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Thursday, April 09, 2009

Today's Breaking News (Tennis.com)

Thursday, April 09, 2009 | Posted by SuperDuper | | Edit Post
Last updated on 4/9/2009
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by Kamakshi Tandon

The TickerGreg Norman, with Chris Evert caddying, scores a hole-in-one at the pre-Masters Par-3 event at Augusta: "It was a sweet moment. It looked like it was gonna go in all the way and Chrissie said, 'Is that what normally happens?'"

The TickerDinara Safina, on becoming No. 1 after Serena Williams' first-round loss in Marbella: "It’s a great honor to reach the No. 1 ranking and it is a dream that every girl who has ever wanted to play professional tennis shares.

“There’s no question that while I am very proud of my results over the past year, I would have liked to reach this achievement in a different manner. I hope to prove to everyone over the coming months that I merit the honor of being world No. 1."

The TickerFilippo Volandri wins his first match since having his doping suspension overturned, defeating Marco Crugnola 6-2, 6-4 at the Monza challenger.

The TickerAs a result of Serena Williams' first-round loss in Marbella, Dinara Safina will become No. 1 the week after next on April 20th. Williams will lose her ranking points from winning Charleston last year and will not be able to replace them fully because the tournament has been downgraded and now offers fewer points than in 2008.

Safina's debut at No. 1 will make her and Marat Safin the first brother-sister duo to both be ranked No. 1 at some point in their careers.

The TickerSerena Williams plays -- but loses -- 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 to Klara Zakopalova in Marbella. Williams said she was hampered by the leg injury that affected her in Miami.
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