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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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