Cilic Free to Play in Paris

Cilic Free to Play in Paris

Marin Cilic will be able to play at the Paris Masters after his nine-month suspension for doping was reduced to four months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

The 25-year-old Croat tested positive for the banned substance,nikethamide after being beaten in the first round of the BMW Open in Munich by Ivan Dodig and was given a suspension in September which was backdated to 1st May.

The International Tennis Federation had wanted Cilic to be banned for two years but the Court of Arbitration for Sport has issued a statement that read: "The panel determined that the degree of fault committed by the athlete was inferior to that established in the (tribunal) decision.

"The panel also determined that the sanction imposed was too severe in view of the degree of fault and concluded that it should be reduced to four months."

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Dimitrov wins maiden ATP tour title

Dimitrov wins maiden ATP tour title

And final one day Grigor Dimitrov made all the tennis betting odds about his talent a reality by winning his first ATP World tour title.

Dimitrov, also known as baby Federer, became the first Bulgarian male player to win a tour title after defeating the always tough fighter, David Ferrer, 2-6 6-3 6-4 in the final of the Stockholm Open on Sunday.

Since he was a junior there were many expeculations about when he was going to win big matches, when he was going to explode and reach his full potential and it looks like that moment finally arrived.

Ferrer was able to claim the opening set with easy and even had chances to go up 4-2 in the second but Dimitrov held his ground, held serve and then broke when Ferrer double faulted down break point in the next game and held all the way to send the match into the decider.

In the third set, Ferrer also had chances to break but he was not able to convert and Grigor took advantage of that and ended it up claiming the win.

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Djokovic vs Del Potro in Shanghai Masters Final

Djokovic vs Del Potro in Shanghai Masters Final Novak Djokovic defeated Jo-Wilfried 62 75 to reach another Shanghai Masters Final where he will face Juan Martin Del Potro, who upset Rafael Nadal 6-2, 6-4 . "I've always been coming out in China and making some really, really good results, winning trophies," Djokovic said. "It's very positive because most of the people would think after the fourth Grand Slam of the year is over, that somehow the season is finished in the minds of maybe people who are not following consistently the tennis season." Potro will try to win his first Masters title while Nole is the defending champ. Del Potro hadn't beaten Nadal since the semifinals of the 2009 U.S. Open but he is playing fully fit and confident — he's coming off a win last week at the Japan Open that returned him to the top five in the rankings. He completely overpowered Nadal with his deep, punishing groundstrokes and fended off all six break points he faced. Nadal was broken twice to start the match as del Potro raced out to 4-0. The Argentine started to make a few mistakes in the second set, giving Nadal two chances to break in the second game. But the Argentine saved both with huge serves and put the pressure right back on Nadal, breaking him for a third time in the following game.

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Djokovic Desperate to Hang onto Top Spot

Djokovic Desperate to Hang onto Top Spot

Novak Djokovic has warned the in-form Rafael Nadal that he will not give up the number-one spot in the rankings without a fight. The pair headline the men's draw at the ATP China Open, with defending champion, Djokovic, desperate to finish 2013 at the top of the rankings.

Nadal, a perennial favourite in the Betfair odds, is just 260 ranking points behind the Serb and could replace him for the first time since July 2011 with a strong week in Beijing.

The Spaniard has been in incredible form since returning from a seven-month injury break, collecting 10 titles since his return to action - including a record eighth French Open crown - before going on to beat Djokovic in the final of the US Open earlier this month.

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Djokovic engaged to Jelena Ristic

Djokovic engaged to Jelena Ristic

Novak Djokovic is engaged to longtime girlfriend Jelena Ristic.... I must say that it was just about time hahaha they have been together forever... like Nadal and Xisca, wonder when they will tie the knot...

Meet my fiancé and future wife :) So happy! Thank you for wonderful wishes #NoleFam and friends! http://t.co/jEfo5fLu8i

— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) September 25, 2013

Congrats to the couple!!

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Davis Cup 2014 World Group Draw

Davis Cup 2014 World Group Draw

The 2014 World Group dates are as follows:

World Group first round: 31 January-2 February
World Group quarterfinals: 4-6 April
World Group semifinals and play-offs: 12-14 September
World Group Final: 21-23 November

World Group Draw

Czech Republic [s] [c] v Netherlands
Japan [c][*] v Canada [s]
Germany [c] v Spain [s]
France [s] [c] v Australia
USA [s] [c] v Great Britain
Argentina [s] [c] v Italy
Kazakhstan [s] [c][*] v Belgium
Serbia [s] [c] v Switzerland

Americas Zone Group I

Brazil [s] v Bye
Ecuador [c] v Venezuela
Dominican Republic [c] v Uruguay
Colombia [s] v Bye

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