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            <item><title><![CDATA[Lyon final: Söderling and Benneteau to do battle]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081025/Lyon_final%3A_S%C3%B6derling_and_Benneteau_to_do_battle</link><description><![CDATA[Both men have looked awesome all week long, with Söderling reaching his ninth indoor ATP final and Benneteau looking for his first title.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 25 Oct 2008 22:00:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081025/Lyon_final%3A_S%C3%B6derling_and_Benneteau_to_do_battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roddick overpowers Ginepri while Darcis upsets Gasquet]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081023/Roddick_overpowers_Ginepri_while_Darcis_upsets_Gasquet</link><description><![CDATA[It was a day of good close matches in Lyon as Roddick won in two tiebreaks while Gasquet tumbled out.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:00:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081023/Roddick_overpowers_Ginepri_while_Darcis_upsets_Gasquet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gasquet and Tsonga grind out tough wins]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081022/Gasquet_and_Tsonga_grind_out_tough_wins</link><description><![CDATA[France's #2 and #3 both had to fight for their three-set wins on Tuesday in Lyon.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:39:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081022/Gasquet_and_Tsonga_grind_out_tough_wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferrero, Robredo, and Darcis take out heavy-serving foes]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081021/Ferrero%2C_Robredo%2C_and_Darcis_take_out_heavy-serving_foes</link><description><![CDATA[On a quick indoor surface in Lyon, Juan Carlos Ferrero, Tommy Robredo, and Steve Darcis all were able to defeat their big-serving opponents.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:51:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081021/Ferrero%2C_Robredo%2C_and_Darcis_take_out_heavy-serving_foes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lyon gets kicked off with Robredo and Stepanek]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081020/Lyon_gets_kicked_off_with_Robredo_and_Stepanek</link><description><![CDATA[With just two weeks remaining before Shanghai, plenty of players are looking to have a good result before the end of the season.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:15:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081020/Lyon_gets_kicked_off_with_Robredo_and_Stepanek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madrid - Fish through to second round easily over Darcis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Madrid/2008/Steve_Darcis_-_Mardy_Fish</link><description><![CDATA[American Mardy Fish, US Open quarterfinalist, drew the hard hitting Belgian Steve Darcis in his first match at the Madrid Masters on Monday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:47:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Masters_Series_Madrid/2008/Steve_Darcis_-_Mardy_Fish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madrid preview - Fish to take on Darcis in the first round]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081013/Madrid_preview_-_Fish_to_take_on_Darcis_in_the_first_round</link><description><![CDATA[Steve Darcis of Belgium came through the qualifying draw to meet 25th-ranked Mardy Fish in the opening round.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:55:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081013/Madrid_preview_-_Fish_to_take_on_Darcis_in_the_first_round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robredo kicks off opening night in Madrid]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081012/Robredo_kicks_off_opening_night_in_Madrid</link><description><![CDATA[With the bigger names receiving first-round byes, Tommy Robredo has the task of getting the Spaniards off to a flying start in Madrid. He faces Andreas Seppi.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:37:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081012/Robredo_kicks_off_opening_night_in_Madrid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soderling joins Ancic and Nishikori in the quarterfinals]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081010/Soderling_joins_Ancic_and_Nishikori_in_the_quarterfinals</link><description><![CDATA[The draw at the If Stockholm Open remains largely intact as the top seeds advance through the second round on Thursday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:40:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081010/Soderling_joins_Ancic_and_Nishikori_in_the_quarterfinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nishikori, Ancic and Söderling in action on packed Thursday in Stockholm]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081009/Nishikori%2C_Ancic_and_S%C3%B6derling_in_action_on_packed_Thursday_in_Stockholm</link><description><![CDATA[All of the big stars of the tournament in Stockholm take to the court in the second round.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:00:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20081009/Nishikori%2C_Ancic_and_S%C3%B6derling_in_action_on_packed_Thursday_in_Stockholm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friends or foes - Fish takes on Blake]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080830/Friends_or_foes_-_Fish_takes_on_Blake</link><description><![CDATA[Fellow Americans and good friends Mardy Fish and James Blake will square off under the lights in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday night. A spot in the fourth round of the U.S. Open is on the line.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:30:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080830/Friends_or_foes_-_Fish_takes_on_Blake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blake survives another U.S. Open night thriller]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/James_Blake_-_Donald_Young</link><description><![CDATA[James Blake outlasts Donald Young in five sets to just barely advance to the U.S. Open second round. It wrapped up Day 1 in New York well after midnight.