World No 5 Del Potro to miss Australian Open

World number five Juan Martin del Potro will miss the Australian Open as he continues his recovery from a fractured kneecap.

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Federer & Williams to play against each other for first time

Roger Federer and Serena Williams will meet on court for the first time at the Hopman Cup on Tuesday.

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Brisbane International: Britain's Harriet Dart wins to reach second round

Britain's Harriet Dart beats Australian wildcard Priscilla Hon to reach the second round of the Brisbane International.

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Federer's Switzerland beat GB's Norrie & Boulter in Hopman Cup

Roger Federer beats Britain's Cameron Norrie as defending champions Switzerland sweep Great Britain aside at the Hopman Cup.

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Kyrgios ready for Brisbane title defence after spider bite

Nick Kyrgios says he is ready to defend his Brisbane International title despite being taken to hospital on Christmas Day with a spider bite.

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Norrie shocks world number 15 as GB win Hopman Cup opener

Cameron Norrie beat Stefanos Tsitsipas to inspire Great Britain to victory in the opening match of the Hopman Cup.

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Australian Open players to get 10-minute break in extreme heat

Men's and women's singles players at the Australian Open will get a 10-minute break if temperatures reach dangerous levels.

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Family, flying on Christmas Day and facing Serena - meet Katie Boulter

Britain's Katie Boulter broke into the world's top 100 in 2018 - now she will face Serena Williams and Roger Federer at the Hopman Cup.

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Andy Murray: Briton still has pain in hip but feels better than last year

Britain's Andy Murray says he still 'has some pain' in his hip, but is feeling better ahead of the 2019 season

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'I don't have time to talk about that' - Williams moving on from US Open controversy

Serena Williams says she wants to "move on to bigger and better things" following her first match back since her controversial US Open final defeat by Naomi Osaka.

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Boris Becker says he is not going to be Simona Halep's new coach

German great Boris Becker says he will not be coaching women's world number one Simona Halep next season.

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Williams applauds greater ranking protection for new mothers on WTA Tour

Serena Williams praises the introduction of greater ranking protection for new mothers on the WTA Tour.

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Johanna Konta: British number one hopes to be 'better equipped'

Britain's Johanna Konta hopes she will be "better equipped to deal with challenges on court" after linking up with Dimitri Zavialoff.

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Australian Open: Final set tie-breaks to be used in 2019

Tie-breaks will be played in the final set at the Australian Open for the first time in January after organisers move away from existing practice of advantage final sets.

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Andy Murray will head early to Brisbane for latest planned return to action

Andy Murray plans to head to Australia a week before his scheduled return at the Brisbane International after three months on the sidelines.

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Final tennis corruption report recommends no live streaming of lowest-tier events

A final report into corruption in tennis says there should be no live streaming, or scoring data provided, at the lowest tier of professional tennis.

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Davis Cup: Sebastien Grosjean named France captain for next two seasons

Former world number four Sebastien Grosjean is named captain of France's Davis Cup team, replacing Yannick Noah.

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Tennis legend King honoured at Sports Personality

Billie Jean King, who won 39 Grand Slams, receives the lifetime achievement award at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year show.

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Billie Jean King: Battle of the Sexes most important moment in my life

Tennis legend Billie Jean King has received the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Advent calendar 2018: Kevin Anderson wins second-longest match in Wimbledon history

Kevin Anderson finally wins the second-longest match in Wimbledon history against American John Isner, after six hours and 36 minutes.

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Manchester & London on five-city ATP Finals shortlist

Manchester joins current hosts London on a five-city shortlist to stage the season-ending ATP Finals from 2021.

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Wimbledon expansion plans set to advance after golf club votes to sell

Wimbledon's expansion plans take a step forward after a neighbouring golf club votes to sell its land.

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WTA changes rules to give returning mothers increased rankings protection

Mothers returning to tennis will have increased rankings protection on the WTA Tour from next season after a rule change.

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Justin Gimelstob pleads not guilty to assault in Los Angeles

Two-time Grand Slam mixed doubles champion Justin Gimelstob pleads not not guilty to a charge of battery causing serious bodily injury in a Los Angeles court.

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Advent calendar 2018: Angelique Kerber beats Serena Williams to win first Wimbledon title

Watch highlights from Angelique Kerber's victory over seven-time champion Serena Williams to win her first Wimbledon title in front of a star-studded Centre Court crowd.

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Advent calendar 2018: Novak Djokovic wins epic semi-final before claiming fourth Wimbledon title

Novak Djokovic wins an epic semi-final against Rafael Nadal which set up his straight-set win over Kevin Anderson in the final of Wimbledon.

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Amelie Mauresmo withdraws as France Davis Cup captain to coach Lucas Pouille

Amelie Mauresmo has decided against taking over as captain of France's Davis Cup team to instead coach Lucas Pouille.

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Murray to use protected ranking to play Australian Open

Andy Murray will use his protected ranking of world number two to gain entry to January's Australian Open.

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Becker drops bankruptcy immunity claim

The move means a planned auction of the ex-tennis champion's trophies and memorabilia can go ahead.

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Andy Lapthorne beaten by Dylan Alcott in Wheelchair Tennis Masters quad final

Britain's Andy Lapthorne loses in three sets to Paralympic champion Dylan Alcott in the Wheelchair Tennis Masters quad singles final in Orlando.

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Unsung Hero 2018: East Midlands' Matthew Chilvers

We take a look at East Midlands' Unsung Hero winner for 2018 - autistic tennis coach Matthew Chilvers who wants to encourage people with disabilities to get involved in sport.

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Cilic beats Pouille as Croatia win Davis Cup final

Marin Cilic beat Lucas Pouille in straight sets to secure Croatia's second Davis Cup title.

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Davis Cup: France win doubles to trail 2-1 against Croatia

France keep their Davis Cup final hopes alive as Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert beat Croatian pair Ivan Dodig and Mate Pavic.

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'Fruitful talks' on single ATP Cup and Davis Cup competition

International Tennis Federation president David Haggerty is "confident" a revamped Davis Cup and the new ATP Team Cup can join forces.

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Former mixed double champion Gimelstob charged with assault in LA

Two-time Grand Slam mixed doubles champion Justin Gimelstob is charged by police in Los Angeles following an alleged assault.

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Davis Cup: Borna Coric beats Jeremy Chardy to put Croatia 1-0 ahead

World number 12 Borna Coric beats Jeremy Chardy to put Croatia 1-0 up in the Davis Cup final against hosts France.

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Bracciali gets life ban for match-fixing, Starace also suspended

Former top-50 player Daniele Bracciali gets a life ban for match-fixing, while fellow Italian Potito Starace is suspended for 10 years.

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Roger Federer: Rafael Nadal's ex-coach says the Swiss won't win a Grand Slam in 2019

Roger Federer will not win a Grand Slam next year, according to the uncle and former coach of long-time rival Rafael Nadal.

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Handstands and paddling without a canoe - meet the man making Murray 'normal' again

Andy Murray doing handstands in the gym might look unorthodox, but it's all part of a reconditioning plan by a sought-after American athletics coach.

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Wheelchair Doubles Masters: Louise Hunt & Dana Mathewson lose final

Great Britain's Louise Hunt and Dana Mathewson lose the women's Wheelchair Doubles Masters final to Marjolein Buis and Aniek van Koot.

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A new superstar has arrived - Becker says Zverev's win is a watershed moment

Alexander Zverev winning the ATP Finals is a moment which the whole tennis world has been waiting for, says Boris Becker.

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Highlights: Dominant Alexander Zverev beats Novak Djokovic to win ATP Finals in London

Watch highlights of Alexander Zverev's dominant display over world number one Novak Djokovic to win the season-ending ATP Finals and earn the biggest victory of his career in straight sets.

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ATP Tour Final: Alexander Zverev stuns Novak Djokovic to win ATP Finals in London

Watch the moment 21-year old Alexander Zverev seals a surprise 6-4 6-3 straight sets victory over world number one Novak Djokovic with a sublime forehand passing shot to win the ATP Tour title at the O2 Arena in London.

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Alexander Zverev stuns Novak Djokovic to win ATP Finals in London

Alexander Zverev beats world number one Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win the season-ending ATP Finals.

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GB's Cotterill & Lapthorne lose Masters final

Britain's Antony Cotterill and Andy Lapthorne are beaten in the Wheelchair Doubles Masters quads final by Nick Taylor and David Wagner.

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ATP Finals: Novak Djokovic beats Kevin Anderson to reach final

World number one Novak Djokovic puts in a ruthless display to beat Kevin Anderson and reach the final of the ATP Finals in London.

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'I hope boy doesn't have sleepless night' - Federer defends Zverev and ball boy

Roger Federer says his victorious ATP Finals last-four opponent Alexander Zverev did not deserve to be booed afterwards.

