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Daniela Hantuchova came from a set down to defeat fellow Slovakian Dominika Cibulkova 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 on Saturday in the semifinals of the Monterrey Open. Second-seeded Hantuchova will be looking for her fourth WTA title in Sunday’s final against either third-seeded Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova or unseeded Latvian Anastasija Sevastova at the Mexican outdoor hard-court event.

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Daniela Hantuchova came from a set down to defeat fellow Slovakian Dominika Cibulkova 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 on Saturday in the semifinals of the Monterrey Open.

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IMAGINARYBAND
Nalbandian head-to-heads
I think there was a post a little while back about Nalby but I just came across these highlights from a match he had with Murray in the Paris 2008 Masters. Both players get some ridiculous angles and it looks like it was a very entertaining match.

Upon realising that Nalby’s beaten […]

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The US keep their hopes of a Davis Cup victory against Serbia alive with a crucial four-set doubles win in the World Group tie in Belgrade.

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I don’t think this is right moment to be going after a hole.

This is another character moving with impunity between ATP and WTA.

Are they on the same ‘page’?

I think Bryan gave it away too early.

Isn’t it illegal to jump if you are already 6′10″?

Who even dared to play them? Geezzzzzzz!!!!!!!!!

NOT looking good.

Saved by the camera?
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Security cameras caught a guy rushing to the front door of Sampras’s house and then dropping an envelope with the following photograph.
Authorities suspect this has something to do with the charity match Sampras is scheduled for at Indian Wells with Federer, Nadal and Agassi, but are wondering if there’s anything to it to suggest that […]

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The strong French tandem of and propelled thier country into the Davis Cup quarterfinal on Saturday by defeating Christopher Kas and 6-1, 6-4, 1-6, 7-5.
Adding to the brilliant efforts of and on Friday, Llodra and Benneteau were in firm control of thier German opponents […]

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Defending Davis Cup champions Spain edged ahead of Switzerland 2-1 on Saturday, courtesy of and .
Defeating the Swiss team of Yves Allegro and 7-6 (8), 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 in two hours and 55 minutes, Spain stands at one away from reaching the quarterfinals.
The two-time defending champions will attempt […]

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The dynamic Argentine team of and upset the home court of Sweden on Saturday during the doubles competition in Davis Cup.
Defeating the Swedish team of and Robert Lindstedt 6-2, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5), the Argentine team stands at one win away from advancing to the […]

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The first time team of Bob Bryan and kept the United States in contention of reaching the quarterfinal stage of the Davis Cup world group on Saturday by defeating Nenad Zimonjic and 7-6(8), 5-7, 7-6(8), 6-3.
Bob?s twin brother Mike became ill with food poisoning on Friday evening and was unable to […]

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While Team USA is rolling, sliding, and swinging on Serbia’s clay courts, Andy is in Austin preparing for his next tournament- the BNP Paribas Open.

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While Team USA is rolling, sliding, and swinging on Serbia’s clay courts, Andy is in Austin preparing for his next tournament- the BNP Paribas Open.

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Saturday?s order of play during seven of the eight Davis Cup world group ties would be highlighted by doubles action. The tie between Chile and Israel would feature singles competition due to the earthquake that hit Chile last Saturday.
Let?s now take a look at Saturday?s results.
Russia vs. India: In Russia
After winning only one set during […]

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Great Britain go 2-1 up on Lithuania in their Davis Cup tie after doubles pair Ken Skupski and Colin Fleming win in four sets.

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Bob Bryan and John Isner defeated Nenad Zimonjic and Janko Tipsarevic 7-6 (8), 5-7, 7-6 (8), 6-3 in doubles to keep the United States alive in the Davis Cup first round, cutting Serbia’s lead to 2-1.

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The Czech Republic advanced to the Davis Cup quarterfinals after Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek beat Olivier Rochus and Steve Darcis of Belgium 7-6 (0), 6-0, 6-3 to gain an insurmountable 3-0 lead. The Czechs switched from their original choice of inexperienced pair Lukas Dlouhy and Jan Hajek for the doubles on Saturday.

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Croatia has clinched a spot in the Davis Cup quarterfinals after Marin Cilic and Ivo Karlovic earned a straight-set win in doubles to give the hosts an insurmountable 3-0 lead over Ecuador. The Croatian duo defeated brothers Nicolas and Giovanni Lapentti 7-6 (3), 6-3, 7-5 after sweeping the opening singles on Friday.

