Saturday, June 30, 2018

Wimbledon 2018: How the Championships have changed since 1968

To mark the 50th anniversary of the Open era, we take a visual and interactive look at how Wimbledon has evolved since 1968.

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Eastbourne 2018: Mischa Zverev beats Lukas Lacko to claim first ATP title

Mischa Zverev secures his first ATP Tour title with a straight-set win over Lukas Lacko at Eastbourne.

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Eastbourne 2018: Caroline Wozniacki beats Aryna Sabalenka in final

World number two Caroline Wozniacki beats Aryna Sabalenka 7-5 7-6 (7-5) to lift the Eastbourne title for the second time in her career.

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Eastbourne 2018: Caroline Wozniacki beats Aryna Sabalenka in final

World number two Caroline Wozniacki beats Aryna Sabalenka to win the Nature Valley International in Eastbourne.

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Do you like your towel folded or scrunched? Behind the scenes at Wimbledon

Strange food requests, sweaty towels and hidden strawberries - BBC Sport finds out what happens behinds the scenes at Wimbledon.

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Friday, June 29, 2018

Zverev & Lacko to meet in Eastbourne final

Lukas Lacko, the world number 94, will face Germany's Mischa Zverev in the Nature Valley International final at Eastbourne.

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Eastbourne 2018: Caroline Wozniacki produces semi-final comeback against Angelique Kerber

Top seed Caroline Wozniacki saves a match point to beat Angelique Kerber and reach the final at Eastbourne for the second successive year.

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Eastbourne 2018: Aryna Sabalenka beats Agnieszka Radwanska to reach final - 5 best shots

Watch five of the best shots as Aryna Sabalenka beats former world number two Agnieszka Radwanska to reach the final at Eastbourne.

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Watch the 2018 Wimbledon draw

The draws for the 2018 Wimbledon Championships have been made and the two-time champion Andy Murray will play Benoit Paire of France providing he's fit.

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Eastbourne 2018: Aryna Sabalenka beats Agnieszka Radwanska to reach final

Aryna Sabalenka beats former world number two Agnieszka Radwanska to reach the Nature Valley International final at Eastbourne.

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Wimbledon 2018: Andy Murray to play Benoit Paire in first round if fit to play

Andy Murray will play France's Benoit Paire in the first round at Wimbledon if the Briton decides he is fit to compete.

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Federer v Nadal - the inside story of 'the greatest match ever played'

The 2008 Wimbledon final between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer is often described as the greatest match of all time - but what made it so special?

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Wimbledon 2018: 20-year anniversary of Roger Federer's first Wimbledon title

BBC Sport celebrates the 20-year anniversary of Roger Federer's win in the 1998 Wimbledon Boys' final by looking back at some of his greatest moments at SW19.

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Thursday, June 28, 2018

Eastbourne 2018: Wozniacki beats Barty - five best shots

Watch the five best shots as number one seed Caroline Wozniacki beats Australia's Ashleigh Barty to progress to the semi-finals of the Nature Valley International in Eastbourne.

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Eastbourne 2018: Karolina Pliskova stunned by Aryna Sabalenka; Caroline Wozniacki through

Aryna Sabalenka stuns defending champion and former world number Karolina Pliskova to reach the semi-finals at Eastbourne.

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Laura Robson: Former British number one to have hip surgery

Former British number one Laura Robson will have hip surgery in an effort to get her singles career back on track.

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Wimbledon qualifying: James Ward and Bernard Tomic fall in final round

Britain's James Ward misses out on a place in the Wimbledon main draw after losing in the final round of qualifying.

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Eastbourne 2018: Cameron Norrie beaten by Lukas Lacko in quarter-finals

British number two Cameron Norrie falls to a straight-set defeat by Lukas Lacko in the Eastbourne quarter-finals.

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Wimbledon 2018: I'll play providing I'm competitive - Murray

Andy Murray says he will play at Wimbledon providing he can be competitive. The Scot is still trying to regain full fitness after hip surgery.

