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Simon, Querrey fall in Nice; Monfils reaches semis

3:38 PM, May 23, 2013

Second-seeded Frenchman Gilles Simon and American Sam Querrey both came up a quarterfinal losers, while French wild card Gael Monfils secured a semifinal berth at the $530,000 Nice Open, a final clay-court French Open tune-up.

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Querrey wins; Isner exits Nice

3:08 PM, May 22, 2013

Sam Querrey posted a second-round win, while his fellow American John Isner went by way of the upset Wednesday at the $530,000 Nice Open, a final clay-court French Open tune-up.

Cornet reaches quarters on home soil

2:19 PM, May 22, 2013

French favorite and last year's runner-up Alize Cornet was among Wednesday's second-round winners at the $235,000 Strasbourg International tennis event, a final clay-court French Open tune-up.

Tipsarevic loses; Haas reaches Duesseldorf QFs

2:06 PM, May 22, 2013

Top seed Janko Tipsarevic bowed out, while second-seeded German favorite Tommy Haas was among Wednesday's second-round winners at the $530,000 Power Horse Cup, a final French Open tune-up.

Del Potro pulls out of French Open

10:27 AM, May 22, 2013

Former U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro has pulled out of the 2013 French Open after failing to recover from a virus.

Fish, Baker will skip French Open

10:18 AM, May 22, 2013

Americans Mardy Fish and Brian Baker have pulled out of the 2013 French Open, which will start Sunday in Paris.

Murray withdraws from French Open

6:50 PM, May 21, 2013

World No. 2 Andy Murray will not participate in the upcoming French Open due to a back injury.

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.

Parking Deck Collapse At Westfield Montgomery Mall In Md.

A parking deck collapse at Montgomery Mall leaves one dead and one person critically injured, officials said. 

10:11 PM, May 23, 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.

11:15 PM, May 22, 2013

Wash. State Patrol: I-5 bridge collapses into Skagit River; sends vehicles, people into water

The Washington State Patrol says the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water.

3:44 AM, May 24, 2013

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

Alexandria prosecutor is meeting with detectives to see if the deputy should face charges for killing Julian Dawkins

12:01 PM, May 23, 2013

Fransico Milos and Lynnie Lewis have been charged in connection to multiple weapons and narcotics violations

Two suspects have been charged in connection to multiple weapons and narcotics violations, police said.

4:25 PM, May 23, 2013

Va. Rep. Letter Opposes NOAA Furloughs, Mentions OK Tornado

Rep. Frank Wolf wrote a letter to Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank strongly opposing the proposed four-day furlough for all NOAA employees, including National Weather Service employees.

12:25 PM, May 22, 2013

Richard J. Curl sentenced to 7 years for sex abuse

A Virginia man who was once one of the nation's most prominent swimming coaches has been sentenced to seven years in prison for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed.

5:47 PM, May 23, 2013

McDonald's, Gold's Gym, Rite Aid, Far East Taco Grille Food Trucks, Chinese Dragon and Loch Lomond Bakery All Hit With Health Code Violations

A well known franchise in Maryland cited for leaking waste water, a bakery with rodent droppings, and no workers certified in food safety get some Virginia places in hot water.

10:20 PM, May 23, 2013

Man travels globe using nothing but human power

Death of a close friend inspires software engineer to follow through on his dream.

6:50 PM, May 23, 2013

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