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Fish is in Dubai, And He Likes It

Mardy Fish is a first time visitor to Dubai. And he senses it is just the perfect place to jump charge his career again after a disappointing start to 2012. 

Djokovic Hopes to Keep Winning Titles in Dubai

Novak Djokovic is playing for himself - but also for his country - as he bids to win a fourth straight title in Dubai. His opening match was his first since winning the Australian Open a month ago.

Goerges Lost in Dubai, But She Liked Her Performance

Julia Goerges went down fighting in the weekend Dubai final, with her 7-5, 6-4 loss to Agnieszka Radwanska anything but a bitter disappointment. In fact, the 19th-ranked German said she could not be more pleased with her week in the Gulf.

Indian Wells Pre-Qualifying Begins Today

The 2012 BNP Paribas Open Pre-Qualifying tournament begins today, Monday, February 27, and will run through Saturday, March 3. From fast-rising young stars to talented local players, the pre-qualifying draw features more than 145 competitors (90 men and 59 women) playing to earn a wildcard into the BNP Paribas Open qualifying tournament, to be held March 5-7 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

Anderson Named PTR Professional of the Year

Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards this week during the 2012 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, including a tennis trade show and tournament is being held February 24-28, 2012, at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, in Orlando, Florida.

Kirk Anderson, of New Fairfield, Connecticut, was presented PTR’s coveted Professional of the Year Award.

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RESULTS - MEN

SUNDAY
Memphis
Singles - Final
J Melzer def. (4) M Raonic 7-5 7-6(7-4)
Doubles - Final
(1) Mirnyi/Nestor def. Dodig/Melo 4-6 7-5 10-7 (Match TB)

Marseille
Singles - Final
(3) J del Potro def. M Llodra 6-4 6-4
Doubles - Final
Mahut/Roger-Vasselin def. Brown/Tsonga 3-6 6-3 10-6 (Match TB)

Buenos Aires
Singles - Final
(1) D Ferrer def. (2) N Almagro 4-6 6-3 6-2
Doubles - Final
Marrero/Verdasco def. (2) Mertinak/Sa 6-4 6-4

RESULTS - WOMEN

SUNDAY
Monterrey
Singles - Final
Timea Babos def. Alexandra Cadantu 6-4 6-4
Doubles - Final
(1) Errani/Vinci def. (2) Date-Krumm/Zhang 6-2 7-6(7-5)

SATURDAY
Dubai
Singles - Final
(5) Agnieszka Radwanska def. Julia Goerges 7-5 6-4
Doubles - Final
(1) Huber/Raymond def. (2) Mirza/Vesnina 6-2 6-1

Memphis
Singles - Final
Sofia Arvidsson def. (4) Marina Erakovic 6-3 6-4
Doubles - Final
(1) Hlavackova/Hradecka def. (2) Dushevina/Govortsova 6-3 6-4

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