French Open 2017: Aljaz Bedene knocked out by Jiri Vesely

British number three Aljaz Bedene is knocked out of the French Open with a 6-3 6-3 4-6 6-3 defeat by Jiri Vesely in the second round.

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Nadal winning 10th French Open would be 'unheralded'

Rafael Nadal winning a 10th French Open would be "one of sport's biggest achievements", says Tim Henman.

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'I just miss my dad' - Johnson wins weeks after father's death

A tearful Steve Johnson says his father's recent death left him an "emotional mess" as he won a dramatic match at the French Open.

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Novak Djokovic reaches French Open third round

Defending champion Novak Djokovic beats Joao Sousa in straight sets to reach the third round of the French Open.

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French Open 2017: Champion Garbine Muguruza survives scare to reach third round

Defending French Open champion Garbine Muguruza survives a scare to beat world number 99 Anett Kontaveit.

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Petra Kvitova loses in the French Open second round on return from injury

Petra Kvitova's return to action comes to an end in the second round of the French Open as she loses 7-6 7-6 to Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the US.

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Margaret Court: Tennis is 'full of lesbians', says Australian Grand Slam legend

Margaret Court tells a Christian radio station that "tennis is full of lesbians", following a row over her earlier remarks on gay marriage.

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Anger as Hamou tries to kiss reporter during interview at French Open

Maxime Hamou is facing strong criticism over his behaviour during an interview at the French Open.

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French Open 2017: Stan Wawrinka and Juan Martin del Potro through to second round

Former champion Stan Wawrinka progresses to the second round of the French Open with a straight-sets victory over Jozef Kovalik.

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Stosur hints at Margaret Court boycott at Australian Open

Sam Stosur says players may refuse to play on the Margaret Court Arena at next year's Australian Open over 'same-sex marriage' row.

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French Open 2017: Johanna Konta suffers shock defeat at Roland Garros

British number one Johanna Konta suffers a shock defeat by world number 109 Hsieh Su-wei in the first round of the French Open.

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French Open: Andy Murray set to get Paris campaign under way

Britain's world number one Andy Murray says he is ready to challenge for the French Open, despite a lack of recent form.

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French Open: Aljaz Bedene accuses Ryan Harrison of 'tanking'

Britain's Aljaz Bedene says his American opponent Ryan Harrison effectively threw away the second set of their first round match at the French Open.

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Novak Djokovic wins opening match at French Open

Men's champion Novak Djokovic wins his first match under coach Andre Agassi to reach the French Open second round.

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French Open 2017: Aljaz Bedene beats Ryan Harrison to reach second round

Aljaz Bedene becomes the first Briton to reach round two of the French Open with a comfortable win over Ryan Harrison.

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French Open 2017: Garbine Muguruza beats Francesca Schiavone to reach second round

Spain's Garbine Muguruza starts the defence of her French Open title by beating 2010 champion Francesca Schiavone.

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French Open: Leon Smith not fazed by Andy Murray's dip in form

Andy Murray can go "very, very deep" at the French Open as he rebuilds his confidence, argues Davis Cup captain Leon Smith.

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French Open 2017: Dan Evans loses to Tommy Robredo in first round

Britain's Dan Evans struggles with the heat as he loses in the opening round of the French Open to Tommy Robredo.

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French Open 2017: Angelique Kerber loses to Ekaterina Makarova in first round

Angelique Kerber loses to Ekaterina Makarova to become the first women's top seed to go out in the French Open first round.

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French Open: Petra Kvitova wins first match following knife attack

Petra Kvitova makes an impressive return as she wins her first match since being stabbed during a burglary in December.

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Stanislas Wawrinka & Jo-Wilfried Tsonga warm up for French Open with wins

Stanislas Wawrinka and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga warm up for the French Open with gutsy victories in their respective ATP finals on Saturday.

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GB's Evans 'still finding way around' before French Open

Dan Evans carries British hopes on day one of the French Open and Petra Kvitova returns to action following a knife attack.

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Novak Djokovic 'inspired' by new coach Andre Agassi

Novak Djokovic says he is inspired by new coach Andre Agassi and "excited" by the new chapter in his career ahead of the French Open.