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Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Johanna Konta beaten by Caroline Wozniacki at Eastbourne - five best shots

Watch five of the best shots as Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki beats Britain's Johanna Konta in three sets to make it through to the quarter-finals at Eastbourne.

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Eastbourne: Johanna Konta beaten by Caroline Wozniacki

British number one Johanna Konta's final tournament before Wimbledon ends in defeat by top seed Caroline Wozniacki at Eastbourne.

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Eastbourne: Cameron Norrie beats Jay Clarke to reach quarter-finals

Cameron Norrie wins the all-British encounter with Jay Clarke to reach the quarter-finals at Eastbourne.

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Eastbourne: Petra Kvitova withdraws from Agnieszka Radwanska match with injury

Third seed Petra Kvitova withdraws from Eastbourne before her third round match against Agnieszka Radwanska because of a hamstring injury.

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Racist tweets now 'normalised' - Wimbledon debutant Clarke

Britain's Jay Clarke says he has "normalised" the racial abuse he receives on Twitter and is no longer surprised by it.

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Serena Williams 25th seed for Wimbledon despite being outside top 32 in rankings

Serena Williams is seeded 25th for this year's tournament, despite being outside the top 32 in the rankings.

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Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Wimbledon 2018 qualifying: Dan Evans knocked out by Matthias Bachinger

Britain's Dan Evans fails to reach Wimbledon after losing 6-0 6-3 to Matthias Bachinger in qualifying at Roehampton.

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Eastbourne 2018: Johanna Konta cruises past Aleksandra Krunic - five best shots

British number one Johanna Konta cruises to a 6-1 6-3 win over Aleksandra Krunic in her Nature Valley International opener in Eastbourne.

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Wimbledon 2018: Is Juan Martin del Potro the man to challenge Roger Federer?

Argentine tennis great Juan Martin del Potro on recovering from about injuries, faith and stopping Roger Federer at Wimbledon.

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Eastbourne 2018: Johanna Konta sets up Caroline Wozniacki match

Britain's Johanna Konta cruises to a 6-1 6-3 win over Aleksandra Krunic at Eastbourne to set up a meeting with Caroline Wozniacki.

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Andy Murray fans urged to 'be patient' by mum Judy

Judy Murray says onlookers should not expect too much from her son Andy if plays at Wimbledon next week.

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Andy Murray reflects on his first win in nearly a year over Stan Wawrinka at Eastbourne

Britain's Andy Murray won his first match in almost a year at Eastbourne against Stan Wawrinka in straight sets but he admits that he may have built the win up in his head.

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Andy Murray: British tennis star teams up with National Health Service to promote healthy living

British tennis star Andy Murray teams up with the National Health Service to promote the benefits of eating well and being active.

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'I'm a little surprised at how well I've played on my return'

In his BBC Sport column, Andy Murray talks about his form in the early stages of his comeback, and Amelie Mauresmo's appointment as France's Davis Cup captain.

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Player emotions help in editing of Wimbledon highlights

Wimbledon and IBM are using artificial intelligence systems to automatically edit the tennis action.

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Monday, June 25, 2018

Andy Murray beats Stan Wawrinka in Eastbourne to win for first time in a year

Andy Murray wins his first match in almost year with an impressive display against Stan Wawrinka in Eastbourne.

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Eastbourne 2018: Caroline Wozniacki beats Camila Giorgi in straight sets

Caroline Wozniacki eases to victory against Camila Giorgi in her first match at the Nature Valley International in Eastbourne.

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Wimbledon 2018 qualifying: Dan Evans beats Ilya Ivashka in straight sets

Great Britain's Dan Evans wins his first-round match at the Wimbledon qualifying event, beating Ilya Ivashka of Belarus in straight sets.

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Wimbledon 2018 qualifying: Dan Evans beats Ilya Ivashka in straight sets

Britain's Dan Evans beats Ilya Ivashka 6-4 6-4 in his first-round match at the Wimbledon qualifying event in Roehampton.

