Tennis

Former Russian tennis player Anna Kurnikova (L) talks with Slovak tennis player Dominika Cibulkova (R) during press conference on November 21,2010 in Bratislava. Kurnikova with Austria's tennis player Thomas Muster will play a charity exhibition match against Slovak players Dominik Hrbaty and Cibulkova in Bratislava's tennis arena on November 22.

(L to R) Austrian former tennis player Thomas Muster (L), Russian former tennis player Anna Kurnikova and Slovakian tennis players Dominika Cibulkova and Dominik Hrbaty pose after a press conference on November 21,2010 in Bratislava. Muster and Kurnikova will play a charity exhibition match against Hrbaty and Cibulkova on November 22 in Bratislava's tennis arena.

Indian tennis player Sania Mirza watches fellow Indian tennis star Somdev Devvarman play against against Tatsuma Ito of Japan in the men's singles semi-final tennis match at the Aoti tennis centre in Guangzhou at the 16th Asian Games on November 22, 2010. Devvarman won 6-2, 0-6, 6-3.

Pakistani tennis fans greet national tennis player Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi (L) upon his arrival at the Allama Iqbal International airport in Lahore on September 15, 2010. Fans, relatives and tennis officials gave Pakistan's first Grand Slam finalist a hero's homecoming on September 15, hailing him a peacemaker and a role model. Government and Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) officials draped Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi with garlands as fans chanted 'long live Aisam' and 'our new hero.' Qureshi, 30, fell short of winning Pakistan's first Grand Slam title but his unusual pairing with India's Rohan Bopanna in the men's doubles was praised against a backdrop of struggling peace efforts between Islamabad and New Delhi.

Pakistani tennis fans greet national tennis player, Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi (2nd R) upon his arrival at the Allama Iqbal International airport in Lahore on September 15, 2010. Fans, relatives and tennis officials gave Pakistan's first Grand Slam finalist a hero's homecoming on September 15, hailing him a peacemaker and a role model. Government and Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) officials draped Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi with garlands as fans chanted 'long live Aisam' and 'our new hero.' Qureshi, 30, fell short of winning Pakistan's first Grand Slam title but his unusual pairing with India's Rohan Bopanna in the men's doubles was praised against a backdrop of struggling peace efforts between Islamabad and New Delhi.

Russian tennis player Anna Kournikova (L) and US tennis player Ashley Harkleroad (R) play with a girl on September 18, 2010, in Heredia, 18 kilometers north from San Jose, Costa Rica prior to the Andre Agassi Farewell Tour 2010 that will be held tonight at Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium with the presence of also US tennis players Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras.

Former Russian tennis player Anna Kurnikova smiles during press conference on November 21, 2010 in Bratislava. Kurnikova and Austrian former tennis player Thomas Muster will play a charity exhibition match against Slovak players Dominik Hrbaty and Dominika Cibulkova in Bratislava's tennis arena on November 22.

Thai tennis player Paradorn Srichaphan (L) waves to his fans after annoucing his retirement from his professional tennis career next to his wife Natalie Glebova (Miss Universe 2005) during the ATP Thailand Open tennis tournament in Bangkok on October 3, 2010.

Thai tennis player Paradorn Srichaphan reacts after annoucing his retirement from his professional tennis career next to his wife Natalie Glebova (Miss Universe 2005, rear) during the ATP Thailand Open tennis tournament in Bangkok on October 3, 2010.

Spanish tennis player Fernando Verdasco (R) talks with Thai tennis player Paradorn Srichapan (L) before a Thai boxing performance as part of a promotion for the ATP Thailand Open tennis tournament in Bangkok on September 29, 2010. The tournament runs from September 25 to October 3, 2010.

Thai tennis player Paradorn Srichaphan (L) cries while annoucing his retirement from his tennis career next to his wife Natalie Glebova (Miss Universe 2005) during the ATP Thailand Open tennis tournament in Bangkok on October 3, 2010.

Switzerland's tennis star Roger Federer addresses the media during a press conference at the Royal Tennis hall in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 21, 2010 after the game against USA's Taylor Dent t the ATP Stockholm Open tennis tournament on October 20, 2010. Roger Federer beat Taylor Dent 6-1, 6-2.

Switzerland's tennis star Roger Federer addresses the media during a press conference at the Royal Tennis hall in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 21, 2010 after the game against USA's Taylor Dent t the ATP Stockholm Open tennis tournament on October 20, 2010. Roger Federer beat Taylor Dent 6-1, 6-2.

Switzerland's tennis player Roger Federer serves to Croatia's Ivan Ljubicic during their semi-finals tennis match at the ATP Stockholm Open tennis tournament on October 23, 2010 in Stockholm. Roger Federer beat Ivan Ljubicic 7-6 (5), 6-2.AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRAND.

President of Thai Tennis Association Suwat Lipatapanlop (L) talks with tennis player Rafael Nadal (R) as he arrives at Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok on September 21, 2010. Nadal will compete in the ATP Thailand Open tennis tournamnt between September 27 to October 3, 2010.

