Top seed Seppi withdraws from Austrian Open

KITZBUEHEL, Austria (AP) -Top-seeded Andreas Seppi withdrew from the Austrian Open on Tuesday shortly before the start of his first-round match against Nicolas Devilder of France. The 24-year-old Italian didn't give an immediate explanation, but said tournament director Jurgen Pfauth would release a statement. Seppi, ranked 34th, was to headline the tournament after the top three seeded players - Paul-Henri Mathieu, defending champion Juan Monaco and Juan Carlos Ferrero - all withdrew with injuries last week. Seppi was replaced in the draw by Matthias Bachinger of Germany, who lost 6-3, 6-3 to Devilder. Devilder next plays Alexander Peya of Austria, who lost the opening set to 2003 champion Guillermo Coria 7-5 but advanced when the Argentine retired with a right shoulder injury before the start of the second set. Guillermo... [read full story]