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2006 NEWS

Roddick Grabs First Title of Year, Second Cincy Championship - Andy Roddick celebrated his first title of the year and his second Western & Southern Financial Group Masters championship in style. After firing a 131 mph ace on match point, Roddick kneeled to the ground, kissed the court and took a lap to start the victory party with his new 10,000 friends on center court.

Sunday Preview - Roddick Takes on Ferrero in Battle of Former No. 1s

Bryans To Face Second Seeds Bjorkman and Mirnyi In Cincy Final - Top-seeded Bob and Mike Bryan will look for their fifth straight title and fourth in as many weeks in the final of the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters, an ATP Masters Series event in Cincinnati, on Sunday.

Former World No. 1s to Face Off - With the US Open Series Lever 2000 Challenge title at stake, American Andy Roddick came out no holds barred Saturday evening at the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters.

Ferrero in First Final Since 2003 - AJuan Carlos Ferrero continued to display a return to the winning form this week that took him to World No. 1 in 2003. The 26-year-old Spaniard maintained his impressive play on Saturday at the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters, as he downed countryman and No.7 seed Tommy Robredo 6-3, 6-4.

Saturday Preview - Spaniards, Gonzalez and Roddick Vie for Final Spots

Bryans Extend Winning Streak to 20 Matches - Former champions Bob and Mike Bryan, leaders of the Stanford ATP Doubles Race, will meet sixth-seeded Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram in the semifinals of the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters, an ATP Masters Series event in Cincinnati, on Saturday.

Roddick Prevails in Battle of Andys; Gonzalez Back to Semis in Cincy - The Andys put on a show for fans in Cincinnati Wednesday night, but it was Andy Roddick who came away with the top rating. Roddick defeated British sensation Andy Murray 6-3, 6-4 in an exciting 1-hour, 35-minute match at the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters.

Ferrero Fends Off Feisty Nadal, Returns to Second Cincy Semi - A 32-minute rain delay couldn’t faze former World No.1 Juan Carlos Ferrero on Friday at the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters. The win marks Ferrero’s second return to the Cincinnati semifinals, having done so in 2002 (l. to Moya).

Friday Preview - 4 Spaniards, 2 Andys in QF Action

Aspelin and Perry Through To Quarterfinals In Cincinnati - In second round action eighth seeds Simon Aspelin and Todd Perry moved into the quarterfinals with a 5-7, 7-5, 10-6 (Match TB) victory over American wild cards Paul Goldstein and Jim Thomas.

Roddick Sets up Battle of Andys, Spaniards on Fire - Andy Roddick maintained the pursuit of his second Cincinnati title, powering his way past Juan Ignacio Chela Thursday evening at the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters to set up a quarterfinal battle with another Andy: Andy Murray.

Nadal Fires Past Haas to Reach First Cincy QF - Rafael Nadal kept his hopes of a third ATP Masters Series shield in 2006 alive by defeating No.14 seed Tommy Haas 7-6(5), 6-3 Thursday at the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters, while Andy Murray continued to roll through the draw, as he outlasted No.15 seed Robby Ginepri in a 2-hour thriller.

Thursday Preview - Nadal, Roddick Seek QF Berths

Damm and Paes Earn Spot in QF's in Cincy

Bryans Honored for Career Grand Slam - The World No. 1 doubles team of Bob and Mike Bryan were recognized for achieving the career Grand Slam during a Center Court presentation Wednesday evening at the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters.

Roddick, Ginepri Carry American Hopes - Of the eight Americans who entered the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters draw, only two – Andy Roddick and Robby Ginepri – are left standing after two rounds of action.

Murray Downs Defending Champ Federer; Blake Also Out - Andy Murray recorded the biggest win of his young career when he ousted World No.1 and defending champion Roger Federer 7-5, 6-4 at the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters on Wednesday.

Wednesday Preview - Federer Faces Fast-Rising Murray

Dlouhy and Vizner Advance - In action at the Western and Southern Financial Group Masters in Cincinnati Lukas Dlouhy and Pavel Vizner moved into the second round with a 1-6, 7-6(1), 10-3 (Match TB) victory over Chris Haggard and Gael Monfils on Tuesday.

