Federer ready for loaded field in ATP finals
Why might Roger Federer doubt his chances to win a fifth ATP finals title? He thinks the field is as tough as ever, Richard Evans says.

Breaking down the ATP World Tour Finals field
Andy Murray hasn't had the success he was hoping for in '09. Will he cap the year on a high note? Matt Cronin previews the ATP finals.

Capsule looks at the ATP World Tour Finals field
Can Rafael Nadal regain his top form and make a big run in London? We preview the ATP finals with a quick look at all eight players.

Djokovic fights through for Paris Masters win
His foe kept fighting back, but in the end, Novak Djokovic would not be denied his first Masters 1000 title of '09, Richard Evans says.

Federer to face Del Potro after ATP finals draw
Top-ranked Roger Federer has been drawn to face both U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro and Andy Murray in the group round of the ATP World Tour Finals. Federer, who lost to Del Potro in the U.S. Open final, will also face Fernando Verdasco in the round-robin phase in Group A. Second-ranked Rafael Nadal was drawn into Group B on Wednesday with Novak Djokovic, Nikolay Davydenko and Robin Soderling.

Big pain: Injured Roddick pulls out of ATP finals
Andy Roddick has reportedly lost his battle to be fit for the ATP World Tour finals. Roddick, ranked No. 6, has withdrawn from the eight-man end of season tournament which begins in London on Sunday, The Times of London and Spanish sports newspaper Marca said on their Web sites on Tuesday. Roddick has been struggling to overcome the knee injury that forced him to pull out of his match against Stanislas Wawrinka in the opening round of the Shanghai Masters last month.

Del Potro to play at Queen's Club tournament
U.S. Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro will play at next year's Queen's Club tournament in an effort to improve his grasscourt game ahead of Wimbledon. The fifth-ranked Argentine beat Roger Federer in the U.S. Open final but has never advanced past the second round in three appearances at Wimbledon. Del Potro says "this is the perfect opportunity for me to improve my game on the surface. Many players have done well at Queen's in the past and then gone on to win at Wimbledon.

Ferrero is first Spain reserve for Davis Cup final
Spain captain Albert Costa has named Juan Carlos Ferrero as the first substitute for the defending champion's Davis Cup final against the Czech Republic. Ferrero, who won singles matches in Spain's quarterfinal and semifinal victories, joins Rafael Nadal, David Ferrer, Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano Lopez in the squad for the Dec. 4-6 best-of-five series. Costa says that Ferrero's experience provides an addition that is "very important for the team.

American Querrey on mend from accident
American Sam Querrey is back practicing for his return to the ATP Tour after he cut two muscles in his right forearm when he sat on a glass table that broke in Thailand. The world's 25th-ranked player said Tuesday he narrowly avoided damaging the nerve in his serving arm that would have ended his tennis career. Querrey hurt himself on Sept. 28 after practicing at the Thailand Open. He sat on a couch before going to take a shower.

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ATP: No sanction for retired Agassi in doping case
The ATP Tour will not reopen a doping case against Andre Agassi even though he admitted to lying about using crystal meth in 1997.

Nadal in 'perfect shape' for season-ending tourney
All the involuntary rest because of injuries gives Rafael Nadal a good feeling heading into the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals.

Del Potro to play at Queen's, improve grass game
U.S. Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro will play at next year's Queen's Club tournament in an effort to improve his grasscourt game ahead of Wimbledon.

Querrey on mend, back on court after scary injury
American Sam Querrey is back practicing for his return to the ATP Tour after he cut two muscles in his right forearm after sitting on a glass table that broke in Thailand.

Nadal leads Spain in Davis Cup against Czechs
Rafael Nadal will lead defending champion Spain in next month's Davis Cup final against the Czech Republic.

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Suspended Wickmayer, Malisse taking WADA to court
Suspended Belgian tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse are launching appeals with European authorities that will question the legality of the whereabout rules of the World Anti-Doping Agency, one of their lawyers said Sunday.

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Playing Tennis in Cold Weather
For much of the Northern Hemisphere, this is the time of year when it's starting to get cold, but it's still possible to play outdoors. Here's how you can use low temperatures to your advantage.

Playing Tennis in Cold Weather originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 17:57:52.

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Rafael Nadal Profile
This greatly expanded profile of Rafael Nadal adds a biography and career history to a concise presentation of basic facts, playing style, greatest strengths, and areas needing improvement

Rafael Nadal Profile originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Friday, November 13th, 2009 at 18:52:48.

