Saturday, December 31, 2016

Sir Andy Murray ends 2016 with victory over Milos Raonic

World number one Sir Andy Murray ends 2016 with a win over Milos Raonic at the Mubadala World Tennis event in Abu Dhabi.

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Murray knighted in New Year Honours

Andy Murray, Mo Farah and Lee Pearson are knighted, while Jessica Ennis-Hill and Katherine Grainger are made dames in the New Year Honours list.

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New Year Honours list: Who's made the Queen's list in 2016?

BBC Sport looks at some of the stars who have made the New Year Honours list - including cyclists Laura and Jason Kenny.

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Friday, December 30, 2016

Andy Murray loses to David Goffin in season opener

Andy Murray is beaten by Belgian's David Goffin in the last four of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi.

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Thursday, December 29, 2016

Serena Williams engaged to Reddit co-founder

Serena Williams and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian announce on Reddit that they are engaged.

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Mubadala World Tennis Championship: Rafael Nadal beats Tomas Berdych

Rafael Nadal beats Tomas Berdych 6-0 6-4 in his first match since October at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi.

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Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Ana Ivanovic: Former French Open winner retires from tennis aged 29

Former world number one and 2008 French Open champion Ana Ivanovic says she can no longer play to her "own high standards" so "it is time to move on".

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Saturday, December 24, 2016

Juan Martin del Potro to miss Australian Open due to fitness concerns

Juan Martin del Potro will miss the Australian Open next month and the Auckland Classic in New Zealand due to fitness concerns.

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Friday, December 23, 2016

Kvitova has movement in injured hand after attack

Petra Kvitova speaks to the media for the first time following a knife attack and reveals she has movement in her hand.

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Thursday, December 22, 2016

Kvitova to leave hospital after knife attack

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova will be released from hospital on Friday after a knife attack left her needing surgery on her left hand.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Kvitova out for at least six months after attack

Petra Kvitova will be out of tennis for at least six months after a knife attack but should be able to resume her career.

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Record Australian Open prize money targets early rounds

The Australian Open increases prize money to record levels for 2017, with the focus on players beaten in early rounds.

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Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Time right for Scottish tennis investment - Gordon Reid

Gordon Reid hopes a proposed £15m investment in Scottish tennis will help spread the sport across the country.

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Kvitova out for three months after knife attack

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova is out for at least three months following hand surgery from a knife attack at her home.

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Kvitova injured in knife attack at her home

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova is injured in a knife attack at her home, her publicist says.

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Queen steps down as patron of Wimbledon LTA

The Queen is giving up 25 of her patronages including the NSPCC and Barnardo's, says Buckingham Palace.

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£15m indoor court plan for Scotland is Murray legacy

Tennis in Scotland benefits from a £15m funding drive to double the number of indoor courts to 225 within the next 10 years.

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Monday, December 19, 2016

Sports Personality winner Murray determined to improve

Andy Murray says he is determined to keep improving on a night he won a record third Sports Personality of the Year award.

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Sunday, December 18, 2016

Murray wins record third Sports Personality award

Andy Murray is voted the BBC Sports Personality of the Year for a record third time, capping a remarkable 2016 for the Briton.

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BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2016: Andy Murray receives trophy

Andy Murray receives the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award for an unprecedented third time - but reveals he was not wife Kim's choice of winner.

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Sports Personality of the Year 2016: Andy Murray's incredible 2016

BBC Sport looks back at the achievements which led to Andy Murray being crowned Sports Personality of the Year for a record third time.

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Saturday, December 17, 2016

Rafael Nadal: Carlos Moya joins fellow Spaniard's coaching team

World number nine Rafael Nadal adds former French Open champion and fellow Spaniard Carlos Moya to his coaching team.

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Friday, December 9, 2016

Tennis Australia boosts anti-corruption fight ahead of Australian Open

Australia's tennis association increases prize money and employs more investigators in the fight against corruption.

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Courtside gambling ads dumped from Australian Open

Controversial courtside ads for William Hill will not be featured at next month's tennis tournament.

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Thursday, December 8, 2016

Australian Open: Andy Murray & Johanna Konta among six Britons in line-up

Andy Murray and Johanna Konta will lead a contingent of six British singles players at the Australian Open next month.

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Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Novak Djokovic splits with coach Boris Becker after three years

Twelve-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic parts company with coach Boris Becker after three years working together.

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Roger Federer delays comeback from injury as he pulls out of IPTL

Roger Federer's comeback from a knee injury is delayed as he pulls out of the International Premier Tennis League.

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Sunday, December 4, 2016

Gordon Reid beaten by Joachim Gerard in Masters final at Olympic Park

Gordon Reid loses in three sets to defending champion Joachim Gerard in the Wheelchair Masters final at London's Olympic Park.

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Saturday, December 3, 2016

Wheelchair Tennis Masters: Gordon Reid to end year as world number one

Britain's Gordon Reid will finish 2016 as world number one after beating Stephane Houdet in the semi-finals of the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters.

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Thursday, December 1, 2016

Wheelchair Tennis Masters: Gordon Reid wins to move closer to last four

Britain's Gordon Reid beats Argentina's Gustavo Fernandez to move closer to a spot in the Wheelchair Masters semi-finals.

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Tennis match-fixing: Spain arrests six players, 28 others

Spanish police arrest 34 people, including six players, in connection with tennis match-fixing.

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Johanna Konta: GB No 1 splits with coach Esteban Carril

Johanna Konta parts company with her coach Esteban Carril at the end of a year in which she made her debut in the world's top 10.

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Milos Raonic and Carlos Moya part company after 11 months

World number three Milos Raonic confirms he has split with coach and former French Open winner Carlos Moya.

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Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Anne Keothavong named Great Britain Fed Cup captain & senior women's coach

Lawn Tennis Association appoints Anne Keothavong as Great Britain's Fed Cup captain and senior national women's coach.

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Sunday, November 27, 2016

Davis Cup Final, Croatia v Argentina: Juan Martin del Potro forces decider

Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro beats Croatia's Marin Cilic in five sets to take the Davis Cup final to a deciding rubber.

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Saturday, November 26, 2016

Croatia win doubles for Davis Cup final lead

Marin Cilic and Ivan Dodig's doubles win gives Croatia a 2-1 lead over Argentina going into the last day of the Davis Cup final.

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Friday, November 25, 2016

Cilic gives Croatia early lead in Davis Cup final

Marin Cilic puts Croatia ahead in the Davis Cup final with victory over Argentina's Federico Delbonis in Zagreb.

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Thursday, November 24, 2016

Croatia favourites in Davis Cup final - Del Potro

Croatia are the favourites heading into the Davis Cup final in Zagreb, says Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Is 29 really too young to be knighted?

Andy Murray says he is too young to be knighted. But is 29 really too young?

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Murray 'too young' for knighthood

Andy Murray says he is too young for a knighthood amid calls for him to be honoured in the New Year's honours list.

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Monday, November 21, 2016

Judy Murray: I never imagined this success for Andy and Jamie

Judy Murray tells BBC Sport how stressful it is to watch her sons Andy and Jamie compete, and says she "never would have imagined" they would both become world number one.

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Judy Murray shares her pride on Twitter

Proud tennis mum Judy Murray celebrates her sons' remarkable achievements with throwback photographs on Twitter.

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Andy & Jamie Murray's spectacular 2016

What a year it has been for the Murray brothers as both Jamie and Andy finish the year as number one in men's doubles and singles respectively.

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Amazing Murray deserves a lot of credit - McEnroe

Britain's Andy Murray is praised by ex-world number ones including John McEnroe and Mats Wilander after his ATP World Tour Finals win.

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Sunday, November 20, 2016

Murray switches focus from rankings to Grand Slams

Briton Andy Murray sets his sights on adding to his three Grand Slam titles after securing the year-end number one ranking.

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Novak Djokovic plays 'nightmare' shots against Andy Murray in ATP World Tour final

Novak Djokovic plays "one of the worst overheads of all time" and a "nightmare" volley as he loses the ATP World Tour final to Andy Murray.

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Andy Murray: World number one reflects on 'very special day'

Andy Murray says it is a "very special day" after beating five-time champion Novak Djokovic to win his first ATP World Tour Finals title and end 2016 as the world number one.

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Andy Murray beats Novak Djokovic: Best shots from ATP World Tour Finals

Watch the best five shots as an "extraordinary" Andy Murray beats Novak Djokovic to win his first ATP World Tour Finals title.

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Andy Murray beats Novak Djokovic to win ATP World Tour Finals title and seal world number one spot

Andy Murray beats Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win his first ATP World Tour Finals title and end 2016 as world number one.

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ATP World Tour Finals: Henri Kontinen and John Peers win doubles title

Henri Kontinen and John Peers beat Raven Klaasen and Rajeev Ram in a match tie-break to win the ATP World Tour doubles final.

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Andy Murray v Novak Djokovic: Top two fight to be number one at ATP Finals finale

Andy Murray will face Novak Djokovic with the ATP World Tour Finals title and year-end number one ranking at stake on Sunday.

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Saturday, November 19, 2016

Jamie Murray & Bruno Soares beaten in semi-finals of ATP Finals

New world number one doubles team Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares suffer a disappointing loss in the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals.

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Andy Murray beats Milos Raonic - watch five great shots

Andy Murray beats Milos Raonic 5-7 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (11-9) to reach the final of the ATP World Tour Finals.

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Andy Murray beats Milos Raonic to reach the ATP World Tour Finals last two

Andy Murray is into his first season-ending final after beating Milos Raonic in a gripping ATP World Tour Finals semi-final.

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Friday, November 18, 2016

ATP World Tour Finals: Andy Murray ready for Milos Raonic test

Andy Murray takes on Canadian fourth seed Milos Raonic in the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals on Saturday.

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ATP Finals: Five best shots as Andy Murray beats Stan Wawrinka

Britain's Andy Murray beats Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka 6-4 6-2 to top the John McEnroe Group, qualify for the semi-finals and stay on track to retain the world number one ranking.

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Andy Murray beats Stan Wawrinka to reach the ATP World Tour Finals last four

Andy Murray qualifies for the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals with a convincing victory over Stan Wawrinka.

