis vs. Novak Djokovic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080801/Cincinnati_Quarterfinal%3A_Ernests_Gulbis_vs._Novak_Djokovic</link><description><![CDATA[Ernests Gulbis' third-round clash with