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French Open 2017: Kvitova 'wins biggest fight' with comeback

Petra Kvitova says she has already won her "biggest fight" by returning to action at the French Open following a knife attack at her home.

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Watson fails to reach French Open main draw

Heather Watson's bid to qualify for the main draw of the French Open ends in a final-round 6-0 6-3 defeat to Dutchwoman Richel Hogenkamp.

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ATP Tour Finals to remain in London until at least 2020

The ATP Tour Finals will remain in London until at least 2020 after a new two-year extension is agreed.

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Wimbledon fire: Blaze at All England Club tennis courts

London Fire Brigade said 20 firefighters were called to the fire at the All England Tennis Club.

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Murray to play Kuznetsov in French Open first round

Andy Murray will play Andrey Kuznetsov in the French Open first round, while Johanna Konta plays Taiwan's Hsieh Su-wei.

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Watson one win from qualifying for French Open

British number two Heather Watson needs to beat Richel Hogenkamp on Friday to reach round one at Roland Garros after defeating Tereza Smitkova.

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Australian Open to retain Margaret Court Arena

Australian Open venue Margaret Court Arena will not be renamed despite the 24-time Grand Slam champion's opposition to same-sex marriage.

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Halep a doubt for French Open, Moore out in qualifying

World number four Simona Halep says she has only a "50-50" chance of being fit for next week's French Open.

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French Open: Briton Naomi Broady beaten in qualifying first round

British number three Naomi Broady loses in the first round of qualifying for the French Open in Paris.

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Petra Kvitova: Former champion to play at Wimbledon after stabbing

Former champion Petra Kvitova will play at Wimbledon, seven months after having hand surgery following a knife attack at her home.

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Top seed Wozniacki pulls out in Strasbourg

Top seed Caroline Wozniacki withdraws from the Internationaux de Strasbourg, less than a week before the French Open starts.

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Junior champion Anderson avoids match-fix conviction

Oliver Anderson, an Australian Open tennis junior winner, had admitted throwing a set in October.

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Victoria Azarenka targets Wimbledon on return after birth of her son

Former world number one Victoria Azarenka is planning to play at Wimbledon as she returns to tennis following the birth of her son.

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GB's Reid returns to world number one ranking

Paralympic gold medallist Gordon Reid returned to the top of the world rankings with victory in the men's singles at the Japan Open.

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Svitolina beats Halep to win Italian Open

Ukraine's Elina Svitolina comes from a set down to beat Romania's Simona Halep to win the Italian Open, her fourth title of the year.

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Laura Robson: Briton to re-enter world's top 200 after Japan win

Laura Robson will move back into the top 200 after beating fellow Briton Katie Boulter 6-3 6-4 to win the ITF 60k Kurume tournament in Japan.

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Italian Open: Novak Djokovic thrashes Dominic Thiem to reach final

World number two Novak Djokovic beats Dominic Thiem 6-1 6-0 to reach the Italian Open final in Rome.

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Italian Open: Rafael Nadal beaten by Dominic Thiem in quarter-finals

Seven-time champion Rafael Nadal is out of the Italian Open after a straight-set defeat by Dominic Thiem in the quarter-finals.

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Maria Sharapova opts against Wimbledon wildcard request to enter qualifying

Maria Sharapova opts to enter Wimbledon qualifying rather than request a wildcard entry into the main draw as she continues her comeback from a drugs ban.

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Nikita Kryvonos: American tennis player banned for 10 years

American Nikita Kryvonos is banned for 10 years after being found guilty of breaches of the tennis' anti-corruption program.

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Maria Sharapova signs two-year Birmingham deal

Maria Sharapova signs a deal with the Lawn Tennis Association to play at Birmingham's Aegon Classic for the next two years.

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Italian Open: Johanna Konta beaten by Venus Williams in last 16

British number one Johanna Konta loses to Venus Williams as she misses out on a quarter-final place at the Italian Open.

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Edmund beaten by Del Potro at Italian Open

British number two Kyle Edmund exits the Italian Open in the second round after a straight-set defeat by Juan Martin del Potro.