Roddick Survives First-Round Thriller, Federer Begins Title Defense - Andy Roddick survived a first-round thriller Tuesday afternoon at the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters.

Nadal, Murray Grind Out Wins on a Record-Setting Day 2 - Second seed Rafael Nadal pulled out a tough 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-3 win in just over two hours against American wild card Sam Querrey at the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters.

Tuesday Preview - Federer, Nadal, Roddick Headline 1st Round Action

Nadal/Verdasco Defeat Czechs - Singles star Rafael Nadal and partner Feliciano Lopez also moved into the second round with a 6-4, 5-7, 10-4 (Match TB) victory over Leos Friedl and Cyril Suk.

Americans Shine on Opening Monday - Americans turned in a resounding opening day at the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters, with four of the five players in action Monday picking up first round wins.

Nalbandian Fights Off Rain, De Voest - After a first-round exit last week in Toronto, No. 3 seed David Nalbandian proved he was back on track by dismissing South African Rik De Voest 6-0, 6-4.

Monday Preview - Ginepri, Nalbandian in Day 1 Action

Federer Looks to Continue Masters Dominance - Defending champion Roger Federer heads up the charge for the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters title, and comes to Cincinnati on the heels of the Rogers Masters victory Sunday in Toronto.

Tennis Fan Alert: $1 Million Now Up for Grabs - The decision between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal could make or break a fan’s $1 million dream. Tennis’ 1-2 punch are seeded to meet in the final of the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters next Sunday in Cincinnati, Ohio, and participants in the 2006 Penn $1,000,000 Pick ‘Em Contest presented by HEAD could earn the opportunity to celebrate alongside the winning player.

Spadea, Gimelstob Through to Main Draw - American Vince Spadea survived a seesaw qualification match Sunday at the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters, while compatriot Justin Gimelstob advanced with a dominant performance.

Gicquel Earns First ATP Masters Series Berth - Frenchman Marc Giquel and Italian Andreas Seppi picked up quick wins Sunday morning to become the first qualifiers to advance to the main draw of the 2006 Western & Southern Financial Group Masters.

Andre Agassi Pulls Out of Cincinnati's W&SFG Masters - Back pain has caused three-time champion Andre Agassi to pull out of the Western & Southern Financial Group MASTERS, which starts Monday in Mason, Ohio, near Cincinnati.

Solid Start for American Contingent in Qualies - American hopes at the 2006 Western & Southern Financial Group Masters began on a high note as men's qualifying got underway with confident Center Court wins by Kevin Kim and Vincent Spadea.

Zvonareva Wins in Cincy - Displaying much of the form that kept her inside the Top 10 throughout 2004 and 2005, Vera Zvonareva stormed through the Western & Southern Financial Group Women's Open draw this week in Cincinnati, capping her title run with a 62 64 win over Katarina Srebotnik in Sunday's final.

Camerin, Dulko Win Doubles Title - Playing in just their second Sony Ericsson WTA Tour event as a doubles team, Maria Elena Camerin and Gisela Dulko captured their first title together at the Western & Southern Financial Group Women's Open, defeating Marta Domachowska and Sania Mirza, 64 36 62, in the final.

Schnyder, Williams Upset In Cincinnati Semifinals - Throughout the week, Patty Schnyder and Serena Williams played like they were headed for a final collision. But both ran into inspired opponents in Saturday's semifinals, leaving Katarina Srebotnik and Vera Zvonareva as the last two standing at the Western & Southern Financial Group Women's Open.

Cincy Semifinals Set - Patty Schnyder and Serena Williams both won quarterfinal matches on Friday night, taking one step closer towards a blockbuster final between two of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour's biggest stars at the $175,000 Western & Southern Financial Group Women's Open.

Fantastic Friday in Cincinnati - Two intriguing afternoon encounters will be followed by two blockbuster battles in the evening, as the Western & Southern Financial Group Women's Open quarterfinals take the court on Friday at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Below is a preview of the four final eight match-ups.

Serena Cruises Into Quarterfinals - Having made her much-anticipated return to the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour two days prior with a resonant victory over Anastasia Myskina, Serena Williams continued to impress the Cincinnati crowds in her second round match Thursday night, breezing past Bethanie Mattek, 63 61, to reach the quarterfinals.