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Jamie Murray & Bruno Soares end the year with number one ranking

Britain's Jamie Murray and Brazilian Bruno Soares will end the year as the number one doubles team in the world.

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ATP World Tour Finals: McEnroe backs Djokovic to beat Murray

John McEnroe says he is looking forward to a Novak Djokovic v Andy Murray final athe ATP World Tour Finals, but that history shows the Serbian will probably win.

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Thursday, November 17, 2016

ATP World Tour Finals: Jamie Murray & Bruno Soares through to doubles semis

Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares are into the last four of the ATP World Tour Finals and on course to end 2016 as the world number one pairing.

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Andy Murray looks to seal World Tour Finals semi-final place

Andy Murray must take a set off Stan Wawrinka on Friday to ensure his progress to the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals in London.

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ATP World Tour finals: Novak Djokovic gets angry with umpire

Watch Novak Djokovic's angry exchange with umpire Fergus Murphy during his win against David Goffin at the ATP World Tour finals.

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Wimbledon: BBC extends broadcast contract with All England Club

The BBC extends its contract to broadcast Wimbledon by an additional four years, taking the partnership through to 2024.

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Novak Djokovic beats David Goffin at ATP World Tour Finals

Novak Djokovic keeps up the pressure in the race for the year-end number one ranking with victory over Belgian David Goffin.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

ATP World Tour Finals: David Goffin replaces injured Gael Monfils

David Goffin will contest Novak Djokovic's final round-robin match at the World Tour Finals after Gael Monfils withdraws injured.

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Davis Cup: Ottawa to host Canada v GB tie

Great Britain's Davis Cup first-round tie away to Canada will be held in Ottawa's TD Place Arena from 3-5 February.

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Five great shots as Andy Murray beats Kei Nishikori in an epic battle

Watch five of the best shots as Andy Murray beats Kei Nishikori 6-7 (9-11) 6-4 6-4 in an epic encounter at the ATP World Tour Finals in London.

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Andy Murray beats Kei Nishikori at ATP World Tour Finals in London

Andy Murray fights back to beat Kei Nishikori in an epic contest and close in on a semi-final place at the ATP World Tour Finals.

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ATP Finals: Andy Murray v Kei Nishikori - Murray makes incredible return but loses first set

Andy Murray pulls of a remarkable return to save set point against Kei Nishikori but went on to lose the tie-break and the first set.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Andy Murray aims for ATP World Tour Finals last four against Kei Nishikori

Britain's Andy Murray will try to reach the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals for the first time in four years on Wednesday.

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ATP Finals: Monfils v Thiem - five of the best shots

Watch five of the best shots as Dominic Thiem beats Gael Monfils in a closely fought match at the ATP Finals in London.

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ATP World Tour Finals 2016: Dominic Thiem

Austria's Dominic Thiem revives his hopes at the ATP World Tour Finals with victory over Gael Monfils in London.

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ATP World Tour Finals: Jamie Murray & Bruno Soares beat Bryan brothers

Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares are within sight of the semi-finals after beating Americans Bob and Mike Bryan at the ATP World Tour Finals.

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ATP World Tour Finals 2016: Andy Murray credits 'amazing' reception

Britain's Andy Murray says the "amazing" support he received from the home crowd in his first game as world number one helped him to a 6-3 6-2 win over Marin Cilic at the ATP World Tour Finals in London.

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Monday, November 14, 2016

ATP World Tour Finals 2016: Five best shots as Kei Nishikori beats Stan Wawrinka

Watch five of the best shots from Kei Nishikori's 6-2, 6-3 victory over a disappointing Stan Wawrinka at the ATP World Tour Finals.

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ATP World Tour Finals 2016: Kei Nishikori beats Stan Wawrinka

Japan's Kei Nishikori beats an out-of-sorts Stan Wawrinka in straight sets at the ATP World Tour Finals in London.

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Sunday, November 13, 2016

ATP World Tour Finals: Andy Murray wants to 'finish year on a high'

World number one Andy Murray starts the ATP Tour World Finals knowing victory will see him end 2016 top of the rankings.

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Czech Republic win third Fed Cup in a row

The Czech Republic win the Fed Cup for the third time in as many years with a 3-2 victory over France in Strasbourg.

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ATP World Tour Finals: Jamie Murray & Bruno Soares win doubles opener

Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares beat Treat Huey and Max Mirnyi 6-4 7-5 in their opening match at the ATP World Tour Finals.

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ATP World Tour Finals: Five great shots as Novak Djokovic beats Dominic Thiem

Watch five great shots as Novak Djokovic fights back to beat Austria's Dominic Thiem 6-7 (10-12) 6-0 6-2 in his opening match at the ATP World Tour Finals.

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ATP World Tour Finals: Novak Djokovic beats Dominic Thiem in London

Novak Djokovic comes from a set down to beat Dominic Thiem in his opening match of the ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena.

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Saturday, November 12, 2016

ATP World Tour Finals: Novak Djokovic ready to 'fight' for number one status

Novak Djokovic says he is ready to fight and reclaim his status as world number one from Andy Murray at the ATP World Tour Finals.

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ATP World Tour finals: Murray and Djokovic take on mannequin challenge

Watch the world's top eight tennis stars, including Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic take on the 'mannequin challenge' ahead of the 2016 ATP World Tour finals.

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ATP World Tour Finals: Andy Murray wants to end season 'on a high note'

Britain's Andy Murray wants to end the season "on a high note" as world number one ahead of the ATP World Tour Finals in London.

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Friday, November 11, 2016

Working with Andy Murray 'a huge honour' - Jamie Delgado

Jamie Delgado tells BBC London it is "a huge honour" to be part of world number one Andy Murray's coaching team ahead of the start of the ATP World Tour Finals.

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ATP World Tour Finals: Andy Murray says Novak Djokovic will return to form

Andy Murray expects Novak Djokovic to be back to his best soon as the pair prepare to battle it out for the world number one ranking.

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Follow the World Tour Finals on BBC TV, radio and online

Details of BBC Sport's live coverage of the 2016 ATP World Tour Finals on TV, radio and online.

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Thursday, November 10, 2016

Sharapova to return to UN role when ban expires

Tennis star Maria Sharapova will get her UN role back when her doping suspension expires, UN says.

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Tuesday, November 8, 2016

ATP World Tour Finals: BBC secures deal to show men's season finale to 2018

The ATP Tour World Finals will be available across BBC television and radio until 2018 because of a rights extension.

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Monday, November 7, 2016

ATP World Tour Finals: Andy Murray to open against Marin Cilic

World number one Andy Murray will open his ATP World Tour Finals campaign against Croatia's Marin Cilic on Monday.

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Andy Murray: Fatherhood helped new world number one, says coach Jamie Delgado

Andy Murray's assistant coach Jamie Delgado says becoming a father this year has helped the Briton reach the world number one spot.

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Andy Murray: Number one ranking 'may be start' of more success for Briton

Andy Murray becoming world number one could be the start of something even more beautiful, says Tom Fordyce.

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Sunday, November 6, 2016

Andy Murray did not expect world number one ranking this year

Andy Murray says he did not expect to be world number one this year after winning his first Paris Masters title.

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New world number one Murray wins Paris Masters title

Britain's Andy Murray celebrates his rise to world number one by beating American John Isner to win the Paris Masters.

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Andy Murray is Scotland's greatest sportsperson, says Sir Chris Hoy

Six-time Olympic champion cyclist Sir Chris Hoy says compatriot and new tennis world number one Andy Murray is Scotland's "greatest ever sportsperson".

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Petra Kvitova beats Elina Svitolina to secure WTA Elite Trophy title

Former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova beats Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-4 6-2 to win the WTA Elite Trophy in China.

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Andy Murray: Briton will be dominant force, says Tim Henman

Britain's Andy Murray will be the dominant force in tennis now he is world number one, says former player Tim Henman.

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Murray 'can boost earnings as world number one'

As Andy Murray becomes the world's top male tennis player he could be set to capitalise off-court.

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Saturday, November 5, 2016

Andy Murray: Being number one just reward, says mum Judy

Andy Murray's mum Judy praises her son's perseverance and patience as the Scot becomes number one in the tennis world rankings.

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Being world's best a whole year's work - Murray

Andy Murray tells BBC Sport it has been "unbelievably difficult" to become world number one.

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Andy Murray becomes world number one for the first time

As Andy Murray becomes the first British singles player to top the world rankings since the current system was introduced in 1973, find out some of the numbers behind his achievement.

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Andy Murray becomes world number one after Raonic withdraws from Paris Masters

Britain's Andy Murray becomes the world number one for the first time after Milos Raonic withdraws from the Paris Masters semi-final.

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Johanna Konta loses to Ukraine's Elina Svitolina in the WTA Elite Trophy semi-finals

Britain's Johanna Konta loses 2-6 6-1 6-4 to Ukraine's Elina Svitolina in the WTA Elite Trophy semi-finals in China.

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Friday, November 4, 2016

Novak Djokovic loses to Marin Cilic in Paris, Andy Murray to face Tomas Berdych

Andy Murray is two wins from becoming world number one following Novak Djokovic's surprise loss to Marin Cilic in Paris.

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Become a BBC Sport app beta user

Fancy trying out our newest app features before the general public? Then become part of our beta group.

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Johanna Konta beats Caroline Garcia at WTA Elite Trophy to reach semi-finals

Briton Johanna Konta beats Caroline Garcia 6-2 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of the WTA Elite Trophy in Zhuhai, China.

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Thursday, November 3, 2016

Marin Cilic beats David Goffin in Paris to qualify for ATP World Tour Finals

Croatia's Marin Cilic beats Belgian David Goffin at the Paris Masters to qualify for ATP World Tour Finals.

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Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Novak Djokovic beats Gilles Muller to reach Paris Masters third round

Novak Djokovic beats Gilles Muller 6-3 6-4 in the Paris Masters second round as he fights Andy Murray for his world number one status.

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Johanna Konta beats Sam Stosur in opener at WTA Elite Trophy

Britain's Johanna Konta beats former US Open champion Sam Stosur in her opening match at the WTA Elite Trophy in China.

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Sunday, October 30, 2016

Djokovic ready to fight to keep Murray off top spot

Novak Djokovic will fight to keep the number one ranking as Andy Murray heads to the Paris Masters in sight of top spot.

