Martina Hingis can't help but contemplate yet another comeback when she sees the success Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin are having after being away from tennis.``There's a spark,'' Hingis said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press.But she also said she would rule out the possibility of a return to the tour ``at this point,'' primarily because of all the travel.``If it was played in
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Hingis to play World Team Tennis; rules out full return
Posted by london 3 days ago (http://feeds.tennis.com)Ferrer, Devvarman reach Johannesburg quarters
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JOHANNESBURG (AP)—David Ferrer, smashing his racket in frustration with his serve, beat Swedish qualifier Filip Prpic 6-3, 6-4 Thursday to reach the SA Tennis Open quarterfinals.The second-seeded Spaniard will next play India's Sondev Devvarman, who defeated Brazil's Thiago Alves 6-4, 6-1.``I served badly in the second set,'' Ferrer said. ``But to get through the match just before the rain came d
Moya and girlfriend expecting first child
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Carlos Moya and his girlfriend, actress Carolina Cerezuela, are expecting their first child. "A baby is what we both thought of, tried for and wanted -- we're very happy," the couple was quoted as saying in Hola magazine .Moya and Cerezuela, who have been dating since 2007, said they became aware Cerezuela was pregnant while Down Under for the Australian Open.
Gonzalez into Santiago quarters for 8th straight year
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SANTIAGO, Chile (AP)—Top-seeded Fernando Gonzalez reached the quarterfinals of his hometown Movistar Open for the eighth consecutive year when he beat Spanish qualifier Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo 6-4, 6-3 on Wednesday.Gonzalez has gone on to win the title four times in 2002, 2004, 2008 and 2009.The Chilean star lost his serve only once, blowing a 3-1 lead, then broke Hidalgo three times in wrapping up
Lopez, Ram advance to Johannesburg quarterfinals
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JOHANNESBURG (AP)—Third-seeded Feliciano Lopez of Spain, fifth-seeded Rajeev Ram of the United States and eighth-seeded Stephane Robert of France have gained the SA Tennis Open quarterfinals.Lopez beat Blaz Kavcic of Slovenia 6-2, 7-6 (4), Ram defeated Bjorn Phau of Germany 7-6 (10), 7-6 (2) and Robert downed Izak van der Merwe of South Africa 7-6 (7), 6-1 on Wednesday.Robert will next play Justi
Jankovic to participate in Fed Cup tie vs. Russia
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Jelena Jankovic will play for Serbia in the Fed Cup tie against Russia this weekend. Her participation had been in doubt because of a back injury."I finished my treatment in Florida and will continue to get treatment in Belgrade," said Jankovic on her website. "I decided to come play against the Russians regardless of how the injury is so not to leave my friends in the lurch."
Cilic, Ljubicic, Troicki win at Zagreb Indoors
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ZAGREB, Croatia (AP)—Defending champion Marin Cilic has beaten Jan Hajek of the Czech Republic 6-2, 6-2 in the first round of the Zagreb Indoors.The top-seeded Cilic broke four times Wednesday five days after losing in the Australian Open semifinals. The Croat will play Daniel Koellerer of Austria on Thursday.Second-seeded Ivan Ljubicic of Croatia defeated Arnaud Clement of France 7-6 (4), 6-3 an
New U.S. citizen Haas will still play for Germany
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Tommy Haas has received U.S. citizenship but will continue to play for Germany.Writing on his website, Haas said he has completed the naturalization process by sitting the U.S. citizenship test in December and taking the oath of allegiance on the 27th of January."In Tampa, along with about 300 other immigrants from over 70 different countries, I raised my right hand to swear the oath of allegianc
Henin receives wildcard into Indian Wells
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Justine Henin will receive a wildcard into Indian Wells, the tournament has announced. It will be the third tournament of Henin's comeback, after which she will officially have a WTA ranking."I hope that I am able to claim my first title of the season at the BNP Paribas Open in March," said Henin, who has lost three-set final in both her comeback events so far, including the final of th
Volley of the Dolls: Clijsters Barbie released
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Kim Clijsters just keeps setting records: First Belgian woman to reach a Grand Slam final; first Belgian to be ranked world number one; first mother to win a Slam title in almost 30 years. Now, she's the first female athlete to be made into a Barbie doll. Today it was unveiled that Clijsters—and daughter Jada—joined the ranks of Oprah and Elizabeth Taylor as women who embody the values