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Johanna Konta among seven of top 10 for Eastbourne's Aegon International

British number one Johanna Konta is among seven of the world's top 10 who will compete at Eastbourne next month.

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Italian Open: Andy Murray expects to turn form around after Fabio Fognini defeat

Andy Murray cannot explain his recent struggles after losing in round two at the Italian Open but expects to turn things around.

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WTA criticises Sharapova wildcard decision

The decision not to give two-time winner Maria Sharapova a French Open wildcard is wrong argues the chief executive of the WTA.

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Andy Murray beaten by Fabio Fognini in Rome Masters second round

Defending champion Andy Murray is knocked out of the Italian Open in the second round by Italian Fabio Fognini.

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Shorter sets and shot clock to be trialled in ATP youth event trial in Milan

Shorter sets and a shot clock will be among new ideas to be trialled at a youth tennis tournament by the sport's ruling body.

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Italian Open: Johanna Konta beats Yulina Putintseva in Rome first round

British number one Johanna Konta makes a strong start at the Italian Open with victory over Kazakhstan's Yulina Putintseva.

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Junn Mitsuhashi: Japanese gets life ban for match-fixing offences

Japan's Junn Mitsuhashi receives a life ban after being found guilty of match-fixing charges and betting on tennis matches.

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Maria Sharapova: French Open tournament director Guy Forget expects wildcard controversy

The decision on whether to give Maria Sharapova a French Open wildcard will cause controversy, tournament director Guy Forget says.

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Roger Federer: Swiss 18-time Grand Slam winner to miss French Open

Roger Federer decides to miss the French Open and the rest of the clay-court season.

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Italian Open: Kyle Edmund & Aljaz Bedene reach second round in Rome

Britons Kyle Edmund and Aljaz Bedene make it through to the second round of the Italian Open with victories on Monday.

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Italian Open: Maria Sharapova win secures Wimbledon qualifying place

Maria Sharapova earns Wimbledon qualifying place - at the least - with a first-round win over Christina McHale in Rome.

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Andy Murray turns 30 - His best moments

Watch some of the best moments of Sir Andy Murray's career as the world number one turns 30.

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Madrid Open: Rafael Nadal beats Dominic Thiem to win fifth title

Rafael Nadal beats Dominic Thiem in straight sets to win his fifth Madrid Open and move into the world's top four.

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Italian Open: Dan Evans loses in first round but Aljaz Bedene reaches main draw

Dan Evans loses in straight sets in the first round of the Italian Open but Aljaz Bedene comes through qualifying to reach the main draw.

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Ilie Nastase: Madrid Open 'irresponsible' to invite Romanian to ceremony says WTA

Ilie Nastase's presence at the Madrid Open trophy presentation was "irresponsible and unacceptable", says the WTA.

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Simona Halep beats Kristina Mladenovic to retain Madrid Open title

Romanian third seed Simona Halep retains her Madrid Open title with victory over France's Kristina Mladenovic.

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Nadal ends losing run against Djokovic to reach final

Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic for the first time in three years to reach the final of the Madrid Open.

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Murray, Nadal & Djokovic back Pique's tennis 'World Cup'

Footballer Gerard Pique's plan for a 'World Cup' of tennis is backed by Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

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Madrid Open 2017: Novak Djokovic into semi-finals after Kei Nishikori's withdrawal

World number two Novak Djokovic is into the semi-finals of the Madrid Open after his quarter-final opponent Kei Nishikori withdrew with injury.

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Andy Murray: Madrid Open exit concerns world number one

World number one Andy Murray is "concerned" following his defeat by Borna Coric at the Madrid Open but denies being low on confidence.

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Madrid Open: Andy Murray beaten by Borna Coric in third round

World number one Andy Murray is out of the Madrid Open, beaten in straight sets by Croat Borna Coric in the last 16.

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Madrid Open 2017: Novak Djokovic moves into third round

Novak Djokovic moves into the Madrid Open third round in his first match since parting company with his coaching staff.

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Strong field could await Sharapova in Birmingham

Maria Sharapova will feature alongside eight of the world's top 10 if she accepts a wildcard for next month's Aegon Classic in Birmingham.

