Storylines to watch in 2009
With his down year behind him, can Roger Federer break the Slam mark in '09? Brian Webber has the storylines to watch.
Nadal, Federer easily advance at Qatar Open
Rafael Nadal routed Fabrice Santoro 6-0, 6-1 Tuesday in his first ATP Tour match of the year, while Roger Federer and Andy Murray also breezed into the second round of the Qatar Open.
The top-ranked Nadal needed only 46 minutes for the win, breaking Santoro three times in each set.
Federer advanced with similar ease, beating Potito Starace of Italy 6-2, 6-2, while defending champion Andy Murray defeated Albert Montanes 6-2, 6-4.
Top-seeded Djokovic upset in 1st round in Brisbane
Top-seeded Novak Djokovic was upset in the first round of his season-opening tournament Tuesday, losing in straight sets to Latvia's Ernests Gublis at the Brisbane International.
Djokovic, who started the week with a chance of replacing Roger Federer at No. 2 in the world rankings, lost 6-4, 6-4 to the 20-year-old Latvian who finished last year at No. 53.
"I'm not panicking. I'm not seriously a big doubt. The Australian Open is my highest goal for this part of the year," Djokovic said.
Venus says she has no plans to retire soon
Despite watching some of her biggest rivals hang up their rackets in recent years, five-time Grand Slam-winner Venus Williams says she still has plenty of goals to achieve in tennis.
"I love my job. I love hitting balls, running, jumping, chasing after that ball. I love what I do, so that's what keeps me motivated," the 28-year-old American said Tuesday in Hong Kong ahead of a warm-up exhibition tournament for the Australian Open.
Dementieva wins 1st-round match in New Zealand
Top-seeded Elena Dementieva beat Taiwan's Chan Yung-jan 7-5, 6-3 Tuesday to progress to the second round of the ASB Classic women's tennis tournament.
The Russian player, ranked fourth in the world, struggled in the first set but settled into her game in the second, beating the unseeded Chan in 1 hour, 32 minutes.
"She was on fire at the beginning and put a lot of pressure on me," Dementieva said. "I didn't expect such a high level and it took me a while to get into the game.
Top-seeded Davydenko into Chennai 2nd round
Top-seeded Nikolay Davydenko defeated Daniel Koellerer 6-2, 6-3 Tuesday to advance to the second round of the Chennai Open.
Ivo Karlovic and Carlos Moya, a two-time Chennai Open winner, also advanced. Karlovic defeated American Rajeev Ram 6-4, 6-3, and Moya needed a tiebreaker to overcome Thailand's Danai Udomchoke 6-3, 7-6 (4).
Davydenko held serve throughout the match, but the fifth-ranked Russian wasn't completely satisfied with his performance.
Hopman Cup: Slovakia, Italy score 2-1 wins
Simone Bolelli beat Gilles Simon in straight sets to cancel out France's advantage, then combined with Flavia Pennetta to guide Italy to a 2-1 Hopman Cup win on Tuesday.
When Alize Cornet gave France a 1-0 lead with a 7-5, 6-2 win over Pennetta in the women's singles, Italy was only one loss from slumping out of contention in the international mixed team tournament.
But Bolelli beat No.
Federer eyeing big season in 2009
Former No. 1 Roger Federer believes he can dominate men's tennis again.
The 27-year-old Swiss star, who is one short of Pete Sampras' record of 14 Grand Slam titles, said Monday he is looking forward to a big year in 2009.
"This could be a very meaningful season for me," Federer said. "I can equal Pete Sampras' record. I can add another Wimbledon title and this is something that is very dear to me. I can also win my first French Open title, so I am looking forward to my season.
Mirza: Cricket player's doctor healed my wrist
Indian tennis player Sania Mirza is on the comeback trail after a doctor suggested by cricketer Yuvraj Singh helped heal the right wrist injury that cut her season short last year.
The 22-year-old Mirza, who became a star in India after reaching the U.S. Open fourth round in 2005, pulled out of the first round of the Beijing Olympics in August and missed the rest of the season because of the injury. Her ranking dropped to No. 100.
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Murray tops No. 1 Nadal in Abu Dhabi exhibition final
Andy Murray underlined his growing stature Saturday by beating top-ranked Rafael Nadal in the final of the Capitala World Tennis Championship, following up his victory over Roger Federer the previous day.
Nadal, Federer romp in openers at Qatar
Rafael Nadal routed Fabrice Santoro 6-0, 6-1 Tuesday in his first ATP Tour match of the year, with Roger Federer and Andy Murray also breezing into the second round of the Qatar Open.
No. 1 seed Djokovic falls in first round at Brisbane
Top-seeded Novak Djokovic was upset in the first round of his season-opening tournament Tuesday, losing in straight sets to Latvia's Ernests Gublis at the Brisbane International.
Davydenko reaches second round in Chennai
Top-seeded Nikolay Davydenko advanced to the second round of the Chennai Open on Tuesday by beating Daniel Koellerer of Austria 6-2, 6-3.
Top seed Dementieva wins opener at New Zealand
Top-seeded Elena Dementieva beat Taiwan's Chan Yung-jan 7-5, 6-3 Tuesday to progress to the second round of the ASB Classic women's tennis tournament.
Italy beats France, stays in Hopman Cup contention
Simone Bolelli beat Gilles Simon in straight sets to cancel out France's advantage, then combined with Flavia Pennetta to guide Italy to a 2-1 Hopman Cup victory on Tuesday.
Venus Williams not ready to retire anytime soon
Despite watching some of her biggest rivals hang up their rackets in recent years, five-time Grand Slam-winner Venus Williams says she still has plenty of goals to achieve in tennis.
Federer says he can dominate men's tennis again
Former No. 1 Roger Federer believes he can dominate men's tennis again.
Jankovic hopes fitness will bring first Grand Slam
Jelena Jankovic had a stellar 2008, earning the world No. 1 ranking and reaching the semifinals or better at three of the four Grand Slams.
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