81.   Then he went out and lost to Karol Kucera in straight sets in the first round of a grass-surface tournament in London.

82.   They beat Monica Seles and Mary Joe Fernandez in straight sets yesterday to move into the semifinals.

83.   They had played only three times before Thursday, with Davenport winning the last two matches in straight sets.

84.   Third-seeded Patrick Rafter came out of his recent funk and defeated Oliver Gross in straight sets.

85.   This year, the only Americans left in contention are women, and two of them reached the fourth round in straight sets Friday.

86.   Three years ago, Carlos Moya closed him out in straight sets in the final.

87.   Top-seeded Pete Sampras, the seven-time champion who has won the past four titles, advanced in straight sets.

88.   Twelfth-seeded Anna Kournikova and seventh-seeded Conchita Martinez won in straight sets.

89.   Top-seeded Gustavo Kuerten won in straight sets, as did fourth-seeded Juan Carlos Ferrero.

90.   Tuesday, the team defeated Puerto Rico in straight sets.