Top-seeded Ljubicic falls in The Netherlands

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06/15/2010 - 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Top-seeded Croat Ivan Ljubicic was a second-round upset victim Tuesday at the Unicef Open, a final grass-court Wimbledon tuneup.

Colombia's Alejandro Falla ousted the 2007 champion Ljubicic 6-2, 7-6 (8-6) on Day 3 at Autotron Rosmalen. The big-serving Ljubicic struck 12 aces, compared to zero for Falla, but the Colombian tallied three big service breaks, compared to only one for the Croatian loser.

The 31-year-old Ljubicic, who enjoyed an opening-round bye this week, hasn't reached a quarterfinal since capturing his surprise Masters title at Indian Wells back in March.

Falla's opponent in the quarterfinals will be capable Belgian Xavier Malisse, who overcame German Daniel Brands 4-6, 6-1, 7-5.

A pair of seeds posted first-round wins on Tuesday, as No. 7 Serb Janko Tipsarevic handled France's Jeremy Chardy 6-3, 6-4 and No. 8 German Benjamin Becker, the reigning champion here, held off Finn Jarkko Nieminen 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. Becker, as a qualifier, beat Dutch wild card Raemon Sluiter in last year's finale here.

One other opening-rounder saw Ukrainian Sergiy Stakhovsky level Belgian qualifier Kristof Vliegen 6-2, 6-1.

Wimbledon 2010 will commence Monday at the storied All England Club.

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After praising his leadership and work ethic through spring workouts, the Chiefs announced Tuesday they had signed the 27-year-old Cassel to a multiyear contract. Terms were not disclosed, but he will almost certainly be one of the highest-paid members of the team.
"We are excited to be able to reach a long-term agreement for Matt Cassel to be a Kansas City Chief for many years to come," owner and board chairman Clark Hunt said in a statement. "His proven leadership on and off the field will be a tremendous asset to the organization."
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