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Sunday, June 24, 2018

Murray & Soares lose Queen's doubles final

Britain's Jamie Murray and partner Bruno Soares lose to Henri Kontinen and John Peers in the doubles final at Queen's.

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Queen's Club: Stefan Olsson beats Stephane Houdet to win inaugural title

Sweden's Stefan Olsson wins the inaugural wheelchair singles event at Queen's with a straight sets victory over Stephane Houdet of France.

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'A gutsy performance' - Marin Cilic produces big serve to win Queen's title

Marin Cilic produces a big serve to complete a 5-7 7-6 6-3 victory over Novak Djokovic in the final of the Men's Singles at Queen's.

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Mari Cilic beats Novak Djokovic to win Fever-Tree Championships at Queen's Club

Marin Cilic saves a match point before beating Novak Djokovic to win his second title at Queen's Club.

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Petra Kvitova retains Nature Valley Classic title in Birmingham

Petra Kvitova fights back to beat Magdalena Rybarikova and retain her Nature Valley Classic title in Birmingham.

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'Shilton would have caught it' - Kevin Keegan denied a catch during Queen's Final

Former England manager Kevin Keegan is unable to hold on to a wayward tennis ball in the crowd as he watches the Queen's Final between Novak Djokovic and Marin Cilic.

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Roger Federer loses to Borna Coric in Halle Open final

Roger Federer suffers a surprise defeat by Borna Coric in the Halle Open final and will lose his world number one ranking.

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Wimbledon 2018: Tomas Berdych pulls out with back injury

Last year's Wimbledon semi-finalist Tomas Berdych pulls out of this year's tournament with a back injury.

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Serena Williams: Wimbledon seeding decision by All England Club on Tuesday

Seven-time champion Serena Williams is set to find out if she is seeded for Wimbledon on Tuesday.

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Wimbledon 2018: Deaf player Lee Duck-hee aiming to qualify

Meet the deaf tennis player who is three wins away from Wimbledon - he talks about reading the game without the "thwack" of a shot and confusion over line calls.

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Saturday, June 23, 2018

Queen's Club: Gordon Reid and Alfie Hewett lose Fever-Tree Championships singles semis

Britain's Gordon Reid and Alfie Hewett both lose their singles semi-final matches in Fever-Tree Championships at Queen's Club.

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Queen's Club 2018: Novak Djokovic through to the final - five best shots

Watch five of the best shots as Serbia's Novak Djokovic beats Jeremy Chardy 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 to reach the final of the Fever-Tree Championships at Queen's Club.

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Unhappy Novak Djokovic loses point for touching the net

Novak Djokovic loses a point during the second set of his semi final against Jeremy Chardy at Queen's as he inadvertently touches the net before the ball bounced for a second time.

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Kvitova sets up Birmingham final against Rybarikova

Defending champion Petra Kvitova reaches the final of the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham, where she will face Magdalena Rybarikova.

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Marin Cilic sees off Nick Kyrgios - five best shots

Watch five of the best shots as top seed Marin Cilic books his place in the Queen's final with a straight sets win over Nick Kyrgios.

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Mauresmo named France's first female Davis Cup captain

Former world number one Amelie Mauresmo is to become France's first female Davis Cup captain.

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Queen's 2018: Marin Cilic beats Nick Kyrgios to reach final

Top seed Marin Cilic kept his cool against Nick Kyrgios to reach the final of the Fever-Tree Championships at Queen's.

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Andy Murray to face Stan Wawrinka at Nature Valley International

Britain's Andy Murray faces a tricky first-round match at Eastbourne after he is drawn against Stan Wawrinka.

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Halle Open: Roger Federer reaches final with win over Denis Kudla

Roger Federer reaches the Halle Open final with a straight-set victory over American Denis Kudla.

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Friday, June 22, 2018

Queen's Club: Gordon Reid reaches last four at Fever-Tree Championships

Britain's Gordon Reid reaches the last four in the wheelchair singles at the Fever-Tree Championship at Queen's Club.

