Archive for February, 2008

Ivanisevic to be questioned by police (AP)

Goran Ivanisevic will be questioned by police after a photographer said the former Wimbledon champion attacked him and smashed his camera. Boris Beribak of the local tabloid Story said Ivanisevic assaulted him Monday while he and other photographers were waiting in front of his Zagreb home, police said.

Galimberti guilty of betting on tennis (AP)

Italian player Giorgio Galimberti has been found guilty of betting on tennis and has been suspended for 100 days and fined $35,000. The ATP says Galimberti bet on tennis during a period dating from June 2003 to January 2006. The governing body of men’s tennis began its investigation in August 2007, and the findings were presented to an independent anti-corruption hearing officer.

Federer, Henin win Laureus Awards (AP)

Roger Federer won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award for a fourth straight time Monday, and Justine Henin won the women’s award for the first time. Federer won his fifth straight Wimbledon title last season to equal Bjorn Borg’s record. “I am thankful the jury didn’t think three was enough,” Federer said.

Background checks not just for players (AP)

WTA Tour players’ parents, agents, coaches and other entourage members must agree to allow criminal background checks if they want full access at tournaments. The new policy goes into effect Monday, when events start in Doha, Qatar, and Bogota, Colombia. It’s part of a broader effort to protect players’ safety and security.

Tournament Preview for the Week of Feb. 18-24, Rotterdam, San Jose, Buenos Aires

The tour continues its 3 mini swings this week with tournaments continuing to be played Europe, the United States as well as South America. The 1st preview of the week comes from Rotterdam, the Netherlands. This 32 player indoor tournament boasts a very high quality field with 3 out of the top 5 players in [...]

Zakopalova, Pennetta in Chile semis (AP)

Sampras, Haas set for Monday exhibition (AP)

By beating Roger Federer in an exhibition last year, Pete Sampras showed he still has some of the game that made him one of tennis’ greatest players and led some people to wonder whether he retired too soon. Sampras isn’t one of them. He’s content with his decision to step away age 31 in 2002 with a record 14 Grand Slam titles.


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