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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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