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Venus out; Federer, Murray winners

Associated Press

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

MADRID -- Venus Williams joined sister Serena on the sidelines of the Madrid Open on Tuesday after the third-ranked American player was beaten 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 by Alisa Kleybanova. Serena, who retired from her match on Monday with a right knee injury, watched on from the stands as Kleybanova picked her shots well and ran Williams ragged throughout the 2 hours, 12 minute contest. After splitting the first two sets, Kleybanova broke early for a 2-0 lead as Williams' backhand misfired. Williams b ...

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