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December 2008 Archive

Keothavong leads GB Fed Cup squad

December 21, 2008

Keothavong has enjoyed her best ever year in 2008British number one Anne Keothavong will lead Great Britain into their 2009 Fed Cup campaign in Estonia.The 25-year-old, currently at a career-high ...

Davenport out of Australian Open

December 21, 2008

Davenport has won three Grand Slam titles in her careerFormer Australian Open champion Lindsay Davenport has withdrawn from next year's tournament because she is pregnant with her second child.The 32-year-old ...

Centre Court roof set for trial

December 21, 2008

Construction work on Centre Court's new roof began in 2006Wimbledon will host a ticketed event next year in order to test the new retractable roof on Centre Court.The All England ...

Murray wants to open sport school

December 21, 2008

Murray wants to see more sport stars make the breakthroughAndy Murray says he would like to open his own sports academy in the future.Britain's number one tennis player says he ...

Nottingham to host tennis trophy

December 21, 2008

Nottingham will again host a professional tennis tournament as the city has been chosen as the venue for the 2009 AEGON Trophy.The event consists of a $50,000 ATP Challenger for ...

F1 boss faces battle with teams

December 21, 2008

Di Montezemolo wants to discuss how F1's revenues are splitFormula One teams appear to be on a collision course with Bernie Ecclestone over the way he runs the sport.Ferrari president ...

Murray can win major – Sampras

December 21, 2008

Murray rocketed up the rankings in 2008 thanks to a stellar seasonTennis legend Pete Sampras believes British number one Andy Murray is on the cusp of winning a Grand Slam ...

Fu defeats Carter to make final

December 21, 2008

Fu recorded three century breaks on the way to victoryMarco Fu staged a fine comeback to defeat Ali Carter 9-7 and secure his place in the UK Championship final.Fu had ...

F1 stars may have to take pay cut

December 21, 2008

Domenicali may be poised for some uncomfortable talks with his star driverFormula One's top drivers may be forced to take a cut in wages as the global financial crisis hits ...

Maguire defends ‘friend’ Burnett

December 21, 2008

Maguire is through to the last four in TelfordStephen Maguire says he is "very surprised" by the need for an inquiry into his match with Jamie Burnett and has strongly ...