Juan_Martin - Roger Federer and Juan Martin Del Potro meet in the Men's Singles Final at the US Open Tennis Championships in New York

Roger Federer and Juan Martin Del Potro meet in the Men's Singles Final at the US Open Tennis Championships in New York

Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina kisses the champions trophy after defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland in 5 sets in the mens final in Arthur Ashe Stadium at the US Open Tennis Championships at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on September 14, 2009. defeated Federer 3-6, 7-6 (5), 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2. UPI/John Angelillo


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PARIS, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Marat Safin, a former world No. 1 and a two-time Grand Slam event winner, ended his competitive tennis career Wednesday in Paris.
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BASEL, Switzerland, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Roger Federer, playing in his first event since the U.S. Open, scored a straight-set victory Monday in the first round of his hometown Swiss Indoors tournament.
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LONDON, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- Novak Djokovic returned to No. 3 and Nikolay Davydenko jumped to sixth in men's world tennis rankings released Monday.
Del Potro injured in loss at Shanghai
SHANGHAI, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Seeded players Juan Martin del Potro and Tommy Haas both withdrew Wednesday from the $5.3 million Shanghai ATP Masters tournament due to injuries.
Del Potro loses first-rounder in Tokyo
TOKYO, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- Top-seeded Juan Martin del Potro was beaten in straight sets Tuesday during first-round play at the $1.2 million Japan Open tennis tournament in Tokyo.
Monfils, Wawrinka win openers in Tokyo
TOKYO, Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Gael Monfils and Stanislas Wawrinka claimed straight-set wins Monday in first-round play at the $1.23 million Japan Open tennis tournament in Tokyo.
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