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Lleyton Hewitt and Guga Kuertens on Andy Murray return & managing fitness

BBC Sport's Sue Barker chats with Lleyton Hewitt and Guga Kuertens about Andy Murray and his return to tennis after a hip operation.

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ATP Finals: Crowd boo Alexander Zverev after defeating Roger Federer

Alexander Zverev faces boos during his post-match interview after beating Roger Federer over an incident in which he stopped a point because a ballboy dropped a ball.

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ATP Finals: Roger Federer beaten by Alexander Zverev in semi-finals

Watch highlights as Alexander Zverev beats Roger Federer 7-5 7-6 (7-5) in a controversial semi-final at London's O2 Arena.

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ATP Finals: Roger Federer beaten by Alexander Zverev in semi-finals

Roger Federer must wait until 2019 for another chance to reach 100 career titles after semi-final defeat by Alexander Zverev at the ATP Finals.

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ATP Finals: Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares lose in doubles semi-finals

Britain's Jamie Murray and his Brazilian partner Bruno Soares miss out on a place in their first ATP Finals doubles final.

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ATP Finals: Roger Federer 'not thinking' about 100th title before Alexander Zverev match

Roger Federer says he is not thinking about winning his 100th singles title as he prepares to face Alexander Zverev in the ATP Finals semi-finals.

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Watch: Alexander Zverev seals semi-final place with vital victory over America's John Isner

Watch the best shots from Alexander Zverev's win over John Isner at the ATP Finals in London, setting up a semi final showdown with Roger Federer.

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ATP Finals: Alexander Zverev beats John Isner to set up Roger Federer semi-final

Germany's Alexander Zverev clinches his place in the ATP Finals semi-finals with a straight-set win which eliminates John Isner.

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Federer beats Anderson & reaches ATP Finals semi-finals in London

Roger Federer beats Kevin Anderson to secure his place in the last four of the ATP Finals for the 15th time.

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Watch: Dominic Thiem's dominant display over Kei Nishikori

Watch the best shots from Dominic Thiem's convincing win over Kei Nishikori which keeps his hopes alive of making it through to the last four of the ATP Finals in London.

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ATP Finals: Dominic Thiem beats Kei Nishikori to boost Roger Federer's hopes

Austria's Dominic Thiem maintains his hopes of reaching the ATP Finals last four with a straight-set win over Japan's Kei Nishikori.

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ATP Cup: Team tournament confirmed for January 2020

ATP and Tennis Australia confirm the ATP Cup team event will be a curtain-raiser to the 2020 men's season

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Cilic fights back to stay in contention for semi-final place

Marin Cilic fights back to beat John Isner and keep alive his hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the ATP Finals for the first time.

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Wimbeldon: Wheelchair quad events added to schedule in 2019

Quad singles and doubles wheelchair tennis events to be added to the schedule at Wimbledon in 2019.

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ATP Finals: World number one Novak Djokovic beats Alexander Zverev in straight sets

Watch five of the best shots from Novak Djokovic's ATP finals group stage win over Alexander Zverev, as the world number one moves a step closer to the semi-finals.

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Agnieszka Radwanska: Wimbledon finalist retires from tennis aged 29

Former world number two Agnieszka Radwanska announces her retirement from tennis at the age of 29.

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Djokovic takes big step towards ATP semis

World number one Novak Djokovic takes a big step towards the semi-finals at the ATP Finals with a clinical victory over Alexander Zverev.

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Christopher Diaz-Figueroa: Guatemalan banned for match fixing

Guatemalan Christopher Diaz-Figueroa has been banned from tennis for three years for match-fixing and other offences.

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ATP Finals: Could the permutations be any more complicated?

The permutations to qualify for the semi-finals of the ATP Finals are complicated - and it seems they are causing headaches on social media.

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Federer wins to keep alive ATP Finals hopes

Roger Federer recovers from his first-match nightmare to keep alive his hopes at the ATP Finals with a comfortable victory over Dominic Thiem.

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ATP Finals: Jamie Murray & Bruno Soares reach semi-finals in doubles

Britain's Jamie Murray and partner Bruno Soares reach the doubles semi-finals of the ATP Finals in London for a third successive year.

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ATP Finals: 'Kei Nishikori had no chance against Kevin Anderson'

BBC Sport commentators Andrew Castle and Tim Henman give their verdict after Kei Nishikori is thrashed 6-0 6-1 by Kevin Anderson at the ATP Finals.

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ATP finals: Five best shots from 'embarrassing' Nishikori defeat by Anderson

Watch the five best shots from Kei Nishikori's 'embarrassing' 6-0, 6-1 defeat by Kevin Anderson in the ATP Finals at the O2 Arena in London.

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ATP Finals: Kevin Anderson thrashes Kei Nishikori for second win

Kevin Anderson is in a strong position to qualify for the last four at the ATP Finals after thrashing Kei Nishikori 6-0 6-1

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Federer cancels practice before key Thiem match

Roger Federer cancels a practice session on Monday before he faces Austria's Dominic Thiem in a crucial round-robin match at the ATP Finals.

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Dominant Djokovic beats Isner in ATP Finals opener

World number one Novak Djokovic underlines why he is favourite to win the ATP Finals with a commanding win over John Isner in their group opener.

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ATP Finals: Alexander Zverev is victorious in straight-sets win over Marin Cilic

Germany's Alexander Zverev punishes Croatian Marin Cilic with a straight-sets win 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-1) in his opening game of the ATP Finals at the O2 Arena in London.

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ATP Finals: Alexander Zverev punishes Marin Cilic with straight-sets win

Alexander Zverev punishes Marin Cilic's inability to take his chances and opens his ATP Finals campaign with a straight-sets win.

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ATP Finals: Roger Federer beaten by Kei Nishikori in opening group match

A "new favourite for Wimbledon"? Watch five best shots as Kei Nishikori beats Roger Federer in their opening group match at the ATP Finals in London.

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Federer loses to Nishikori in ATP Finals opener

Roger Federer pays for an error-strewn performance as his opening group match at the ATP Finals ends in defeat by Kei Nishikori.

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Anderson beats Thiem in ATP Finals opener

Debutant Kevin Anderson beats world number eight Dominic Thiem in their opening group match at the ATP Finals.

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Fed Cup: Czech Republic beat United States to win sixth title in eight years

The Czech Republic win their sixth Fed Cup title in eight years as Katerina Siniakova clinches a whitewash win over the US.

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Murray off to winning start at ATP Finals

Britain's Jamie Murray and Brazilian doubles partner Bruno Soares win their round-robin opener at the ATP Finals in London.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas overcomes Alex de Minaur to win ATP Next Gen final

Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas wins the ATP Next Gen final in four sets by beating Australia's Alex de Minaur.

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Fed Cup final: Czech Rep go 2-0 up against United States

The Czech Republic take a 2-0 lead on home soil in the Fed Cup final against defending champions United States.

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ATP Finals: Who are the contenders?

Meet the eight players vying for glory in the ATP Final at the O2 Arena, London.

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Nadal & Djokovic call off Saudi match as Spaniard injured

The planned exhibition match between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in Saudi Arabia is called off because of the Spaniard's ankle injury.

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Federer goes for 100 at ATP Finals - plus vote on who you think will win

Roger Federer starts his bid for a 100th career singles title when he plays Kei Nishikori on the opening day of the ATP Finals in London.

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12 questions, how will you fare? Try our tennis quiz of the year

Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Andy Murray all feature in our tennis quiz of the year - how many of the year's biggest moments do you remember?

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Andy Murray feeling 'better every day' before Brisbane return

Andy Murray says he is physically feeling "a little bit better every day" after returning to the practice courts in preparation for 2019.

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Lawn Tennis Association facing £7.5m loss for 2018

The Lawn Tennis Association is looking at how best to deliver a new vision for the sport, with more financial losses expected for 2018.

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Andy Murray: Britain's former number one to play Open Sud de France in Montpellier

Andy Murray will play at the Open Sud de France in Montpellier in February, which takes place a week after the Australian Open.

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Nadal to miss ATP Finals and have ankle surgery

Rafael Nadal will miss November's season-ending ATP Finals in London and have surgery on an ankle injury.

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Johanna Konta hires French coach Zavialoff

British number one Johanna Konta appoints French coach Dimitri Zavialoff after a trial at the Kremlin Cup in Moscow last month.

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ATP World Tour Finals: Follow live coverage on BBC TV, radio and online

BBC TV, radio and online coverage times for the ATP season finale as the world's best players battle it out at London's O2 Arena.

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Khachanov beats Djokovic to win Paris Masters title

Russia's Karen Khachanov defeats Novak Djokovic 7-5 6-4 to win Paris Masters - his first Masters 1000 title.

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Elite Trophy: Ashleigh Barty beats Wang Qiang for biggest singles career title

Ashleigh Barty claims the biggest singles title of her career with victory in the WTA Elite Trophy final in China.

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Williams went too far in US Open row - Federer

Roger Federer says fellow tennis great Serena Williams "went too far" in her outburst at the umpire during the US Open final.