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Andy Murray beats Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in Vienna to win the Erste Bank Open

Britain's Andy Murray edges one step closer to becoming world number one as he wins the Erste Bank Open in Vienna.

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Cibulkova beats Kerber to win WTA Finals title

Debutante Dominika Cibulkova beats Angelique Kerber in straight sets to win the decider of the WTA Finals in Singapore.

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Nick Kyrgios ban to be cut after 'care plan' agreement

World number 13 Nick Kyrgios could have his eight-week tournament ban cut to three after agreeing to an ATP "care plan".

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Saturday, October 29, 2016

Murray reaches Vienna final after walkover

British number one Andy Murray is through to the Erste Bank Open final in Vienna after David Ferrer pulls out with a leg injury.

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WTA Finals: Dominika Cibulkova beats Svetlana Kuznetsova to reach final on debut

Dominika Cibulkova reaches the final on her debut at the WTA Finals after beating Svetlana Kuznetsova in three sets.

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Friday, October 28, 2016

Murray thrashes Isner to reach semis in Vienna

Andy Murray loses just four games as he beats John Isner to reach the semi-finals of the Erste Bank Open in Vienna.

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Agnieszka Radwanska to face Angelique Kerber in WTA semis

Agnieszka Radwanska will play world number one Angelique Kerber in the WTA Finals last four after beating Karolina Pliskova 7-5 6-3.

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Thursday, October 27, 2016

Andy Murray fights back to beat Gilles Simon at Vienna Erste Bank Open

Britain's Andy Murray wins a gruelling encounter against France's Gilles Simon to reach the quarter-finals in Vienna.

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WTA Finals: Angelique Kerber & Dominika Cibulkova reach semi-finals

Angelique Kerber and Dominika Cibulkova secure semi-final places as both win their final group matches at the WTA Finals.

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Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Erste Bank Open: Andy Murray beats Martin Klizan to set up Gilles Simon tie

Andy Murray moves into the Erste Bank Open second round with a hard-fought victory over Martin Klizan of Slovakia.

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WTA Finals: Svetlana Kuznetsova beats Karolina Pliskova and reaches semi-finals

Svetlana Kuznetsova becomes the first player to reach the last four of the WTA Finals following victory over Karolina Pliskova in Singapore.

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Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Jamie Murray awarded OBE by the Queen

Tennis star Jamie Murray is awarded an OBE by the Queen for services to his sport and charity.

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Jamie Murray receives OBE from the Queen

Jamie Murray receives an OBE from the Queen for his services to sport and charity.

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Angelique Kerber beats Simona Halep to close on WTA Finals last four

World number one Angelique Kerber beats Simona Halep to close on the last four at the WTA Finals in Singapore.

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Edmund retires from Ferrer match after 18 minutes

Injury forces Britain's Kyle Edmund to retire from his first-round match with David Ferrer at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna.

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Svetlana Kuznetsova cuts her own hair off during match

BBC Sport takes a look at why Svetlana Kuznetsova cut off a piece of her own ponytail during her WTA Finals match against Agnieszka Radwanska in Singapore.

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Kuznetsova cuts own hair on way to win at WTA Finals

Svetlana Kuznetsova hacks off part of her own hair en route to a three-sets win over Agnieszka Radwanska at the WTA Finals.

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Monday, October 24, 2016

Tie Break Tens: How Andy Murray lost out on $250,000

Andy Murray loses his second consecutive Tie Break Tens final to miss out on $250,000 after losing to Dominic Thiem in Vienna.

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Del Potro back into top 50 after first title win since 2014

Juan Martin del Potro moves back into the world's top 50 after winning his first ATP title in almost three years in Stockholm.

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Sunday, October 23, 2016

How Andy Murray could overtake Novak Djokovic as number one

Andy Murray could be 15 days away from claiming a career milestone if he reaches world number one, cementing another part of his tennis legacy.

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Kerber edges past Cibulkova at WTA Finals

World number one Angelique Kerber beats Dominika Cibulkova in her opening match at the WTA Finals in Singapore.

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Saturday, October 22, 2016

Kyle Edmund loses to Richard Gasquet in Antwerp semi-final

Britain's Kyle Edmund misses out on a first ATP final as Richard Gasquet wins their semi-final at the European Open.

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Johanna Konta misses out on WTA Finals after Svetlana Kuznetsova win

British number one Johanna Konta is denied a place in the WTA Finals by Svetlana Kuznetsova's win over Daria Gavrilova in the Kremlin Cup.

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Friday, October 21, 2016

Kyle Edmund beats Andreas Seppi to reach first ATP semi-final in Antwerp

British number two Kyle Edmund is through to his first ATP semi-final after beating Italy's Andreas Seppi in Antwerp.

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Marcus Willis: Word number 498 to return to ATP Tour action

World number 498 Marcus Willis will return to action on the ATP Tour after being given a wildcard entry into the tournament in Vienna.

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Johanna Konta: British number one wins most improved player award

British number one Johanna Konta has won the WTA's most improved player of the year award for 2016.

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Kuznetsova one win away from denying Konta WTA Finals spot

Svetlana Kuznetsova is one win away from denying Britain's Johanna Konta a place in the WTA Finals after reaching the final of the Kremlin Cup.

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Thursday, October 20, 2016

Kyle Edmund: David Ferrer is defeated by Briton in European Open second round

Britain's Kyle Edmund beats David Ferrer of Spain in the second round of the European Open in Antwep, Belgium.

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Rafael Nadal: Spaniard is forced to end his season early because of injury

Rafael Nadal ends his 2016 season early as he continues his recovery from the wrist injury he suffered earlier this year.

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Kuznetsova two wins away from denying Konta Finals spot

Svetlana Kuznetsova is two wins away from denying Britain's Johanna Konta the last place in the season-ending WTA Finals.

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Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Kyrgios out of Rotterdam to play in all-star basketball game

Nick Kyrgios pulls out of February's Rotterdam Open in order to play in basketball's NBA All-Star Game in the United States.

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Svetlana Kuznetsova chasing Johanna Konta for last WTA Finals place

Svetlana Kuznetsova is the last player challenging Johanna Konta for a WTA Finals place as Carla Suarez Navarro is injured.

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Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Daniel Garza: Mexican tennis player banned for match-fixing offence

Mexican tennis player Daniel Garza is banned for six months after being found guilty of a match-fixing offence.

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Kyle Edmund beats Illya Marchenko at European Open in Antwerp

Britain's Kyle Edmund beats Illya Marchenko of Ukraine in two tie-break sets at the European Open in Antwerp.

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Monday, October 17, 2016

Nick Kyrgios banned for eight weeks by ATP

Australian Nick Kyrgios is banned for eight weeks for his behaviour - including "lack of best efforts" - in the Shanghai Masters.

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WTA Tour Finals: Serena Williams pulls out with shoulder injury

Serena Williams withdraws from next week's WTA Finals in Singapore, boosting Briton Johanna Konta's prospects of qualifying.

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Sunday, October 16, 2016

How can Andy Murray become world number one in men's tennis?

After the 41st tournament victory of his career, Andy Murray has Novak Djokovic's number one world ranking in his sights.

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Watson and Broady lose Hong Kong doubles final

Naomi Broady and Heather Watson suffer defeat in the Hong Kong Open final, losing 6-3 6-1 to Chan Yung-jan and Chan Hao-ching.

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Andy Murray beats Roberto Bautista Agut to win Shanghai Masters

Andy Murray beats Roberto Bautista Agut in straight sets to win the Shanghai Masters and edge closer to the top of the world rankings.

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BBC Unsung Hero: Visually impaired tennis players express gratitude for volunteers

Visually impaired tennis players express their gratitude for the people helping put on their regular sessions in London.

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Saturday, October 15, 2016

Heather Watson and Naomi Broady reach Hong Kong Open women's doubles final

British pair Naomi Broady and Heather Watson reach the Hong Kong Open final after beating Nao Hibino and Aleksandrina Naydenova.

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Novak Djokovic loses Shanghai Masters semi-final to Roberto Bautista Agut

Novak Dkokovic loses 6-4 6-4 to world number 19 Roberto Bautista Agut in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals.

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Friday, October 14, 2016

Johanna Konta: British number one relying on other results for WTA Finals place

Injury means Britain's Johanna Konta has to rely on other players' results if she is to qualify for the WTA end of season championships.

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Angelique Kerber loses to Daria Gavrilova in Hong Kong quarter-finals

World number one Angelique Kerber is knocked out of the Hong Kong Open in the quarter-finals by Australia's Daria Gavrilova.

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Djokovic battles into Shanghai semi-finals after scare

Top seed Novak Djokovic avoids a shock against world number 110 Mischa Zverev to reach the Shanghai Masters semi-finals.

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Get Inspired: Visually impaired tennis player says sport gave her life 'purpose'

Rosie Pybus, a visually impaired tennis player and coach, tells Get Inspired how getting involved in the sport changed her life.

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Thursday, October 13, 2016

Andy Murray beats Lucas Pouille to reach Shanghai Masters quarter-finals

Andy Murray beats Lucas Pouille in straight sets to progress to the quarter-finals of the Shanghai Masters.

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Shanghai Masters: Nick Krygios fined for breaching code of conduct

Nick Kyrgios receives a £13,500 fine for breaching the ATP's code of conduct during his defeat in the Shanghai Masters.

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Heather Watson loses to Caroline Wozniacki in Hong Kong Open

British number two Heather Watson is beaten 6-3 6-3 in the Hong Kong Open second round by former world number one Caroline Wozniacki.

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Johanna Konta: Injured Briton pulls out of Hong Kong Open

British number one Johanna Konta withdraws from the Hong Kong Open because of an abdominal strain.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Rafael Nadal beaten by Viktor Troicki in Shanghai

Fourteen-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal says he is focusing on 2017 after suffering a second-round defeat in Shanghai.

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Nick Kyrgios: booed off after Shanghai Masters defeat by Mischa Zverev

Nick Kyrgios is booed off court after appearing to stop trying during a straight-set defeat by Mischa Zverev at the Shanghai Masters.