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Reuters

Davis Cup team members of Serbia (L) and the U.S. pose after the draw for their Davis Cup tie in Belgrade March 4, 2010. Serbia will play against the US in the Davis Cup first round, starting on March 5 in Belgrade. In red are Serbia’s team members (L-R) Nenad Zimonjic, Novak Djokovic, Viktor Troicki, Janko Tipsarevic and team captain Bogdan Obradovic. U.S. Team members (R-L) are: John Isner, Sam Querrey, Bob Bryan, Mike Bryan, team captain Patrick McEnroe.

SERBIA v USA
Venue: Belgrade Arena, Belgrade, Serbia (clay – indoors)

Viktor Troicki (SRB) v John Isner (USA)
Novak Djokovic (SRB) v Sam Querrey (USA)
Janko Tipsarevic/Nenad Zimonjic (SRB) v Bob Bryan/Mike Bryan (USA)
Novak Djokovic (SRB) v John Isner (USA)
Viktor Troicki (SRB) v Sam Querrey (USA)

AP

Spain’s Davis Cup tennis, left to right, Marcel Granollers, Nicolas Almagro, Tommy Robledo, David Ferrer and Spain’s coach, Albert Costa, pose in front of the Cup with Switzerland teammate left to right, coach Severin Luthi, Stanislas Wawarinka, Marco Chiudinelli, Michael Lammer and Yves Allegro after the draw for the Davis Cup Tennis matches in Logrono, northern Spain, Thursday March 4, 20010. Switzerland and Spain will play a first round Davis Cup tennis match on Friday.

SPAIN v SWITZERLAND
Venue: Plaza de Toros de la Ribera, Logrono, Spain (clay – indoors)

Nicolas Almagro (ESP) v Stanislas Wawrinka (SUI)
David Ferrer (ESP) v Marco Chiudinelli (SUI)
Marcel Granollers/Tommy Robredo (ESP) v Yves Allegro/Stanislas Wawrinka (SUI)
David Ferrer (ESP) v Stanislas Wawrinka (SUI)
Nicolas Almagro (ESP) v Marco Chiudinelli (SUI)

FRANCE v GERMANY
Venue: Palais des Sports, Toulon, France (hard - indoors)

Gael Monfils (FRA) v Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER)
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) v Benjamin Becker (GER)
Julien Benneteau/Michael Llodra (FRA) v Christopher Kas/Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER)
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) v Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER)
Gael Monfils (FRA) v Benjamin Becker (GER)

RUSSIA v INDIA
Venue: Small Sports Arena “Luzhniki”, Moscow, Russia (hard – indoors)

Igor Andreev (RUS) v Somdev Devvarman (IND)
Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) v Rohan Bopanna (IND)
Teimuraz Gabashvili/Igor Kunitsyn (RUS) v Mahesh Bhupathi/Leander Paes (IND)
Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) v Somdev Devvarman (IND)
Igor Andreev (RUS) v Rohan Bopanna (IND)

SWEDEN v ARGENTINA
Venue: Kungliga Tennishallen, Stockholm, Sweden (hard – indoors)

Robin Soderling (SWE) v Eduardo Schwank (ARG)
Joachim Johansson (SWE) v Leonardo Mayer (ARG)
Robert Lindstedt/Robin Soderling (SWE) v Leonardo Mayer/Horacio Zeballos (ARG)
Robin Soderling (SWE) v Leonardo Mayer (ARG)
Joachim Johansson (SWE) v Eduardo Schwank (ARG)

CROATIA v ECUADOR
Venue: Gradska Sportska Dvorana, Varazdin, Croatia (hard – indoors)

Ivo Karlovic (CRO) v Nicolas Lapentti (ECU)
Marin Cilic (CRO) v Giovanni Lapentti (ECU)
Ivan Dodig/Antonio Veic (CRO) v Giovanni Lapentti/Nicolas Lapentti (ECU)
Marin Cilic (CRO) v Nicolas Lapentti (ECU)
Ivo Karlovic (CRO) v Giovanni Lapentti (ECU)

CHILE v ISRAEL (to be played on 6-8 March)
Venue: Enjoy Tennis Center, Coquimbo, Chile (clay – outdoors)

Draw to be held on Friday 5 March

BELGIUM v CZECH REPUBLIC
Venue: Expodroom, Bree, Belgium (clay – indoors)

Olivier Rochus (BEL) v Tomas Berdych (CZE)
Xavier Malisse (BEL) v Radek Stepanek (CZE)
Steve Darcis/Olivier Rochus (BEL) v Lukas Dlouhy/Jan Hajek (CZE)
Olivier Rochus (BEL) v Radek Stepanek (CZE)
Xavier Malisse (BEL) v Tomas Berdych (CZE)

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Well, it looks like a wipeout is in the making in , with the USA’s Mike Bryan out of the doubles. His twin, Bob is playing with (now there’s a potentially formidable doubles player, given his serve and…

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