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The Tennis Master Quiz
Each correct answer brings a new question of higher difficulty. See how far you can get.

The Tennis Master Quiz originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Friday, November 13th, 2009 at 18:43:48.

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The Semi-Open, Semi-Western Forehand: Photo Lesson
This step-by-step, photo-based lesson will help you learn the most popular forehand among power hitters. Because it encourages topspin, this stroke can also improve consistency.

The Semi-Open, Semi-Western Forehand: Photo Lesson originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at 19:26:04.

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Profile of Roger Federer
This greatly expanded profile of Roger Federer now includes a biography and career history. Basic facts about Roger and an analysis of his greatest strengths and weaknesses have also been updated.

Profile of Roger Federer originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 23:20:53.

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The One-Handed Backhand Topspin Lob: Photo Lesson
Photos illustrate this step-by-step lesson on how to hit the one-handed backhand topspin lob. This shot is relatively difficult to execute, but it's usually a clean winner once it clears an opponent at the net, and it's handy in baseline rallies, too.

The One-Handed Backhand Topspin Lob: Photo Lesson originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 23:14:24.

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Points of Contact for Five Spin Serves
Contrary to a popular misconception, all serves should not be met at the same point of contact. Photos illustrate this tour of the ideal points of contact for the four most common spin serves and one exotic one.

Points of Contact for Five Spin Serves originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 22:25:57.

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Tennis Gear Quiz
If you're thinking about buying some new tennis gear soon, here's a fun way to test your knowledge of a few basics concerning racquets, strings, and balls. This quiz uses a game-show format and explains each answer.

Tennis Gear Quiz originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Friday, October 30th, 2009 at 21:23:36.

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Return of Serve FAQ
Improve your mental and physical service return techniques. Answers include universal techniques for all returns and specific adjustments for returning hard, kick, and slice serves

Return of Serve FAQ originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Friday, October 30th, 2009 at 21:10:23.

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The Basic Serve: Photo Lesson
Servers at the beginning and intermediate levels should find this step-by-step lesson helpful either to learn the serve for the first time or to improve technique on an existing serve. This is essentially the same stroke as an advanced serve, but without intentional spin.

The Basic Serve: Photo Lesson originally appeared on About.com Tennis on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at 22:06:21.

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Home advantage suits Andy Murray at O2 Arena
ANDY Murray is relishing playing in front of great home support as he looks to emerge from a tough group in the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.

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Murray faces Del Potro in opener
Andy Murray will play US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro in the opening singles match when the ATP World Tour Finals begin in London for the first time on Sunday.

ATP chief rules out Agassi probe
There will be no new investigation into Andre Agassi's positive drugs test in 1997, the governing body of men's tennis confirms.

Tennis commentator Robertson dies
BBC television presenter and sports commentator Max Robertson in his island home aged 94.

Watson suffers first-round defeat
Guernsey's Heather Watson loses to former Wimbledon semi-finalist Alexandra Stevenson in Toronto.

Banned Belgian duo launch appeals
Belgians Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against their one-year bans for breaching anti-doping rules.

Murray to face Federer in London
Andy Murray is drawn in the same group as Roger Federer, Fernando Verdasco and Juan Martin del Potro in the ATP World Tour Finals in London.

Roddick pulls out of Tour Finals
World number six Andy Roddick withdraws from the World Tour Finals at London's O2 Arena with injury, and is replaced by Robin Soderling.

Nadal returns to boost Spain team
World number two Rafael Nadal is included in Spain's squad for the Davis Cup final against the Czech Republic.

Watson qualifies despite defeat
Guernsey's Heather Watson is into round one of the Tevlin Challenger event in Canada, despite losing in the qualifiers.

Djokovic wins superb Paris final
World number three Novak Djokovic survives a brilliant fightback from Gael Monfils to win the Paris Masters.

Stepanek knocks out tired Murray
Andy Murray is knocked out of the Paris Masters in the third round by Radek Stepanek in three sets.

Davydenko books World Finals spot
Russia's Nikolay Davydenko books his place in the World Tour Finals despite losing to Robin Soderling at the Paris Masters.

Panel names free-to-air choices
England's home Ashes Tests and away football qualifiers would return to free-to-air television under new recommendations.

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Djokovic the man to beat
Defending champion Novak Djokovic heads to the Tour Finals in superb form

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