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Stan Wawrinka beats Britain's Kyle Edmund in Shanghai

Britain's Kyle Edmund is knocked out of the Shanghai Masters by Stan Wawrinka after a straight-set defeat in the second round.

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Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Nick Kyrgios 'bored' during Shanghai Masters win over Sam Querrey

Australia's Nick Kyrgios says he was "bored" during his straight-set win over Sam Querrey at the Shanghai Masters.

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Heather Watson to play Caroline Wozniacki after Hong Kong win

British number two Heather Watson progresses to the second round of the Hong Kong Open after beating qualifier Marina Erakovic.

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Monday, October 10, 2016

World Mental Health Day: Former GB star Naomi Cavaday on her mental health battle

Former Great Britain player Naomi Cavaday talks about how she overcame a mental health battle during her career.

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Shanghai Masters: Kyle Edmund beats Federico Delbonis in first round

Britain's Kyle Edmund will face Stan Wawrinka in the second round of the Shanghai Masters, after beating Federico Delbonis.

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Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer both out of world's top four

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are both outside the top four of the men's world rankings for the first time in 13 years.

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Sunday, October 9, 2016

Murray secures fifth singles title of 2016 with China Open win

Andy Murray secures his fifth singles title of 2016 by beating Grigor Dimitrov 6-4 7-6 (7-2) in the China Open final.

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Johanna Konta: How she becomes first Briton to break into WTA top 10 since 1984

BBC Sport takes a look at Johanna Konta's remarkable rise into the top 10 of the WTA rankings following her run to the China Open final.

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Johanna Konta beaten by Agnieszka Radwanska in China Open final

British number one Johanna Konta loses 6-4 6-2 to world number three Agnieszka Radwanska in the final of the China Open.

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Nick Kyrgios beats David Goffin to win Japan Open title

Australia's Nick Kyrgios comes from a set down to beat Belgium's David Goffin and win the Japan Open title in Tokyo.

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Saturday, October 8, 2016

Andy Murray beats David Ferrer to reach China Open final

World number two Andy Murray cruises into the final of the China Open after victory over Spain's David Ferrer in Beijing.

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Judy Murray's Miss Hits: Inspiring young girls to take up tennis

Judy Murray introduces her new Miss Hits programme, which aims to encourage young girls aged five to eight to play tennis, using softer balls and lighter racquets.

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Konta reaches China Open final & into world top 10

British number one Johanna Konta reaches the final of the China Open by beating American eighth seed Madison Keys.

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Friday, October 7, 2016

Johanna Konta roars back to beat Zhang Shuai in China Open

Britain's Johanna Konta recovers from losing her first two service games to beat Zhang Shuai 6-4 6-0 at the China Open.

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Andy Murray beats Kyle Edmund to make China Open semi-finals

World number two Andy Murray overcomes fellow Briton Kyle Edmund 7-6 (11-9) 6-2 to make the China Open semi-finals.

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Thursday, October 6, 2016

Wimbledon 2016: Tennis Integrity Unit investigates SW19 match

Investigators are examining whether a match at Wimbledon 2016 was fixed, after suspicious betting patterns were reported.

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China Open: Johanna Konta beats Karolina Pliskova to reach quarter-finals

Johanna Konta reaches the China Open quarter-finals with her first career win against world number six Karolina Pliskova.

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Wednesday, October 5, 2016

China Open: Kyle Edmund beats Roberto Bautista Agut and could face Andy Murray

Kyle Edmund sets up a potential quarter-final against Andy Murray by beating Roberto Bautista Agut at the China Open.

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Maria Sharapova: International Tennis Federation tried to make example of me

Maria Sharapova says she is "starting to believe" the International Tennis Federation tried to make an example of her, after it banned her for two years for testing positive for meldonium, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport reducing the suspension to 15 months.

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Johanna Konta beats Timea Babos to reach China Open third round

Britain's Johanna Konta is through to the third round of the China Open after beating Hungary's Timea Babos in straight sets.

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Tuesday, October 4, 2016

ITF warns players after Sharapova drugs ban is reduced

The ITF says players will not be able to plead ignorance over substances added to the banned list following Maria Sharapova's appeal.

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Maria Sharapova: Grand Slam champion's drugs ban reduced on appeal

Maria Sharapova's two-year doping ban is reduced to 15 months following her appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas).

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Andy Murray 'stalked' by arm-stroking maid

Tennis star Andy Murray describes the moment he woke up in a hotel to find a maid stroking his arm.

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China Open: Andy Murray eases past Andreas Seppi in Beijing

Andy Murray begins his quest for a first China Open title with a comfortable win against Italy's Andreas Seppi in Beijing.

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Monday, October 3, 2016

China Open: British number two Kyle Edmond wins opener in Beijing

Kyle Edmond is through to the second round of the China Open thanks to a straight-sets win over Spain's Guillermo Garcia-Lopez.

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Sunday, October 2, 2016

Andy Murray keen to depose Novak Djokovic as world number one

Andy Murray is keen to depose Novak Djokovic as world number one this year, as the Briton prepares for next week's China Open.

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Shenzhen Open: Tomas Berdych secures first title of season in China

Tomas Berdych wins his first title of the season with victory over Richard Gasquet at the Shenzhen Open in China.

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Johanna Konta beats Anastasija Sevastova in first round of China Open

Britain's Johanna Konta sweeps past Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova in the first round of the China Open.

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Saturday, October 1, 2016

Petra Kvitova beats Dominika Cibulkova to win Wuhan Open title

Czech Petra Kvitova produces another sensational performance to beat Dominika Cibulkova and win the Wuhan Open in China.

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Friday, September 30, 2016

Officials get life bans for manipulating scores

Two Turkish tennis officials are given life bans after being found guilty of manipulating scores at ITF Futures events.

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Petra Kvitova thrashes Simona Halep to reach Wuhan Open final

Petra Kvitova beats fourth seed Simona Halep for the loss of just three games to reach the final at the Wuhan Open.

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Wada publishes list of banned substances for 2017

The World Anti-Doping Agency reveals the list of banned substances for athletes which will come into force in 2017.

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Thursday, September 29, 2016

Johanna Konta out of Wuhan Open after quarter-final loss to Petra Kvitova

Britain's Johanna Konta is out of the Wuhan Open, beaten 6-3 6-4 by 14th seed Petra Kvitova in the quarter-finals in China.

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Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Joshua Chetty handed life ban for match-fixing

South African Joshua Chetty is banned for life from professional tennis after being found guilty of match-fixing.

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Djokovic pulls out of China Open with injury

World number one Novak Djokovic withdraws from next week's China Open because of an elbow injury.

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Johanna Konta beats Carla Suarez Navarro to reach quarter-finals at Wuhan Open

Britain's Johanna Konta beats Spanish seventh seed Carla Suarez Navarro to reach the quarter-finals at the Wuhan Open.

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Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Johanna Konta beats Zhang Shuai to reach last 16 at Wuhan Open

Britain's Johanna Konta beats Zhang Shuai of China in straight sets to reach the last 16 at the Wuhan Open.

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Monday, September 26, 2016

Heather Watson: British number two out of Wuhan Open with illness

Heather Watson pulls out of the Wuhan Open with illness days after saying she had fully recovered after problems at the US Open.

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Sunday, September 25, 2016

Zverev stuns Wawrinka as Inglot wins doubles title

Teenager Alexander Zverev beats US Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka to claim his first ATP title at the St Petersburg Open.

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Lucas Pouille wins Moselle Open to claim first ATP title

Lucas Pouille claims his first ATP title with a 7-6 (7-5) 6-2 victory over top seed Dominic Thiem in the Moselle Open final.

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Pan Pacific Open: Caroline Wozniacki wins first title of the year in Tokyo

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki beats Japan's Naomi Osaka 7-5 6-3 to win the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.

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Saturday, September 24, 2016

Heather Watson proves fitness with back-to-back Wuhan Open victories

British number two Heather Watson feels "fine and very healthy" after winning two matches in a day at the Wuhan Open.

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Friday, September 23, 2016

Serena Williams out of Wuhan tournament and China Open with shoulder injury

Wimbledon champion Serena Williams pulls out of the Wuhan Open and China Open because of a shoulder injury.

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Wheelchair tennis: Gordon Reid will fight to stay in top spot

Paralympic gold medallist Gordon Reid welcomes the pressure that comes with being wheelchair tennis's world number one.

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Thursday, September 22, 2016

Quick-fire questions with Jamie and Andy Murray

The Murray brother's thoughts on Hibs, sub-atomic particles, spelling skills and what they were nearly called as babies.

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GB to play Canada in 2017 Davis Cup first round

Great Britain will play Canada in an away tie in round one of the 2017 Davis Cup in February.

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Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Murray brothers reflect on 'amazing year'

Andy Murray hopes Scottish tennis players can repeat the "amazing year" they have enjoyed in 2016 over the next few years.

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World number 164 banned for betting on 220 matches

Constant Lestienne is banned for seven months after betting on 220 tennis matches - none involving him - between 2012 and 2015.

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Governing body plans revamp of Davis & Fed Cups

Cities could bid to stage the finals of the Davis and Fed Cups as part of a revamp of the international team tennis competitions.

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Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Andy Murray buoyed by Davis Cup despite Great Britain loss to Argentina

Andy Murray says the atmosphere at Great Britain's recent Davis Cup ties was "incredible".

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Get Inspired: Andy Murray Q&A at Davis Cup Trophy tour at Stirling University

Andy Murray is interviewed by two school children at a Davis Cup Trophy Tour event at Stirling University.

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Andy Murray: Time to capitalise on tennis success with more Scottish facilities

Andy Murray wants Tennis Scotland to deliver on plans to build 10 new indoor facilities in the next five years.

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Monday, September 19, 2016

Davis Cup a bonus for Edmund & Evans - Smith

Great Britain's Davis Cup captain Leon Smith wants Dan Evans and Kyle Edmund to produce consistent results on tour.

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Sunday, September 18, 2016

Davis Cup 2016: GB disappointed after 'difficult' Argentina loss

Great Britain's Dan Evans reflects on the Davis Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina, saying it has been a "difficult day" for the team.

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Davis Cup: Leonardo Mayer beats Dan Evans, Argentina beat Great Britain

Leonardo Mayer beats Dan Evans as Argentina saw off a thrilling comeback from defending champions Great Britain to win their semi-final 3-2.

