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Marat Safin ends 12-year career in Paris; known for 2 Grand Slam wins and rants

Safin bids farewell to tennis in Paris

PARIS — Known for furious, racket-throwing rants, Marat Safin would rather be remembered for the hard work he put in during a 12-year career marked by two Grand Slam titles and a Davis Cup win.

Henin confirms tournament comeback at Brisbane International ahead of Australian Open

Henin confirms tour return in Brisbane, Australia

Australian Open increases prize money for 2010 to $21.4M; winners share up to $1.86M

MELBOURNE, Australia — The men’s and women’s champions at the Australian Open will collect $1.86 million for winning the season’s opening Grand Slam event.

Justine Henin to return with new serve; wants to add Wimbledon to her 7 majors

BRUSSELS — Just 16 months away from tennis was enough for Justine Henin.

Former No. 1 Justine Henin ends 16-month retirement, will play in Australian Open in January

BRUSSELS — Despite seven Grand Slam titles, an Olympic gold medal and more than two years as the world No. 1, Justine Henin wasn’t satisfied enough after calling it quits on a stellar tennis career.

Del Potro beats Cilic, reaches US SF; Nadal-Gonzalez slowed by rain

NEW YORK — Juan Martin del Potro was aching for a second crack at a Grand Slam semifinal, a second chance to prove he has what it takes to win at that stage.

Roger Federer reclaims Wimbledon title, No. 1 ranking and record 15th Grand Slam crown

WIMBLEDON, England — From his front row seat in the Royal Box, Pete Sampras watched as Roger Federer broke his record for most Grand Slam singles titles in men’s tennis history.

Serena Williams wins another major title, but still chasing true Grand Slam

WIMBLEDON, England — Even with three of the last four major titles in hand, Serena Williams is still a bit upset about the one that got away.

Serena Williams remains No. 2 in rankings despite another major title at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England — Even with three of the last four Grand Slam titles in her possession, Serena Williams will stay behind No. 1 Dinara Safina when the WTA rankings are released Monday.

Roger Federer seeks 15th Grand Slam title when he faces Andy Roddick in Wimbledon final

WIMBLEDON, England — A year ago, plenty of people were feeling sorry for Roger Federer.

Tommy Haas sets tone with serve to upset Djokovic and reach the Wimbledon semifinals

WIMBLEDON, England — Tommy Haas set the tone early with his serve, and he kept his game in tune long enough to upset No. 4 Novak Djokovic and reach the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time.

Dinara Safina and Venus Williams are among featured players on today’s Wimbledon schedule

WIMBLEDON, England — Women’s top seed Dinara Safina and No. 3 Venus Williams are among the featured players on Tuesday’s Wimbledon schedule.

Drawing confidence from high expectations, Serena Williams wins 1st-round Wimbledon match

WIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams knows she’s expected to win when Wimbledon begins, and that’s fine with her.

WIMBLEDON ‘09: Federer eyes 6th All England championship, record 15th Grand Slam title overall

WIMBLEDON, England — Roger Federer is building something of a reputation as an on-court crier, and he remembers well the first time he wept after winning a match.

Sweden’s Thomas Johansson, a former Australian Open champion, retires after 15 years

STOCKHOLM — Former Australian Open champion Thomas Johansson is quitting professional tennis after more than 15 years on the ATP tour.

No. 1 wants No. 1: Eyeing 1st Grand Slam title, Safina to face Kuznetsova in French Open final

PARIS — Dinara Safina cursed at herself in English, muttered to herself in Russian and generally carried on in much the same manner of older brother Marat Safin.

Defending champ Rafael Nadal knocked out of French Open in 4th round by Robin Soderling

PARIS — Rafael Nadal’s unbeaten run at the French Open is over.

Defending champ Rafael Nadal knocked out of French Open in 4th round by Robin Soderling

PARIS — Rafael Nadal’s unbeaten run at the French Open is over.

Defending champion Rafael Nadal loses in 4th round at French Open

PARIS — Rafael Nadal’s unbeaten run at the French Open is over.

Defending champion Ana Ivanovic loses to 19-year-old Azarenka in 4th round at French Open

PARIS — Defending champion Ana Ivanovic was eliminated from the French Open in the fourth round Sunday, losing to Victoria Azarenka of Belarus 6-2, 6-3.

30th-seeded Samantha Stosur upsets No. 4 Dementieva in 3rd round of French Open

PARIS — Samantha Stosur knocked fourth-seeded Elena Dementieva out of the French Open on Saturday, beating the Russian 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 in the third round.

Venus Williams loses, defending champions Ivanovic, Nadal advance at French Open

PARIS — Venus Williams was eliminated from the French Open on Friday, losing in the third round of the clay-court major for the third straight year.

Venus Williams loses, defending champion Ana Ivanovic, Novak Djokovic win at French Open

PARIS — Venus Williams was eliminated from the French Open on Friday, losing in the third round of the clay-court major for the third straight year.