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Pliskova withdraws from Czech team for Fed Cup final

Karolina Pliskova pulls out of the Czech Republic's Fed Cup final against the United States with a torn calf muscle.

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Injured Del Potro pulls out of ATP Finals

Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro withdraws from the season-ending ATP Finals in London and will be replaced by Japan's Kei Nishikori.

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Djokovic beats Federer to reach Paris Masters final

Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer in three sets to reach the final of the Paris Masters.

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Muguruza thrashed by Wang in Zuhai after arguing with coach

Garbine Muguruza is thrashed by China's Wang Qiang after arguing with her coach during the WTA Elite Trophy semi-finals in Zuhai.

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Novak Djokovic into Paris Masters semis after comeback victory

Second seed Novak Djokovic fights back from a set and a break down to beat Marin Cilic and secure a place in the Paris Masters semi-finals.

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WTA Elite Trophy: Garbine Muguruza wins to reach semi-finals in China

Garbine Muguruza saves three match points before beating Anastasija Sevastova to reach the WTA Elite Trophy semi-finals in China.

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Paris Masters: Novak Djokovic to meet Marin Cilic in quarter-finals

Novak Djokovic reaches the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters after Damir Dzumhur retires with a back injury.

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Paris Masters: Nishikori eases through while Isner is made to work

Kei Nishikori has a straightforward 7-5 6-4 won over Adrian Mannarino in the last 32 at the Paris Masters.

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Kontaveit beats defending champion Gorges in WTA Elite Trophy

Anett Kontaveit beats defending champion Julia Görges 6-2 4-6 6-4 in the WTA Elite Trophy in Zhuhai, China.

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Novak Djokovic helps ill spectator on way to victory at Paris Masters

Novak Djokovic breaks off from serving for for victory against Joao Sousa to help a spectator who was taken ill at the Paris Masters.

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Kyle Edmund ends season after scan reveals fluid behind left knee

Kyle Edmund will miss the rest of the season after scans revealed fluid behind his left knee.

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Nadal & Djokovic to wait on Saudi exhibition decision

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will wait for more information before deciding whether to play an exhibition match in Saudi Arabia in December.

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Roger Federer seals 99th tournament victory with ninth Swiss Indoors title

Roger Federer wins the Swiss Indoors title for the ninth time, the 99th tournament win of his career.

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WTA Finals: Elina Svitolina beats Sloane Stephens for biggest win of career

Elina Svitolina beats Sloane Stephens to claim the biggest title of her career at the WTA Finals in Singapore.

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Champion Federer to face Copil in Basel final

Local favourite Roger Federer reaches the final of the Swiss Indoors in Basel and will play Marius Copil of Romania on Sunday.

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'I was really proud of myself' - Svitolina reaches WTA final

Elina Svitolina is through to the final of the WTA Finals after beating Kiki Bertens 7-5 6-7 (5-7) 6-4.

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Federer taken to three sets but remains on course for ninth Swiss Indoors title

Roger Federer reaches his 12th straight Swiss Indoors semi-final after beating France's Gilles Simon in three sets in Basel.

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Stephens beats Kerber to reach WTA semi-finals

Sloane Stephens reaches the semi-finals of the WTA Finals and knocks out Germany's top seed Angelique Kerber.

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Caroline Wozniacki: World number three opens up about arthritis diagnosis

World number three Caroline Wozniacki speaks out about being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, but says she does not want it to "hinder" her.

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Caroline Wozniacki: Former world number one reveals 'shock' over arthritis diagnosis

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki was "shocked" to be diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, but wants to be a role model for people with the condition.

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Edmund loses to Verdasco in Vienna Open

British number one Kyle Edmund is out of the Vienna Open after losing in the second round to Spain's Fernando Verdasco.

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Pliskova ends Kvitova hopes to reach last four of WTA Finals

Karolina Pliskova has beaten Czech compatriot Petra Kvitova 6-3 6-4 to secure her place in the semi-finals of the WTA Finals in Singapore.

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Vienna Open: Kyle Edmund beats Diego Schwartzman and is through to the second round

British number one Kyle Edmund is through to the second round of the Vienna Open after beating Argentina's Diego Schwartzman 6-3 7-6 (7-3).

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Kerber victory pushes Osaka to brink of WTA Finals elimination

Angelique Kerber beats Naomi Osaka at the WTA Finals to leave the US Open champion on the brink of elimination in Singapore.

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Frustrated Norrie beaten by Isner in Vienna

American John Isner defeats Britain's Cameron Norrie 6-7 (1-7) 6-4 7-6 (9-7) to progress to the Vienna Open second round.

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WTA Finals: Defending champion Caroline Wozniacki beats Petra Kvitova in Singapore

Defending champion Caroline Wozniacki beat Petra Kvitova 7-5 3-6 6-2 on day three of the WTA Finals in Singapore.

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WTA Finals: Sloane Stephens beats Naomi Osaka in Singapore

American Sloane Stephens beats US Open champion Naomi Osaka in their opening game of the WTA Finals in Singapore.

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Kyle Edmund in tears after beating Gael Monfils at European Open

Britain's Kyle Edmund cries with tears of joy on the court after securing a maiden ATP title against Gael Monfils at the European Open in Antwerp.

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European Open: Britain's Kyle Edmund seals maiden title

Britain's Kyle Edmund wins the European Open in Antwerp, his maiden ATP title.

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Pliskova beats defending champion Wozniacki at WTA Finals

Karolina Pliskova beats defending champion Caroline Wozniacki 6-2 6-4 on the opening day of the WTA Finals in Singapore.

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'They should say we'll now play the Isner Rule' - American backs Wimbledon change

John Isner has backed planned changes to Wimbledon aimed at preventing marathon matches - and says the rule should be named after him.

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European Open: Kyle Edmund wins to set up Gael Monfils final

Britain's Kyle Edmund beats Richard Gasquet and will play Gael Monfils in the European Open final in Antwerp.

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No Halep, no Williams - who will win the WTA Finals?

Eight of the world's best players are competing for the WTA Finals, as Caroline Wozniacki aims to defend the title in Singapore.

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European Open: Kyle Edmund into semi-finals with walkover

Britain's Kyle Edmund reaches the European Open semi-finals after Ilya Ivashka withdraws because of a thigh injury.

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Kremlin Cup: Great Britain's Johanna Konta loses to Daria Kasatkina in Moscow

British number one Johanna Konta misses out on the Kremlin Cup final after losing to Russian sixth seed Daria Kasatkina in Moscow.

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Wimbledon: Final set tie-breaks to be introduced in 2019

Final set tie-breaks will be introduced at Wimbledon from next year, the All England Club announces.

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Kremlin Cup: Britain's Johanna Konta reaches second semi-final of 2018

British number one Johanna Konta reaches just her second semi-final this year by beating Aliaksandra Sasnovich in the Kremlin Cup.

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European Open: Britain's Cameron Norrie loses to Diego Schwartman

Britain's Cameron Norrie narrowly misses out on a place in the European Open quarter-finals, losing in three sets to Diego Schwartzman.

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Serena Williams' coach says allowing on-court coaching would improve tennis

The "majority" of coaches break coaching rules and allowing it would improve tennis, says Patrick Mouratoglou.

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Injured Halep withdraws from WTA Finals

World number one Simona Halep withdraws from the WTA Finals in Singapore because of a lower back injury.

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Kremlin Cup: Johanna Konta beats Daria Gavrilova to reach last eight

Britain's Johanna Konta beats Daria Gavrilova of Australia 6-3 3-6 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals of the Kremlin Cup in Moscow.

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Konta overcomes Belgium's Mertens in Kremlin Cup

British number one Johanna Konta beats Elise Mertens 6-3 7-5 in the first round of the Kremlin Cup in Moscow.

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Gleb and Vadim Alekseenko banned from tennis for life for match fixing

Ukrainian twins Gleb and Vadim Alekseenko are banned from tennis for life and each fined $250,000 (£190.018) for match fixing.

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Britain's Boulter ranked in top 100 for first time

Britain's Katie Boulter breaks into the top 100 of the women's world rankings for the first time.

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Del Potro could miss rest of season with fractured kneecap

Juan Martin del Potro could miss the rest of the season after fracturing his right kneecap in a heavy fall at the Shanghai Masters.

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Stephens qualifies for WTA Finals for first time

World number eight Sloane Stephens becomes the sixth player to qualify for the season-ending WTA Finals.

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Shanghai Masters: Novak Djokovic beats Borna Coric to extend winning run

Novak Djokovic continues his superb form by beating Croatia's Borna Coric in the final of the Shanghai Masters.

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Shanghai Masters: Jamie Murray & Bruno Soares lose final to Kubot and Melo

Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares are beaten in straight sets by Lukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo in the final of the Shanghai Masters.

