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Belgium’s Yanina Wickmayer, Czech Republic’s Petra Kvitova upset top seeds to reach Linz final

LINZ, Austria — The top two seeded players of the Generali Ladies lost Saturday, leaving Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium and Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic to play for the title.

Fourth-seeded Carla Suarez Navarro beats Srebotnik in straight sets in Linz

LINZ, Austria — Fourth-seeded Carla Suarez Navarro eased past Katarina Srebotnik of Slovenia 6-2, 6-4 Monday in the first round of the Generali Ladies.

Petra Kvitova, Ioana Raluca Olaru advance to second round at Generali Ladies in Linz

LINZ, Austria — Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic defeated Andrea Petkovic of Germany 6-1, 6-4 Monday in the first round of the Generali Ladies.

57-year-old jockey Josef Vana rides Tiumen to win at Velka Pardubicka steeplechase

PARDUBICE, Czech Republic — A 57-year-old jockey rode Tiumen to victory at the Velka Pardubicka steeplechase in the Czech Republic.

US women’s hoops team beats ZVVC UKA Prague 100-81 to open Ekaterinburg tournament

EKATERINBURG, Russia — Angel McCoughtry scored 17 points to lead five players in double figures and the U.S. women’s basketball national team beat ZVVC UKA Prague 100-81 in the opening game of the Ekaterinburg tournament Friday night.

Davis Cup final between Spain, Czech Republic to be held either in Valencia or Barcelona

BARCELONA, Spain — The Davis Cup final between Spain and the Czech Republic in December will be played in either Valencia or Barcelona.

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Richard Gasquet advance to 2nd round at Japan Open

TOKYO — Second-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France defeated Mischa Zverev of Germany 6-4, 6-3 Wednesday to advance to the second round of the Japan Open.

Czech Republic beats Costa Rica 3-2 at Under-20 World Cup, USA eliminated

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt — The Czech Republic rallied to beat Costa Rica 3-2 at the Under-20 World Cup on Saturday, but Costa Rica still reached the knockout stage on goal difference, eliminating the United States.

2010 Davis Cup draw sets up possible Nadal-Federer showdown as Spain hosts Switzerland

GENEVA — Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal could face each other in the first round of next year’s Davis Cup after Spain drew Switzerland on Wednesday.

Czech Republic reaches 1st Davis Cup final in 29 years by defeating Croatia in doubles

POREC, Croatia — The Czech Republic reached its first Davis Cup final in 29 years Saturday after securing an insurmountable 3-0 lead over Croatia by winning the doubles.

In nearly 6 hours, Czech’s Stepanek survives 78 aces by Croatia’s Karlovic in Davis Cup semis

POREC, Croatia — Radek Stepanek overcame a record 78 aces to defeat Ivo Karlovic in five sets in one of the longest matches in tennis history on Friday, when the Czech Republic took a 2-0 lead over Croatia in the Davis Cup semifinals.

Venus Williams loses to Ukraine’s Bondarenko in 2nd round in Toronto in US Open tuneup

TORONTO — Venus Williams’ tuneup for the U.S. Open hit a surprising roadblock Tuesday with a 1-6, 7-5, 6-4 loss to Ukraine’s Kateryna Bondarenko in the second round of the Rogers Cup.

Sweden’s Oskar Henningsson wins Moravia Silesia Open

CELADNA, Czech Republic — Sweden’s Oskar Henningsson made six birdies Sunday to win the Moravia Silesia Open by two strokes, shooting 13-under 275 at the Prosper Golf Resort.

Russia’s Dushevina beats Hradecka of the Czech Republic to win Istanbul Cup final

ISTANBUL — Vera Dushevina of Russia has beaten Lucie Hradecka of the Czech Republic 6-0, 6-1 in the Istanbul Cup final to win her first WTA title.

Vera Dushevina of Russia, Lucie Hradecka of Czech Republic advance to Istanbul Cup final

ISTANBUL — Vera Dushevina of Russia will play Lucie Hradecka of the Czech Republic in the Istanbul Cup final.

Steve Webster hits 69 to lead by 1 after 3rd round of Moravia Silesia Open

CELADNA, Czech Republic — Steve Webster took a one-shot lead in the Moravia Silesia Open on Saturday after shooting a 3-under 69 in the third round.

Jyoti shoots 68 in the third round, Kapur also makes cut

CELADANA - Four birdies in the last six holes and seven overall in the round saw Jyoti Randhawa make a big jump up to 23rd at the end of the third round in the Moravia Silesia Open at the Prosper Golf Resort here.

Bammer beats top-seeded Schiavone in straight sets in Prague Open final

PRAGUE — Sybille Bammer of Austria has beaten top-seeded Francesca Schiavone 7-6 (4), 6-2 to win the Prague Open.

Top-seeded Schiavone defeats Bacsinszky to reach Prague Open final against Bammer

PRAGUE — Top-seeded Francesca Schiavone has outlasted Timea Bacsinszky of Switzerland 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 in a rain-delayed semifinal at the Prague Open to set up a title match against Sybille Bammer.

Prague Open semifinals suspended due to rain, to be played Sunday before final

PRAGUE — Both semifinal matches at the Prague Open have been suspended because of rain.

Top-seeded Schiavone reaches semifinals of Prague Open with 6-1, 6-1 victory over Bondarenko

PRAGUE — Top-seeded Francesca Schiavone routed Kateryna Bondarenko 6-1, 6-1 on Friday to advance to the semifinals of the Prague Open.

Blake, Fish falter giving Croatia a 2-0 lead against US in Davis Cup quarterfinals

POREC, Croatia — Marin Cilic outlasted Mardy Fish in five sets to give Croatia a 2-0 lead over the United States after the opening singles of their Davis Cup quarterfinal on Friday.

Karlovic rallies past Blake, giving Croatia a 1-0 lead against US in Davis Cup quarterfinals

POREC, Croatia — Marin Cilic outlasted Mardy Fish in five sets to give Croatia a 2-0 lead over the United States after the opening singles of their Davis Cup quarterfinal on Friday.

Del Potro routes Minar to draw Argentina even with Czech Republic in Davis Cup quarters

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Juan Martin del Potro outclassed Ivo Minar 6-1, 6-3, 6-3 and Argentina draw even with the Czech Republic after the opening singles in their best-of-five Davis Cup quarterfinal on Friday.

Berdych prevails over Monaco to give Czechs 1-0 lead over Argentina in Davis Cup quarterfinal

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Tomas Berdych has outlasted Juan Monaco 6-4, 2-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 to give the Czech Republic a 1-0 lead over Argentina in their best-of-five Davis Cup quarterfinals series.

Top-ranked Rafael Nadal left off Spain team for Davis Cup quarterfinals

LONDON — Top-ranked Rafael Nadal was left off Spain’s team for the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday because of sore knees.

Top-ranked Rafael Nadal officially left off Spain team for Davis Cup quarterfinals

LONDON — Top-ranked Rafael Nadal was officially left off Spain’s team for the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday.

Another sixth for Armaan at Formula 2 Championship

BRNO - In a repeat performance, 20-year-old Armaan Ebrahim from India finished sixth in Race 2 of the Formula 2 Championship here Sunday.

Bolt runs 9.77 with strong tail wind at Golden Spike meet in Czech Republic

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Olympic champion and world-record holder Usain Bolt has run the 100 meters in 9.77 seconds to win the Golden Spike meet.

Faulk of US wins 110-meter hurdles in Prague, posting 5th fastest time of year

PRAGUE — Dexter Faulk of the United States has won the men’s 110-meter hurdles at the Josef Odlozil Memorial Grand Prix, posting the fifth fastest time in the world this year.