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Nature Valley Classic: Petra Kvitova beats Julia Goerges to reach semi-finals

Defending champion Petra Kvitova beats Julia Goerges in straight sets to reach the Nature Valley Classic semi-finals in Birmingham.

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Diplomatic passport is real - Becker

The foreign ministry of the Central African Republic says the ex-tennis star has a fake document.

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Wimbledon 2018: Dan Evans wins twice in a day to reach qualifying event

Britain's Dan Evans wins two matches in a day to claim a place in Wimbledon's qualifying competition.

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Queen's Club: Novak Djokovic joins Nick Kyrgios and Marin Cilic in semi-finals

Novak Djokovic beats Adrian Mannarino to reach the semi-finals of the Fever-Tree Championship at Queen's Club.

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Queen's Club 2018: Nick Kyrgios edges past Feliciano Lopez

Australia's Nick Kyrgios beats defending champion Feliciano Lopez 7-6 7-6 to reach the semi-finals of the Fever-Tree Championships at Queen's Club.

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Eastbourne: Andy Murray takes wildcard at Nature Valley International

Britain's Andy Murray takes a wildcard into Eastbourne as he continues his comeback after almost a year out with a hip injury.

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Queen's 2018: Nick Kyrgios' bizarre failure to return serve against Feliciano Lopez

Nick Kyrgios appears to make no attempt to return a serve from Feliciano Lopez during their quarter-final at Queen's

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Halle Open: Roger Federer beats Matthew Ebden to reach semi-finals

Roger Federer beats Matthew Ebden to win his 19th successive match on grass and reach the last four of the Halle Open.

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Queen's 2018: Marin Cilic beats Sam Querrey - best shots

Watch five of the best shots as top seed Marin Cilic beats Sam Querrey to reach the semi-finals at Queen's.

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Eastbourne wildcards for Watson, Dart & Swan

British trio Heather Watson, Harriet Dart and Katie Swan are awarded Eastbourne wildcards.

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Thursday, June 21, 2018

Eastbourne: Stan Wawrinka takes wildcard into Nature Valley International

Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka is awarded a wildcard into Eastbourne as he continues his return from a knee injury.

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Halle Open: Roger Federer beats Benoit Paire after saving two match points

Roger Federer saves two match points against Benoit Paire to avoid an upset and reach the quarter-finals of the Halle Open.

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Murray faces long road back after surgery, says brother

Jamie Murray says it was "great" to see brother Andy back playing again but warns that "it will be a long road for him".

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Queen's: Nick Kyrgios beats Kyle Edmund in three sets

Australia's Nick Kyrgios beats British number one Kyle Edmund 7-6 (7-3) 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 to book his place in the quarter-finals of the Fever-Tree Championships at Queen's.

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Fever-Tree Championships 2018: Kyle Edmund beaten by Nick Kyrgios

British number one Kyle Edmund loses to Nick Kyrgios in the second round of the Fever-Tree Championships at Queen's Club.

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Nature Valley Classic: Petra Kvitova reaches quarter-finals in Birmingham

Defending champion Petra Kvitova battles windy conditions in Birmingham to reach the quarter-finals with win over Daria Gavrilova.

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Wimbledon to be shown in Ultra HD for first time

Tennis fans will be able to watch Wimbledon coverage in ultra high definition for the first time when the tournament starts on 2 July.

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Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Fever-Tree Championships 2018: Stan Wawrinka beaten by Sam Querry at Queen's

Stan Wawrinka fails to convert 12 break points as he is beaten by Sam Querrey in the second round at Queen's.

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Birmingham Classic: Naomi Osaka retires against Dalila Jakupovic with injury

Japan's Naomi Osaka retires from her second round match against Dalila Jakupovic in Birmingham with an abdominal problem.

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World number one Halep withdraws from Eastbourne

World number one Simona Halep withdraws from Eastbourne - the final grass-court event before Wimbledon - because of injury.

