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Djokovic starts Wimbledon title defense with win
Novak Djokovic got the defense of his Wimbledon title off to an impressive start when, serving superbly, he overwhelmed Germany’s Philipp ... Sports -
Son of Borg makes quiet debut on London grasscourt
A blonde-haired, blue-eyed Swede named Borg was in action on a London grass court on Wednesday although it went almost unnoticed at the Hurlingham ... Sports -
Nadal: Wimbledon’s seedings system ‘not a good thing’
Spaniard Rafael Nadal has criticized Wimbledon’s unique seedings formula, which could hinder his chances of a third title when the tournament ... Sports -
Federer primed for Wimbledon charge after sealing 10th Halle crown
Roger Federer warmed up for next month’s Wimbledon championships by swatting aside David Goffin 7-6(2) 6-1 to win the Halle Open title for the ... Sports -
Federer downs Herbert to take a step closer to 10th Halle crown
Roger Federer’s Wimbledon preparations gained momentum as the Swiss blasted past Pierre-Hugues Herbert 6-3 6-3 on Saturday to reach the final of ... Sports -
Osaka’s Birmingham exit gives Barty shot at number one
French Open champion Ashleigh Barty could become the first Australian woman to top the tennis rankings in more than 40 years if she wins the Nature ... Sports -
Sharapova to face Kerber as both win in Mallorca
After two weeks enjoying the delights of Mallorca, it was time for business for Maria Sharapova on Tuesday as she launched her comeback from a ... Sports -
Osaka outlasts Sakkari to move into Birmingham last-16
World number one Naomi Osaka was tested by Maria Sakkari in her first-round match at the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham but eventually went ... Sports -
Returning Sharapova inspired by ‘ultimate fighter’ Nadal
Maria Sharapova says she will draw inspiration from Rafael Nadal’s incredible powers of recovery as she resumes her injury-hit career on the ... Sports -
Barty ends Anisimova’s run to reach French Open final
Australian Ashleigh Barty weathered the fierce challenge of Amanda Anisimova to end the 17-year-old’s barnstorming run at the French Open and ... Sports -
Nadal demolishes Nishikori to set up semi-final showdown with Federer
Rafael Nadal continued his march towards a record-extending 12th French Open title by steamrolling a sorry Kei Nishikori 6-1 6-1 6-3 to book his place ... Sports -
Thiem battles through to third round at French Open
Austrian Dominic Thiem overcame a tough test to reach the French Open third round with a 6-3 6-7(6) 6-3 7-5 win over defiant Kazakh Alexander Bublik ... Sports -
Karlovic becomes oldest man to win match at Roland Garros for 46 years
Croatia’s Ivo Karlovic became the oldest man to win a match at the French Open for 46 years on Tuesday as he beat Spain’s fellow veteran ... Sports -
Black and white’s all right for stylish Barty at French Open
Australian eighth seed Ashleigh Barty is not known for extravagant outfits, preferring to let her tennis do the talking on the court, but she made an ... Sports -
Nadal back to his old merciless self on new French Open center court
Clay court master Rafael Nadal quickly adapted to his new surroundings at Roland Garros with a 6-2 6-1 6-3 demolition of German qualifier Yannick ... Sports -
Zverev outlasts Jarry in thrilling final to clinch Geneva Open title
Germany's Alexander Zverev did his French Open preparations a world of good by beating Chile's Nicolas Jarry 6-3 3-6 7-6(8) in a difficult, rain-hit ... Sports -
Djokovic concedes he has mountain to climb at French Open
World number one Novak Djokovic has enjoyed two good weeks on red clay but admitted that winning a second French Open title would be a tall order ... Sports -
Murray plays down his chances of playing singles at Wimbledon
Former world number one Andy Murray has all but ruled out playing singles at Wimbledon this year and said he will focus on doubles when he makes his ... Sports -
Leg injury forces Federer out of Rome quarters
Roger Federer has pulled out of his Italian Open quarter-final clash against Stefanos Tsitsipas due to an injury in his right leg, organizers said on ... Sports -
Serena overcomes Swedish qualifier to win clay opener
Serena Williams looked sharper than in her previous match in March as she opened her clay-court season with a routine 6-4, 6-2 win over Swedish ... Sports -
Federer happy to return to clay after three-year hiatus
Former world number one Roger Federer said he was glad he made the decision to return to clay courts as he prepares for the Madrid Open this week, ... Sports -
Greek youngster Tsitsipas captures first clay-court title in Estoril
Greek youngster Stefanos Tsitsipas’ French Open preparations gathered momentum as he claimed his first clay-court title with a 6-3 7-6(4) ... Sports -
Sakkari overcomes Konta to lift Rabat title
Greek Maria Sakkari rallied from a set and a break down to beat British number one Johanna Konta 2-6 6-4 6-1 and lift her first WTA title at the Rabat ... Sports -
Wimbledon prize money rises 11.8 percent to $49.4 million
Wimbledon prize money will total 38 million pounds ($49.4 million) for this year’s championships, a rise of 11.8 percent, the All England Club ... Sports -
Andy Murray to attempt tennis comeback if his body allows it
Former world number one Andy Murray said he is under no pressure to return to competitive tennis after undergoing hip resurfacing surgery earlier this ... Sports -
Naomi Osaka pulls out of Stuttgart semis with injury
World number one Naomi Osaka has pulled out of Saturday’s semi-finals at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart after failing to recover ... Sports -
Nadal advances in Barcelona after dropping set to Mayer
Tennis world number two Rafael Nadal dropped a set at the Barcelona Open for the first time in four years before advancing to the last 16, beating ... Sports -
Fognini lands maiden Masters title in Monte Carlo
Flamboyant Italian Fabio Fognini followed up his shock victory over Rafael Nadal with a 6-3 6-4 win over Serbian Dusan Lajovic to claim his maiden ... Sports -
Lajovic stages comeback to reach Monte Carlo final
Unseeded Serb Dusan Lajovic staged a remarkable comeback from 5-1 down to beat 10th-seeded Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-1 in the Monte Carlo Masters ... Sports -
Nadal knocked out by Fognini in Monte Carlo semi-finals
Rafael Nadal suffered a shock 6-4 6-2 semi-final defeat against flamboyant Italian Fabio Fognini at the Monte Carlo Masters on Saturday, showing rare ... Sports