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Youzhny Defeated in Gstaad; Rain Allows Play in Umag; Top Four Seeds Alive at LA Open

Top seed Mikhail Youzhny was bounced from the quarterfinals of Gstaad today. Failing to win his second title of the season, Nicolas Almagro remains the tournament's highest remaining seed. Over in Umag, the rain stopped on Friday, which allowed second-round and quarterfinal action to take place.

Movers and Shakers on Tour: Fish in Form; Ginepri Tumbles

In this week's movers and shakers review, Nima takes a look at the Atlanta event and the big surprise winner in Hamburg. Anyone remember Robreto Carretero? Read on to see why the forgotten Spaniard was linked to last week's action.

Golubev Stuns Melzer to Win First Career Title in Hamburg; Atlanta Final Preview: Fish vs. Isner

Andrey Golubev capped off a sensational week by taking home his first Tour level title in Hamburg. Defeating Jurgen Melzer in straight sets, Golubev will become a top 40 player when Monday's rankings are released. Over in Atlanta, Mardy Fish and John Isner will kick off the first final of the US Open Series with an all-American final.

Off the Court and Into the Booth: Justin Gimelstob Raises his game for The Tennis Channel

Even when he earned his bread as an ATP player, it was pretty obvious that Justin Gimelstob had a passion for the art of broadcasting. So it was fitting that at the conclusion of his 13-year career that featured wins over the likes of Andre Agassi, Patrick Rafter, and Andy Murray (and 19 cortisone injections for his chronically injured back)

A Few Words For Montanes

Albert Montanes may not be the most high profile Spaniard on Tour, but he certainly has proved that he deserves a few words for his efforts. Click here to read Nima Naderi's take on the consistent, and under the radar veteran.

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Movers and Shakers on Tour: Fish in Form; Ginepri Tumbles

by Nima Naderi With week one of the US Open Series in the books, let’s take a quick look back at how everything went down in Atlanta, without forgetting about the surprising... [Read more]

Wimbledon Review: Part 2

Last time we looked at those who either met or exceeded their Wimbledon expectations. However, one player’s success at a major comes at another’s expense, and a surprise... [Read more]

OUTSIDE THE LINES

Srichaphan Gets Into Racing Bikes

Former world No. 9 Paradorn Srichaphan announced earlier this week that he will try his hand at racing bikes now that his tennis career is over. Retiring from the professional... [Read more]

EQUIPMENT

Nike US Open 2010: Nadal, Federer and Serena Williams Kit Preview

With the US Open nearly a month away, Nike Sports has released the day and evening duds for their three flagship athletes: Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Serena Williams. As... [Read more]