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Henin confirms tournament comeback at Brisbane International ahead of Australian Open

Henin confirms tour return in Brisbane, Australia

Pete Sampras says Roger Federer still has some Grand Slams left in him despite US Open loss

Sampras says Federer still has Grand Slams left

Brook elected vice chairman of All England Club at Wimbledon, will succeed chairman next year

WIMBLEDON, England — Philip Brook has been elected vice chairman of the All England Club and is now in line to succeed Tim Phillips when the Wimbledon chairman steps down in December 2010.

Justine Henin looking for wild card at Brisbane International in comeback bid

BRISBANE, Australia — Justine Henin hopes to make her comeback at the Brisbane International, where fellow Belgian star Kim Clijsters will start her 2010 season.

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.

Ex-No. 1 Justine Henin looks for elusive Wimbledon title in return to competitive tennis

BRUSSELS — Justine Henin is seeking the elusive Wimbledon title in her return to the WTA Tour.

Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Grand Slam-winning mom, congratulates Kim Clijsters on US Open win

BRISBANE, Australia — Evonne Goolagong Cawley didn’t get to watch the moment when Kim Clijsters emulated her achievement of nearly 30 years ago by winning a tennis major after having a child.

Jack Kramer, tennis champion and promoter, dies in Los Angeles at 88

LOS ANGELES — Jack Kramer, a tennis champion in the 1940s and ’50s and a promoter of the sport for more 60 years, died at his home in Los Angeles, his family said. He was 88.

Roger Federer chosen to play for Switzerland against Italy in Davis Cup playoffs

LONDON — Roger Federer was chosen Tuesday to play for Switzerland’s Davis Cup team in the country’s attempt to stay in the elite World Group.

H-Oudin-i: American teen pulls off another escape, another upset, to reach US Open quarters

NEW YORK — When Melanie Oudin wakes up each morning these days, sharing a king-sized hotel bed with her mother, she’s basically your average teen visiting the big city.

Another comeback victory lands 17-year-old Melanie Oudin in US Open quarterfinals

NEW YORK — Forget about forehands and backhands. Melanie Oudin’s biggest weapon is her heart.

Way to go, Mom: Kim Clijsters knocks off Venus Williams to reach US Open quarterfinals

NEW YORK — A half-hour after getting past Venus Williams in a three-set tussle at the U.S. Open, Kim Clijsters had her hands full again.

Melanie Oudin stuns Maria Sharapova and John Isner beats Andy Roddick at U.S. Open

NEW YORK — Melanie Oudin’s face was flushed from a mix of exertion and excitement and maybe even a bit of bewilderment — “Yes, I DID beat Maria Sharapova!” running through her mind — when she stepped out of the U.S. Open locker room and saw Mom.

Big surprise: 6-foot-9 Isner takes out 2003 champion Roddick in 3rd round of US Open

NEW YORK — Andy Roddick’s U.S. Open is over much sooner than he expected.

‘I just had a blast’: 17-year-old American, Oudin, stuns ‘06 champ Sharapova at US Open

NEW YORK — Melanie Oudin’s face was flushed from a mix of exertion and excitement and maybe even a bit of bewilderment — “Yes, I DID beat Maria Sharapova!” running through her mind — when she stepped out of the U.S. Open locker room and saw Mom.

Can she do it? Oui! Melanie Oudin pulls another Grand Slam upset in boost for US women’s game

NEW YORK — It’s right there on her shoes: “Believe.” Melanie Oudin always has, though even she had to admit this latest accomplishment felt a bit overwhelming.

Nadal returns to Grand Slam action with victory at US Open; VWilliams wins on bad knee, too

NEW YORK — Everyone’s been curious about the condition of Rafael Nadal’s knees, so it made sense that his first Grand Slam opponent in three months would wonder as well. Which might explain why Richard Gasquet tried a drop shot deep in the third set of his U.S. Open match against Nadal on Wednesday. Nadal made the long run necessary to get to the ball, and flipped it back over the net, winning the point.

2006 Wimbledon, Australian champion Mauresmo ousted from US Open in 2nd round by Wozniak

NEW YORK — Two-time Grand Slam tournament winner Amelie Mauresmo has been ousted from the U.S. Open. She lost 6-4, 6-0 to Aleksandra Wozniak of Canada in the second round.

A scary sight: Safina wriggles out of ugly match at US Open

NEW YORK — Dinara Safina overcame a long, mistake-filled display of tennis Tuesday to barely avoid becoming the first top-seeded woman to lose in the first round of the U.S. Open.

For openers, Federer, Serena Williams enjoy easy wins; Clijsters romps in return to New York

NEW YORK — Roger Federer and Serena Williams began their U.S. Open title defenses Monday with easy wins in matches that will probably stick only in the memories of the players they beat.

On the comeback, Kim Clijsters wins 6-1, 6-1 in return to US Open

NEW YORK — Four years and one baby later, Kim Clijsters still looks like a contender.

Could Querrey be next great American tennis star?

NEW YORK — The question comes up pretty much every week. Lately, Sam Querrey finds himself answering it more often than most.

The postman always wrings twice: Post-Wimbledon, Roddick gets support, advice from everywhere

NEW YORK — Everyone, it seems, wanted to talk to Andy Roddick about his loss to Roger Federer in last month’s epic Wimbledon final: the 16-14 fifth set, the 77 total games, the Centre Court crowd chanting the American’s name afterward.

Williams sisters could meet in semis, not final, at US Open; Federer, Nadal on opposite sides

Williams sisters can’t meet in US Open final

Sharapova beats Kleybanova, Dementieva cruises past Serena Williams to reach Rogers Cup final

Dementieva reaches Rogers Cup final with straight-set win over Serena Williams

Taylor Dent, Jesse Levine among men getting wild cards for US Open

NEW YORK — Taylor Dent will return to the U.S. Open for the first time since 2005 after receiving one of eight men’s wild cards Wednesday.

Andy Roddick senses more fan support after his epic Wimbledon loss

Federer adjusting to fatherhood, Nadal recovering from knee problems as Cincy Masters begins

Murray beats Del Potro to win Rogers Cup in 3 grueling sets

MONTREAL — Andy Murray took the court to face Juan Martin Del Potro knowing no matter what the result of the Rogers Cup final, he would be soon be ranked No. 2 in the world.

Nadal advances, Roddick beats Andreev to move to 3rd round of Rogers Cup in Montreal

MONTREAL — Rafael Nadal’s knees held up fine. Instead, it was his opponent, David Ferrer, who limped off the court.