French tennis player Gael Monfils celebrates after winning his tennis match against German tennis player Benjamin Becker duirng the Paris Masters 1000 ATP tournament secound round match on November 9, 2010 at the Paris Bercy Omnisports Stadium (POPB) in Paris.

The 'soft ball' for Soft Tennis is carried by Kim Kyungryun of South Korea as she plays together with partner Ji Yongmin (unseen) against Taiwan during the the mixed doubles finals of the soft tennis at the Tianhe tennis school in Guangzhou during the 16th Asian Games on November 15, 2010. The South Korean team defeated Taiwan 5-3.

Austrian former tennis player Thomas Muster (L) jokes with Russian former tennis player Anna Kurnikova during a press conference on November 21,2010 in Bratislava. Muster and Kurnikova will play a charity exhibition match against Slovak players Dominik Hrbaty and Dominika Cibulkova in Bratislava's tennis arena on November 22.

Austrian former tennis player Thomas Muster smiles during a press conference on November 21,2010 in Bratislava. Muster and Russian former tennis player Anna Kurnikova will play a charity exhibition match against Slovak players Dominik Hrbaty and Dominika Cibulkova in Bratislava's tennis arena on November 22.

Singapore's table tennis players including Yang Zi (C), Ma Liang (2nd L) and Gao Ning (2nd R) pose with their medals and national flag during the table tennis men's team awards ceremony at the Yamuna Sports Complex as part of the the XIX Commonwealth Games in New Delhi on October 9, 2010. Singapore won the Commonwealth Games men's team table tennis gold on Saturday when they came from behind to defeat England 3-1 in the final.

French tennis player Gael Monfils celebrates after winning his tennis match against German tennis player Benjamin Becker duirng the Paris Masters 1000 ATP tournament secound round match on November 9, 2010 at the Paris Bercy Omnisports Stadium (POPB) in Paris.

French tennis player Gael Monfils celebrates after winning his tennis match against German tennis player Benjamin Becker duirng the Paris Masters 1000 ATP tournament secound round match on November 9, 2010 at the Paris Bercy Omnisports Stadium (POPB) in Paris.

Tennis players David Ferrer of Spain (L) and Robin Soderling of Sweden play a game of tennis on the roof of a bus in front of the Houses of Parliament as part of a stunt on November 20, 2010 to promote the upcoming ATP championships. Running from 21-28 November, the ATP World Tour Finals sees some of the best tennis players in the world competing for the title.

Tennis players David Ferrer of Spain (L) and Robin Soderling of Sweden play a game of tennis on the roof of a bus in front of the Houses of Parliament as part of a stunt on November 20, 2010 to promote the upcoming ATP championships. Running from 21-28 November, the ATP World Tour Finals sees some of the best tennis players in the world competing for the title.

President of All India Tennis Association (AITA) Yashwant Sinha (L) congratulates Indian tennis player Leander Paes (R) after India player Rohan Bopanna (unseen) won the final reverse single to Brazilian opponent Ricardo Mello for the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie between India and Brazil at the Nungambakkam tennis stadium in Chennai on September 19, 2010. Indian won 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 6-3.

The 'soft ball' for Soft Tennis is carried by Kim Kyungryun of South Korea as she plays together with partner Ji Yongmin (unseen) against Taiwan during the the mixed doubles finals of the soft tennis at the Tianhe tennis school in Guangzhou during the 16th Asian Games on November 15, 2010. The South Korean team defeated Taiwan 5-3.

Tennis players Robin Soderling of Sweden (L) and David Ferrer of Spain play tennis on the roof of a bus in front of the London Eye as part of a stunt on November 20, 2010 to promote the upcoming ATP championships. Running from 21-28 November, the ATP World Tour Finals sees some of the best tennis players in the world competing for the title.

Thai tennis player Danai Udomchoke kisses his medal on the winners' podium at the end of the men's singles tennis final against Korea's Lee Hung Taik at the 15th Asian Games in Doha, 14 December 2006. Udomchoke upset Asian number one Lee Hyung Taik to clinch gold in the Asian Games men's singles tennis final and score the biggest win of his career.

The 'soft ball' for Soft Tennis is carried by Kim Kyungryun of South Korea as she plays together with partner Ji Yongmin (unseen) against Taiwan during the the mixed doubles finals of the soft tennis at the Tianhe tennis school in Guangzhou during the 16th Asian Games on November 15, 2010. The South Korean team defeated Taiwan 5-3.

Austrian former tennis player Thomas Muster (L) jokes with Russian former tennis player Anna Kurnikova during a press conference on November 21,2010 in Bratislava. Muster and Kurnikova will play a charity exhibition match against Slovak players Dominik Hrbaty and Dominika Cibulkova in Bratislava's tennis arena on November 22.

Brazilian tennis player Ricardo Mello plays a return to Indian opponent Somdev Dev Varman during their singles match for the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie between India and Brazil at the Nungambakkam Tennis Stadium in Chennai on September 17, 2010. Varman won the first set 6-4 as the match continues.