Schnyder Downs Spears, Continues Title Defense - Having battled back from the brink of defeat in her first round match on Monday night, Patty Schnyder put on an entirely different kind of show in her second round match Wednesday evening at the Western & Southern Financial Group Women's Open, cruising past Abigail Spears, 61 60.

Serena Devastating In Comeback Match - As Serena Williams and Anastasia Myskina walked on to Center Court, the stands began filling with fans eager to see how one of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour's greatest players would fare in the first match of her comeback from a lengthy injury lay-off. Any doubts were quickly swept aside.

Schnyder Battles Back Against Inspired Osterloh - Top seed and defending champion Patty Schnyder overcame a rusty forehand and a game opponent Monday night at the Western & Southern Financial Group Women's Open, advancing through to the second round with a nail-biting 57 62 76(1) victory over unseeded American Lilia Osterloh.

Four Qualifiers Determined, Three More Luck Out - The four Western & Southern Financial Group Women's Open qualifiers were determined Monday afternoon, after the last eight women standing in the singles qualifying draw did battle in extreme heat at the Lindner Family Tennis Center.

Schnyder Eyes Title Defense, Myskina Faces Tough Opener - Patty Schnyder and Anastasia Myskina headline the field as the top two seeds, but one faces a monumental task in their opening match, as action kicks off at the $175,000 Western & Southern Financial Group Women's Open this week, the first hardcourt event of the summer season.

Stevenson Among Players Into Final Round of Qualifying - Sixteen became eight in the Western & Southern Financial Group Women's Open on Sunday, and those eight will battle it out for four main draw slots on Monday. Among the women fighting to become main draw qualifiers is resurgent former Top 20 player Alexandra Stevenson.

Serena Hits The Practice Courts, Draws Myskina First Round - As Serena Williams was hitting the Lindner Family Tennis Center practice courts for the first time, she was given one of the toughest opening round opponents, as the main draw ceremony took place Saturday at the Western & Southern Financial Group Women's Open.

Schultz-McCarthy Regains Serve Speed Record - Brenda Schultz-McCarthy, who has been making significant progress in recent months in her 2006 Sony Ericsson WTA Tour comeback, achieved one of the goals of her return over the weekend in Cincinnati, to reclaim the record for fastest serve in women's tennis history.

Stevenson Wins Through, Schultz-McCarthy Out - A pair of players who have been making their way back from respective battles with injury were in action in the first round of Cincinnati qualifying on Saturday. One blew away the competition while one was unable to advance past a very sharp opponent.

World's Top Players Set To Descend On The Midwest - Every singles winner of the last 14 Grand Slam events and the last 28 Masters Series events, a retiring legend, the two most dominant players in men's tennis, seven current or former world No. 1s, and exciting youngsters who were wild cards here last year.

Agassi's Brief Fairwell Tour Likely to Include W&SFG Masters - Andre Agassi has announced he will retire from professional tennis, and Cincinnati's Western & Southern Financial Group Masters may be one of the last places to see him.

Serena Williams Joins Field For W&SFG Women's Open - Seven-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams is expected to join four top 25 players and a host of other recognizable names in the field for the only WTA Tour event in the Midwest: Cincinnati's Western & Southern Financial Group Women's Open.

Wilander Will Return To Play Senior Event - Mats Wilander, the only player in the Open Era to win four titles in Cincinnati and an International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee, will return for the 16th annual Western & Southern Financial Group Seniors event.

Schnyder & Myskina Top Early W&SFG Women's Open List - A preliminary list of players intending to play the 2006 Western & Southern Financial Group Women's Open includes some very familiar names, including the defending champion.

New Fantasy Tennis Camp To Be Held - A new tennis fantasy camp will provide recreational players with an unprecedented chance to compete with tennis legends, watch contemporary stars and break bread with them during Cincinnati's historic Western & Southern Financial Group Masters.

Tennis Tournaments Make Largest-Ever Donations to Charity - A new tennis fantasy camp will provide recreational players with an unprecedented chance to compete with tennis legends, watch contemporary stars and break bread with them during Cincinnati's historic Western & Southern Financial Group Masters.

