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Top-ranked Djokovic back on track at Italian Open

Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Spain's Albert Montanes during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Djokovic won 6-2, 6-3. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

ROME (AP) — Novak Djokovic appears back on track after a second-round loss in Madrid last week.

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Djokovic beats qualifier in Rome; Wozniacki loses

Serbia's Novak Djokovic meets the media at Rome's ATP Master tennis tournament, Sunday, May 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

ROME (AP) — Novak Djokovic reached the third round of the Italian Open, beating Spanish qualifier Albert Montanes 6-2, 6-3 Tuesday and appearing to have no problems with his injured ankle.

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Ronaldinho, Kaka bypassed for Brazil’s Confed Cup

Brazil's soccer coach Luiz Felipe Scolari gestures during a press conference to announce his list of players for the Confederations Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, May 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

SAO PAULO (AP) — Ronaldinho and Kaka have been left off Brazil’s roster for next month’s Confederations Cup.

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Madrid court adjourns John Tomic case to October

MADRID (AP) — A Madrid court has postponed the trial of the father of Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic because the victim of an alleged assault was unable to attend a hearing.

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Robson beats Venus, faces Serena next in Rome

Venus Williams of the United States, returns the ball to Laura Robson of Britain during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Monday, May 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

ROME (AP) — Beating one of the Williams sisters is an accomplishment any young tennis player should celebrate. Winning consecutive matches against both of them would likely be a career highlight.

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