Tired Roger Federer withdraws from next month’s Japan Open, Shanghai ATP Masters

October 12th, 2009 Blake rallies to advance at Shanghai MastersSHANGHAI — James Blake rallied to defeat Ivo Karlovic of Croatia 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-3 Monday in the first round of the Shanghai Masters. The American was broken early in the first set but won the second when Karlovic sent a forehand wide in the tiebreaker.

October 12th, 2009 Long ATP season comes under scrutiny againSHANGHAI — Rafael Nadal and Andy Roddick complained Tuesday that the ATP season is too long and that tennis players need a proper offseason. Both players, who are in China for the Shanghai Masters, reiterated criticism of the sport's punishing schedule.

October 9th, 2009 LONDON - Twenty-two-year-old Andy Murray's unwillingness to risk his injured left wrist in order to play for his country may well cost him his world No 3 ranking. The Scot has withdrawn from next week's Shanghai Masters on medical advice while he recovers from the injury, which he aggravated playing in Britain's Davis Cup tie against Poland in Liverpool last month.

October 7th, 2009 SHANGHAI - World number three Andy Murray could spring a Shanghai surprise if he withdraws from next week's tennis Masters after reports that his recent wrist injury is still posing a fitness problem. The Scot had been due to take his decision on flying to China after pulling out of this week's Japan Open with the complaint.

October 6th, 2009 US Open champ del Potro knocked out of Japan OpenTOKYO — U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro made a quick exit at the Japan Open.

October 5th, 2009 Wawrinka, Greul advance to 2nd round at Japan OpenTOKYO — Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland defeated American John Isner 6-4, 6-4 on Monday in the first round of the Japan Open. Seventh-seeded Wawrinka converted five of seven break point opportunities in the match that lasted 1 hour, 33 minutes at Ariake Colosseum.

September 25th, 2009 TOKYO - Roger Federer Friday withdrew from next month's run of ATP Asian events in Tokyo and Shanghai, saying he needed to rest after a gruelling season. The Swiss world number one had complained of fatigue after helping his nation last weekend to remain in the Davis Cup World Group with a 3-2 victory over Italy.

September 17th, 2009 Federer fined $1,500 for profanity at US OpenNEW YORK — Roger Federer has been fined $1,500 for using a profanity while arguing with the chair umpire during the U.S. Open final. CBS microphones picked up the exchange during its live broadcast of the match.

September 5th, 2009 Federer recovers to beat Hewitt at US OpenNEW YORK — Top-seeded Roger Federer has overcome an error-filled first set to beat former No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt in the U.S.

August 31st, 2009 Federer stretches US Open streak to 35 matchesNEW YORK — Roger Federer has extended his U.S. Open winning streak to 35 matches with a 6-1, 6-3, 7-5 victory over NCAA champion Devin Britton in the first round.

August 24th, 2009 LONDON - Andy Murray is hoping to break his Grand Slam duck at next week's US Open. Murray, who won the Montreal Masters last week, will be seeded No 2 in New York - with Roger Federer taking top spot at the Billie Jean King Tennis Centre.

August 23rd, 2009 MASON, Ohio — Roger Federer is back in top-of-the-world form heading into the U.S. Open. The Swiss star played up to his No.

July 6th, 2009 Fish withdraws from Newport to play Davis CupNEWPORT, R.I. — Top-seeded Mardy Fish has withdrawn from the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships after replacing Andy Roddick on the United States Davis Cup team.

June 7th, 2009 Federer ties Sampras' record of 14 major titlesPARIS — Roger Federer has won his first French Open championship to tie Pete Sampras' record of 14 major titles and complete a career Grand Slam. The second-seeded Federer beat No.

June 3rd, 2009 Federer into French semis for 5th year in a rowPARIS — Roger Federer moved within two victories of completing a career Grand Slam at the French Open by beating 11th-seeded Gael Monfils of France 7-6 (6), 6-2, 6-4 Wednesday. Federer reached the semifinals for the 20th consecutive Grand Slam tournament, extending his own record.