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Djokovic reaches Shanghai final to claim number two ranking

Novak Djokovic reaches the final of the Shanghai Masters with a dominant victory over Germany's Alexander Zverev.

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Konta may work with Wawrinka's former coach

British number one Johanna Konta could turn to one of Stan Wawrinka's former coaches as she attempts to return to the top 10 in the world.

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Roger Federer beats Kei Nishikori in Shanghai Masters quarter-finals

Defending champion Roger Federer beats Japan's Kei Nishikori in a high-quality quarter-final in the Shanghai Masters.

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Shanghai Masters: Kyle Edmund beaten by Alexander Zverev in quarter-finals

British number one Kyle Edmund is beaten in the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals by fourth seed Alexander Zverev.

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Boulter beaten by Pliskova in China but set to reach top 100

Katie Boulter misses out on the biggest win of her career, losing in three sets to Karolina Pliskova at the Tianjin Open.

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The football starlet with Andy Murray on speed dial

Hibernian and Scotland under-21 defender Ryan Porteous on having Andy Murray as a mentor, reaching the Euros and on Hibs' title ambitions.

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Jamie Murray & Bruno Soares qualify for ATP Finals by reaching Shanghai Masters semis

Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares qualify for the ATP Finals in November by reaching the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters.

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Nadal opens tennis centre to Majorca flood victims

Rafael Nadal helps flood victims in his native Majorca, opening up his tennis centre to the homeless and clearing mud and water.

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Shanghai Masters: Kyle Edmund through to quarter-finals with Jarry win

British number one Kyle Edmund qualifies for the quarter-finals of the Shanghai Masters with victory over Chile's Nicolas Jarry 7-6 (7-5) 6-3.

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Tianjin Open: Katie Boulter into last eight after three-set win

Britain's Katie Boulter needs three sets to reach the quarter-finals of the Tianjin Open in China as she overcomes Barbora Krejcikova 6-3 1-6 6-3.

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Wimbledon chief warns players on respect after Verdasco incident

A Wimbledon chief has called for greater "mutual respect" after a video clip showed Fernando Verdasco gesturing at a ball boy to hurry up with a towel.

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Johanna Konta splits with coach Michael Joyce

British number one Johanna Konta parts company with coach Michael Joyce after less than a year together.

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Shanghai Masters: Kyle Edmund through to last 16 after straight-set win

British number one Kyle Edmund is through to the last 16 of the Shanghai Masters with a straight-set victory against Italy's Andreas Seppi.

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Britain's Boulter through to Tianjin Open second round

Britain's Katie Boulter creates an upset in the first round of the Tianjin Open in China by beating Maria Sakkari 7-6 (7-4) 6-3.

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Britain's Edmund fights back to advance in Shanghai

Briton Kyle Edmund comes through a tough test to beat Filip Krajinovic 7-5 6-3 in the Shanghai Masters first round.

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Kyrgios rows with umpire in Shanghai first-round exit

Nick Kyrgios has a heated row with umpire Damien Dumusois during his first-round defeat against qualifier Bradley Klahn.

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Thai tennis umpires banned for life for match-fixing & betting offences

Three Thai tennis chair umpires receive life bans after being found guilty of match-fixing and betting offences.

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Briton Edmund reaches career-high world ranking

British number one Kyle Edmund climbs to a career-high world ranking after reaching the semi-finals of the China Open.

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China Open: Caroline Wozniacki beats Anastasija Sevastova to win title

Caroline Wozniacki won her third event of the season with a straight-set victory over Anastasija Sevastova in the China Open final.

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Medvedev beats home favourite Nishikori in Japan Open final

Russian qualifier Daniil Medvedev beats home favourite Kei Nishikori in the final of the Japan Open to win his third ATP title of the season.

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Britain's Edmund loses China Open semi-final

Britain's Kyle Edmund misses out on what would have been his second ATP Tour final by losing to Georgia's Nikoloz Basilashvili at the China Open.

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China Open: World number two Caroline Wozniacki to face Anastasija Sevastova in Beijing final

World number two Caroline Wozniacki beats China's Wang Qiang in straight sets to set up a China Open final against Anastasija Sevastova.

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China Open: Britain's Kyle Edmund reaches semi-finals in Beijing

Britain's number one Kyle Edmund is through to the China Open semi-finals after beating Serbia's Dusan Lajovic.

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Naomi Osaka apologises after 'emotional' win over Zhang Shuai

Naomi Osaka says she apologised to Zhang Shuai for her emotional display in a 3-6 6-4 7-5 win over the Chinese in Beijing.

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Kerber out of China Open but Osaka into quarters

German second seed Angelique Kerber is out of the China Open after losing in three sets to China's Zhang Shuai.

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China Open: Kyle Edmund through to quarter-finals with hard-fought win

British number one Kyle Edmund is through to the China Open quarter-finals after beating Italy's Matteo Berrettini in three sets.

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Hopman Cup: Serena Williams to face Roger Federer in mixed doubles

Serena Williams is set to face Roger Federer in her first event of the 2019 season when the USA play Switzerland in the Hopman Cup mixed doubles.

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Fed Cup: Great Britain to stage home tie for first time in 25 years

Great Britain will host a home Fed Cup tie for the first time in 25 years at Bath University in 2019.

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Simona Halep: World number one suffers slipped disc

World number one Simona Halep suffers a slipped disc that puts her participation in this month's WTA Finals in doubt.

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Naomi Osaka: US Open title 'not the happiest moment' after Serena Williams' outbursts

Naomi Osaka says winning the US Open was a "bittersweet" moment and "not the happiest memory" following Serena Williams' outbursts.

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China Open: Kyle Edmund beats Peter Gojowczyk to reach second round

British number one Kyle Edmund fights back from a set down to reach the second round of the China Open with victory over Peter Gojowczyk.

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Serena Williams sings 'I Touch Myself' for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Serena Williams has recorded a version of the Divinyls' 'I Touch Myself' for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The post appeared on the tennis star's Instagram account.

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Judy Murray suggests towel rule change after Verdasco incident

British tennis coach Judy Murray suggests a rule change after a clip shows world number 28 Fernando Verdasco apparently shouting at a ball boy.

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China Open: World number one Simona Halep retires due to injury

World number one Simona Halep retires from the China Open in the first round due to injury.

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China Open: Johanna Konta beaten by Julia Gorges in first round

Britain's Johanna Konta is out of the China Open after a first-round defeat by German 10th seed Julia Gorges.

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Andy Murray beaten by Fernando Verdasco at Shenzhen Open

Andy Murray's progress in the Shenzhen Open is ended with a straight-set defeat by fifth seed Fernando Verdasco.

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Williams to miss China Open & season could be over

Serena Williams will miss the China Open and may not play again this season after her controversial US Open final defeat by Naomi Osaka.

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Wimbledon could be willing to rethink on-court coaching - chairman

Wimbledon could be willing to rethink its approach to on-court coaching, says chairman Philip Brook.

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Andy Murray beats David Goffin to reach Shenzhen Open quarter-finals

Andy Murray beats world number 11 David Goffin - his highest-ranked opponent since returning from hip surgery - to reach the Shenzhen Open quarter-finals.

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Shenzhen Open: Cameron Norrie beats Borna Coric to reach last eight

British number two Cameron Norrie beats world number 18 Borna Coric to reach the quarter-finals of the Shenzhen Open.

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Davis Cup: GB & Argentina get wildcards

Great Britain and Argentina are awarded wildcards for next year's revamped Davis Cup.

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Shenzhen Open: Andy Murray through to second round after Zhang Zhizhen retires

Andy Murray reaches the second round of the Shenzhen Open in China after his opponent Zhang Zhizhen retires.

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Smash! Andy Murray drops commemorative plate in Shenzhen

The former world number one took to social media to share the awkward moment.

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Shenzhen Open: British number two Cameron Norrie into second round in China

British number two Cameron Norrie is through to the second round of the Shenzhen Open with a straight-set win over Chinese wildcard Wu Di.

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Johanna Konta loses in Wuhan Open first round to Ashleigh Barty

Johanna Konta's struggles continue as the British number one loses to Australia's Ashleigh Barty in the first round of the Wuhan Open.

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'I don't understand why he said that' - Williams responds to coach's claims

Serena Williams says she wants to move on from her controversial US Open final and does not understand why her coach says he was sending her signals.

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Federer and Zverev win singles as Europe retain Laver Cup

Alexander Zverev beats Kevin Anderson as Team Europe complete victory over Team World on the final day of the Laver Cup in Chicago.

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Naomi Osaka beaten by Karolina Pliskova in Pan Pacific Open final in Tokyo

Tearful US Open champion Naomi Osaka blames tiredness after a defeat in straight sets by Karolina Pliskova in the Pan Pacific Open final.

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Laver Cup: Kevin Anderson gains revenge over Novak Djokovic

South African Kevin Anderson avenges his Wimbledon final defeat by Novak Djokovic with victory in the Laver Cup.