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Davis Cup: Leon Smith 'extremely proud' despite Great Britain's defeat by Argentina

Captain Leon Smith is optimistic about Britain's strength in depth despite the Davis Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina.

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'Scotland must capitalise on Murray brothers' legacy'

Tennis Scotland hopes to build 10 new indoor facilities to leave a lasting legacy from the success of the Murray brothers.

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Davis Cup 2016: Andy Murray beats Guido Pella - five great shots

Watch highlights as Andy Murray beats Guido Pella 6-3 6-2 6-3 to level Great Britain's Davis Cup tie against Argentina at 2-2.

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Davis Cup 2016: Dan Evans & Leonardo Mayer face decider after Andy Murray wins

Dan Evans takes on Leonardo Mayer in a Davis Cup decider after Andy Murray brings Great Britain level at 2-2 in the semi-final in Glasgow.

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Saturday, September 17, 2016

Davis Cup 2016: GB plot course to pluck victory from jaws of defeat

Great Britain must win both reverse singles matches against Argentina to reach a second Davis Cup final in 12 months.

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Murray brothers keep GB Davis Cup hopes alive

Andy and Jamie Murray keep Great Britain in the Davis Cup semi-final with a four-set doubles win over Argentina in Glasgow.

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Paralympics 2016: Gordon Reid says Andy Murray inspired him to win in Rio

Paralympic wheelchair tennis champion Gordon Reid says Andy Murray's Wimbledon-Olympic double inspired him in Rio.

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Friday, September 16, 2016

Playing in Davis Cup doubles will be tough - Murray

Britain will make a late call whether to play Andy Murray in Saturday's Davis Cup doubles after he loses a five-hour singles epic.

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Davis Cup: Andy Murray admits doubles will be tough following five-hour Juan Martin del Potro loss

Andy Murray admits the doubles will be tough following his five-hour loss to Juan Martin del Potro.

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Davis Cup: Top five shots as Guido Pella defeats Kyle Edmund

Guido Pella triumphs in four sets against Kyle Edmund to give Argentina a commanding 2-0 lead after the first round of matches in the Davis Cup semi-final.

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Highlights: Del Potro beats Murray in Davis Cup thriller

Watch Juan Martin del Potro exact revenge for his Olympic final defeat by beating Andy Murray in the Davis Cup semi-final.

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Davis Cup 2016: Andy Murray's 'masterstroke' winner stuns Juan Martin del Potro

Great Britain's Andy Murray pulls off a fantastic winner during the second set against Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro in the Davis Cup semi-final in Glasgow.

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Davis Cup 2016: Juan Martin del Potro beats Andy Murray

Juan Martin del Potro beats Andy Murray to give Argentina the lead against Great Britain in their Davis Cup semi-final.

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Davis Cup 2016: Juan Martin Del Potro's cheeky hot-dog shot wins point

Juan Martin Del Potro performs a cheeky hot-dog shot to win a crucial point against Andy Murray in the Davis Cup semi-final in Glasgow.

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Get Inspired: Tennis for Kids from LTA to give 20,000 children free lessons in 2017

The Tennis for Kids campaign to encourage children aged between five and eight to try the sport will put on 20,000 free lessons in 2017.

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Highlights: Andy Murray wins 2015 Davis Cup for GB against Belgium

As GB prepare to face Argentina in the Davis Cup semi-final, watch highlights of Andy Murray's three-set victory over Belgium's David Goffin to seal the 2015 title.

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Thursday, September 15, 2016

Davis Cup: Andy Murray expects tough test against Juan Martin del Potro

Andy Murray expects a tough test from Juan Martin del Potro when the two go head-to-head in the Davis Cup for the first time since the Olympic final in Rio.

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Get Inspired: Meet the blind/visually impaired people enjoying playing tennis

Meet the visually impaired people enjoying playing tennis with the help of Tennis Foundation sessions.

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Murray to meet Del Potro in Davis Cup semi-final opener

Andy Murray will play Juan Martin del Potro in the first match of Great Britain's Davis Cup semi-final against Argentina on Friday.

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Davis Cup 2016: How GB's Davis Cup team grew in strength since 2008

Great Britain lost to Argentina in the Davis Cup semi-final in 2008 but they face again on Friday. BBC Sport takes a look at how things have changed since then.

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Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Davis Cup: Andy Murray and brother Jamie savour semi-final tie in Glasgow

Andy and Jamie Murray are back in Scotland for defending champions Great Britain's Davis Cup semi-final against Argentina.

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Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Davis Cup: Great Britain v Argentina semi-final on BBC TV and radio

Details of BBC Sport's live coverage of Great Britain's Davis Cup semi-final against Argentina on TV, radio and online.

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Sharapova appeal verdict 'in early October'

Maria Sharapova will find out in the first week of October if her two-year doping ban will be overturned, says the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

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Monday, September 12, 2016

Stan Wawrinka deserves to be in 'big five' - Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic says tennis now has a 'big five' after Stan Wawrinka wins his third Grand Slam title at the US Open.

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US Open 2016: Stan Wawrinka stuns Novak Djokovic to win final

Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka beats world number one Novak Djokovic to win his first US Open and third Grand Slam title.

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Sunday, September 11, 2016

US Open 2016: Title 'massive achievement' for Jamie Murray & Bruno Soares

Jamie Murray describes taking a second major doubles crown of the year, alongside partner Bruno Soares, as a "massive" achievement after the pair added the US Open to their Australian open title.

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US Open 2016: Winning tournament is incredible - Angelique Kerber

Germany's Angelique Kerber says winning the US Open is the "best feeling ever" as the new world number one beat Czech Karolina Pliskova 6-3 4-6 6-4 in the final in New York.

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Saturday, September 10, 2016

US Open 2016: Angelique Kerber beats Karolina Pliskova in final

Germany's new world number one Angelique Kerber beats Karolina Pliskova to win her second major title at the US Open.

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US Open 2016: Jamie Murray & Bruno Soares win doubles title

Jamie Murray becomes the first British man for 44 years to win the US Open doubles title, alongside Brazilian Bruno Soares.

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Friday, September 9, 2016

US Open: Gael Monfils 'sad' at John McEnroe criticism

Gael Monfils is "sad" to hear former champion John McEnroe questioned his professionalism in defeat to Novak Djokovic.

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US Open: Novak Djokovic beats Gael Monfils to reach final

Defending champion Novak Djokovic sees off Gael Monfils in a bizarre match to reach his seventh US Open final.

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US Open: Angelique Kerber says becoming number one 'sounds amazing'

Angelique Kerber will become world number one after beating Caroline Wozniacki to reach the US Open final

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Andy Murray has much to play for after US Open defeat by Kei Nishikori

Andy Murray can turn his attention to the Davis Cup and number one ranking after losing at the US Open, says Russell Fuller.

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US Open 2016: Serena Williams suffers shock loss to Karolina Pliskova

Karolina Pliskova beats Serena Williams to reach the US Open final and end the American's reign as world number one.

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Thursday, September 8, 2016

Murray & Soares into US Open doubles final

Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares beat top seeds Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut to reach the US Open doubles final.

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Murray: 'I let no-one down'

World number two Andy Murray says he feels he "did not let anyone down" during his defeat to Japanese number six seed Kei Nishikori at the US Open in Flushing Meadow USA.

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US Open 2016: I didn't let anyone down - Andy Murray after Kei Nishikori defeat

Andy Murray makes his earliest Grand Slam exit of 2016 as Kei Nishikori wins their US Open quarter-final in five sets.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016

US Open 2016: Kei Nishikori stuns Andy Murray in five sets to reach semis

Andy Murray makes his earliest Grand Slam exit of 2016 as Kei Nishikori wins their US Open quarter-final in five sets.

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US Open 2016: Match-fixing probe into first-round match

The Tennis Integrity Unit says it is investigating a first-round match at the US Open after suspicious betting patterns were detected.

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US Open 2016: Karolina Pliskova beats Ana Konjuh in quarter-finals

Tenth seed Karolina Pliskova cruises into the US Open semi-finals with a straight-set defeat of Ana Konjuh.

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US Open: Novak Djokovic into semis as Jo-Wilfried Tsonga retires injured

Defending champion Novak Djokovic reaches the US Open semi-finals after Jo-Wilfried Tsonga retires with a knee injury.

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Tuesday, September 6, 2016

US Open: Andy Murray Murray to face Kei Nishikori in quarter-final

Andy Murray hopes to extend an impressive record against Kei Nishikori in the US Open quarter-finals on Wednesday.

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US Open: Angelique Kerber reaches US Open semi-final with win over Roberta Vinci

German Angelique Kerber reaches the semi-finals of the US Open with a comprehensive straight sets win over Italy's Roberta Vinci.

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Davis Cup 2016: GB name five-man squad for semi-final with Argentina

Andy Murray is named in a British squad that will be trimmed to four for the Davis Cup semi-final with Argentina from 16-18 September.

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US Open: I didn't give Dimitrov a chance - Andy Murray

Britain's Andy Murray admits that US Open opponent Grigor Dimitrov "didn't stand a chance".

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Jamie Murray into doubles ATP World Tour Finals

Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares ensure their place at the ATP World Tour Finals doubles event in London in November.

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US Open 2016: Andy Murray brushes aside Grigor Dimitrov to reach last eight

Britain's Andy Murray drops just five games as he thrashes Grigor Dimitrov to reach the US Open quarter-finals.

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Monday, September 5, 2016

Pliskova wins thriller against Venus Williams

Karolina Pliskova needs five match points before clinching victory over former champion Venus Williams at the US Open.

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Sunday, September 4, 2016

US Open 2016: Lucas Pouille beats Rafael Nadal in five sets

France's Lucas Pouille claims the biggest victory of his career as he beats two-time champion Rafael Nadal in the US Open last 16.

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Andy Murray inspired by British improvement

Andy Murray says that the emergence of a generation of younger British players has helped him improve his own standards.

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US Open: Johanna Konta knocked out by Anastasija Sevastovain

British number one Johanna Konta is knocked out of the US Open fourth round in straight sets by Anastasija Sevastova.

