1.   The Kings also played without Chris Webber, their All-Star forward, who did not fly here because of ankle tendinitis.

2.   Ruffin had been rehabbing his broken right hand and Tarlac is suffering from left ankle tendinitis.

3.   Serena Williams bowed out last week, and defending French Open champion Mary Pierce withdrew Monday because of ankle tendinitis.

4.   Snow has been hindered by right ankle tendinitis.

5.   Tarlac missed seven games because of left ankle tendinitis.

6.   Ankle tendinitis limited Sampras to two matches since he won Wimbledon last month.