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Watch: Murray explains reasons behind early end to season

Andy Murray says he decided to end his comeback season early as he wants to be in "the best shape possible" for the start of the 2019 season.

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Laver Cup: Novak Djokovic hits ball into doubles partner Roger Federer mid-rally

Novak Djokovic accidentally hits the ball into the back of playing partner Roger Federer during their Laver Cup doubles match in Chicago, Illinois.

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Andy Murray to end comeback season early after competing in China events

Andy Murray will end his season after two competitions in China in order to be in "the best possible shape" for the Australian Open in January.

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Federer and Djokovic lose doubles in Laver Cup

Former world number ones Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic lose in the Laver Cup doubles but Team Europe lead Team World 3-1.

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Pan Pacific Open: Johanna Konta knocked out by Donna Vekic

British number one Johanna Konta lose in straight sets to Croatia's Donna Vekic in the Pan Pacific Open last-16.

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Rafael Nadal withdraws from China Open & Shanghai Masters

Rafael Nadal pulls out of next month's China Open and Shanghai Masters tournaments to allow his knee injury to recover.

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Naomi Osaka beats Dominika Cibulkova in straight sets at Pan Pacific Open

Japan's Naomi Osaka beats Dominika Cibulkova in straight sets at the Pan Pacific Open, her first match since winning the US Open.

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Umpire banned for Kyrgios pep-talk at US Open

Umpire Mohamed Lahyani has been suspended from his next two tournaments for encouraging Nick Kyrgios on court during the US Open.

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Pan Pacific Open: Johanna Konta beats Gabriela Dabrowski to reach round of 16

British number one Johanna Konta registers a straight-set win over Gabriela Dabrowski to reach the round of 16 at the Pan Pacific Open.

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Davis Cup: Great Britain 'strong candidate' for wildcard - captain Leon Smith

Great Britain see themselves as a "very strong candidate" for a wildcard into the finals of the revamped Davis Cup, captain Leon Smith says.

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Serena Williams row umpire Carlos Ramos punishes Marin Cilic after racquet smash

Marin Cilic is given a code violation by Carlos Ramos - the umpire who was called a "thief" by Serena Williams in the US Open final - for smashing his racquet during his country's Davis Cup semi-final win.

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Croatia beat US to reach Davis Cup final - as US Open final umpire punishes Cilic

Croatia reach the Davis Cup final after Borna Coric beat Frances Tiafoe in over four hours to secure a 3-2 victory over the United States.

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Davis Cup: GB's Cameron Norrie inspired by Jonny Wilkinson message

Cameron Norrie says a message from rugby's Jonny Wilkinson inspired him to put defeat behind him and seal victory in GB's Davis Cup tie.

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Davis Cup: Cameron Norrie wins to give GB victory over Uzbekistan in Glasgow

Watch five great shots as Cameron Norrie gives Great Britain a 3-1 victory in their Davis Cup tie against Uzbekistan by winning his singles match against Sanjar Fayziev in Glasgow.

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Davis Cup: Great Britain beat Uzbekistan after Cameron Norrie wins in singles

Great Britain win their Davis Cup tie against Uzbekistan 3-1 after Cameron Norrie's victory in the singles.

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Heather Watson beaten by Pauline Parmentier in Quebec semi-finals

Britain's Heather Watson loses 5-7 6-3 7-6 (7-5) in the semi-finals of the WTA International in Quebec.

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Davis Cup: France beat Spain 3-0 to secure place in final

Defending champions France secure their place in the Davis Cup final as they take an unassailable 3-0 lead over Spain in Lille.

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Hewitt picks himself and Australia beat Austria in Davis Cup doubles

Australia captain Lleyton Hewitt helps pull his side back into their Davis Cup play-off tie against Austria after nominating himself to play.

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Davis Cup 2018: Murray & Inglot put GB ahead against Uzbekistan

Watch the best shots from Jamie Murray and Dominic Inglot's Davis Cup win over Uzbekistan's Denis Istomin and Sanjar Fayziev in the doubles play-off.

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Davis Cup: Great Britain 2-1 Uzbekistan as Jamie Murray & Dom Inglot win

Jamie Murray and Dom Inglot come from behind to win their Davis Cup doubles match and put Great Britain 2-1 up in their tie against Uzbekistan.

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Briton Draper, 16, wins his first senior title

Britain's Jack Draper won his first Futures title in Nottingham - and will be the only 16-year-old in the top 1,000 of the men's rankings.

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'We have a platform to speak for those that can't' - Curry on Trump, Serena & Kaepernick

Steph Curry says it is important for influential athletes to stand up for their beliefs and they now have the platform to do so.

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Davis Cup: Carlos Ramos umpires first match since Serena Williams row

Carlos Ramos umpires his first match since being called a "thief" by Serena Williams as he takes charge of a Davis Cup encounter.

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Borna Coric wows Davis Cup crowd with 'hotdog' lob shot

Croatia player Borna Coric wows Davis Cup crowd with 'hotdog' lob shot winner against USA's Steve Johnson.

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Davis Cup play-off GB v Uzbekistan - Best shots as Dan Evans beats Denis Istomin in epic match

Watch the best action from Dan Evans's epic Davis Cup World Group play-off win over Uzbekistan's Denis Istomin.

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Evans puts GB ahead in Davis Cup five-setter

Dan Evans puts Great Britain ahead in their Davis Cup tie against Uzbekistan with victory over Denis Istomin in a gripping opening singles rubber.

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Grand Slam Board opts to stick with 32 seeds in 2019 singles competitions

Grand Slam singles competitions will continue to feature 32 seeds next year after bosses change stance over reverting to 16.

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Quiz: How well do you know GB's Davis Cup stars of past and present?

Can you remember the individual performances of Great Britain's Davis Cup players over the years?

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Tennis sexism claims 'far-fetched' says Murray

Jamie Murray says claims men are treated more leniently than women by tennis umpires is "a bit far-fetched".

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Evans to make Davis Cup return after drug ban

Dan Evans will play for Great Britain for the first time in over a year in Friday's Davis Cup play-off against Uzbekistan in Glasgow.

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Osaka 'does not feel sad' about US Open win overshadowed by Williams' outbursts

New US Open champion Naomi Osaka says she does not feel sad about the way her win was overshadowed by Serena Williams' outbursts at the umpire.

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Davis Cup: Live coverage of Great Britain v Uzbekistan on BBC TV & online

Follow live coverage of Great Britain's Davis Cup world group play-off against Uzbekistan in Glasgow on the BBC Red Button and online.

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Coupe Banke Nationale: Naomi Broady loses in straight sets to second seed Petra Martic

British number four Naomi Broady loses in straight sets to second seed Petra Martic in the first round of the Coupe Banke Nationale in Quebec City.

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Davis Cup: Dan Evans to make Great Britain return in Glasgow

Dan Evans will play for Great Britain for the first time since serving a 12-month ban for cocaine use in Friday's Davis Cup tie.

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Williams was out of line, but umpire blew it, says King

Billie Jean King says Serena Williams was "totally out of line" in the US Open final, but umpire Carlos Ramos "blew it".

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Newspaper defends 'racist' Serena Williams cartoon

Australia's Herald Sun has republished the picture on its front page, attacking its critics.

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Serena Williams: Cartoonist denies US Open depiction is racist

Mark Knight denies his US Open cartoon is offensive, saying "the world has just gone crazy".

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US Open: There's sexism in tennis but that doesn't excuse Serena Williams' behaviour

Serena Williams has been the victim of misogyny and racism throughout her life, but that does not make her immune from sanction when she steps out of line, writes Russell Fuller.

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US Open 2018: Umpire Carlos Ramos defended by ITF after Serena Williams row

The International Tennis Federation defends the umpire Serena Williams called "a thief" in the US Open final.

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Osaka can be Japan's first world number one - Date

New US Open champion Naomi Osaka can become Japan's first world number one, says Japanese former Grand Slam semi-finalist Kimiko Date.

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US Open 2018: Novak Djokovic says matching Pete Sampras' Grand Slam haul is "truly incredible"

Novak Djokovic says it is "truly incredible" to match his childhood idol Pete Sampras' tally of 14 Grand Slam victories.

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US Open 2018: Serena Williams' claims of sexism backed by WTA

Serena Williams' claims of sexism during the US Open final are backed by the governing body of women's tennis.

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Britain's Hewett wins second title in two days

Britain's Alfie Hewett wins the US Open men's wheelchair title to seal his second Grand Slam singles crown.

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US Open 2018: Novak Djokovic beats Juan Martin del Potro to win title

Novak Djokovic produces an impeccable performance to beat Juan Martin del Potro in the US Open final and win his 14th Grand Slam title.

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US Open 2018: Watch as Serena Williams calls umpire 'liar' and 'thief'

Watch as Serena Williams calls umpire Carlos Ramos a "liar" and a "thief" during the 2018 US Open final.