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Best way for me to get fit is playing matches - Murray

Andy Murray says he needs to play more matches in order to improve his fitness before deciding whether he will play at Wimbledon.

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No Wimbledon wildcard for Evans after ban

Britain's Dan Evans, who is making a comeback after a one-year ban for taking cocaine, is not awarded a Wimbledon wildcard.

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Happy and nervous - Andy Murray on his 'emotional' comeback

In his regular BBC Sport column, Andy Murray talks about his emotional comeback against Nick Kyrgios at Queen's Club on Tuesday.

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Queen's 2018: Andy Murray loses to Nick Kyrgios on return from injury

Watch highlights as Andy Murray loses in three sets to Australian Nick Kyrgios on his return from injury after nearly a year out.

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Andy Murray loses to Nick Kyrgios on return to action at Queen's Club

Andy Murray's comeback after almost a year out with a hip injury ends in a narrow defeat by Nick Kyrgios at Queen's.

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Roger Federer extends unbeaten run with Halle Open win over Aljaz Bedene

Defending champion Roger Federer beats Slovenia's Aljaz Bedene in straight sets in the first round of the Halle Open.

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Birmingham Classic: Johanna Konta beaten by Petra Kvitova

British number one Johanna Konta is knocked out in the first round of the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham.

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Kicker banned for six years for match-fixing

World number 100 Nicolas Kicker is banned for six years and fined $25,000 (£19,000) for match-fixing.

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Queen's Club 2018: Novak Djokovic wins first-round match with ease

Novak Djokovic marks his first appearance at Queen's since 2010 with a comfortable win over qualifier John Millman.

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Queens Club 2018: Damir Dzumhur slides under the net mid-rally

Damir Dzumhur hits a spectacular drop shot sending him sliding under the net during his first-round match against Grigor Dimitrov at Queen's.

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Monday, June 18, 2018

Queen's Club Championships: Marin Cilic beats Fernando Verdasco to book second round spot

World number six Marin Cilic beats Fernando Verdasco 6-3, 6-4 to book his place in the second round of the Queen's Club Championships.

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Birmingham Classic: Karolina Pliskova beaten by Magdalena Rybarikova in first round

Third seed Karolina Pliskova is knocked out in the first round of the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham by Magdalena Rybarikova.

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Queen's 2018: Would technology temper the tennis tantrums?

After Johanna Konta's outburst on Sunday, BBC Sport asks whether technology would temper the tantrums in tennis.

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Queen's Club 2018: Britain's Cameron Norrie loses to Stan Wawrinka

British number two Cameron Norrie is knocked out of the Fever-Tree Championships in straight sets by Stan Wawrinka.

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Andy Murray: Injury has been 'toughest part of my career'

Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray says spending almost a year out injured was the "toughest period" of his career.

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'New Scottish number one' Norrie happy to have Murray back

Cameron Norrie is happy to be considered 'Scotland's number one' as he welcomes compatriot Andy Murray back from injury.

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'Open for all' - helping tennis grow in East Lothian

Lucy Bryden and members of the local community explain how she has been instrumental in helping more people play tennis at the Longniddry Tennis Club in East Lothian.

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Sunday, June 17, 2018

Norrie set to face Wawrinka on opening day at Queen's

British number two Cameron Norrie will play three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka at Queen's Club on Monday.

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Nature Valley Open: Angry Johanna Konta loses in Nottingham final

A furious Johanna Konta loses out to Australia's Ash Barty in the final of the Nature Valley Open in Nottingham.

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'I love playing tennis. I miss it a lot' - how Murray recovered from 'lowest point'

In his regular BBC Sport column, Andy Murray talks about the decision to have hip surgery in January and his long road to recovery.

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Dan Evans beaten by Alex de Minaur in Nature Valley Open in Nottingham

Britain's Dan Evans is beaten in the final of the Nature Valley Open in Nottingham by Australian teenager Alex de Minaur.

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Federer beats Raonic to win Stuttgart title on return

Roger Federer beats Milos Raonic to win the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart, his first event for two and a half months.