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Get Inspired: Improve your tennis with drills used by Andy Murray

Improve your children's tennis skills with these drills used by Andy Murray as part of the LTA's Tennis for Kids campaign.

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Murray beats Copil to reach third round in Madrid

Andy Murray is through to the third round of the Madrid Open with a straight-set victory over Romanian Marius Copil.

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Sharapova to be offered Aegon Classic wildcard

Maria Sharapova will be offered a wildcard for next month's Aegon Classic in Birmingham following her recent return from a 15-month doping ban.

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Queen's Club: Andy Murray leads field for Wimbledon warm-up in June

World number one Andy Murray will defend his title at next month's Aegon Championships as six of world's top 10 men descend on Queen's Club.

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Madrid Open: 'Inspired' Eugenie Bouchard beats Maria Sharapova

Eugenie Bouchard says the support she received off the court inspired her to victory over Maria Sharapova - an opponent she called a "cheat" - at the Madrid Open.

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Bouchard sees off Sharapova in Madrid Open epic

Eugenie Bouchard outlasts Maria Sharapova - the woman she called a "cheat" - in a marathon three-setter to reach round three of the Madrid Open.

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Get Inspired: LTA initiative Tennis For Kids reaches 20,000 target and increases courses

The Tennis for Kids campaign to encourage children aged between five and eight has achieved its target of 20,000 free lessons - and is making additional courses available.

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Madrid Open: Dan Evans beaten by Robin Haase in first round

British number three Dan Evans loses his Madrid Open first-round match in straight sets to Dutchman Robin Haase.

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Wheelchair tennis: Britain's quad team win fifth World Team Cup title

Great Britain's quad wheelchair tennis team win their fifth World Team Cup final by beating Israel 2-1 in Sardinia.

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Maria Sharapova faces Eugenie Bouchard at Madrid Open

Maria Sharapova sets up a grudge match against Eugenie Bouchard with a first-round win at the Madrid Open on Sunday.

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Madrid Open: Johanna Konta suffers first-round defeat to Laura Siegemund

Johanna Konta's struggles on clay continue as a final-set slump sees her lose to Laura Siegemund in the Madrid Open first round.

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Ilie Nastase banned from French Open over remarks at Fed Cup tie in Romania

Ilie Nastase is banned from the French Open after his behaviour at the Fed Cup tie between Romania and Great Britain.

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Former tennis professional Dan Sanders faces sex charges

Former British professional Dan Sanders is charged with eight offences of sexual activity with a child.

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Djokovic parts with entire coaching staff as he turns to 'shock therapy'

Novak Djokovic parts company with his entire coaching team, including Marian Vajda, who has been with him all the way through his career.

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Konta to play Stuttgart champion Siegemund in Madrid opener

Johanna Konta is drawn to play Stuttgart champion Laura Siegemund in the first round of the Madrid Open.

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Konstantinos Mikos: Betting breaches punished with lifetime ban

Greek tennis player Konstantinos Mikos is banned for life after breaching betting rules.

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Istanbul Open: Milos Raonic fights back to beat Britain's Aljaz Bedene

Top seed Milos Raonic comes from a set down to beat Briton Aljaz Bedene and reach the last eight at the Istanbul Open.

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'Wimbledon qualifying could cope with Sharapova'

Wimbledon qualifying facilities could cope with the levels of interest should Maria Sharapova take part, the All England Club says.

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Wimbledon will not invite Nastase to Royal Box

Two-time Wimbledon finalist Ilie Nastase, under investigation by the ITF, will not be invited to the Royal Box this summer.

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Grand Slams do not need Sharapova coverage - Murray

Andy Murray says Grand Slams face a "different decision" from smaller tournaments when it comes to giving Maria Sharapova a wildcard.

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Petra Kvitova returns to practice court on comeback from injury

Petra Kvitova returns to the practice court as she continues her comeback from a career-threatening hand injury.

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Millennium Estoril Open: Kyle Edmund loses to qualifier Joao Domingues in first round

British number two Kyle Edmund is out of the Millennium Estoril Open after losing to qualifier Joao Domingues.

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