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Saturday, September 3, 2016

Andy Murray labours to US Open win over Paolo Lorenzi

Andy Murray reaches the US Open fourth round despite an error-strewn display against Italian journeyman Paolo Lorenzi.

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US Open 2016: Kyle Edmund set for Novak Djokovic fourth-round match

Kyle Edmund will try to take the game to Novak Djokovic when he faces the top seed in the US Open fourth round.

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Serena Williams powers into US Open fourth round

Serena Williams notches a 307th career Grand Slam match win, surpassing Martina Navratilova's Open Era record.

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US Open 2016: Dan Evans and Andy Murray seek to reach fourth round

Britain's Dan Evans and Andy Murray will seek to secure their places in the last 16 of the US Open on Saturday.

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Friday, September 2, 2016

US Open 2016: Marin Cilic knocked out by Jack Sock

Former champion Marin Cilic is knocked out of the US Open, while defending champion Novak Djokovic gets a second successive retirement.

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US Open 2016: Johanna Konta reaches fourth round

Britain's Johanna Konta beats Belinda Bencic to secure her place in the fourth round of the US Open.

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US Open 2016: Agnieszka Radwanska battles past Naomi Broady

Fourth seed Agnieszka Radwanska saves four set points on her way to beating Britain's Naomi Broady at the US Open.

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Thursday, September 1, 2016

Murray beats Granollers under US Open roof

Andy Murray beats Spain's Marcel Granollers under the new US Open roof to reach the third round.

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Queen's Club increases capacity for 2017 Aegon Championships

The Queen's Club will increase its capacity by more than 2,000 seats for the 2017 Aegon Championships.

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Wednesday, August 31, 2016

US Open 2016: Johanna Konta beats Tsvetana Pironkova after collapsing on court

Britain's Johanna Konta beats Tsvetana Pironkova at the US Open - despite collapsing on court with breathing issues.

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US Open 2016: Novak Djokovic through as Jiri Vesely withdraws

Novak Djokovic reaches round three of the US Open without hitting a ball as Jiri Vesely withdraws with an injury.

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US Open 2016: Kyle Edmund through to US Open third round

Britain's Kyle Edmund beats Ernesto Escobedo at the US Open to reach the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time.

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US Open 2016: Serena Williams eases past Ekaterina Makarova in New York

Serena Williams shows no sign of her shoulder injury as she beats Russia's Ekaterina Makarova at the US Open.

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Tuesday, August 30, 2016

US Open 2016: Heather Watson struggles with injury as she loses to Dutch qualifier

Britain's Heather Watson is in visible discomfort as she loses to Dutch qualifier Richel Hogenkamp in the first round of the US Open.

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Monday, August 29, 2016

US Open 2016: Rafael Nadal & Angelique Kerber through first round

Rafael Nadal and Angelique Kerber are among the leading names to make early progress on day one of the US Open.

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US Open 2016: Kyle Edmund thrashes 13th seed Richard Gasquet

Britain's Kyle Edmund beats 13th seed Richard Gasquet to claim the best win of his career and reach round two of the US Open.

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Sunday, August 28, 2016

US Open 2016: John McEnroe ends Milos Raonic coaching role

Former Grand Slam winner turned TV pundit John McEnroe steps down as a coaching consultant to Canadian world number six Milos Raonic.

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Konta will reach top 10 this year - Rusedski

Johanna Konta is capable of breaking into the WTA top 10 by the end of the 2016 season, says ex-British number one Greg Rusedski

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A long road back - but pain-free Robson is finally back in business

After a three-year battle with injury Laura Robson has fought her way to the US Open - now pain free, she's ready to fulfil her early promise writes Russell Fuller.

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Friday, August 26, 2016

US Open: Andy Murray to face world number 82 Lukas Rosol in first round

Olympic champion Andy Murray will play Czech Lukas Rosol in the first round of the US Open, which starts on Monday.

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US Open: Andy Murray favourite over Novak Djokovic, says Greg Rusedski

Andy Murray's form should make him favourite for the US Open, according to former British number one Greg Rusedski.

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US Open 2016: Britain's Laura Robson one match from qualification

Britain's Laura Robson moves closer to US Open qualification but compatriot Tara Moore is knocked out.

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Thursday, August 25, 2016

US Open: Laura Robson and Tara Moore reach second round of qualifying

Britain's Tara Moore and Laura Robson reach the second round of qualifying for the US Open.

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Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Roger Federer: Swiss targets Australian Open for return from knee injury

Roger Federer is aiming to be fit for next year's Australian Open after injury wiped out the last half of his 2016 season.

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Tuesday, August 23, 2016

US Open: Andy Murray seeded second, Johanna Konta career-high 13th

Andy Murray is seeded second in the men's singles for the US Open, with fellow Briton Johanna Konta a career-high 13th in the women's.

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Sunday, August 21, 2016

Andy Murray's career-best 22-match winning run ends in Cincinnati final

Olympic champion Andy Murray's career-best winning run ends as Croatia's Marin Cilic beats him in the Cincinnati Masters final.

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Angelique Kerber fails to overtake number one Serena Williams after final loss to Pliskova

Angelique Kerber fails to end Serena Williams' 183-week run as world number one, losing the Cincinnati Open final to Karolina Pliskova.

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Andy Murray beats Milos Raonic at Cincinnati Masters for 50th win of 2016

Britain's Andy Murray records his 50th win of the year to beat Milos Raonic 6-3 6-3 and reach the Cincinnati Masters final.

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Saturday, August 20, 2016

Angelique Kerber on course to replace Serena Williams as world number one

Germany's Angelique Kerber will replace Serena Williams as world number one if she wins the Cincinnati Open final on Sunday.

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Murray to face Raonic in Cincinnati semi

Andy Murray beats Bernard Tomic 6-4 6-4 to reach the Cincinnati Masters semi-finals, where he will play Milos Raonic.

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Thursday, August 18, 2016

Cincinnati Masters: Rafael Nadal injured in defeat by teenager Borna Coric

World number five Rafael Nadal suffers a wrist injury as he loses 6-1 6-3 to teenager Borna Coric in the Cincinnati Masters.

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Andy Murray into round three in Cincinnati Masters

Olympic champion Andy Murray picks up where he left off in Rio by beating Juan Monaco in round two of the Cincinnati Masters.

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Tuesday, August 16, 2016

US Open: Juan Martin del Potro and Laura Robson given wildcards

Olympic finalist Juan Martin del Potro and Britain's Laura Robson get wildcards for the US Open this month.

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Serena Williams: World number one withdraws from Cincinnati Open

Serena Williams could lose her world number one ranking this week after withdrawing from the Cincinnati Open.

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Monday, August 15, 2016

Rio 2016 Olympics: Watch Andy Murray's gold medal ceremony

Watch the moment Olympic champion Andy Murray receives his gold medal after successfully defending his men's tennis singles title.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Magnificent Andy Murray takes gold

Watch the moment Andy Murray becomes the first player to win two Olympic singles titles with a four-set victory against Juan Martin Del Potro.

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Sunday, August 14, 2016

Rio Olympics 2016: Kei Nishikori beats Rafael Nadal for bronze

Japan's Kei Nishikori claims his first Olympic medal by beating Spain's 14-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal for bronze.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Venus Williams and Ram Rajeev lose to Mattek-Sands and Sock

USA's Venus Williams is denied a fifth Olympic title as Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Jack Sock win gold in the mixed doubles.

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Laura Robson: Ex-British number one wins Koser Jewelers Challenge

Britain's Laura Robson wins her first tournament since returning to fitness following a wrist injury.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Monica Puig wins Puerto Rico's first ever gold medal

Monica Puig beats Angelique Kerber in three sets in the women's singles final to win Puerto Rico's first ever Olympic gold medal.

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Saturday, August 13, 2016

Rio Olympics 2016: Monica Puig wins Puerto Rico's first ever gold medal

Monica Puig beats Angelique Kerber in three sets in the women's singles final to win Puerto Rico's first ever Olympic gold medal.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Del Potro defeats Nadal in tense semi

Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro will play defending champion Andy Murray in Sunday's tennis gold medal match after an epic win over Spain's Rafael Nadal.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Andy Murray through to men's singles final

Britain's Andy Murray remains on course to win back-to-back Olympic tennis gold medals after seeing off Japan's fourth seed Kei Nishikori in the semi-finals.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Andy Murray beats Kei Nishikori to reach gold-medal match

Andy Murray remains on course to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals after beating Kei Nishikori in the semi-finals.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Rafael Nadal and Marc Lopez win men's doubles gold

Spain's Rafael Nadal and Marc Lopez defeat Romania's Florin Mergea and Horia Tecau to win men's doubles gold.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Andy Murray and Heather Watson knocked out of mixed doubles

Great Britain's Andy Murray and Heather Watson are out of the mixed doubles after losing 6-4 6-4 in the quarter-finals to India's Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna.

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Friday, August 12, 2016

Rio Olympics 2016: GB's Murray through to final four after quarter-final scare

Defending champion Andy Murray reaches the semi-finals of the Olympic men's singles with a 6-0 4-6 7-6 (7-2) win over American Steve Johnson.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Britain's Andy Murray beats Steve Johnson to reach semi-final

Great Britain's defending Olympic tennis champion Andy Murray beats Steve Johnson of the United States to reach the Rio 2016 semi-finals.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Murray and Watson through in doubles

Andy Murray and Heather Watson win their mixed-doubles first round qualifying match 6-3 6-3 against Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro and David Ferrer at the 2016 Olympics in Rio.

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Thursday, August 11, 2016

Rio 2016 Olympics: Johanna Konta knocked out in quarter-finals by Angelique Kerber

Watch the best rallies as Great Britain's Johanna Konta loses her women's singles quarter-final to Angelique Kerber of Germany.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Andy Murray's top 5 shots against Italy's Fabio Fognini

GB's defending Olympic champion Andy Murray survives a scare to reach the men's singles quarter-finals with a win over Italy's Fabio Fognini.

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Murray survives scare to reach Olympic quarter-finals

Defending champion Andy Murray survives a scare to reach the Olympic men's singles quarter-finals at Rio 2016.