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Saturday, June 16, 2018

Nature Valley Open: Johanna Konta reaches Nottingham final

British number one Johanna Konta reaches the final of the Nature Valley Open in Nottingham for the second year in a row.

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Murray admits to being 'nervous' before Queen's return

Andy Murray says he will be nervous on his competitive return from hip surgery at Queen's Club next week.

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Federer to return to world number one after reaching Mercedes Cup final

Roger Federer will regain the world number one spot after beating Nick Kyrgios to reach the Mercedes Cup final in Stuttgart.

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Evans beats Granollers to reach Nottingham final

Britain's Dan Evans reaches the final of the Nature Valley Open in Nottingham after beating Spaniard Marcel Granollers.

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Andy Murray to play Fever-Tree Championships at Queen's Club

Andy Murray will make his competitive return from hip surgery in the Fever-Tree Championships at Queen's next week.

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Friday, June 15, 2018

Will Andy Murray be fit to play at Queen's club?

Watch as Andy Murray practises at The Queen's Club in London before deciding if he is fit enough to return to action.

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Mercedes Cup: Roger Federer beats Guido Pella to reach Stuttgart semi-finals

Roger Federer is one match away from regaining the world number one ranking following his victory over Guido Pella at the Mercedes Cup.

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Kyle Edmund deals with being British number one 'in his own way'

Kyle Edmund says he deals with being the British number one player "in his own way".

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Nature Valley Open: Britain's Katie Boulter loses in straight sets to Ashleigh Barty

Britain's Katie Boulter is out of the Nature Valley Open in Nottingham after defeat to top seed Ashleigh Barty.

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Nature Valley Open: Britain's Dan Evans reaches semi-finals with victory over Brayden Schnur

Britain's Dan Evans is into the Nature Valley Open semi-finals following a two-set win over Brayden Schnur.

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Andy Murray: Briton to practise at The Queen's Club to decide on his fitness

Andy Murray will practise at The Queen's Club this afternoon to gauge whether he is fit enough to return to the ATP Tour next week.

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Becker claims diplomatic immunity

The tennis star, who was declared bankrupt in 2017, is a diplomat for the Central African Republic.

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Thursday, June 14, 2018

Kyrgios wins in Stuttgart on return from injury

Nick Kyrgios describes his performance as "pretty average", despite winning on his return after two months out with injury.

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Federico Coria: World number 301 suspended for eight months

World number 301 Federico Coria receives an eight-month ban for failing to report a suspect approach in 2015.

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Nature Valley Open: Katie Boulter beats former US Open champion Sam Stosur

British number four Katie Boulter beats 2011 US Open champion Sam Stosur to reach her first WTA Tour quarter-final at the Nature Valley Open.

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Wednesday, June 13, 2018

GB's Evans into Nottingham quarter-finals

Great Britain's Dan Evans moves into the quarter-finals of the Nottingham Open with a win over seventh seed Sergiy Stakhovsky.

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Mercedes Cup: Roger Federer beats Mischa Zverev on return to tennis

Roger Federer makes a winning return to tennis as he beats Mischa Zverev in the second round of the Mercedes Cup.

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Fever-Tree Championships: Rafael Nadal withdraws from Queen's Club event

World number one Rafael Nadal withdraws from next week's Fever-Tree Championships at the Queen's Club in London.

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Ex-Wimbledon champion Bartoli ends comeback attempt

Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli abandons her attempt to return to competitive tennis.

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Tuesday, June 12, 2018

New British academies to open in 2019 with aim of producing top-100 players

Britain's first national tennis academies will open in Stirling and Loughborough in 2019 in a bid to boost the number of players in the top 100.

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Nottingham Open: Heather Watson into second round in straight sets

British number two Heather Watson moves into the second round of the Nottingham Open with a straight-set win over Danielle Lao

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Monday, June 11, 2018

Fever-Tree Championships: Novak Djokovic to make Queen's return

Novak Djokovic will play at The Queen's Club for the first time in eight years when Fever-Tree Championships begin next week.

