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Sources: Vaidisova retires at age 20, will marry

Sources say Nicole Vaidisova has retired at the age 20 and will marry fellow Czech player Radek Stepanek in July.

Agassi apologizes for poking fun at Sampras

INDIAN WELLS, California (AP)—Andre Agassi told ESPN.com he was “out of line” and apologized for poking fun at Pete Sampras during a charity match last week.

Ivanovic out of Top 50 after early IW loss

Ana Ivanovic has fallen 6-2, 6-4 to Anastasija Sevastova in her opening match at Indian Wells.

Clijsters plans to stick to limited schedule

Kim Clijsters says she’s not going to increase the amount of tournaments she’s going to play, even if she feels she is lacking match play.

Federer sees calendar Slam as a possibility

Roger Federer says he’s over his lung infection and is not counting out the possibility of winning the calendar year Grand Slam.

 

Hingis to face Serena in World Team Tennis

NEW YORK (AP)—Martina Hingis will face top-ranked Serena Williams and two former No. 1 players in World Team Tennis competition.

Britain's Henman rules out Davis Cup captaincy

Tim Henman has ruled himself out of being Britain's next Davis Cup captain, telling The Sun, "It doesn't feel like the right time.

Britain ponders Davis Cup team future after loss

LONDON (AP)—Britain promises ``swift and decisive'' action regarding its Davis Cup team following a 3-2 loss to Lithuania.

Former No. 1 Ivanovic hires Graf's former coach

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP)—Former top-ranked player Ana Ivanovic has hired Steffi Graf's old coach, Heinz Gunthardt, to help end a lengthy slump.

ATP, Corona Extra sign 5 1/2-year sponsorship deal

Corona Extra and the ATP have signed a 5 1/2-year sponsorship agreement that makes the Mexican beer brand the top sponsor of the men's tennis tour.