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Sharapova pulls out of Italian Open semi

Maria Sharapova pulled out of the Italian Open semifinals be... Full Story

Nadal, Federer to meet in Hamburg final
Rafael Nadal won a three-set struggle with Novak Djokovic to protect his No. 2 ranking Saturday and advance to the Hamburg Masters final against the world's top-ranked player.
Sharapova pulls out of Italian Open semi
Maria Sharapova pulled out of the Italian Open semifinals because of a strained left calf Saturday, two days before she is to assume the No. 1 ranking following Justine Henin's retirement.
Aussie women's final moving to nighttime
The Australian Open women's singles final will be a night match in 2009, and defending champion Maria Sharapova thinks it will be a good move.
Federer, Djokovic move to Hamburg semis
Defending champion Roger Federer cruised into the semifinals of the Hamburg Masters by beating Fernando Verdasco 6-3, 6-3 on Friday.
Back forces Serena out of Italian Open
Serena Williams withdrew from her quarterfinal match at the Italian Open on Friday due to a back problem.
Kuerten among wild cards at French Open
Three-time French Open champion Gustavo Kuerten was given a wild-card entry into this year's tournament by the French tennis federation on Thursday.
Federer, Djokovic in Hamburg quarters
Defending champion Roger Federer breezed past Robin Soderling 6-3, 6-2 Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Hamburg Masters.