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Alexander Ward beats fellow Briton Liam Broady in Nottingham

Alexander Ward beats fellow Briton Liam Broady to reach the second round of the Nature Valley Open in Nottingham.

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Errani's ban increased to 10 months after cancer drug shows up in test

Italy's former world number five Sara Errani's ban is increased from two to 10 months after a cancer drug showed up in a failed test.

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Sunday, June 10, 2018

Nottingham Open: Katie Swan qualifies for WTA main draw for first time

British teenager Katie Swan qualifies for a WTA Tour event for the first time with victory in qualifying at the Nottingham Open.

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Nadal beats Thiem to win 11th French Open title

World number one Rafael Nadal wins a record-extending 11th French Open title with victory over Dominic Thiem in the final.

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Saturday, June 9, 2018

Halep thought Grand Slam chance had 'gone' again

Simona Halep says she thought another chance to win her first Grand Slam title "had gone" before she fought back to win the French Open.

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Nadal needs 'his best' against Thiem in French Open final

Rafael Nadal says he will have to "play his best" to beat Dominic Thiem in Sunday's French Open final and win an 11th title.

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Dan Evans loses in Surbiton Trophy semi-finals

Briton Dan Evans, who is on a comeback from a year's ban for cocaine use, is beaten in the semi-finals of the Surbiton Trophy.

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French Open 2018: Simona Halep beats Sloane Stephens in final

World number one Simona Halep wins her first Grand Slam title by beating Sloane Stephens in the French Open final.

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Serena Williams should be ready for Wimbledon, says her coach

Serena Williams should be fit for Wimbledon following the former world number one's withdrawal from the French Open earlier this week, her coach says.

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First South American woman to win Wimbledon dies aged 78

Self-taught prodigy Maria Bueno, who took three Wimbledon singles titles, dies aged 78.

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Friday, June 8, 2018

Briton Reid loses two French Open semi-finals

Gordon Reid misses out on a place in the French Open wheelchair singles and doubles finals, losing in both semi-finals.

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French Open 2018: Simona Halep aims for maiden Grand Slam title

Simona Halep says she will "stay chilled" in Saturday's French Open final against Sloane Stephens after defeats in her previous three Grand Slam finals.

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Rafael Nadal into French Open final with win over Juan Martin del Potro

Top seed Rafael Nadal will bid for an 11th French Open title after breezing past Juan Martin del Potro in the semi-finals.

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Thiem beats Cecchinato to make French Open final

Seventh seed Dominic Thiem reaches his first Grand Slam final by beating Marco Cecchinato in the French Open semi-finals.

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Thursday, June 7, 2018

Halep defeats 2016 champion Muguruza to reach French Open final

World number one Simona Halep beats 2016 champion Garbine Muguruza to reach the French Open final.

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Reid beats defending champion Hewett at French Open

Gordon Reid beats defending champion Alfie Hewett in the all-British quarter-final of the wheelchair singles at the French Open.

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French Open 2018: Rafael Nadal beats Digeo Schwartzman to reach semis

Defending champion Rafael Nadal fights back from a set down to beat Diego Schwartzman and reach the French Open semi-finals.

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018

French Open 2018: Rafael Nadal v Diego Schwartzman held up by rain

Rafael Nadal will resume his French Open quarter-final against Diego Schwartzman on Thursday after play is called off for the day.

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Surbiton Trophy: Dan Evans beats Mats Moraing to reach quarter-finals

Great Britain's Dan Evans moves into the quarter-finals of the Surbiton Trophy in Surrey with a win over Germany's Mats Moraing.

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French Open 2018: Simona Halep beats Angelique Kerber to reach semi-final

World number one Simona Halep fights back from a set down to beat Angelique Kerber and move into the finals.

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Garbine Muguruza beats Maria Sharapova in French Open quarter-finals

Spanish third seed Garbine Muguruza beats Maria Sharapova in a one-sided French Open quarter-final.