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Listen to Serena Williams' US Open outburst

The tennis great has accused the umpire of sexism in docking her a game in the US Open final and denied cheating.

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Tennis is the loser but Williams has a point - Barker

Sue Barker believes "tennis was the loser" in a controversial US Open final - but adds Serena Williams had a point when criticising the umpire.

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Naomi Osaka's US Open win wows Japan

The 20-year-old is the first Japanese player to win a Grand Slam title after beating Serena Williams.

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US Open 2018: Serena Williams outburst & Naomi Osaka wins - how 'most bizarre match' unfolded

It was the US Open final, but none of the talk was about the tennis. From Serena Williams' rants to fans' boos and Naomi Osaka's tears - how did we get to this point?

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US Open 2018: Juan Martin del Potro & Novak Djokovic meet in final

Juan Martin del Potro aims to win his second Grand Slam title nine years after his first when he takes on Novak Djokovic in Sunday's US Open final.

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US Open 2018: Britain's Lapthorne wins wheelchair doubles title

Britain's Andy Lapthorne and American partner David Wagner beat second seeds Dylan Alcott and Bryan Barten to win the US Open quad doubles title

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US Open 2018: Serena Williams accuses umpire of sexism after meltdown in final

Serena Williams says she was not cheating in the US Open final and accuses the umpire of sexism in docking her a game.

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US Open 2018: Naomi Osaka beats Serena Williams to win title

Serena Williams breaks down in tears after she is docked a game in the final set of a dramatic US Open final which she lost 6-2 6-4 to Japan's Naomi Osaka.

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How could Djokovic become a bigger earner than Federer?

If Novak Djokovic wins a third US Open, he will overtake 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer as tennis' biggest on-court earner - but how?

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Murray wins second US Open mixed doubles title

Britain's Jamie Murray wins a second successive US Open mixed doubles title by coming from behind to win a tight final.

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Williams targets record-equalling title as Osaka faces her idol

Serena Williams aims to win a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title when she faces Naomi Osaka in the US Open final on Saturday.

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Bryan wins record 18th Grand Slam men's doubles title

American Mike Bryan wins a record 18th Grand Slam men's doubles title alongside compatriot Jack Sock as the pair beat Lukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo in the US Open final

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Novak Djokovic beats Kei Nishikori to reach US Open final

Novak Djokovic will face Juan Martin del Potro for the US Open title after beating Kei Nishikori in the semi-finals.

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Hewett & Reid reach wheelchair doubles final

Britain's defending champions Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid reach the men's wheelchair doubles final at the US Open.

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'I will keep fighting,' says devastated Nadal

Rafael Nadal says he "will keep fighting and working hard" after he retires from his US Open semi-final because of injury.

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Juan Martin del Potro into US Open final as injury forces Rafael Nadal to retire

Juan Martin del Potro will compete in his first Grand Slam final in nine years after defending champion Rafael Nadal retired injured from their US Open semi-final.

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I dreamed of playing Serena in a Grand Slam final - Osaka

Japan's first female finalist Naomi Osaka says she always dreamed of facing Serena Williams in a Grand Slam final.

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US Open 2018: Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic aim for another final in New York

Former champions Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic bid to set up a 53rd meeting with victories in the US Open semi-finals on Friday.

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US Open 2018: Storms disrupt Hewett and Reid semi-final

British defending champions Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid's wheelchair doubles semi-final is postponed because of poor weather at the US Open.

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Naomi Osaka through to US Open final with win over Madison Keys

Naomi Osaka becomes the first Japanese woman to reach a Grand Slam final after beating Madison Keys in the US Open semi-finals.

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Serena Williams through to US Open final with emphatic win over Anastasija Sevastova

Serena Williams beats Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova to move closer to a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title.

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Djokovic beats Millman to reach US Open semi-final

Novak Djokovic reaches the US Open semi-finals after continuing his flawless record in the last eight with victory over Roger Federer's conqueror John Millman.

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I still have a long way to go - Williams on women's semi-finals

Serena Williams has a "really long way to go" to win a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title at the US Open.

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Nishikori edges Cilic in five sets to reach semis

Kei Nishikori overcomes seventh seed Marin Cilic in a gruelling five-set match to reach the US Open semi-finals.

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GB's Hewett ready for US Open after travel chaos

Britain's Alfie Hewett hopes to be ready for the start of his US Open wheelchair tennis challenge after travel woes on his way to New York.

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US Open 2018: Naomi Osaka beats Lesia Tsurenko to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final

Naomi Osaka reaches her first Grand Slam semi-final with a dominant victory over Ukrainian Lesia Tsurenko at the US Open.

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Murray & Soares knocked out of US Open doubles

Britain's Jamie Murray and partner Bruno Soares are knocked out of the US Open men's doubles in the quarter-finals.

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Kaepernick advert a powerful statement - Williams

Serena Williams praises Nike for making Colin Kaepernick the face of its new advertising campaign, saying "they're not afraid".

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US Open 2018: Rafael Nadal beats Dominic Thiem in quarter-finals

Defending champion Rafael Nadal digs deep to win the longest match of this year's US Open in a classic five-set quarter-final against Dominic Thiem.

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Serena Williams reaches US Open semi-finals with win over Karolina Pliskova

Serena Williams passes her toughest test so far at the US Open to beat Karolina Pliskova and reach the semi-finals.

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Djokovic targets 12th successive US semi-final - day 10 preview

Novak Djokovic says he is "really pleased" with how his game is shaping up as he aims to reach the US Open semi-finals.

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Roger Federer needs to play more or consider retirement - Pat Cash

Roger Federer needs to play more tournaments or consider retirement, says former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash.

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US Open 2018: Juan Martin Del Potro overcomes John Isner to reach semi-finals

Former champion Juan Martin Del Potro reaches his second successive US Open semi-final with a 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 6-2 win over John Isner.

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US Open 2018: Defending champion Sloane Stephens knocked out by Anastasija Sevastova

Defending champion Sloane Stephens is knocked out of the US Open in the quarter-finals by 19th seed Anastasija Sevastova.

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US Open 2018: Roger Federer says he 'couldn't get air' during fourth round defeat

Roger Federer says conditions were "uncomfortable" during his fourth round US Open defeat to Australian John Millman.

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'I didn't want to let my country down' - Murray on missing Davis Cup tie

Andy Murray says he did not want to "let his country down" after deciding not to play Great Britain's Davis Cup tie in Glasgow next week.

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US Open 2018: Maria Sharapova says she has had tougher times after last-16 defeat

Maria Sharapova says defeat by Carla Suarez Navarro in the US Open last 16 does not represent the most challenging period of her career.

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Federer stunned by world number 55 Millman

The five-time champion loses to a player ranked outside of the top 50 for the first time at the US Open.

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US Open 2018: Maria Sharapova beaten by Carla Suarez Navarro in fourth round

Maria Sharapova is out of the US Open after she is beaten by 30th seed Carla Suarez Navarro in the fourth round.

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US Open quarter-finalists set to feel heat - day nine preview

US Open quarter-finalists will have to contend with more heat and humidity on Tuesday, a day after tennis' biggest names toiled in the conditions.

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US Open 2018: Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares into men's doubles quarter-finals

Britain's Jamie Murray and partner Bruno Soares reach the quarter-finals of the men's doubles at the US Open without dropping a set.

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Davis Cup: Great Britain without Andy Murray & Kyle Edmund for Uzbekistan tie

Andy Murray will not make his Davis Cup return in Great Britain's tie against Uzbekistan in Glasgow later this month.

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Djokovic sets up potential Federer tie at US Open

Novak Djokovic beats Joao Sousa to reach the US Open quarter-finals, where he could meet old foe Roger Federer.

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World number 307 Heras gets five-year ban for match-fixing

Argentine player Patricio Heras is banned from tennis for five years for match-fixing and other related offences.

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Openly gay male player 'would be helpful' says former professional Vahaly

It would be "helpful" if a male tennis player came out as gay, says former world number 63 Brian Vahaly.

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US Open 2018: Madison Keys through to quarter-finals

Last year's runner-up Madison Keys is through to the quarter-finals of the US Open after she beats 29th seed Dominika Cibulkova 6-1 6-3

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'My desire has not gone down at all' - Williams after reaching last eight

Serena Williams says her motivation to win major trophies remains as high as ever in motherhood after reaching the US Open quarter-finals.

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Djokovic & Federer seek to set up quarter-final meeting - day eight preview

Former champions Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer will set up a mouth-watering US Open quarter-final if they win their matches on Monday.

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Williams beats Kanepi to reach US Open quarters

Six-time winner Serena Williams returns to the US Open quarter-finals with a 6-0 4-6 6-3 win over Estonia's Kaia Kanepi.

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US Open 2018: Karolina Pliskova beats Ashleigh Barty to reach quarter-finals

Czech eighth seed Karolina Pliskova holds her nerve under pressure to beat Ashleigh Barty and reach the US Open quarter-finals.