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:16:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/US_Open/2008/James_Blake_-_Donald_Young/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some serious surprises in New Haven quarterfinals]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080821/Some_serious_surprises_in_New_Haven_quarterfinals</link><description><![CDATA[Three unseeded players--Mischa Zverev, Jesse Levine, and Luka Gregorc--reached the Pilot Pen quarterfinals. Will their Cinderella runs end on Thursday?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:26:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080821/Some_serious_surprises_in_New_Haven_quarterfinals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucky streak continues for lucky loser Levine]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080821/Lucky_streak_continues_for_lucky_loser_Levine</link><description><![CDATA[Jesse Levine is through to the quarterfinals in New Haven despite losing in qualifying and playing just over two sets in the main draw. He is joined by Marin Cilic and Igor Andreev.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:47:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080821/Lucky_streak_continues_for_lucky_loser_Levine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[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[Ginepri, Cilic, Seppi advance in New Haven]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080819/Ginepri%2C_Cilic%2C_Seppi_advance_in_New_Haven</link><description><![CDATA[Robby Ginepri ousts No. 12 seed Agustin Calleri at the Pilot Pen tournament on Tuesday afternoon. Other seeds fare better, however, with Marin Cilic and Andreas Seppi moving on.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:32:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080819/Ginepri%2C_Cilic%2C_Seppi_advance_in_New_Haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ginepri, Odesnik charge into Pilot Pen second round]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080819/Ginepri%2C_Odesnik_charge_into_Pilot_Pen_second_round</link><description><![CDATA[Americans Robby Ginepri and Wayne Odesnik win first-round matches on Monday in New Haven. Fabio Fognini advances thanks to an opponent's retirement.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:08:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080819/Ginepri%2C_Odesnik_charge_into_Pilot_Pen_second_round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montanes Wins First ATP Title Amersfoort]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Dutch_Open_Tennis_Amersfoort/2008/Steve_Darcis_-_Albert_Montanes</link><description><![CDATA[Albert Montanes recovers from a set deficit to take the Dutch Open title from Steve Darcis on Sunday afternoon. It's the first ATP triumph of his career.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:46:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Dutch_Open_Tennis_Amersfoort/2008/Steve_Darcis_-_Albert_Montanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amersfoort Final: Steve Darcis vs. Albert Montanes]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080720/Amersfoort_Final%3A_Steve_Darcis_vs._Albert_Montanes</link><description><![CDATA[It will be Steve Darcis and Albert Montanes vying for the Amersfoort title on Sunday afternoon. Darcis is going for his second ATP trophy in 2008, while Montanes is competing in his first final.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:24:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080720/Amersfoort_Final%3A_Steve_Darcis_vs._Albert_Montanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darcis Survives Gicquel to Reach Dutch Open Final]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Dutch_Open_Tennis_Amersfoort/2008/Marc_Gicquel_-_Steve_Darcis</link><description><![CDATA[
Steve Darcis is into the Amersfoort title match after a long, rain-interrupted win over Marc Gicquel. The victory sets up a final clash on Sunday against Albert Montanes.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:26:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Dutch_Open_Tennis_Amersfoort/2008/Marc_Gicquel_-_Steve_Darcis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montanes  Crushes Hernandez in Amersfoort Semis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Dutch_Open_Tennis_Amersfoort/2008/Oscar_Hernandez_-_Albert_Montanes</link><description><![CDATA[Albert Montanes books his place in the Amersfoort title match with a straight-set blowout of Oscar Hernandez. He will square off with Steve Darcis on Sunday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:10:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Dutch_Open_Tennis_Amersfoort/2008/Oscar_Hernandez_-_Albert_Montanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amersfoort Quarterfinals Recap]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080719/Amersfoort_Quarterfinals_Recap</link><description><![CDATA[Two of the top four seeds were sent packing at the Dutch Open, but two also advanced. Marc Gicquel, Steve Darcis, and Oscar Hernandez join Albert Montanes in the Amersfoort semifinals.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:01:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080719/Amersfoort_Quarterfinals_Recap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amersfoort Semifinal Previews]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080719/Amersfoort_Semifinal_Previews</link><description><![CDATA[It will be the essence of a clay-court battle when Oscar Hernandez and Albert Montanes face off on Saturday in Amersfoort. Steve Darcis and Marc Gicquel will vie for the other final spot.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:44:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080719/Amersfoort_Semifinal_Previews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amersfoort Quarterfinals Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080718/Amersfoort_Quarterfinals_Preview</link><description><![CDATA[If Albert Montanes and Jose Acasuso are playing well, this will be free lesson in clay-court tennis. These two dirtball specialists are battling for a spot in the Amersfoort semifinals.