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Gabriella Taylor: Experts cast doubt on tennis 'poisoning'

Experts have cast doubts on claims British tennis player Gabriella Taylor was deliberately poisoned at Wimbledon last month.

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Martina Hingis & Sania Mirza end doubles partnership

Martina Hingis and Sania Mirza end their doubles partnership after 14 titles in 16 months, including three Grand Slams.

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Gabriella Taylor: Police investigate claims tennis player was poisoned

Police investigate claims a British teenager who was forced to withdraw from junior Wimbledon might have been deliberately poisoned.

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Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Rio Olympics 2016: Andy Murray & Johanna Konta delayed by rain in Rio

Andy Murray, Johanna Konta and Rafael Nadal are among those frustrated as rain washes put the day at the Olympic tennis.

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Novak Djokovic pulls out of Cicinnati Masters after Olympics exit

World number one Novak Djokovic withdraws from the Cincinatti Masters because of a wrist injury.

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Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Rio Olympics 2016: Serena Williams exits Olympics after loss to Elina Svitolina

Defending champion Serena Williams is out of the Olympics after losing to Ukranian Elina Svitolina in the women's singles.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Top five shots as Andy Murray beats Juan Monaco

Defending champion Andy Murray of Britain beats Argentina's Juan Monaco 6-3 6-1 to reach the last 16 in Rio.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Andy Murray beats Juan Monaco to reach last 16 of singles

Britain's Andy Murray makes it through to the last 16 with victory over Juan Monaco of Argentina at the Olympics.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Novak Djokovic and Nenad Zimonjic beaten in men's doubles

Novak Djokovic suffers another Olympics defeat as he and Nenad Zimonjic exit the men's doubles in round two.

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Monday, August 8, 2016

Rio Olympics 2016: Kyle Edmund beaten by Japan's Taro Daniel

Britain's Kyle Edmund is out of the men's singles following a straight-set defeat by Japan's Taro Daniel in Rio.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Kyle Edmund beaten by Japan's Taro Daniel

Britain's Kyle Edmund loses in the second round of the men's singles with a straight-set defeat by Japan's Taro Daniel in Rio.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Novak Djokovic beaten by Juan Martin Del Potro in first round

Top seed Novak Djokovic is knocked out of the Olympic's men's singles in the first round by Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Djokovic's Olympics ends in tears

Watch a selection of the best shots as an emotional World Number One Novak Djokovic is beaten in straight sets by Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Murray brothers OUT of men's doubles

Britain's Andy and Jamie Murray go out of the men's doubles at Rio 2016, the second seeds shocked by Brazilian pair Thomaz Bellucci and Andre Sa.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Serena & Venus Williams lose in doubles

Three-time gold medallists Serena and Venus Williams lose for the first time in an Olympics doubles match.

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Sunday, August 7, 2016

Rio 2016 Olympics: Johanna Konta comfortably into second round

Watch a selection of the best shots from Great Britain's Johanna Konta as she eases into the second round with a straight sets 6-3, 6-1 win over Stephanie Vogt of Liechtenstein.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Andy Murray beats Viktor Troicki

Watch the five best shots as defending Olympic champion Andy Murray defeats Serbia's Viktor Troicki 6-3 6-2 in the first round of the men's singles at Rio 2016.

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Rio Olympics 2016: Andy Murray begins defence with win over Viktor Troicki

Britain's Andy Murray starts the defence of his Olympic tennis title with victory over Serbia's Viktor Troicki in Rio.

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Saturday, August 6, 2016

Rio Olympics 2016: Kyle Edmund eases past Jordan Thompson

Great Britain's Kyle Edmund wins his opening match in the Olympics men's singles with a 6-4 6-2 win against Jordan Thompson.

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Thursday, August 4, 2016

Carrying flag bigger than Wimbledon win - Murray

Andy Murray says being Great Britain's flag bearer for Olympic opening ceremony will be the "number one" moment of his career.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Andy Murray to face Victor Troicki in Rio opener

Britain's defending Olympic champion Andy Murray will face Viktor Troicki in the first round of the Olympics in Rio.

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Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Rio Olympics 2016: Andy Murray to be Team GB flag bearer

Olympic and Wimbledon champion Andy Murray will carry the flag for Team GB at Friday's Rio 2016 opening ceremony.

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Davis Cup: Great Britain & Argentina to play semi-final in Glasgow

The Davis Cup semi-final between defending champions Great Britain and Argentina will be played in Glasgow in September.

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Dan Evans loses in Atlanta Open first round against Yoshihito Nishioka

British number four Dan Evans loses in the first round of the Atlanta Open against Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan.

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Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Rio 2016: Stan Wawrinka out of Olympic Games due to injury

World number four Stan Wawrinka withdraws from the Olympic tennis tournament in Brazil due to injury.

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Gabriella Taylor: Teenager overcomes mystery illness that ended Wimbledon hopes

Gabriella Taylor says a mystery illness which forced her withdrawal from junior Wimbledon was "heartbreaking".

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Monday, August 1, 2016

Johanna Konta: British number one climbs to 13th in WTA rankings

British number one Johanna Konta, who won her first WTA title last month, rises to a career-high 13th in the world rankings.

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Sunday, July 31, 2016

Djokovic back on track with Rogers Cup title

Novak Djokovic secures a straight-sets win over Kei Nishikori in the final of the Rogers Cup in Toronto.

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Rogers Cup: Ivan Dodig & Marcelo Melo beat Jamie Murray & Bruno Soares in Toronto

Ivan Dodig and Marcelo Melo beat Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares to win the men's doubles final of the Rogers Cup in Toronto.

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Rogers Cup: Simona Halep beats Madison Keys in Montreal final

Simona Halep beats Madison Keys in straight sets in the Rogers Cup final in Montreal.

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Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares reach Rogers Cup final in Toronto

Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares beat Daniel Nestor and Vasek Pospisil to reach the men's doubles final of the Rogers Cup.

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Rogers Cup: Simona Halep to meet Madison Keys in Montreal final

Simona Halep and Madison Keys reach the Rogers Cup final with victories over Angelique Kerber and Kristina Kucova respectively.

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Saturday, July 30, 2016

Rogers Cup: Kei Nishikori through to Rogers Cup final with Stan Wawrinka win

Kei Nishikori beats Stan Wawrinka in straight sets to reach the final of the Rogers Cup in Toronto.

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Rio 2016: Bob & Mike Bryan withdraw from Olympics over 'health' concerns

Olympic men's doubles champions Bob and Mike Bryan pull out of Rio 2016 to protect their "family's health".

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Monfils ousts Raonic to set up Djokovic semi-final

Gael Monfils beats Canada's Milos Raonic in straight sets in Toronto to set up a Rogers Cup semi-final with Novak Djokovic.

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Konta misses out on world top 10 with defeat by qualifier

Johanna Konta misses a chance to become the first British woman to break into the world's top 10 since 1984 with defeat by Kristina Kucova.

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Friday, July 29, 2016

Rio 2016: Marcos Baghdatis opts out of Olympics with elbow injury

World number 42 Marcos Baghdatis pulls out of the Olympic Games in Rio with a left elbow injury.

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Rogers Cup: Johanna Konta beats Varvara Lepchenko to reach quarter-finals

British number one Johanna Konta reaches the Rogers Cup quarter-finals by beating American Varvara Lepchenko in Montreal

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Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Rogers Cup: Johanna Konta beats Vania King to reach third round

British number one Johanna Konta is into the third round of the Rogers Cup with a 7-5 6-1 win over American Vania King.

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Rio 2016: Belinda Bencic out of Olympics to focus on US Open

World number 16 Belinda Bencic pulls out of next month's Rio Olympic Games to focus on training for the US Open.

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Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Rogers Cup: Britain's Johanna Konta defeats Shelby Rogers

British number one Johanna Konta progresses to the second round of the Rogers Cup with a straight-set win in Montreal, Canada.

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Tennis at the Rio 2016 Olympics: All you need to know

Who are the big names competing at Rio 2016? How many gold medals are on offer? And who's in for Team GB?

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Roger Federer to miss Rio 2016 Olympics and rest of season with knee injury

Swiss tennis great Roger Federer will miss the Olympics and the rest of the season with a knee injury.

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Rogers Cup: Nick Kyrgios beaten by Wimbledon junior champion Denis Shapovalov

Nick Kyrgios suffers a shock defeat by Wimbledon junior champion Denis Shapovalov in the first round of the Rogers Cup.

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Monday, July 25, 2016

Rogers Cup: Kyle Edmund loses to Canadian wildcard Steven Diez in Toronto

Britain's Kyle Edmund suffers a surprise defeat by Canadian wildcard Steven Diez in the first round of the Rogers Cup.

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Sunday, July 24, 2016

Konta beats Venus Williams to win first title

British number one Johanna Konta beats seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams to win her WTA title in Stanford.

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Serena Williams pulls out of Rogers Cup with injury

World number one Serena Williams withdraws from the Rogers Cup in Toronto due to a shoulder injury.

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Saturday, July 23, 2016

Johanna Konta beats Dominika Cibulkova to reach final in Stanford

British number one Johanna Konta beats Dominika Cibulkova in California to reach her first final on the WTA Tour.

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Johanna Konta beats Saisai Zheng to reach semi-finals in California

British number one Johanna Konta beats Saisai Zheng 6-2 4-6 6-3 to reach the Bank of the West Classic semi-finals.

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Friday, July 22, 2016

Dan Evans loses to Jack Sock at Citi Open in Washington

Britain's Dan Evans loses 6-1 7-5 to American sixth seed Jack Sock in the third round of the Citi Open in Washington.

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Thursday, July 21, 2016

Marin Cilic splits with coach Goran Ivanisevic

World number 12 Marin Cilic splits with his coach, former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic.

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Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Bank of the West Classic: Johanna Konta into last eight in Stanford

Johanna Konta will play Saisai Zheng in the quarter-finals of the Bank of the West Classic after beating Julia Boserup.

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Marco Cecchinato: Italian given 18-month ban for match-fixing

Italy's Marco Cecchinato is banned for 18 months and fined 40,000 euros (£33,500) for match-fixing, says the Italian tennis federation.

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Dan Evans beats Grigor Dimitrov to reach Citi Open last 16

Britain's Dan Evans beats world number 40 Grigor Dimitrov 6-4 6-4 to reach the Citi Open last 16 in Washington.