2005 NEWS

Federer Defeats Roddick in Final

Federer to Face Roddick in Final

Roddick, Hewitt Advance to Semifinal Showdown

Summertime Rolls for Ginepri

2004 NEWS

2003 NEWS

Roddick Saves 2 M.P. To Beat Brave Fish - Andy Roddick claimed consecutive Tennis Masters titles and the lead of the ATP Champions Race after saving two match points against Mardy Fish in a sensational Cincinnati final.

Beware the Beast - They call him the Beast of Belarus and while Max Mirnyi is as mild-mannered off the court as they come, when he has a tennis racket in his hand it’s best not to make him angry.

Fish Reels In Nalbandian - Mardy Fish reaches his first Masters Series semifinal; Rainer Schuettler gets set for this third Masters Series semifinal of 2003

Bryan Brothers To Meet Aussie Duo - American No. 2 seeds Bob and Mike Bryan will play No. 7 seeds Wayne Arthurs and Paul Hanley of Australia in the doubles final.

Fish Serves Up a Storm - Mardy Fish has served up a storm to advance to his first Tennis Masters Series final at the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters in Cincinnati.

Any Way You Add the Numbers, Roddick Has the Right Answers - There are times when numbers can tell you more than words, and that’s often the case in tennis. You don’t need a calculator to work out that Andy Roddick is playing better than anyone in the world right now.

Roddick Slays Beast to Reach Final - Andy Roddick is poised to claim back-to-back Tennis Masters Series titles and the ATP Champions Race lead after defeating Max Mirnyi 7-6(5), 6-4 to charge into the final.

'The Magician' Answers Your Emails - In the hands of Frenchman Fabrice Santoro, a tennis racquet looks more like a wand than a piece of sporting equipment. Santoro answers your emails from the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters in Cincinnati.

Sunday Finals' Schedule - If Max Mirnyi wins his semifinal singles match AND his semifinal doubles match on Saturday, the schedule for Sunday will change.

'Beast' Ready for Roddick Rumble - Andy Roddick faces a different challenge from serve/volleyer Max Mirnyi in the Cincinnati semifinals.

Schuettler Reaches Fourth Masters Series QF of 2003 - Rainer Schuettler, who began the year by reaching the Australian Open final, is the only player to reach four Tennis Masters Series quarterfinals this year.

Fish Reaches First Masters Series QF - Fast-rising American Mardy Fish served up a storm to defeat Frenchman Arnaud Clement 6-2, 6-2 and advance to his first Masters Series quarterfinal.

Friday Preview: Coria, Pride of Argentina - While we marvel at a nation which boasts nine players in the Top 100 of the ATP Entry System, it's easy to overlook the achievement of the man who leads the Argentine charge - Guillermo Coria.

Ginepri Turns Disaster to Triumph - What a difference a year makes! This time last year Robby Ginepri was reflecting on the most humiliating defeat of his professional career: a 6-0, 6-0 loss to Lleyton Hewitt.

Coria The Warrior Wears Down Kafelnikov - Sixth seed Guillermo Coria improved to 17-1 in his past 18 matches when he defeated Russian veteran Yevgeny Kafelnikov 6-0, 5-4 ret. to advance to the last 16.

Blake, Fish Cheer on the Reds - Fresh off their first-round wins at the Western and Southern Financial Group Masters, ATP stars James Blake and Mardy Fish took the evening in Cincinnati to hang out with Major League Baseball's Cincinnati Reds.

Thursday Preview: Can Blake Blunt Roddick? - Thursday night's all-American clash between James Blake and Andy Roddick takes some beating.

Nalbandian Upsets Federer, Leads Argentines Through - David Nalbandian led a record five Argentines through to the last 16 at the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters for the first time in the tournament’s 105-year history.

Roddick & Blake Set For Blockbuster - Andy Roddick will become the new ATP Champions Race leader if he wins back-to-back Tennis Masters Series titles in Cincinnati. But first, James Blake awaits in the third round.

Wednesday preview: Young Americans on the March - Like a little brother with a prodigiously talented elder sibling, today's generation of young Americans have plenty to live up to.

The Rise and Rise of Roddick - Andy Roddick has become so engrained in the psyche of tennis fans everywhere that it's hard to remember that not so long ago he was the new kid on the block, a fresh-faced rookie who had busted his way up from the juniors as though hell-bent on success.

