French tennis player Mathieu Montcourt dead at 24; recently banned for betting on matchesJuly 7th, 2009 French tennis player banned for betting found deadPARIS — French tennis player Mathieu Montcourt, who was recently banned for betting on matches, has died. He was 24. The French tennis federation said Tuesday that Montcourt died overnight but the cause of death is not yet known, and an autopsy will be conducted.
Sports court cuts French tennis player Mathieu Montcourt's ban for betting on matchesMay 14th, 2009 CAS cuts Montcourt's ban for betting on matchesLAUSANNE, Switzerland — French tennis player Mathieu Montcourt's suspension for betting on matches has been reduced from eight to five weeks. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Thursday the 24-year-old Montcourt bet a total of $192 on 36 different tennis events, though not on his own matches or at tournaments where he was playing.
Argentine player David Nalbandian out 4 months after undergoing successful right hip surgeryMay 14th, 2009 Nalbandian out 4 months after hip surgeryBARCELONA, Spain — Argentine tennis player David Nalbandian has had surgery on his right hip and will be sidelined for four months. The 15th-ranked Nalbandian underwent surgery in Barcelona on Wednesday.
Gasquet tests positive for cocaine, faces two-year banMay 11th, 2009 PARIS - French tennis player Richard Gasquet admitted he tested positive for cocaine in a drug test held in a tournament in Key Biscayne, Florida, in March. Gasquet, World No.
International Tennis Federation suspends Richard Gasquet after positive test for cocaineMay 11th, 2009 Gasquet suspended after positive cocaine testLONDON — French tennis player Richard Gasquet was suspended Monday following a positive cocaine test and will miss the French Open. The International Tennis Federation expects to have a panel in place within 60 days for a hearing.
Richard Gasquet says he's been told he tested positive for cocaine but says he's innocentMay 10th, 2009 Gasquet confirms test came back positive for cokePARIS — French tennis player Richard Gasquet has acknowledged he's been told he tested positive for cocaine but says he's innocent. "I am gathering together proof of my innocence and I will choose an appropriate moment to express myself," Gasquet said in a statement Sunday.
French tennis star Richard Gasquet confirms positive test for cocaine, professes innocenceMay 10th, 2009 Gasquet confirms positive test for cocainePARIS — French tennis player Richard Gasquet confirmed that he tested positive for cocaine at the Sony Ericsson Open in March, but maintained his innocence. Gasquet said in a statement Sunday that the "B'' sample from the tournament in Key Biscayne, Fla., confirmed the result of the "A'' sample taken the same day.
Tennis star Dokic says her father abused herMay 4th, 2009 SYDNEY - Australian tennis player Jelena Dokic has said that her father, Damir, physically abused her during their tumultuous relationship. Dokic, who is estranged from her father, told how she had fled from her family in 2002 to escape the violence.
ATP confirms Brit tennis star Murray as World No.3May 4th, 2009 LONDON - The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) last night confirmed British tennis star Andy Murray as the world's third best player in the sport. By overtaking Novak Djokovic, the 21-year-old Scot will become the highest-ranked British man since the rankings were introduced 36 years ago, overtaking Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski, who both reached No 4, The Independent reports.
Table tennis federation proposes schedule changes for London 2012April 29th, 2009 Table tennis wants revised schedule for 2012 GamesYOKOHAMA, Japan — The International Table Tennis Federation wants to alter the schedule for the 2012 London Olympics so that singles matches are played ahead of the team events. Team events were played before the singles competition at the Beijing Games, but the ITTF will propose to the International Olympic Committee that singles matches be staged first in London.
Yuki will have to play a lot to go up, says Ramesh KrishnanFebruary 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former Davis Cupper Ramesh Krishnan put Junior Australian Open champion Yuki Bhambri's future in perspective, saying that the youngster has to play a lot of matches to make a mark in men's tennis. 'Yuki has done quite well for himself by winning the Orange Bowl and the Australian Open,' Ramesh said at a function to felicitate Yuki by his sponsors Adiddas Friday.
BBC sacks Margaret Thatcher's daughter for 'racist' remarkFebruary 3rd, 2009 LONDON - The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has dropped journalist Carol Thatcher, daughter of former prime minister Margaret Thatcher, from a popular television show after she referred to a tennis player as a 'golliwog'. The reference was said to have been made during an off-air conversation with 'The One Show' presenter Adrian Chiles and comedienne Jo Brand.
Indians no match for Kiwis in Fed Cup tennisFebruary 3rd, 2009 PERTH - India were off to a dismal start in Fed Cup tennis, losing 0-3 to New Zealand in the Asia Oceania Group-I tie at the State Tennis Centre here Wednesday. Veteran Rushmi Chakravarthy lost 3-6, 0-6 to debutant Dianne Hollands before Ankita Bhambri went down 3-6, 2-6 to World No.57 Marina Erakovic.
Chennai Open tennis matches postponed due to rainsJanuary 6th, 2009 CHENNAI - Wednesday's matches in the $450,000 ATP Chennai Open tennis tournament were called off after persistent showers that began in the afternoon and continued through the evening. The matches have been rescheduled to commence Thursday afternoon, organisers announced.
Somdev keen on playing pro-tennis next yearDecember 22nd, 2008 NEW DELHI - A highly motivated Somdev Devvarman, after a three-week training stint with American world no. 8 Andy Roddick, said he will be focussing on professional tennis more next year.
PARIS — French tennis player Mathieu Montcourt, who was recently banned for betting on matches, has died. He was 24. The French tennis federation said Tuesday that Montcourt died overnight but “the causes of his death are not yet known.” French media reported the 119th-ranked Montcourt was found dead by his girlfriend in the stairwell of his Paris apartment. In May, Montcourt was handed a five-week ban and fined $12,000 for betting on other matches. That ban took effect Monday.
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