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Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Naomi Broady wins first WTA Tour match since April at Citi Open

British number three Naomi Broady wins her first WTA Tour main-draw match since April with victory in the Citi Open first round.

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Aljaz Bedene loses at Croatia Open as Dan Evans wins in Washington

Britain's Aljaz Bedene is beaten by a player ranked 692 places below him in Croatia but compatriot Dan Evans wins in Washington.

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Monday, July 18, 2016

Andy Murray: Wimbledon champion will not defend Rogers Cup title

British number one Andy Murray will not defend his Rogers Cup title in Toronto next week as he needs more "recovery time".

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Gordon Reid: Double Wimbledon champion hopes wheelchair pay gap narrows

Double Wimbledon wheelchair tennis champion Gordon Reid hopes the prize money gap will close at the All England Club.

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Ivo Karlovic becomes oldest ATP Tour winner for 37 years

Ivo Karlovic, 37, becomes the oldest ATP Tour title winner since 1979 with victory in the Hall of Fame Championships in Rhode Island.

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Davis Cup: How far can Britain's Kyle Edmund rise?

Captain Leon Smith believes Kyle Edmund will be a top-10 player after he helped GB through to the Davis Cup semi-final - but how far can he go?

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Sunday, July 17, 2016

Davis Cup highlights: Kyle Edmund win seals GB victory over Serbia

Watch Kyle Edmund's best shots as his straight-sets victory over Serbia's Dusan Lajovic sends Great Britain into the Davis Cup semi-finals.

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Davis Cup: Kyle Edmund win seals GB victory over Serbia

Kyle Edmund beats Serbia's Dusan Lajovic to give Great Britain an unassailable 3-1 lead to take them into the Davis Cup semi-final.

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Rio 2016: Andy Murray beats Roger Federer for gold at London 2012

BBC Sport continues the countdown to the 2016 Rio Olympics with the moment Great Britain's Andy Murray beats Roger Federer to claim gold in London.

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Saturday, July 16, 2016

Davis Cup highlights: GB's Murray & Inglot win to lead Serbia 2-1

Jamie Murray and Dom Inglot win their doubles rubber to give Great Britain a 2-1 lead over Serbia in their Davis Cup quarter-final in Belgrade.

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Tomas Berdych: World number eight pulls out of Olympic Games

World number eight Tomas Berdych pulls out of next month's Olympic Games in Rio because of concerns about the Zika virus.

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Davis Cup highlights: GB's James Ward beaten by Dusan Lajovic as Serbia level tie

Great Britain's James Ward loses in straight sets to Dusan Lajovic as Serbia draw level at 1-1 in the Davis Cup quarter-final in Belgrade.

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Davis Cup: GB's James Ward beaten by Dusan Lajovic as Serbia level tie

Great Britain's James Ward loses 6-1 6-3 6-2 to Dusan Lajovic as Serbia draw level at 1-1 in the Davis Cup quarter-final.

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Friday, July 15, 2016

Davis Cup highlights: Edmund wins as GB lead Serbia

Watch highlights as Kyle Edmund secures a straight-set win over Janko Tipsarevic to give Great Britain a 1-0 lead in their Davis Cup quarter-final tie against Serbia.

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Rio 2016: Milos Raonic withdraws from Olympics over Zika threat

Beaten Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic pulls out of next month's Olympic Games in Rio because of concerns over the Zika virus.

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Rio 2016: Kyle Edmund, Colin Fleming & Dominic Inglot added to GB tennis squad

Kyle Edmund, Colin Fleming and Dominic Inglot are added to Team GB's tennis squad for next month's Olympics in Rio.

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Nice attack: Sport pays tribute to victims of France lorry attack

Sport has been paying tribute to the victims of Thursday's attack in Nice, with minute's silences at the Tour de France.

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Victoria Azarenka: Pregnant world number six to take break from tennis

Two-time Australian Open winner Victoria Azarenka reveals she is pregnant and will be taking a break from competitive tennis.

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Davis Cup: Great Britain's quarter-final against Serbia halted by rain

Heavy rain halts play after just three games of Great Britain's Davis Cup quarter-final against Serbia in Belgrade.

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Get Inspired: 2016 Wimbledon star Marcus Willis promotes Advantage Tennis Training

Marcus Willis, the qualifier who played Roger Federer at Wimbledon, helps promote the Advantage Tennis Training scheme.

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Thursday, July 14, 2016

Rebeka Masarova: Teenager beats former number one Jelena Jankovic on WTA debut

Sixteen-year-old Rebeka Masarova beats former world number one Jelena Jankovic on her WTA debut.

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Davis Cup: Kyle Edmund to face Janko Tipsarevic in opening match

Great Britain's Kyle Edmund will play Serbia's Janko Tipsarevic in the opening match of their Davis Cup quarter-final.

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Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Davis Cup: Kyle Edmund & James Ward to play singles

Kyle Edmund and James Ward are likely to play singles in Great Britain's Davis Cup quarter-final against Serbia.

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Tuesday, July 12, 2016

US Open: Record purse of £35m on offer in 2016 event

The richest purse in the history of tennis - $46.3m (£35m) will be on offer in this year's US Open.

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Heather Watson: Wimbledon mixed doubles champion keen to stay with Henri Kontinen

Wimbledon mixed doubles champion Heather Watson wants to play with partner Henri Kontinen again after the Rio Olympics.

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Alfie Hewett: Wimbledon champion cannot remember final point

Wimbledon men's wheelchair doubles champion Alfie Hewett reveals that he forgot the winning rally of their final.

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Andy Murray: Wimbledon champion 'triggers second golden period'

Russell Fuller explains why a tilt at the world number one spot is now more enticing - and more realistic - for Andy Murray.

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Monday, July 11, 2016

'It’s hard to process where I fit in among all those great champions'

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray on a late night, chatting with champions and targeting the world number one spot.

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Milos Raonic: Wimbledon finalist and coach keen to keep John McEnroe

Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic is keen to continue working with John McEnroe, according to coach Riccardo Piatti.

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Andy Murray: Wimbledon champion likely to miss GB Davis Cup quarter-final

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray says it is "unlikely" he will play in Great Britain's Davis Cup quarter-final against Serbia this week.

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Gabriella Taylor: Tennis player in hospital after retiring from Wimbledon with virus

Gabriella Taylor continues to receive hospital treatment for an unknown virus which forced her out of Wimbledon.

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Maria Sharapova: Banned tennis player to miss Rio Olympics

Maria Sharapova will miss the Rio Olympics after her doping appeal is postponed until September by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

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Wimbledon 2016: Watch the funniest moments from this year's tournament

Watch the funniest bits from this year's Wimbledon, featuring fails, falls and fancy dress.

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Sunday, July 10, 2016

In depth: Andy Murray discusses his second Wimbledon title

Andy Murray discusses the "amazing feeling" of winning Wimbledon for a second time with a straight-set victory over Canada's Milos Raonic.

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Wimbledon 2016: BBC Sport picks best bits from 'greatest tennis tournament'

BBC Sports John Inverdale rounds up two weeks of high-quality tennis from "probably the greatest tennis tournament" the Wimbledon Championships.

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Andy Murray: Wimbledon champion can be world number one - Tim Henman

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has the momentum to become the world number one for the first time, says Tim Henman.

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Andy Murray: My best tennis is ahead of me says Wimbledon champion

Andy Murray believes the best period of his career may still be to come after winning his second Wimbledon title.

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Andy Murray wins Wimbledon - how the world reacted

Tears, ice baths, and Royal seal of approval - the best of social media as Andy Murray wins his second Wimbledon title.

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Wimbledon 2016: Watson and Kontinen win mixed doubles title

Watch the best 5 shots as Heather Watson and Henri Kontin beat Cololmbian Robert Farah and Anna-Lena Gronefeld of Germany 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 to win the mixed doubles title

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Wimbledon 2016: Coaches Jamie Delgado and Ivan Lendl delighted for Murray

Andy Murray's coaching team of Ivan Lendl and Jamie Delgado are delighted with the efforts of the two-time Wimbledon champion following his straight sets victory over Milos Raonic.

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Wimbledon 2016: Henri Kontinen and Heather Watson win doubles title

Britain's Heather Watson and Finn Henri Kontinen win the mixed doubles at Wimbledon.

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Watson becomes fourth Briton to win a title on Sunday

Heather Watson and Henri Kontinen claim the mixed doubles title to secure a fourth British victory on the final day of Wimbledon.

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Wimbledon 2016: Andy Murray beats Milos Raonic to take second title

Watch highlights as Britain's Andy Murray beats Milos Raonic 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (7-2) on Centre Court to claim his second Wimbledon title.

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Wimbledon 2016: Willis' lob wins shot of the championships

Britain's Marcus Willis hits the shot of Wimbledon 2016 during his second-round straight-set defeat by Roger Federer on Centre Court.

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Wimbledon 2016: Andy Murray's magical 15 months in tennis and life

BBC Sport takes you through an amazing few months in Andy Murray's life.

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Wimbledon 2016: Andy Murray says second Wimbledon win feels 'extra special'

Britain's Andy Murray says his second Wimbledon title feels "extra special" after producing a brilliant performance to beat Milos Raonic in straight sets in the final.

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Wimbledon 2016: The moment Andy Murray won his second Wimbledon title

Britain's Andy Murray becomes Wimbledon champion for the second time as he beats Milos Raonic 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (7-2) on Centre Court.

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Andy Murray wins Wimbledon by beating Milos Raonic

Britain's Andy Murray beats Canadian sixth seed Milos Raonic to win his second Wimbledon title.

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Wimbledon 2016: Pat Cash analyses the key points for Murray & Raonic

Pat Cash analyses two big factors in Sunday's Wimbledon Final, Milos Raonic's serve and Andy Murray's return.

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Wimbledon 2016: Andy Murray wins tie-break and second set

Andy Murray is control of men's Wimbledon final winning the second set in a tie-break.

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Wimbledon 2016: Andy Murray wins point facing fastest serve of Championships

Britain's Andy Murray makes a superb return from Milos Raonic's 147mph serve - the fastest at this year's Wimbledon - and goes on to win the point in the final.

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