Brazilian tennis player Ricardo Mello serves to Indian opponent Somdev Dev Varman during their singles match for the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie between India and Brazil at the Nungambakkam Tennis Stadium in Chennai on September 17, 2010. Varman won the first set 6-4 as the match continues.

Brazilian tennis player Ricardo Mello plays a return to Indian opponent Somdev Dev Varman during their singles match for the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie between India and Brazil at the Nungambakkam Tennis Stadium in Chennai on September 17, 2010. Varman won the first set 6-4 as the match continues.

Indian tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi (R) plays a shot watched by Leander Paes during their doubles match against Brazilians Marcelo Melo and Bruno Soares, in the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie at the Nungambakkam tennis stadium in Chennai on September 18, 2010. Indian pair won the first set 6-4 as the match continues.

Indian tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi watchs as teammate Leander Paes (R) serves during their doubles match against Brazilians Marcelo Melo and Bruno Soares, in the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie between India and Brazil at the Nungambakkam tennis sStadium in Chennai on September 18, 2010. Indian pair won the match 6-4, 7-6,6-2.

Colombian tennis player Carlos Salamanca (R) and teammate Robert Farah (L) in action against John Isner and Mardy Fish of the USA during their Davis Cup World Group doubles tennis match in La Santamaria bullring in Bogota, Colombia, on September 18, 2010. US team win 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 and 6-3, and series is 1-2.

Indian tennis player Somdev Devvarman returns the ball to Brazilian opponent Thomaz Bellucci during their reverse singles match in the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie between India and Brazil at the Nungambakkam tennis stadium in Chennai on September 19, 2010. Devvarman won the first set 7-6 as the match continues.

Indian tennis player Somdev Devvarman eyes the ball during his match against Brazilian Thomaz Bellucci during their reverse singles match in the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie between India and Brazil at the Nungambakkam tennis stadium in Chennai on September 19, 2010. Devvarman won the first set 7-6.

Brazilian tennis player Ricardo Mello returns the ball to Indian opponent Rohan Bopanna during their reverse singles match for the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie between India and Brazil at the Nungambakkam tennis stadium in Chennai on September 19, 2010. Bopanna won the first set 6-3, the match continues.

Brazilian tennis player Ricardo Mello plays a return to Indian opponent Rohan Bopanna during their reverse singles match for the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie between India and Brazil at The Nungambakkam Tennis Stadium in Chennai on September 19, 2010. Bopanna won the match 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 6-3.

Brazilian tennis player Ricardo Mello serves to Indian opponent Rohan Bopanna during their reverse singles match for the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie between India and Brazil at The Nungambakkam Tennis Stadium in Chennai on September 19, 2010. Bopanna won the match 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 6-3.

Brazilian tennis player Ricardo Mello plays a return to Indian opponent Rohan Bopanna during their reverse singles match for the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie between India and Brazil at The Nungambakkam Tennis Stadium in Chennai on September 19, 2010. Bopanna won the match 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 6-3.

Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna reacts as he celebrates his win against Brazilian opponent Ricardo Mello during their reverse singles match for the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie between India and Brazil at The Nungambakkam Tennis Stadium in Chennai on September 19, 2010. India won the tie 3-2.

Spanish tennis player Fernando Verdasco gives a traditional greeting before a Thai boxing performance as part of a promotion for the ATP Thailand Open tennis tournament in Bangkok on September 29, 2010. The tournament runs from September 25 to October 3, 2010.

French former tennis champion and singer Yannick Noah playing doubles tennis with French Arnaud Clement, hits the ball to opponents French Guy Forget and Arnaud Boetsch during the 7th Jean-Luc Lagardere trophy on October 2, 2010 at the Coubertin Hall in Paris.

French former tennis champion and singer Yannick Noah (C) playing doubles tennis with French Arnaud Clement (R), hits the ball to opponents French Guy Forget (top) and Arnaud Boetsch (L) during the 7th Jean-Luc Lagardere trophy on October 2, 2010 at the Coubertin Hall in Paris.

Switzerland tennis player Roger Federer (L) shakes hand with Croatia's Ivan Ljubicic at the end of their semi-finals game played as part of the ATP Stockholm Open tennis tournament on October 23, 2010 in Stockholm. Roger Federer beat Ivan Ljubicic 7-6 (5), 6-2.

Brazilian tennis player Thomaz Bellucci celebrates after winning the second set to Indian opponent Rohan Bopanna during their singles match for the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie between India and Brazil at The Nungambakkam Tennis Stadium in Chennai on September 17, 2010. The match is at two sets all as play continues.

Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna returns the ball to Brazilian opponent Thomaz Bellucci during their singles match for the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie between India and Brazil at the Nungambakkam Tennis Stadium in Chennai on September 17, 2010. Bellucci won the match by 6-7, 7-6,7-5, 4-6, 10-8.

Brazilian tennis player Ricardo Mello plays a return to Indian opponent Somdev Dev Varman during their singles match for the Davis Cup World Group play-off tie between India and Brazil at the Nungambakkam Tennis adium in Chennai on September 17, 2010. Varman won the first set 6-4 as the match continues.