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US Open 2018: Rafael Nadal beats Nikoloz Basilashvili to reach quarter-finals

Defending champion Rafael Nadal needs four sets to beat unseeded Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili and reach the US Open quarter-finals.

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Murray in last eight of US Open mixed doubles

Britain's Jamie Murray and American partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands reach the quarter-finals of the mixed doubles at the US Open.

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US Open 2018: Dominic Thiem reaches quarter-finals for first time

Dominic Thiem reaches the US Open quarter-finals by beating last year's runner-up Kevin Anderson in straight sets.

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US Open 2018: Novak Djokovic beats Richard Gasquet to move into fourth round

Novak Djokovic stays on course for a quarter-final meeting with Roger Federer after beating France's Richard Gasquet to move into the last 16.

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Sharapova beats Ostapenko to reach fourth round

Five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova moves into the second week of the US Open with a dominant victory over Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko.

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US Open 2018: Alexander Zverev beaten by Philipp Kohlschreiber

German veteran Philipp Kohlschreiber produces a shock at the US Open with victory over fourth seed Alexander Zverev in the third round

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'It was unreal!' Federer stuns Kyrgios with 'special' shot

'You can't train for that," says Roger Federer after his stunning round-the-net-post winner leaves opponent Nick Kyrgios open-mouthed in disbelief.

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US Open 2018: Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal target last eight at Flushing Meadows

Grand Slam winners Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal take centre stage on Sunday as they aim to make the quarter-finals of the US Open.

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Federer beats Kyrgios to reach last 16 of US Open

Five-time champion Roger Federer weathers an early storm to beat Australian Nick Kyrgios in three sets and reach the US Open last 16.

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Broady loses in doubles but fellow Briton Murray advances

Jamie Murray reaches the third round of the men's doubles at the US Open but fellow Briton Naomi Broady is out of the women's doubles.

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US Open 2018: Madison Keys through to US Open last 16

Last year's US Open finalist Madison Keys recovers from a set down to beat Aleksandra Krunic and reach the last 16 in New York.

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Are UK tennis fans happy with Amazon's US Open service?

British tennis fans have complained about Amazon's US Open coverage, but the online giant is breaking new ground.

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Serena eases past sister Venus with 'best match since return'

Serena Williams makes light work of her older sister Venus Williams to reach the US Open fourth round in New York.

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'Underdog' Kyrgios aims for Federer upset - day six preview

Nick Kyrgios relishes being the underdog in Saturday's US Open third-round match against five-time champion Roger Federer.

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Britain's Murray advances in mixed doubles

Britain's Jamie Murray reaches the second round of the mixed doubles at the US Open with American partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands.

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US Open 2018: Dominic Thiem & Kevin Anderson into round four

Ninth seed Dominic Thiem reaches the US Open fourth round - but not without a spectacular bit of racquet-smashing and an unfortunately timed rain delay.

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US Open 2018: Rafael Nadal beats Karen Khachanov to reach fourth round

Defending champion Rafael Nadal digs deep to outmanoeuvre powerful Russian Karen Khachanov and win their thrilling US Open third-round match.

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Defending champion Stephens beats Azarenka to reach third round

Defending champion Sloane Stephens beats two-time Grand Slam champion Victoria Azarenka 6-3 6-4 to reach the third round of the US Open

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Umpire Lahyani went 'beyond protocol' in Kyrgios match

US Open organisers say umpire Mohamed Lahyani went 'beyond protocol' in his on-court 'pep-talk' with Nick Kyrgios.

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'You've got to be crazy' - fans stay past midnight to see Sharapova extend perfect night record

Maria Sharapova sets up a third-round clash with former French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko by beating Sorana Cirstea in New York.

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Fed Cup: Great Britain could stage home tie in 2019

The LTA is applying to host February's round-robin Fed Cup event, which would be the first time Britain has staged a tie since 1993.

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Djokovic needs four sets to advance after 'losing it mentally'

Two-time champion Novak Djokovic moves into the US Open third round after needing four sets to beat big-hitting American Tennys Sandgren.

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US Open 2018: Jamie Murray & Bruno Soares win New York opener

Britain's Jamie Murray and Brazilian doubles partner Bruno Soares beat Guido Pella and Albert Ramos-Vinolas at the US Open.

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'At least it's not two against one this time' - Williams sisters meet on day five at US Open

Sisters Venus and Serena Williams meet on day five of the US Open for a place in the last 16 at Flushing Meadows.

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US Open 2018: Roger Federer beats Benoit Paire to reach third round

Roger Federer continues his bid for a record sixth US Open title with a comfortable second-round win over France's Benoit Paire.

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'This isn't you; I know that' - Kyrgios wins after 'umpire pep talk'

Australian's Nick Kyrgios surges back to beat Pierre-Hughes Herbert - after an apparent pep talk from umpire Mohamed Lahyani,

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US Open 2018: Petra Kvitova through to last 32 in New York

Czech fifth seed Petra Kvitova overcomes a stubborn display from China's Wang Yafan to win 7-5 6-3 and make the US Open last 32.

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'Liar, liar, pants on fire' - Murray responds after Verdasco denies US Open claim

Andy Murray jokes he will get a "health check" after Fernando Verdasco denies speaking to his coach during the heat break of their US Open tie.

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'It's normal to have doubts over my tennis future' - Murray

Andy Murray says it is 'completely normal' to have doubts about whether he can return to the top of the game after losing in the US Open.

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US Open 2018: Defending champion Rafael Nadal cruises past Vasek Pospisil

Defending champion Rafael Nadal is through to the US Open third round with victory over the unseeded Vasek Pospisil.

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Former champions in action on US Open day four

Former champions Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Maria Sharapova and Angelique Kerber will play on day four of the US Open.

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Williams catsuit row '10,000 times worse' than my reprimand - Cornet

Alize Cornet says the decision to ban Serena Williams from wearing a catsuit at future French Opens was "10,000 times worse" than her reprimand at the US Open.

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US Open 2018: Andy Murray loses to Fernando Verdasco in second round

Britain's Andy Murray is beaten in four sets by Fernando Verdasco in the second round of the US Open.

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US Open 2018: Juan Martin del Potro & Stan Wawrinka into third round

Third seed Juan Martin del Potro powers into the US Open third round, where he is joined by another former champion Stan Wawrinka.

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US Open 2018: Defending champion Sloane Stephens fights back to progress

Defending champion Sloane Stephens fights back from a set down to beat Anhelina Kalinina in the US Open second round.

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Cornet given code violation for shirt switch on court

French world number 31 Alize Cornet was given a code violation for taking her shirt off on court during her US Open first-round defeat by Johanna Larsson.

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US Open 2018: Maria Sharapova beats Swiss veteran Patty Schnyder to reach second round

Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova defeats Swiss veteran Patty Schnyder to reach the second round of the US Open.

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Heat forces five US Open retirements on day two

Conditions at the US Open are labelled "dangerous" as five men retire from their first-round matches on Tuesday because of heat-related issues.

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Roger Federer beats Yoshihito Nishioka at US Open to reach second round

Roger Federer reaches the US Open second round with a routine victory over Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka at Flushing Meadows.

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Murray faces Verdasco test in US Open - day three preview

Andy Murray faces Fernando Verdasco is the US Open second round on Tuesday with Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal also in action.

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US Open 2018: Novak Djokovic beats Marton Fucsovic to reach second round

Novak Djokovic struggles in hot conditions but fights back to beat Marton Fucsovic in four sets to reach the US Open second round.

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US Open 2018: Johanna Konta loses to Caroline Garcia in first round

British number one Johanna Konta loses in the US Open first round for the second successive year.

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US Open 2018: Petra Kvitova reaches second round in New York

Fifth seed Petra Kvitova beats Yanina Wickmayer 6-1 6-4 to reach the second round of the US Open in New York.

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Andy Murray column: US Open victory on return & fuelling on sushi, bacon and porridge

In his BBC Sport column, Andy Murray talks about victory on his Grand Slam return and his carefully planned refuelling strategy featuring sushi, bacon and porridge.

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Nadal through after injury ruins Ferrer's Grand Slam farewell

Defending champion Rafael Nadal moves into the US Open second round after David Ferrer's Grand Slam farewell is ruined by injury.

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US Open 2018: Serena Williams through with first-round victory over Magda Linette

Six-time champion Serena Williams makes her return to the US Open with a clinical first-round win over Poland's Magda Linette.

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Stephens begins US Open title defence with straightforward win

American Sloane Stephens begins the defence of her US Open title with a 6-1 7-5 victory over Russia's Evgeniya Rodina.

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US Open 2018: Stan Wawrinka beats Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets

Swiss wildcard Stan Wawrinka beats eighth seed Grigor Dimitrov 6-3 6-2 7-5 in round one of the US Open in Flushing Meadows.

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US Open 2018: Andy Murray beats James Duckworth on Grand Slam return

Britain's Andy Murray marks his return to Grand Slam tennis with a four-set victory over James Duckworth in the US Open first round.

