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Baltacha wins Indian Wells opener

BBC Sport | Tennis | UK Edition — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:55:25 +0000

British number one Elena Baltacha defeats wild card Alexa Glatch to reach the second round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

Henin wins opener at Indian Wells (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - Tennis News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:52:34 +0000

Justin Henin beat Magdalena Rybarikova, 6-2, 6-2, in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open on Wednesday, her first competitive match since a surprising run to the Australian Open final in January. Henin, who is playing in this tournament for the first time since 2006, held the No. 1 ranking when she unexpectedly retired in May, 2008.

Henin takes first match to open Indian Wells tourney

Tennis News: CBSSports.com — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:33:00 +0000

Former No. 1 Justin Henin beat Magdalena Rybarikova, 6-2, 6-2, in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open on Wednesday.

Serena wins second Laureus Award (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - Tennis News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:12:26 +0000

Usain Bolt won his second Laureus Sportsman of the Year award, and Serena Williams won the woman's prize. Bolt won three gold medals at last year's track world championships and set world records in the 100 and 200-meter races. Williams, who also earned the award for a second time, won the Australian Open and Wimbledon titles and regained the No.

Baltacha qualifies for California

BBC Sport | Tennis | UK Edition — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:04:14 +0000

British number one Elena Baltacha defeats Russia's Ekaterina Bychkova to qualify for the main draw of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

Clijsters juggling motherhood, tennis (AP)

Yahoo! Sports - Tennis News — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:16:19 +0000

Kim Clijsters is still adjusting to her second career as a tennis player. The first full season of the U.S. Open champion's comeback is presenting new challenges: figuring out a balanced schedule, needing more rest than she used to, traveling with her 2-year-old daughter Jada. Oh, and getting everyone fed on time.

Becker backs Henman for GB role

BBC Sport | Tennis | UK Edition — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:51:18 +0000

Boris Becker says Tim Henman should be recruited to help lift Great Britain out of the Davis Cup doldrums.

Pakistan rejects Davis Cup fears

BBC Sport | Tennis | UK Edition — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:46:42 +0000

Pakistan opposes a move by New Zealand to ask for a new venue for their Davis Cup tie, amidst security concerns.

David Lloyd demands Draper exit

BBC Sport | Tennis | UK Edition — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:05:31 +0000

Former Davis Cup captain David Lloyd calls on Lawn Tennis Association chief Roger Draper to quit over the lack of home-grown male talent.

Watson loses in Florida qualifier

BBC Sport | Tennis | UK Edition — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:54:26 +0000

Heather Watson fails to qualify for the main draw of her latest event, the $25,000 Sheriff Jim Coats 6th Annual Clearwater Women's Open in Florida.