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:52:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080718/Amersfoort_Quarterfinals_Preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gicquel ends Dutch hopes in Amersfoort]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Dutch_Open_Tennis_Amersfoort/2008/Marc_Gicquel_-_Thiemo_De_Bakker</link><description><![CDATA[Hopes of a first Dutch winner here since Martin Verkerk 4 years ago ended today when top seed Marc Gicquel took out the rising youngster Thiemo de Bakker in straight sets this afternoon  ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:36:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Dutch_Open_Tennis_Amersfoort/2008/Marc_Gicquel_-_Thiemo_De_Bakker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bastad Quarterfinals Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080711/Bastad_Quarterfinals_Preview</link><description><![CDATA[The match of the day pits Robin Söderling against David Ferrer and the Swedish fans will be all over that one. They have another hope, however, in Bjorn Rehnquist.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:56:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080711/Bastad_Quarterfinals_Preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bastad Second Round  Recap: Seeds Advance]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080711/Bastad_Second_Round__Recap%3A_Seeds_Advance</link><description><![CDATA[The seeds took care of business on Thursday at the Catella Swedish Open. Among those advancing to the quarterfinals were Robin Söderling, David Ferrer, and Jarkko Nieminen.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:49:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080711/Bastad_Second_Round__Recap%3A_Seeds_Advance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Miracle for Bjorkman Against Robredo]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Catella_Swedish_Open_Båstad/2008/Tommy_Robredo_-_Jonas_Bj%C3%B6rkman</link><description><![CDATA[
One of the Swedish hopes in Bastad is out, as Jonas Björkman falls to Tommy Robredo in straight sets. Robredo moves on to the quarterfinals, where he will meet Jarkko Nieminen.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:47:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Catella_Swedish_Open_Båstad/2008/Tommy_Robredo_-_Jonas_Bj%C3%B6rkman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bastad Second Round  Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080710/Bastad_Second_Round__Preview</link><description><![CDATA[The top half of the Bastad draw is in action on Thursday. No. 1 seed David Ferrer and Swedish hope Robin Söderling will be among those seeking for quarterfinal spots.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:35:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080710/Bastad_Second_Round__Preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon round 2: Baghdatis vs Johansson]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080625/Wimbledon_round_2%3A_Baghdatis_vs_Johansson</link><description><![CDATA[Tough 2nd round for Marcos Baghdatis, Swedish veteran Thomas Johansson has plenty of pedigree at Wimbledon. He made the semis here 3 years ago, pushing Andy Roddick all the way in a dramatic 4 setter]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:45:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080625/Wimbledon_round_2%3A_Baghdatis_vs_Johansson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon 2nd quarter previews]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080622/Wimbledon_2nd_quarter_previews</link><description><![CDATA[All eyes will be on Novak Djokovic as he starts his challenge which he hopes will end in a 2nd grand slam title 2 weeks from now. However there are plenty of other big names in action on day 1 in that section ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:47:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080622/Wimbledon_2nd_quarter_previews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shock exit for Gasquet]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/s-Hertogenbosch/2008/Marc_Gicquel_-_Richard_Gasquet</link><description><![CDATA[Richard Gasquet suffered a blow in his Wimbledon preparations, falling 7-5, 7-6(5) to the hard serving Marc Gicquel.  ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:12:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/s-Hertogenbosch/2008/Marc_Gicquel_-_Richard_Gasquet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[s'Hertogenbosch: Richard Gasquet vs. Olivier Rochus]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080616/s%27Hertogenbosch%3A_Richard_Gasquet_vs._Olivier_Rochus</link><description><![CDATA[Richard Gasquet tries to improve on his quarter-final result in Queens with a bid at the Ordina Open.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:04:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080616/s%27Hertogenbosch%3A_Richard_Gasquet_vs._Olivier_Rochus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kiefer Keeps German Hopes Alive While Llodra Quietly Advances]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080613/Kiefer_Keeps_German_Hopes_Alive_While_Llodra_Quietly_Advances</link><description><![CDATA[Nicolas Kiefer gets a fine scalp in beating out Mikhail Youzhny, the 4 seed, while Michael Llodra also advanced.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:07:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080613/Kiefer_Keeps_German_Hopes_Alive_While_Llodra_Quietly_Advances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Llodra looks to serve and volley into the Halle quarterfinals; Youzhny-Kiefer also to square off]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080612/Llodra_looks_to_serve_and_volley_into_the_Halle_quarterfinals%3B_Youzhny-Kiefer_also_to_square_off</link><description><![CDATA[Michael Llodra is one of the pure serve and volley players left in the game today and his style is best suited to this grass surface. Kiefer has also had fantastic grass results in the past. He take on Youzhny.