Federer Struggles on Clay, but Gets Past Qualifier
Roger Federer labored to a 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (8-6) victory over Italy's Andreas Seppi yesterday in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters in Monaco.
"Conditions were quick. A lot of bad bounces," Federer said. "He already had three matches in his legs and it was my first. . . . I have to put it down to my first match on clay in 10 months."
The top-ranked Swiss star will next play Lee Hyung Taik of South Korea, who upset 13th-seeded Mikhail Youzhny of Russia, 6-4, 6-3.
Two-time Grand Slam champion Marat Safin wasted four match points before losing to Kristof Vliegen, 0-6, 7-6 (10-8), 6-4, in the second.
Vliegen of Belgium next faces second-ranked Rafael Nadal today.
No. 8 Andy Murray of Britain withdrew from the singles after injuring his back in a doubles match with brother Jamie on Monday.
· BOXING: Former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier has sued his daughter for the return of his contracts, product endorsements and other business papers.
Frazier, 63, is financially strapped and may be missing out on film royalties, product endorsement fees or other income promised in the contracts, his lawyers said.
Jacquelyn Frazier-Lyde-- a lawyer, judicial candidate and sometime boxer -- controls the documents because she served as her father's lawyer and business adviser from 1989 to 2004, according to the lawsuit.
The divorced Joe Frazier lives alone and makes "under six figures" while managing expenses that include child support for at least one of his 11 children, according to lawyer Michael P. Kelly and manager Les Wolff.
· COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Southern California junior Nick Young will pass up his senior season to enter the NBA draft. He said he will hire an agent, making his decision irrevocable.
Young, the sixth-leading scorer in USC history, averaged 17.5 points and 4.6 rebounds this season.
· COLLEGE FOOTBALL: South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia had his suspension for being arrested twice lifted by Coach Steve Spurrier. The school confirmed the highly touted freshman attended a team meeting Monday and will be allowed to go to workouts.
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