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Tuesday, June 5, 2018

French Open 2018: World number 72 Marco Cecchinato shocks Novak Djokovic

World number 72 Marco Cecchinato shocks Novak Djokovic to reach the semi-finals of the French Open in Paris.

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Dominic Thiem beats injured Alexander Zverev to make French Open semi-finals

Austria's Dominic Thiem reaches the French Open semi-finals with a straight-set win over an injured Alexander Zverev.

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French Open 2018: Madison Keys beats Yulia Putintseva to reach semi-finals

American Madison Keys moves into the first French Open semi-final of her career as she beats unseeded Yulia Putintseva 7-6 (7-5) 6-4.

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Tennis match-fixing investigators detain 13 in Belgium raids

Prosecutors say a Belgian-Armenian criminal ring has been bribing professional players since 2014.

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Monday, June 4, 2018

French Open 2018: Rafael Nadal beats Maximilian Marterer in last 16 in Paris

Ten-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal moves into the quarter-finals of this year's event with a win over Germany's Maximilian Marterer.

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French Open: Serena Williams pulls out before she is due to play Maria Sharapova

Serena Williams pulls out of the French Open before her match with Maria Sharapova in the fourth round on Monday.

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French Open: Caroline Wozniacki beaten by Daria Kasatkina in last 16

Russia's Daria Kasatkina knocks out second seed Caroline Wozniacki to reach the quarter-finals of the French Open.

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Andy Murray still aiming to be fit for grass-court season - Judy Murray

Britain's Andy Murray is still aiming to be fit for the grass-court season and will make a statement this week, says his mother Judy.

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Sunday, June 3, 2018

French Open 2018: World number 72 Marco Cecchinato shocks David Goffin

World number 72 Marco Cecchinato shocks eighth seed David Goffin to set up a French Open quarter-final against Novak Djokovic.

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French Open 2018: Novak Djokovic beats Fernando Verdasco to reach quarter-finals

Former champion Novak Djokovic beats Fernando Verdasco in straight sets to reach the French Open quarter-finals.

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World Team Cup: GB men's wheelchair tennis players lose to Japan in final

The Great Britain men's team are defeated by Japan in Sunday's wheelchair tennis World Team Cup final.

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French Open 2018: Alexander Zverev beats Karen Khachanov in five sets

Alexander Zverev comes through a third successive five-set match to reach the French Open quarter-finals.

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French Open 2018: Madison Keys reaches quarter-finals at Roland Garros

American Madison Keys books the first quarter-final spot at the French Open with victory over Romania's Mihaela Buzarnescu.

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Saturday, June 2, 2018

French Open 2018: Defending champion Rafael Nadal eases into last 16

World number one Rafael Nadal eases into the French Open last 16 with a straight-set victory over Richard Gasquet.

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French Open 2018: Kyle Edmund beaten by Fabio Fognini in third round

British number one Kyle Edmund loses in five sets to Italy's Fabio Fognini in the French Open third round.

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French Open 2018: Maria Sharapova wins to set up potential Serena Williams match

Two-time champion Maria Sharapova could face Serena Williams in the French Open last 16 after beating sixth seed Karolina Pliskova in Paris.

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French Open 2018: Garbine Muguruza beats Sam Stosur to reach fourth round

Former champion Garbine Muguruza beats Australia's Sam Stosur in straight sets to reach the French Open fourth round.

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Friday, June 1, 2018

French Open 2018: Fourth seed Elina Svitolina knocked out in third round

Fourth seed Elina Svitolina becomes the highest-profile casualty in the women's singles at the French Open.

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Novak Djokovic battles through to last 16 at French Open

Novak Djokovic wins a gruelling four-hour match against Spanish 13th seed Roberto Bautista Agut at the French Open.

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French Open 2018: Alexander Zverev through after scare from Damir Dzumhur

Second seed Alexander Zverev saves match point before beating Damir Dzumhur in five sets at the French Open.

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