Tennis
Canas cast as party-pooper
SPAIN'S Rafael Nadal passed another test on clay, beating compatriot David Ferrer 7-5 6-1 to stretch his winning streak to 71 matches in the semi-final of the Barcelona Open today (AEST).
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Wind ensures chore for Nadal
RAFAEL Nadal struggled with a swirling wind and a tenacious opponent, but held on for his 70th straight clay court win to reach the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open overnight.
Veteran makes Nadal work
SPAIN'S Rafael Nadal extended his record run on clay to 69 matches overnight, as he moved a step closer to a Barcelona Open hat-trick.
Aussies at home to Ukraine
AUSTRALIA was drawn overnight to host Ukraine in the Fed Cup World Group II play-offs from July 14 to 15.
Nadal remains on course
RAFAEL Nadal has battered Kristof Vliegen for the second time in six days, the Spaniard's 6-1 6-2 victory at the Barcelona Open overnight stretching his unbeaten clay streak to 68 matches.
Serena plans French surprise
SERENA Williams likes proving people wrong and intends to surprise the sceptics at next month's French Open.
Robredo through, Safin out
NO.3 seed Tommy Robredo demolished fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez 6-2 6-2 overnight to cruise into the third round of the Barcelona Open.
Hewitt 'loses' parental support
LLEYTON Hewitt will spot wife Bec and daughter Mia, and possibly Darren Cahill when he looks to his support box over the next two months - but not parents Glynn and Cherilyn.
Wimbledon considers Hawk-Eye
WIMBLEDON will soon decide if it will follow Tennis Australia's lead to use Hawk-Eye electronic line-calling.
Cancer victim in comeback win
SPAIN'S Felix Mantilla made a winning return to the ATP Tour at the Barcelona Open today (AEST), 14 months after he was diagnosed with skin cancer.
Russia opts for clay final
CHAMPION Russia has opted to play on clay when it hosts Germany in the Davis Cup semi-finals, Russian tennis chief Shamil Tarpishchev said today (AEST).
Serena's nervous sub completes rout
VANIA King, substituting for the injured Serena Williams, rallied to beat Kirsten Flipkens 4-6 6-4 7-5 and clinch a United States victory over Belgium in the Fed Cup World Group first-round today (AEST).
Doubles spares Aussie whitewash
THE Australia Fed Cup team was crushed 4-1 by Austria in a World Group II first-round tie in Dornbirn today (AEST).
Italy, Russia and France into semis
DEFENDING champion Italy brushed aside China 5-0 today to set up a Fed Cup semi-final clash at home in mid-July against France.
Aussies downed by Austria
AUSTRALIA'S Fed Cup team was crushed 4-1 by Austria in a World Group II first round tie overnight.
Federer banks on Aussie guru
ROGER Federer heads into private sessions with his Australia coaching guru Tony Roche determined to crack the clay DNA of Rafael Nadal.