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Watson suffers eighth straight US Open first-round exit

Heather Watson is beaten in the US Open first round for the eighth successive year, losing 6-1 3-6 6-3 to Ekaterina Makarova.

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US Open 2018: Kyle Edmund knocked out in first round by Paolo Lorenzi

British number one Kyle Edmund is knocked out of the US Open in the first round after defeat to Italy's Paolo Lorenzi.

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World number one Halep out in US Open first round

World number one Simona Halep is knocked out in the US Open first round, losing 6-2 6-4 to Kaia Kanepi at Flushing Meadows.

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Konta 'in a better mental and emotional space'

Britain's Johanna Konta says she has learned from "burning out" as she tries to climb back up the rankings with a strong US Open run.

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'I'll tough it out if I need to' - Murray on playing at the US Open, Instagram and Slovenian bees

In his BBC Sport column, Andy Murray talks about his US Open prospects after injury, having fun with Instagram and Slovenian bees at the UN.

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Serena Williams: French Open bans 'superhero' catsuit from next year

Serena Williams will be banned from wearing her black catsuit at the French Open from next year, with the tournament set to introduce a stricter dress code.

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US Open: Britain's Heather Watson qualifies for Flushing Meadows main draw

Heather Watson books her place in the main draw of the US Open with a 6-2 6-4 victory over fellow Briton Katie Swan in the final round of qualifying.

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Murray 'not expecting' US Open run on Grand Slam return

Andy Murray says he is not "expecting to go far" when he makes his first appearance at a Grand Slam for 14 months at next week's US Open.

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Kyle Edmund: British number one beaten in Winstom-Salem quarter-finals

British number one Kyle Edmund is easily beaten by American Steve Johnson in the quarter-finals of the Winston-Salem Open.

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Murray to face Australian Duckworth in US Open

Andy Murray will play Australia's James Duckworth when he makes his return to Grand Slam tennis at the US Open after a 14-month absence with a hip injury.

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Broady beats fellow Briton Clarke in US Open qualifying

Liam Broady beats fellow Briton Jay Clarke in straight sets to reach the second round of US Open qualifying.

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Kyle Edmund: British number one progresses at Winston-Salem Open

British number one Kyle Edmund reaches the last 16 of the Winston-Salem Open with victory over Leonardo Mayer.

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Serena Williams tops Forbes list for highest-earning female athletes

Eight of the top 10 highest earning female athletes are tennis players with 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams topping the Forbes list.

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Konta withdraws from Connecticut Open with viral illness

British number one Johanna Konta has pulled out of her second round tie at the Connecticut Open with a viral illness, tournament organisers say.

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Edmund named in European team for Laver Cup

British number one Kyle Edmund is in the European team to face a world team in this year's Laver Cup in September.

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World number one Halep pulls out of final US Open warm-up

World number one Simona Halep withdraws from her final tournament before the US Open because of an Achilles injury.

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US Open build-up: Murray set for Grand Slam comeback

Andy Murray is set to make his Grand Slam return at the US Open, where Novak Djokovic is the man to beat and Serena Williams continues her comeback.

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Johanna Konta wins in Connecticut Open first round against Laura Siegemund

Johanna Konta continues her preparation for next week's US Open with a first-round win over Germany's Laura Siegemund at the Connecticut Open.

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Novak Djokovic: Cincinnati Masters win a 'special moment in my career'

Novak Djokovic describes his Cincinnati Masters title - which made him the first player to win all nine Masters 1,000 events - as a special moment in his career.

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Djokovic beats Federer to complete career 'Golden Masters'

Novak Djokovic completes a career 'Golden Masters' with victory over Roger Federer in the final in Cincinnati.

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Bertens upsets world number one Halep to win in Cincinnati

Dutch player Kiki Bertens upsets world number one Simona Halep to win the Cincinnati Masters.

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Cincinnati Masters: Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares win doubles final

Britain's Jamie Murray and Brazilian Bruno Soares win their second doubles title of August with victory in the Cincinnati Masters final.

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Cincinnati Masters: Simona Halep to play Kiki Bertens in final

World number one Simona Halep will play Kiki Bertens in the Cincinnati Masters final after easing past Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-finals.

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Djokovic beats Cilic to reach Cincinnati final

Novak Djokovic reaches the Cincinnati Masters final with a semi-final victory over Marin Cilic.

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Cincinnati Masters: Roger Federer wins second game in a day to reach semi-finals

World number two Roger Federer wins his second game of the day on Friday as he beats Stan Wawrinka to reach the Cincinnati Masters last four.

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Halep & Djokovic reach quarter-finals - but must play twice in a day

Simona Halep and Novak Djokovic reach the quarter-finals of the Cincinnati Masters as a rain-hit schedule forces them to play twice in a day.

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'Changes threaten death of Davis Cup' - past winners Berdych & Hewitt speak out

Twice Davis Cup winner Tomas Berdych says controversial plans to end a 35-year-old format will signal the death of the competition.

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'Disaster written all over it': Cash warns of end of Davis Cup

Former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash says proposals to revamp the Davis Cup could effectively mean the end of the tournament.

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Garbine Muguruza: Spanish defending champion beaten by Lesia Tsurenko in Cincinnati

Two-time Grand Slam winner Garbine Muguruza suffers a surprise defeat by Ukrainian Lesia Tsurenko in Cincinnati.

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Novak Djokovic: Wimbledon champion beats Adrian Mannarino in Cincinnati

Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic recovers from a set down to beat Adrian Mannarino and move into the third round in Cincinnati.

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Kyle Edmund beaten by Denis Shapovalov in Cincinnati

British number one Kyle Edmund loses his second-round match with Canadian Denis Shapovalov in Cincinnati.

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Serena Williams loses to Petra Kvitova at Cincinnati's Western & Southern Open

Wimbledon finalist Serena Williams says she is at the start of a "long comeback" after losing 6-3 2-6 6-3 to Petra Kvitova in Cincinnati.

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Johanna Konta beaten in Cincinnati opener

British number one Johanna Konta loses 4-6 6-3 6-4 to Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in the opening round of the Cincinnati Open.

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Murray knocked out of Cincinnati Masters by Pouille

Britain's Andy Murray is knocked out of the Cincinnati Masters after a first-round defeat to Frenchman Lucas Pouille.

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Revamp will kill Davis Cup, says tennis boss

A proposed revamp of the Davis Cup would 'kill' the competition, says German Tennis Federation vice-president Dirk Hordorff.

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Edmund through in Cincinnati, Nadal withdraws

British number one Kyle Edmund is through to the second round of the Cincinnati Masters after beating American wildcard Mackenzie McDonald.

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Simona Halep beats Sloane Stephens to win Rogers Cup in Montreal

Romanian world number one Simona Halep beats American Sloane Stephens in three sets to win the Rogers Cup in Montreal.

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Unseeded Tsitsipas sets up Nadal final on his 20th birthday

Greek youngster Stefanos Tsitsipas sets up a final against Rafael Nadal at the Rogers Cup, while Simona Halep will play Sloane Stephens in the women's final.

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Novak Djokovic knocked out of Rogers Cup by Greek teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas

Novak Djokovic's bid for a fifth Rogers Cup triumph is ended by a shock third-round defeat by Greek teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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Rogers Cup: Johanna Konta beats Victoria Azarenka to move into third round

British number one Johanna Konta beats two-time Grand Slam champion Victoria Azarenka 6-3 6-1 to reach the Rogers Cup third round.

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Peng Shuai banned for six months over Wimbledon 'coercion'

China's Peng Shuai is banned for six months and fined $10,000 (£7,760) for breaching tennis anti-corruption rules before Wimbledon 2017.

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Kerber beaten in first match since winning Wimbledon

Angelique Kerber's first match since winning Wimbledon ends in defeat, while Maria Sharapova thrashes Daria Kasatkina.

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Novak Djokovic wins in Rogers Cup first round

Novak Djokovic begins his bid for a fifth Rogers Cup crown with a straight-sets victory over Bosnia's Mirza Basic.

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Johanna Konta beats Jelena Ostapenko at Rogers Cup in Montreal

British number one Johanna Konta is through to the Rogers Cup second round after a 6-7 6-1 6-2 win over Jelena Ostapenko.

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Serena Williams says motherhood struggles led to Rogers Cup withdrawal

Serena Williams says her withdrawal from the Rogers Cup in Canada came after feeling she was "in a funk" and "not a good mom".

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Kyle Edmund suffers crushing defeat by Diego Schwartzman in Toronto

British number one Kyle Edmund is thrashed 6-1 6-2 by Diego Schwartzman in the first round of the Rogers Cup in Toronto, Canada.

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Briton Boulter beaten in Rogers Cup first round

British number two Katie Boulter loses in straight sets to Lesia Tsurenko in the first round of the Rogers Cup in Montreal.

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