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:36:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080612/Llodra_looks_to_serve_and_volley_into_the_Halle_quarterfinals%3B_Youzhny-Kiefer_also_to_square_off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TMS Hamburg:  Davydenko (4)  vs  Ljubicic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080513/TMS_Hamburg%3A__Davydenko_%284%29__vs__Ljubicic</link><description><![CDATA[Can Ljubicic make it 4 straight wins against Davydenko ?  ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 13 May 2008 08:37:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080513/TMS_Hamburg%3A__Davydenko_%284%29__vs__Ljubicic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rome Semifinal Preview: Radek Stepanek vs. Novak Djokovic]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080509/Rome_Semifinal_Preview%3A_Radek_Stepanek_vs._Novak_Djokovic</link><description><![CDATA[ Radek Stepanek is going up against Novak Djokovic at the Masters Series Rome in what will be a rematch of last year's epic second-round U.S. Open clash. Will Stepanek be able to get revenge and advance to the Rome final? ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 09 May 2008 22:26:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080509/Rome_Semifinal_Preview%3A_Radek_Stepanek_vs._Novak_Djokovic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic progresses untroubled ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080508/Djokovic_progresses_untroubled_</link><description><![CDATA[Mystery illnesses or not, Novak Djokovic began his Rome campaign in fine form cruising past Steve Darcis 6-4, 6-0. Darcis has risen a huge amount in the past year to his current place just inside the top 50 but Djokovic was in a different league]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 08 May 2008 01:15:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080508/Djokovic_progresses_untroubled_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djokovic in Rome with point to prove]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080507/Djokovic_in_Rome_with_point_to_prove</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 07 May 2008 00:38:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080507/Djokovic_in_Rome_with_point_to_prove/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darcis stuns Ljubicic in Rome]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080506/Darcis_stuns_Ljubicic_in_Rome</link><description><![CDATA[Belgium’s Steve Darcis caused the first real shock of the 2008 Rome masters, beating former world no 3 Ivan Ljubicic 7-5, 7-6(5) in a tightly contested match on court 1. ]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 06 May 2008 00:13:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080506/Darcis_stuns_Ljubicic_in_Rome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TMS Rome - day 1  2nd quarter previews]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080505/TMS_Rome_-_day_1__2nd_quarter_previews</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 05 May 2008 02:07:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080505/TMS_Rome_-_day_1__2nd_quarter_previews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Younes El Aynaoui downs Steve Darcis to reach Munich QF]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/BMW_Open_Munich/2008/Steve_Darcis_-_Younes_El_Aynaoui</link><description><![CDATA[36 year old Younes El Aynaoui has seemingly turned back the hands of time and advances this week to the Munich Quarterfinals.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 01 May 2008 16:01:00 +0200]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/BMW_Open_Munich/2008/Steve_Darcis_-_Younes_El_Aynaoui/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Querrey Rallies Past Anderson to Win First Title]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Tennis_Channel_Open_Las_Vegas/2008/Kevin_Anderson_-_Sam_Querrey</link><description><![CDATA[Sam Querrey bounces back from a set down to overcome Kevin Anderson 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 and capture the Tennis Channel Open in Las Vegas on Sunday afternoon. It’s the first ATP title for the fast-rising American.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:53:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Tennis_Channel_Open_Las_Vegas/2008/Kevin_Anderson_-_Sam_Querrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Las Vegas Championship Preview: Kevin Anderson vs. Sam Querrey]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080310/Las_Vegas_Championship_Preview%3A_Kevin_Anderson_vs._Sam_Querrey</link><description><![CDATA[Power meets power in a surprising Tennis Channel Open final that features two youngsters in Sam Querrey and Kevin Anderson. It is the first ATP final for both players. How will they handle the pressure? If this week is any indication, they’ll handle it flawlessly.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:50:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080310/Las_Vegas_Championship_Preview%3A_Kevin_Anderson_vs._Sam_Querrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anderson’s Dream Run Continues at Ginepri’s Expense]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Tennis_Channel_Open_Las_Vegas/2008/Kevin_Anderson_-_Robby_Ginepri</link><description><![CDATA[Kevin Anderson, virtually unheard of heading into Las Vegas, suddenly finds himself in the final of the Tennis Channel Open after upending Robby Ginepri 7-6(4), 6-4 on Saturday afternoon. He will face either Sam Querrey or Guillermo Canas.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 09 Mar 2008 02:30:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Tennis_Channel_Open_Las_Vegas/2008/Kevin_Anderson_-_Robby_Ginepri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Americans’ Big Wins Highlight First Day in Vegas]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080304/Americans%E2%80%99_Big_Wins_Highlight_First_Day_in_Vegas</link><description><![CDATA[The Marat Safin-Lleyton Hewitt showdown did not deliver the goods as planned, but American tennis fans still went home happy on Monday. Sam Querrey and Robby Ginepri both enjoyed three-set victories to get the Tennis Channel Open in Las Vegas off to a flying start.