Malisse Sinks Hewitt's Hopes - Lleyton Hewitt’s chances of qualifying for the Tennis Masters Cup were dealt another blow Tuesday when he was beaten by Xavier Malisse in the first round of the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters in Cincinnati.

Draper: 'I Threw the Kitchen Sink at Him' - ATP Champions Race leader Roger Federer saved seven match points against free-swinging Aussie Scott Draper in an epic first-round battle at the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters in Cincinnati on Tuesday.

Moya, Chang Headline Day 1 - Defending champion Carlos Moya looks to erase the disappointment of last week’s first-round loss in Montreal when he opens the 2003 Western & Southern Financial Group Masters on Center Court this morning.

Chang Set For Farewell Appearance - Michael Chang is set to make his 16th and final appearance in Cincinnati this week.

Chang's Fairytale Turns to Heartbreak - Michael Chang’s Cincinnati farewell turned from fairytale to heartbreak in the blink of an eye as he was beaten by Moroccan qualifier Hicham Arazi 4-6, 7-6(7), 6-0.

Blake Blitzes Ferreira - James Blake believes his season is back on track after a confident 6-1, 7-6(0) win over South African veteran Wayne Ferreira on Monday.

Santoro Casts Spell on Moya - Defending champion Carlos Moya tumbled out of the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters on Monday, bewitched by the unorthodox brilliance of Fabrice Santoro.

Tournament Preview - ATP Champions Race 2003 leader Roger Federer faces qualifier Scott Draper in the first round, as the 22-year-old Swiss star begins his bid for a sixth title of the year.

Mayer and Mandlikova Win Seniors Championship - Gene Mayer collected his second consecutive Seniors Championship when he teamed with Hana Mandlikova to defeat Kathy Rinaldi and Mansour Bahrami 8-6 on Saturday night.

Kendrick, Draper Qualify for Main Draw - American Robert Kendrick defeated countryman Jeff Salzenstein 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(4) to advance to the main draw of the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters Sunday.

Agassi Withdraws - Tournament organizers are disappointed to announce that Andre Agassi has withdrawn from this year's event. But 23 of the world's Top 25 players will take the court.

Hewitt, Roddick, Federer Ready For Play - Last year's finalist Lleyton Hewitt, returning as the fifth seed after a modest season by his lofty standards, meets 2002 Wimbledon semifinalist Xavier Malisse in the first round.

Biographical Information on Seniors Players - Women and men team up for the Seniors portion. The six-team, mixed doubles event will be played August 7-9.

Strong Qualifier Field Ready For Play - Four players who’ve won titles on the ATP Tour this year are among those who will be in the qualifier field.

Enqvist and Ginepri Receive Wild Cards - Former singles champion Thomas Enqvist of Sweden and rising young American Robby Ginepri have claimed the final two wild cards into the singles field.

Todd Martin Receives Wild Card - American Todd Martin has been given a wild card into the singles field for the 2003 Western & Southern Financial Group MASTERS.

Cincinnati Back on WTA Tour Schedule - For the first time since 1988, Cincinnati is back on the WTA Tour calendar.

World's Top Players Descend On Southwest Ohio - The complete galaxy of tennis stars will be visible in Mason for the 2003 Western & Southern Financial Group MASTERS.

2002 NEWS

Glory for Moya in Cincinnati - Carlos Moya's most glorious moment on hard courts took place on a stormy Sunday night in Mason, Ohio, as the 25-year-old from Mallorca stunned World No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt 7-5, 7-6(5)

Blake and Martin Loving Cincy - Cheered on by a crowd that tournament director Paul Flory described as, "the best doubles crowd in the history of the tournament," Americans James Blake and Todd Martin cruised to a 7-5, 6-3 victory over the No. 3 seeded team, Max Mirnyi of Belarus and Mahesh Bhupathi of India.

Moya, Reborn in 2002 - Carlos Moya's stunning 7-5, 7-6 victory over Wimbledon champion Lleyton Hewitt in the rain interrupted final of the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters has resurrected the tall Spaniard's career.

Man From Mallorca Meets Adelaide's Star - Carlos Moya has beaten Lleyton Hewitt on a sufficient number of significant occasions to make Sunday's final of the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters a mouth-watering prospect.

