





By Graham Dunbar - Associated Press
Given a supremely tough draw in the 2012 Davis Cup, the United States is off to an exhilarating start.

By Graham Dunbar - Associated Press
First, Mardy Fish put together a compelling rally to get the United States off to a fast start. Then John Isner bashed his way to a big upset.

By Trung Latieule - Associated Press
Top-seeded Maria Sharapova was ousted from the quarterfinals of Open GDF Suez on Friday, beaten by Angelique Kerber of Germany 6-4, 6-4.

By John Pye - Associated Press
Novak Djokovic ripped off his shirt and let out a primal scream, flexing his torso the way a prize fighter would after a desperate, last-round knockout.

By John Pye - Associated Press
Victoria Azarenka beat Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 Saturday night to win the Australian Open and take over the women's No. 1 ranking, all in her first Grand Slam final.
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Top-seed Gael Monfils has withdrawn from the SAP Open because of right knee inflammation, even though he never played a meaningful match in San Jose. Published February 16, 2012 Comments
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Emirates Airline is the new title sponsor of the US Open Series of summer hard-court tennis tournaments under a seven-year agreement. Published February 16, 2012 Comments
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Emirates Airlines is the new title sponsor of the US Open Series of summer hard-court tennis tournaments under a seven-year agreement. Published February 16, 2012 Comments
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Sisters Venus and Serena Williams will return to the reigning champion Washington Kastles, while John McEnroe and Martina Hingis are staying with the New York Sportimes after the World TeamTennis marquee draft. Published February 14, 2012 Comments
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Novak Djokovic has been awarded the top state honor in Serbia. Published February 14, 2012 Comments
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Kim Clijsters announced Tuesday that she has withdrawn from next month's BNP Paribas Open because of an injury to her left ankle. Published February 14, 2012 Comments
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
With the No. 1 ranking and her first major title secured, Victoria Azarenka is already thinking about the "Golden Slam." Published February 13, 2012 Comments
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Canada's Milos Raonic was replaced for a key Davis Cup singles match against France on Sunday because of a knee injury. His spot was taken by Frank Dancevic, who faces Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. Published February 12, 2012 Comments
By TRUNG LATIEULE - Associated Press
Martina Navratilova expects a compelling rivalry to develop between Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka and Wimbledon winner Petra Kvitova. Published February 12, 2012 Comments
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Rafael Nadal says he underwent a surprise drug test toward the end of a week in which the Spaniard was the butt of jokes by a French TV program about his country's alleged ties to doping. Published February 11, 2012 Comments
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Mardy Fish will partner with Mike Bryan in the doubles match Saturday as the United States seeks to sweep Roger Federer's Switzerland out of the Davis Cup. Published February 11, 2012 Comments
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Jim Curley is stepping down as tournament director for tennis' U.S. Open, a post he's held since 2001. Published February 10, 2012 Comments
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Caroline Wozniacki is keeping her dad as coach. Published February 10, 2012 Comments
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Wimbledon Open champion Petra Kvitova has pulled out of the Qatar Ladies Open because of an unspecified injury. Published February 10, 2012 Comments
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Roger Federer will face John Isner in the second singles match Friday when Switzerland takes on the United States in the first round of the Davis Cup. Published February 9, 2012 Comments
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Chilean tennis star Fernando Gonzalez says he will retire next month because injuries no longer allow him to play at a top level. Published February 9, 2012 Comments
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Mike Davies, the chief executive officer of the New Haven Open tennis tournament, has been elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Published February 9, 2012 Comments

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