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Simon, Querrey win; Isner exits Nice

4:55 PM, May 22, 2013

Second-seeded Frenchman Gilles Simon and third-seeded American Sam Querrey posted second-round wins, while towering American John Isner went by way of the upset Wednesday at the $530,000 Nice Open, a final clay-court French Open tune-up.

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Fognini, Monfils advance in France

3:01 PM, May 21, 2013

Sixth seed Fabio Fognini and French crowd favorite Gael Monfils were among Tuesday's first-round winners at the $530,000 Nice Open, a final clay-court French Open tune-up.

Bartoli ousted in Strasbourg

2:50 PM, May 21, 2013

Top seed and former runner-up Marion Bartoli of France was one of four upset victims Tuesday at the $235,000 Strasbourg International tennis event, a final clay-court French Open tune-up.

Troicki wins; Davydenko exits Duesseldorf

2:17 PM, May 21, 2013

Seventh seed Viktor Troicki pressed on, while former world No. 3 Nikolay Davydenko suffered an opening-round upset at the inaugural $530,000 Power Horse Cup, a final French Open tune-up.

Rain washes out Day 2 in Brussels

1:55 PM, May 21, 2013

Rain wiped out Tuesday's schedule at the $690,000 Brussels Open, a final clay-court French Open tune-up.

At the Net: The 'Big Three' assembles in Paris

12:05 PM, May 21, 2013

Russian superstar Maria Sharapova will attempt to defend her title against the likes of the great Serena Williams and fellow former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka when the 2013 French Open begins Sunday at Stade Roland Garros.

Seppi, Hewitt exit Nice

3:51 PM, May 20, 2013

Fifth seed Andreas Seppi and former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt came up a first-round losers Monday at the $530,000 Nice Open, a final clay-court French Open tune-up.

Lepchenko wins Brussels opener

3:42 PM, May 20, 2013

American Varvara Lepchenko was a hard- fought opening-round winner Monday at the $690,000 Brussels Open, a final clay-court French Open tune-up.

Rain wins Day 1 in Strasbourg

2:16 PM, May 20, 2013

All of Monday's scheduled opening-round action was postponed because of rain at the $235,000 Strasbourg International tennis event, a final clay-court French Open tune-up.

Seppi exits Nice

1:16 PM, May 20, 2013

Fifth seed Andreas Seppi came up a first- round loser Monday at the $530,000 Nice Open, a final clay-court French Open tune-up.

Nieminen advances at Power Horse Cup

1:13 PM, May 20, 2013

Veteran Finnish left-hander Jarkko Nieminen was an easy opening-round winner Monday at the inaugural $530,000 Power Horse Cup, a final French Open tune-up.

At the Net: Roland Garros 2013: Nadal eyes another prize

12:58 PM, May 20, 2013

The 2013 French Open will swing into action on Sunday and Rafael Nadal will be there as your three-time defending champion.

Berankis knocks off Istomin in Nice opener

1:33 PM, May 19, 2013

Ricardas Berankis was a first-round winner Sunday at the $530,000 Nice Open, a final clay-court French Open tune-up.

Nadal captures 7th Rome title in rout of Federer

12:29 PM, May 19, 2013

Even the great Roger Federer couldn't quell Rafael Nadal's momentum.

Rosol falls in Dusseldorf opener

11:04 AM, May 19, 2013

Fifth seed Lukas Rosol was a first- round loser Sunday at the inaugural Power Horse Cup, a final French Open tune-up.

Serena extends career-best run, wins Rome title

10:28 AM, May 19, 2013

Another impressive performance by the seemingly indomitable Serena Williams.

Nadal to meet Federer in blockbuster Rome final

5:05 PM, May 18, 2013

Make it 8-for-8.

Rafa returns to Rome final

1:38 PM, May 18, 2013

Make it 8-for-8.

Serena continues roll into Rome final, Azarenka next

11:17 AM, May 18, 2013

Serena Williams appears unstoppable.

Berdych stuns Djokovic; Federer, Nadal reach semis in Rome

6:58 PM, May 17, 2013

Czech slugger Tomas Berdych came from way behind to upset two-time champion Novak Djokovic, while six-time winner Rafael Nadal and reigning Wimbledon champion Roger Federer each pulled out quarterfinal victories Friday at the $3.475 million Italian Masters tennis event.

Serena, Azarenka reach semis; Sharapova pulls out in Rome

4:34 PM, May 17, 2013

Red-hot Serena Williams and former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka secured berths in the semifinals, while two-time defending champion Maria Sharapova pulled out of her scheduled quarterfinal match Friday at the Italian Open because of a viral illness.

Berdych stuns Djokovic; Nadal reaches semis in Rome

2:08 PM, May 17, 2013

Czech slugger Tomas Berdych came from way behind to upset two-time champion Novak Djokovic, while six-time winner Rafael Nadal pulled out a quarterfinal victory Friday at the $3.475 million Italian Masters tennis event.

