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Ljubicic mounts comeback as Masters Cup target draws nearer
Madrid (dpa) - Ivan Ljubicic staged a storming 4-6, 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 comeback Friday to defeat Chile's Fernando Gonzalez for a place in the semi-finals of the Masters Series Madrid.


Nadal mows down Robredo for last-eight-place in Madrid
Madrid (dpa) - Spain's Rafael Nadal moved to within a match win of Swiss rival Roger Federer Thursday night, easily surpassing compatriot Tommy Robredo 6-2, 6-4 for a place in the quarter-finals of the Masters Series Madrid.


Ginepri hands Davydenko third-round Madrid defeat
Madrid (dpa) - Improving American Robby Ginepri upset third seed Nikolay Davydenko 6-3, 7-5 Thursday at the 2.1-million-euros Masters Series Madrid to stretch a recent run of form.


Roddick rolled as Nadal pulls through for victory
Madrid (dpa) - Rafael Nadal shrugged off knee worries Wednesday and chief rival Andy Roddick was defeated by Ivo Karlovic as the top seeds swung into action Wednesday at the Masters Series Madrid.


Nothing pretty about Coria win as Argentine advances in Madrid
Madrid (dpa) - Argentine fourth seed Guillermo Coria won ugly but got the job done Wednesday as he opened play at the Masters Series Madrid with a sloppy 6-3, 6-4 victory against Christophe Rochus.


Moya eases to second round
Madrid, (dpa) - Former champion Ferrero and Verdasco lost their opening matches against Mirnyi and Gonzalez.


Nalbandian hopes to use Madrid Masters as springboard to Shanghai
Madrid (dpa) - David Nalbandian staked his claim on a possible last-minute place in the season-final Masters Cup as last year's finalist at the Masters Series Madrid took a step into the third round Tuesday.


Anemic ace count dooms Rusedski in Madrid
Madrid (dpa) - Greg Rusedski came up short in an ace duel with Croatian Iva Karlovic, crashing out in a war of nerves and serves 6-7 (5), 7-6 (2), 7-6 (3) Tuesday in the first round of the 2.1-million-euros Madrid Masters.


End of the road beckons for disillusioned Costa
Madrid (dpa) - A straight-sets loss to an Argentine qualifier could drive a nail into the coffin of Albert Costa's career after the worst possible start Monday at the 2.1-million-euros Madrid Masters.


Roddick fourth to qualify for Masters Cup
dpa - Andy Roddick begins play at this week's Masters Series Madrid secure in the knowledge that he has qualified for the season-ending Masters Cup in Shanghai.


Five Spaniards playing in the first round
The final draw has opened the door to two possible duels between Spaniards in the second round: Moyá-Robredo and Costa-Ferrer.
Nadal will make his début on Wednesday against Hanescu or a qualifier.


Nadal: “I want to culminate the season with a good result in Madrid”
The world number two trained yesterday in the Madrid Arena court.
Moyá, Feliciano and Costa start practising today.


Coria already training in Madrid
The Argentinian player reaches the Masters Series Madrid very motivated.
The activity in the training courts is increasing tomorrow with Nadal, Verdasco and Chela, among others.


Federer foot problems to keep him off court
World number one Roger Federer has been forced to pull out next week's Masters Series Madrid after injuring himself during training on Wednesday.


Nadal arrives in Madrid tomorrow
The world number two is one of the main attractions of the Masters Series Madrid.


Federer wants Madrid title
The world number one says he’s “very fit”.
He would like to play Nadal in the final.


Blake, Massu, Monfils, Martin aim for Madrid Masters spot
James Blake and Nicolas Massu will be the main names in the qualifying draw of the Madrid Masters.


Masters Series Madrid suspends doubles competition
The tournament has decided to suspend the doubles competition in support of the ATP and it’s Board members that have been sued by leading doubles tennis players


Federer hustles off to Shanghai for stadium dedication
Non-stop Swiss Roger Federer landed in Shanghai Monday for a full day of ceremonial duties as he dedicates the new lotus-roofed stadium that will host the season-ending Masters Cup next month.


Federer stops Murray to keep win streak alive
World number 1 Roger Federer won his 11th title of the season with a 6-3, 7-5 defeat of British teenaged hope Andy Murray on Sunday, lifting a second straight trophy at the Thailand Open.