Acasuso, Bellucci move forward in Santiago
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SANTIAGO, Chile (AP)—Former champion Jose Acasuso beat wild card Hans Podlipnik-Castillo 6-1, 6-1 in the Movistar Open on Tuesday.Sixth-seeded Acasuso, champion in 2006 and runner-up last year to local star Fernando Gonzalez, lost only five points on serve and broke Podlipnik-Castillo five times. The Argentine next will play countryman Eduardo Schwank, who needed more than three hours to beat Pao
Serena, Clijsters to face off in MSG exhibition
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NEW YORK (AP)—Get ready for the rematch: Serena Williams and Kim Clijsters will play each other in an exhibition at Madison Square Garden on March 1.The semifinal at the BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean King Cup will come less than six months after - and about a 10-mile drive from - their U.S. Open semifinal, which ended abruptly with Williams' outburst at a line judge.Clijsters went on t
Becker, Petzschner into second round of Zagreb
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ZAGREB, Croatia (AP)—Benjamin Becker rallied past qualifier Andreas Vincuguerra 1-6, 6-1, 7-6 (4) Tuesday to advance to the second round of the Zagreb Indoors.Becker lost the first five games of the opening set.Becker will face compatriot Philipp Petzschner, who also rallied from a set down to defeat Christophe Rochus 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-1.Daniel Koellerer stopped Andrey Golubev 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. He'll
Lendl to play first exhibition since retirement
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.(AP)—Ivan Lendl will play his first exhibition since he retired from tennis 16 years ago in a new Atlantic City event.Organizers announced Tuesday that the first Caesars Tennis Classic will be played April 10 at Boardwalk Hall.Lendl will play former nemesis Mats Wilander, while Andy Roddick will face recently retired Marat Safin. A third match will be announced later.Caesars sa
Cilic advances to quarterfinals of Zagreb Indoors
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ZAGREB, Croatia (AP)—Defending champion Marin Cilic cruised into the quarterfinals of the Zagreb Indoors on Thursday by defeating Daniel Koellerer of Austria 6-2, 6-1.The top-seeded Croat dropped only seven points on serve. After two matches at the tournament, Cilic has spent only 1 hour, 57 minutes on court.It has been a good season for the 22-year-old so far. He won the ATP tournament in Chenna
Fabio doesn't have to axe JT - The Sun
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Times OnlineFabio doesn't have to axe JTThe SunTURN A BLIND EYE ... Terry Venables insists John Terry can still do a job for Fabio Capello YOU have to feel sorry for Fabio Capello. After guiding England to the World Cup finals in record time, he returns from what he believed was going to be a ...Charles Sale: John Terry is expected to keep his kit onDaily MailFabio Capello to grill John Terry
Telegraph.co.ukManager Avram Grant given vote of confidence by new Portsmouth ownerDaily MailAvram Grant has been told his job is secure by Portsmouth's new owner despite being embroiled in a police investigation into alleged prostitution. Hong Kong businessman Balram Chainrai became ...Avram Grant could go to a brother if he wanted to says his wifeMirror.co.ukAv's wife: He loves Thai mas
Balram Chainrai wants quick sale of Portsmouth - The Guardian
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Times OnlineBalram Chainrai wants quick sale of PortsmouthThe GuardianBalram Chainrai was forced into taking control of Portsmouth to protect the £17m loan he had given to Ali al-Faraj. Photograph: Daniel Hambury/Empics Sport Balram Chainrai has just become Portsmouth's fourth landlord of a tumultuous season, ...Angry Portsmouth supporters beg for helpTimes OnlinePortsmouth saga takes new twi
Telegraph.co.ukSteve Borthwick content as England's quiet captain of industryThe GuardianSteve Borthwick is described by his England team-mate Simon Shaw as the 'hardest-working lock' in the Permiership. Photograph: David Davies/PA If Fabio Capello seeks an England captain whose private life will not embarrass the nation, he does not have ...Borthwick: time for our pack to bite backIn
Jenkins' absence weakens Welsh - Independent
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Times LIVEJenkins' absence weakens WelshIndependentTo lose one of your three Lions in the front-row in the run-up to a Twickenham showdown might be considered unfortunate. To lose two is downright careless. Wales will be praying the withdrawal of Gethin Jenkins does not prove ...Front-row woe for Wales as Gethin Jenkins withdraws from England matchTimes OnlineGethin Jenkins pulls out of Wales
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