February 2006
28th Feb - Decision in the case of David Buck
The International Tennis Federation announced today that
an independent Anti-Doping Tribunal convened under the Tennis
Anti-Doping Programme has found that David Buck has committed
a Doping Offence.
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27th Feb - Davis Cup quarterfinal venues announced
The venues for the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group quarterfinals
to be held the weekend of 7-9 April are now known, subject
to final confirmation by the ITF
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22nd Feb - TROPICANA ANNOUNCED AS TITLE SPONSOR FOR BRITISH
TENNIS TOUR
Tropicana, the UK’s favourite orange juice, has been
named title sponsor of the British Tennis Tour for the next
three years, creating the Tropicana British Tour
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21st Feb - LTA Update 21st Feb
Andy Murray (GBR) wins maiden ATP Tour title in San Jose
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21st Feb - ROGER DRAPER APPOINTED NEW LTA CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Roger Draper, the current Chief Executive of Sport England,
has been appointed Chief Executive of the LTA
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14th Feb - LTA Weekly update 14 Feb
In Brief · Great Britain to play Serbia and Montenegro
in Davis Cup tie · Alex Bogdanovic wins Italy Challenger,
plus current UK Rankings
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13th Feb - Croatia makes winning start
Croatia, led by playing captain Ivan Ljubicic, became the
first defending champion for three years to survive the first
round of Davis Cup by BNP Paribas when the 2006 competition
got underway at the weekend.
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13th Feb - Karol Beck suspended for two years for
doping offence
The International Tennis Federation announced today that
an independent Anti-Doping Tribunal convened under the Tennis
Anti-Doping Programme has found that Karol Beck has committed
a Doping Offence under the Programme.
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13th Feb - WORLD GROUP 1ST ROUND
BELARUS defeated SPAIN 3-0
FRANCE defeated GERMANY 3-0 plus updates
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10th Feb - Ricci Bitti elected to International Olympic
Committee
ITF President Francesco Ricci Bitti was elected to the International
Olympic Committee during the 118th Session held in Turin,
Italy on 10 February 2006 ahead of the XX Olympic Winter Games.
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9th Feb - ITF Announces Davis Cup Draw
The ITF has announced the draws for the first round of the
2006 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group and 16 Zonal ties
to be played on 10-12 February
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9th Feb - Kia Motors and Davis Cup renew partnership
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced today
that Kia Motors Corporation has renewed its sponsorship agreement
with Davis Cup by BNP Paribas for the next three years, 2006-08.
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8th Feb - Mariano Hood suspended for one year for
doping offence
The International Tennis Federation announced today that
an independent Anti-Doping Tribunal convened under the Tennis
Anti-Doping Programme has found that Mariano Hood has committed
a Doping Offence under the Programme.
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8th Feb - ITF signs OLN and The Tennis Channel for USA Davis
Cup telecasts
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced today
that OLN and The Tennis Channel will televise all Davis Cup
by BNP Paribas ties featuring the US Davis Cup team
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7th Feb - Anne Keothavong (GBR) wins Jersey $25,000 event
Anne Keothavong (GBR) beat Ana Vrljic (CRO) 6-2 6-1 to win
the singles title.
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7th Feb - Box Office Opens for the 25th DFS Classic
The DFS Classic, one of the most prestigious women’s
grasscourt tennis events on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, opens
its box office to the public for ticket sales
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6th Feb - Croatia begins Davis Cup title defence
Croatia begins the defence of its Davis Cup title when the
first round of the 2006 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas gets underway
this Friday, with 13 of the world’s top 20 players in
action
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