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Andy Murray Wins Doubles Title with Brother Jamie at Valencia ATP 500

Valencia ATP 500 - Doubles Final

WC Andy & Jamie Murray d 3 Bhupathi & Mirnyi - 76(8) 57 10-7

This was the wedding gift Andy was saving for Jamie. Sweet.

Too bad they aren't taking the show to Paris next week.

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David Ferrer Wins Hometown Title at Valencia ATP 500

Valencia ATP 500 - Final

4 David Ferrer d LL Marcel Granollers - 75 63

Not just his hometown - David owns 10% of this tournament.

This is David's 2nd title in 5 finals this year & his 9th overall.

The win also moves him up to #7 on the Race to London rankings.

Book your flight: Only a disaster in Paris next week will keep him from O2.

As for Marcel, this showing will get him close to his career high of #44.

Paris: David has a 1st round bye - Marcel will face David Nalbandian.

Hang in there guys - this ridiculously long season is almost over.

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It's an all Spanish final at Valencia ATP 500

Valencia ATP 500 - Final Preview

4 David Ferrer vs LL Marcel Granollers - H2H: 1-0

They played a tight 2-setter in Barcelona earlier this year on clay.

Lucky indeed: Marcel only got into the draw when Jo-Wilfried pulled out.

This is the 5th all-Spanish final of 2010.

This is David's 5th final of the season: 1-3. He won at Acapulco.

A win tomorrow would pretty much qualify him for a spot in London.

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Semifinal Results

4 David Ferrer d 2 Robin Soderling - 63 36 63

LL Marcel Granollers d Gilles Simon - 64 64

Hey, it's nice to see Gilles playing well again. Oui?

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Semifinals Set at Valencia & Basel ATP 500 Stops

Valencia ATP 500 - Semifinal Preview

2 Robin Soderling (above) vs 4 David Ferrer - H2H: 8-3

Robin has won 3 of the 4 matches they've played this season.

Including a 5-set titanaic battle at Wimbledon.

Both boys are looking for their second titles of 2010.

Ferrer is trying to lock up qualifying for London - this would really help.

Gilles Simon vs Marcel Granollers - H2H: 1-1

Simon looks to be heading back up the rankings after an injury timeout.

As for Marcel he even out his season today: 20-20 W/L.

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Basel ATP 500 - Semifinal Preview

1 Roger Federer vs 4 Andy Roddick - H2H: 19-2

These two have not played since that epic Wimbledon final in '09.

Roger is looking to make his 3rd straight tour final and 5 of the last 6.

Since losing in the Sf's at W Roger has posted a nice looking 25-3 W/L.

Not 100%: Andy has spent quite a bit of the season either ill or injured.

2 Novak Djokovic vs Viktor Troicki - H2H: 5-1

These two have played 3 pretty close matches this year.

Including a 5-set thriller at the USO that Viktor probably should've won.

Davis Cup: In a fews weeks time they may just be celebrating together.

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Robin Soderling Wins 50th Match of 2010 & Enjoys Kids Day in Valencia

Valencia ATP 500 - Second Round

2 Robin Soderling d Daniel Gimeno-Traver - 62 63

The two also played with the kids in mini tennis in Valencia as well.

This was Robin's 50th match win on the season: 50-19.

Robin will play Gael Monfils in the Qfs tomorrow - H2H: 1-0/RS.

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Fernando Verdasco Loses Match in Valencia - Seriously Hurts Chances for Year-End Champs in London

Valencia ATP 500 - Second Round

Gilles Simon d 3 Fernando Verdasco - 61 63

Fern is currently at #9 in the race for the 8 man field in London.

He'll need to put together something really special next week in Paris.

And need #6 Berdych, #7 Ferrer & #8 Roddick to faulter.

A-hem: But his play has been crap since his Qf loss at the US Open: 1-4.

Ya never know tho - alternates seem to get in every year.

Go Fern!

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Andy Murray Loses 2nd Round Match in Valencia

Valencia ATP 500 - Second Round

Juan Monaco d 1 Andy Murray - 62 36 62

Andy came into the event as the defending champion.

And with a bit of momentum as he won his last event in Shanghai.

He has 2 tournaments left on the season: Paris & London.

He found time to play a little football with Valencia star Roberto Soldado.

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Fernando Verdasco: The Underwear Model Wins 1st Match in Valencia

Valencia ATP 500 - First Round

3 Fernando Verdasco d Q Michael Russell - 64 61

Fern snaped a 3 match losing streak today.

He is currently #9 in the Race to London rankings.

The battle for the last 3 spots at the O2 will be fun.

5 going for 3: Berdych, Ferrer, Roddick, Verdasco, & Youzhny.

After this week it all comes down to Paris.