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Siobhan Parekh happy after split from Mark Philippoussis

Siobhan Parekh happy after split from Mark PhilippoussisMelbourne, Mar 19 : Aussie tennis player Mark Philippoussis' ex-girlfriend, model Siobhan Parekh, is feeling happy and positive two months after their break-up.

Parekh has relocated to Sydney after ending her 11-month relationship with Philippoussis, who is alleged to have cheated on her, and she has moved into a Bondi apartment.

"I believe every ending is a new beginning," the Daily Telegraph quoted her as telling Confidential.

Anna Kournikova poses on tennis balls for sportswear ad

Anna Kournikova poses on tennis balls for sportswear ad

Federer battles, Murray rolls into quarter-finals

1ST LEAD: Federer battles, Murray rolls into quarter-finalsIndian Wells, California  - Roger Federer on Wednesday stretched his career domination of Fernando Gonzalez to a 12th victory from 13 meetings as he joined Andy Murray in the quarter- finals of the Indian Wells Masters.

Second seed Federer lost only his fifth career set against Chile's big-hitting Gonzalez on the way to a 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 victory on a sweltering day in the desert east of Los Angeles.

Federer, Murray book Indian Wells quarter-final spots

Federer, Murray book Indian Wells quarter-final spotsIndian Wells, California - Roger Federer stretched his career domination of Fernando Gonzalez into a 12th victory from 13 meetings as he joined Andy Murray in the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells Masters on Wednesday.

Second seed Federer lost only his fifth set against Chile's big-hitting Gonzalez on the way to a 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 victory in a sweltering day in the desert east of Los Angeles.

FEATURE: WTA staying the financial course amidst economic storm

WTA staying the financial course amidst economic stormIndian Wells, California  - The women's WTA is well-placed to withstand the current world economic downturn with major sponsors all healthy, though boss Larry Scott says he expects no growth in tournament revenues this year.

"We are fully sponsored, they've not gone away. We're doing better than a lot of other sports," said the CEO during a visit to the Indian Wells Masters on Tuesday. "There is anecdotal evidence that entertainment and sport do not suffer so much in a recession.

"People don't want to give up their diversions."

1ST LEAD: Satisfied Murray makes it look easy in win over Mathieu

Satisfied Murray makes it look easy in win over Mathieu Indian Wells, California  - Andy Murray began the concluding week of the Indian Wells Masters in sparkling form, reaching the last 16 with a comprehensive 6-3, 6-2 victory Monday over Paul-Henri Mathieu.

The fourth-seeded Scot needed only an hour and a quarter to earn his third win without a defeat against the Frenchman, ranked 33rd. Murray fired six aces and broke five times to roll through.

The result improved Murray to 17-1 on the season, which has included titles at Doha and Rotterdam, where he beat number 1 Rafael Nadal for the trophy.

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