At the Net: One to watch: Benoit Paire

12:29 PM, May 17, 2013

French tennis has certainly picked up the pace in recent years -- well, on the men's side anyway -- and the latest of its quality ball-strikers is Benoit Paire.

Serena cruises into semis; Sharapova pulls out in Rome

12:03 PM, May 17, 2013

Red-hot Serena Williams eased into the semifinals, while two-time defending champion Maria Sharapova pulled out of her scheduled quarterfinal match Friday at the Italian Open because of an illness.

Berdych stuns Djokovic in Rome

11:40 AM, May 17, 2013

Czech slugger Tomas Berdych came from behind to upset two-time champion Novak Djokovic and reach the semifinals at the $3.475 million Italian Masters tennis event.

Sharapova withdraws in Rome

8:44 AM, May 17, 2013

Maria Sharapova will not win a third straight Italian Open after withdrawing from the French Open tune-up on Friday because of illness.

Djokovic, Federer, Nadal reach Italian Masters QFs

4:38 PM, May 16, 2013

Two-time champion Novak Djokovic, two-time runner-up Roger Federer and reigning titlist Rafael Nadal were among Thursday's third-round winners at the $3.475 million Italian Masters tennis event.

U.S. Open tennis will leave CBS for ESPN in 2015

3:59 PM, May 16, 2013

The U.S. Open tennis tournament will leave CBS and move all its television coverage to ESPN starting in 2015 under an 11-year contract.

Serena, Sharapova, Azarenka ease into Rome quarters

3:20 PM, May 16, 2013

Red-hot Serena Williams, two-time reigning champion Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka were a trio of easy third-round winners Thursday at the $2.37 million Italian Open, a clay-court French Open tune-up.

Serena, Azarenka cruise into Rome quarters

2:07 PM, May 16, 2013

Red-hot Serena Williams and former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka were a pair of easy third-round winners Thursday at the $2.37 million Italian Open, a clay-court French Open tune-up.

Djokovic, Nadal reach Italian Masters quarters

2:02 PM, May 16, 2013

Two-time champion Novak Djokovic and reigning titlist Rafael Nadal were among Thursday's third-round winners at the $3.475 million Italian Masters tennis event.

Serena strolls into Rome quarters

12:14 PM, May 16, 2013

Red-hot Serena Williams was an easy third- round winner Thursday at the $2.37 million Italian Open, a clay-court French Open tune-up.

Djokovic eases into Italian Masters QFs

11:31 AM, May 16, 2013

Two-time champion and two-time runner-up Novak Djokovic was an easy third-round victor Thursday at the $3.475 million Italian Masters tennis event.

Julian Dawkins, PBS Shuttle Driver, Killed By Off-Duty Arlington Sheriff's Deputy In Alexandria

Family, friends and neighbors have many unanswered questions about the shooting death of 22-year-old Julian Dawkins

5:52 AM, May 23, 2013

Vendor: Someone Has Tampered With DC Ambulances

A mechanic that repairs DC Fire Department ambulances suspects that somebody has been tampering with emergency vehicles.

4:45 PM, May 22, 2013

DC Taxis Caught On Camera Refusing Black And Disabled Passengers Fined

The DC Taxi Commission says it issued 15 citations, including $500 fines for refusing to pick up black and disabled passengers, while tracking an undercover WUSA9 investigation.

10:15 PM, May 22, 2013

Oklahoma Tornado Help: Donate To Red Cross And Other Organizations With WUSA 9 Cares

Check out this list of several organizations accepting donations to help people in Oklahoma

10:09 PM, May 22, 2013

Trooper Hit, Dragged By Car In Md.

An off-duty state trooper apparently confronted some vandalism suspects in a car and was dragged by the car when the driver fled the scene

6:08 AM, May 23, 2013

DC Weather: More Storms Thursday-Yellow Alert Day

Storms will be more widespread Thursday and will not necessarily be confined to the afternoon and evening. We have declared Thursday a Yellow alert day for widespread showers and storms.  Much cooler air arrives tonight and will be with us through the weekend.

2:48 AM, May 23, 2013

Two Sisters Are Reunited Through Sports

Separated Sisters Reunite...a chance meeting changes local girls lives forever 

12:45 PM, May 13, 2013

Man Critical After Motorcycle, Vehicle Collision

A man was sent to the hospital in critical condition after a motorcycle and a vehicle collided, police say.

8:58 PM, May 22, 2013

Amazon Web Services Coming To Fairfax Co. With 500 Jobs

Amazon Web Services, Inc. is opening a new office in Fairfax County, according to the office of Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell. According to Wednesday's announcement, the office will bring "500 highly-technical jobs."

9:52 AM, May 22, 2013

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