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:20:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080304/Americans%E2%80%99_Big_Wins_Highlight_First_Day_in_Vegas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Las Vegas Preview: Round 1, Day 1]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080303/Las_Vegas_Preview%3A_Round_1%2C_Day_1</link><description><![CDATA[If tennis fans at the Tennis Channel Open thought they would be eased into the event with a meager offering of matches on Day 1, they were sorely mistaken. In addition to the Lleyton Hewitt-Marat Safin headliner during Monday’s night session, plenty of other marquee matchups grace the opening-day schedule.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 03 Mar 2008 06:32:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080303/Las_Vegas_Preview%3A_Round_1%2C_Day_1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis Channel Open Preview]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080303/Tennis_Channel_Open_Preview</link><description><![CDATA[The ATP Tour heats up this week as the players hope to fine-tune their games in time for the rapidly-approaching Masters Series events in Indian Wells, California and Miami, Florida. While most of the world’s best are taking their acts to Dubai in preparation, the Tennis Channel Open has more than enough intrigue to make it worth watching for any tennis fan.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 03 Mar 2008 04:01:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080303/Tennis_Channel_Open_Preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darcis stuns Soderling in Memphis to win 2nd career title]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Memphis/2008/Robin_S%C3%B6derling_-_Steve_Darcis</link><description><![CDATA[Steve Darcis came in as a heavy underdog against a very good indoors player and came away victorious.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 03 Mar 2008 03:58:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Memphis/2008/Robin_S%C3%B6derling_-_Steve_Darcis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memphis Final Preview: Robin Soderling vs. Steve Darcis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080302/Memphis_Final_Preview%3A_Robin_Soderling_vs._Steve_Darcis</link><description><![CDATA[Robin Soderling has been on absolute fire the past few weeks and has continued his great form here in Memphis. Darcis is taking the road less traveled, facing a bit of a harder path to get here.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 02 Mar 2008 19:43:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080302/Memphis_Final_Preview%3A_Robin_Soderling_vs._Steve_Darcis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memphis Semifinal Preview: Steve Darcis vs. Jonas Björkman]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080301/Memphis_Semifinal_Preview%3A_Steve_Darcis_vs._Jonas_Bj%C3%B6rkman</link><description><![CDATA[Darcis blitzed Ben Becker in the previous round while Björkman has made a dream run thus far with 3rd set tiebreaker wins over American opponents.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 01 Mar 2008 16:52:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080301/Memphis_Semifinal_Preview%3A_Steve_Darcis_vs._Jonas_Bj%C3%B6rkman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiery Quarterfinal Day In Memphis]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080229/Fiery_Quarterfinal_Day_In_Memphis</link><description><![CDATA[Donald Young will look to build on his first ATP Quarterfinal by making a semi. Stepanek is in action as well as others.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:22:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080229/Fiery_Quarterfinal_Day_In_Memphis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview: San Jose Day 1 ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080218/Preview%3A_San_Jose_Day_1_</link><description><![CDATA[A bit of an early start in San Jose, 9:30 AM local time. But of course, that time zone is torture for tennis fans in most of the world, so 9:30 will suit most just fine.
]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:49:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080218/Preview%3A_San_Jose_Day_1_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preview San Jose tournament ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080218/Preview_San_Jose_tournament_</link><description><![CDATA[As the clay courts of South America heat up with action and the insanity of the Euro indoors sizzles, San Jose gets its own fire roasting.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:23:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080218/Preview_San_Jose_tournament_/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summary of Day 2 - second quarter of the draw]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080115/Summary_of_Day_2_-_second_quarter_of_the_draw</link><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic's section of the draw saw all but one seed advance to the second round on Tuesday.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:51:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080115/Summary_of_Day_2_-_second_quarter_of_the_draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian Open First Round Preview - Second Quarter ]]></title><link>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080113/Australian_Open_First_Round_Preview_-_Second_Quarter_</link><description><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic is the favorite to advance in the third quarter but will Nalbandian, Hewitt or Ferrer be able to stop him from advancing to the semi-finals?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:57:00 +0100]]></pubDate><guid>http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20080113/Australian_Open_First_Round_Preview_-_Second_Quarter_/</guid></item></channel>
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