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Friday, April 24, 2009

April 24 - Breaking News (Tennis.com)

Friday, April 24, 2009 | Posted by SuperDuper | | Edit Post
Last updated on 4/23/2009
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by Kamakshi Tandon

The TickerAfter reaching the semifinals of the Grand Cayman Legends Championships on the seniors Outback Tour, Mark Philippoussis says he is continues to aim for a return to the ATP tour. "My ambition still is to get back on the tour," said the the 32-year-old. "It's been tough with my injury because I have been unable to get fit enough to play competitive tennis."

Philippoussis , who is taking part in his third seniors event, has not played on the main tour since injuring his knee at the Hopman Cup in 2007.

The TickerJelena Dokic has pulled out of next week's challenger in Johannesburg.

The TickerUK magazine FHM's annual list of the 100 sexiest women includes Ana Ivanovic at No. 11 and Maria Sharapova at No. 45.

The TickerNalbandian has withdrawn from Barcelona ahead of his quarterfinal against Rafael Nadal with an inflamed hip.

The tournament doctor said Nalbandian began feeling pain during his round of 16 match on Thursday though the Argentine, as is his habit, did not mention the injury after the match.

In their meeting at Indian Wells last month, Nalbandian led Nadal 6-3, 5-3 and had five match points in the second set, but eventually lost the memorable encounter 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-0.

The TickerJelena Jankovic, writing on her official website, on her mother's improving health: "My mom is doing better. She's coming to Fed Cup. She hasn't been travelling at all lately but it'll be nice to see her in Lleida. Then, she's coming with me to Stuttgart. My father might be coming to Stuttgart too. I love having my family and the people who are close to me around."

The TickerAn update from the Russian tennis federation says Vera Zvonareva could be out anywhere between two weeks and three months with torn ligaments in her ankle. Zvonareva suffered the mid–match injury in Charleston and will stay in Moscow for treatment.
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