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SAP Open tennis tournament leaves California for Brazil after 125 years
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Feb 12, 2013
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SAP Open tennis tournament leaves California for Brazil after 125 years
The SAP Open tennis tournament is moving on after 125 years in the Bay Area. It's been home to some of the tennis greats, like John McEnroe, Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras.
Andy Murray of Great Britain competes against Andy Roddick of the U.S. during the semifinal match at the SAP Open held at the HP Pavilion February 17, 2006 in San Jose, California. Andy Murray defeated Andy Roddick 7-6 (8), 6-4.
Andy Murray of Great Britain competes against Andy Roddick of the U.S. during the semifinal match at the SAP Open held at the HP Pavilion February 17, 2006 in San Jose, California. Andy Murray defeated Andy Roddick 7-6 (8), 6-4.
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The SAP Open tennis tournament is moving on after 125 years in the Bay Area. It's been home to some of the tennis greats, like John McEnroe, Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras.

The SAP Open tennis tournament is moving on after 125 years in the Bay Area. It's been home to some of the tennis greats, like John McEnroe, Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras.

But now the men's tournament is packing up and moving to Rio de Janeiro. Tennis columnist Bruce Jenkins from Sports Illustrated.com joins us to talk about some of the tournaments highlights.