Hewitt Shows Who's Boss - Lleyton Hewitt quashed the surreal Cincinnati run of unseeded Chilean Fernando Gonzalez in Saturday night's featured semifinal.

Moya, A Match From History - Carlos Moya won two key service breaks Saturday to defeat countryman Juan Carlos Ferrero 6-3, 6-4 in the day's first semifinal.

Can Gonzalez Gut It Out Again? - Andre Agassi hits the ball hard, but what Lleyton Hewitt will be facing in tonight's semifinal at the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters is raw power.

Winners Galore For Gonzalez - Fernando Gonzalez chose Friday night's quarterfinals to play the match of his life. The unseeded Chilean connected 44 winners to win a wild and thrilling clash against American Andy Roddick.

Hewitt KOs Agassi - The Friday night fights in Cincinnati featured the planet's two best hard courters and by far, the two most feared players in this year's draw.

Ferrero Versus Moya: History in the Making - Juan Carlos Ferrero and Carlos Moya arrived this week with two of the hottest records on clay, but with forgettable seasons on hard courts.

Master Moya to Final Four - Carlos Moya is proving he's no one-surface wonder, reaching the semifinals on Cincinnati's hard courts on Friday by blasting past Rainer Schuettler

David Nalbandian Interview - David Nalbandian finally answered your e-mailed questions from his home in Argentina.

Battle of Former Champs Begin - World No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt meets one of his predecessors as top man, Andre Agassi.

Roddick Rocks On - It was a routine evening win for Andy Roddick on Thursday in Cincinnati.

Let's Get it On! - blockbuster prize fight, the world’s toughest hard court combatants Andre Agassi and Lleyton Hewitt will go head-to-head.

What's in His Bag? Younes El Aynaoui - Ever wonder what players' tote around in those massive tennis bags they lug on court? Morocco's Younes El Aynaoui reveals all.

Battle of Former Champs Begin - The clash of two former champions highlights the Center Court program on Day Four.

Sampras Sinks to Arthurs - Pete Sampras fell victim to the dangerous serving of Wayne Arthurs on Wednesday, losing their tussle 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(4).

Dave Matthews Band Watches Roddick Roll - Rock superstar Dave Matthews took time out of his busy touring schedule to take in some tennis action Wednesday.

No Sweat For Hewitt - Top seed Lleyton Hewitt so far has played 17 games at this year's event.

Henman Fades to Gonzalez - Fourth seed Tim Henman quietly tumbled out of the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters Wednesday

Michael Chang: Straight From the Locker Room - After his second-round victory on Wednesday, Michael Chang took time before getting a massage to answer your e-mailed questions.

Sampras Outfoxes Canas - Pete Sampras showed glimmers of his old self Tuesday night, as he put the brakes on Guillermo Canas' hot summer hard court run.

Hewitt's Next Target: Sanguinetti - Blink and you missed him. That was the story with Lleyton Hewitt Tuesday as the World No. 1 blitzed Amercian qualifier Robby Ginepri 6-0, 6-0.

Hewitt Blitzes Young American - Top seed Lleyton Hewitt ruthlessly dismissed rising American talent Robby Ginepri 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the second round.

Guga's Gone, But Chang's Back - On Tuesday, the Brazilian's stayed intact, but his trademark baseline game failed him, as he fell unceremoniously to Tim Henman 6-3, 6-4.

Safin Falls To Rusedski - Monday night's clash between Greg Rusedski and Marat Safin began as a monster battle, with two of the game's heavyweights displaying the full might of their firepower.

Kuerten To Meet Henman - A year ago Gustavo Kuerten won the Tennis Masters Series title in Cincinnati while Tim Henman, runner up the year before, reached the semifinal.

Malisse Responds - Xavier Malisse took time after his grueling three-set win over Julien Boutter to answer your e-mailed questions.

Agassi Fires Into Round 2 - On Monday, Andre Agassi began his quest for a third Cincinnati title with a convincing 6-4,4-6, 6-4 victory over Younes El Aynaoui.

Countdown To Cincinnati - The game's biggest stars are set for combat at the seventh Tennis Masters Series event of the year in Cincinnati.