Roger Federer wins Miami Open with 6-1 6-4 victory over John Isner

Roger Federer wins his 101st career title with a 6-1 6-4 win over John Isner in the Miami Open final.

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Barty claims Miami Open title to move into top 10

Australian Ashleigh Barty claims the Miami Open title with a straight sets win over Karolina Pliskova.

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ATP Miami Open: John Isner ends Felix Auger-Aliassime's run to reach final

Defending champion John Isner ended Canadian teenager Felix Auger-Aliassime's historic run to reach the Miami Open final.

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Miami Open: Roger Federer to face teenager almost half his age in semis

Three-time champion Roger Federer advances to the semi-finals of the Miami Open after a straight-set win over Kevin Anderson.

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Miami Open: Ashleigh Barty into final with win over Anett Kontaveit

Ashleigh Barty is into the biggest final of her career following a straight-set victory over Estonia's Anett Kontaveit at the Miami Open.

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Exciting young talents Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov and Tiafoeto to play Queen's

Felix Auger-Aliassime, Denis Shapovalov and Frances Tiafoe - described as three of the "most exciting young players in the sport" - will play Queen's in June.

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London Marathon: Andy Murray named as official starter

Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is named as the official starter of the London Marathon on 28 April.

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Hopman Cup: Mixed team event shelved in Perth in favour of men-only event

The unique mixed teams Hopman Cup is looking for a new host venue after being replaced in Perth, Australia by a new men-only ATP World Team Cup.

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Miami Open: Roger Federer reaches quarter-finals with win over Daniil Medvedev

Roger Federer will play Kevin Anderson in the quarter-finals of the Miami Open after beating Daniil Medvedev in straight sets.

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Miami Open 2019: Simona Halep through to semis

Romania's Simona Halep moves closer to reclaiming the world number one ranking after defeating China's Wang Qiang 6-4, 7-5 to reach the Miami Open semi-finals.

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Miami Open: Petra Kvitova loses to Ashleigh Barty in quarter-finals

World number two Petra Kvitova suffers a surprise defeat by Ashleigh Barty in the Miami Open quarter-finals.

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Miami Open: Kyle Edmund distracted by crowd in loss to John Isner

British number one Kyle Edmund reacts angrily to noise from the crowd during his Miami Open defeat by John Isner.

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Meet the 87-year-old tennis world number one

Gordon Oates, who has achieved the accolade for over-85s doubles, says it is never too late to start.

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Petra Kvitova: Man who stabbed tennis star sentenced to jail

Her playing left hand was severely injured after the attack in 2016.

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Kyrgios is a genius says Judy Murray after he serves underarm in Miami win

Australia's Nick Kyrgios twice serves underarm during his 6-3 6-1 defeat of Serb Dusan Lajovic at the Miami Open on Monday.

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Halep beats Williams as she and Kvitova stay on course for number one spot

Simona Halep claims her fourth successive win over Venus Williams to reach the quarter-finals at the Miami Open.

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Miami Open: Roger Federer beats Filip Krajinovic to reach fourth round

Three-time champion Roger Federer reaches the Miami Open fourth round with a straight-set win over Filip Krajinovic.

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Halep to face Williams in Miami last 16 as she seeks to regain top ranking

Simona Halep moves closer to regaining the world number one spot by coming from a set down to beat Polona Hercog at the Miami Open.

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Miami Open: Kyle Edmund beats Milos Raonic to set up John Isner match

Great Britain's Kyle Edmund reaches the fourth round of the Miami Open with a 6-4 6-4 victory over Milos Raonic.

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Serena Williams pulls out of Miami Open with knee injury

Eight-time winner Serena Williams withdraws from the Miami Open because of a knee injury.

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Miami Open: Britain's Dan Evans loses in second round to Denis Shapovalov

British number three Dan Evans is knocked out in the Miami Open second round by Canada's Denis Shapovalov.

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Djokovic beats Tomic in Miami in bid for record seventh title

Novak Djokovic returns to winning ways with a straight-set victory against Australia's Bernard Tomic to reach the Miami Open third round.

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Miami Open: Naomi Osaka & Bianca Andreescu through to third round

World number one Naomi Osaka comes through a three-set tussle with Yanina Wickmayer to reach the Miami Open third round.

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Miami Open: Kyle Edmund beats Ilya Ivashka to reach the third round

British number one Kyle Edmund cruises into the third round of the Miami Open with a straightforward victory over Ilya Ivashka.

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Johanna Konta into Miami Open second round after beating Jessica Pegula

British number one Johanna Konta sees off a spirited challenge from American Jessica Pegula to reach the Miami Open second round in straight sets.

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Miami Open: Cameron Norrie beaten in first round by Jordan Thompson

British number two Cameron Norrie is out of the Miami Open after losing 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 to Australia's Jordan Thompson.

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French Open 'narrowing pay gap' with more money for early losers

French Open organisers say they are narrowing the pay gap between leading and lower-ranked players by increasing prize money for early-round losers.

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Miami Open: Great Britain's Dan Evans and Jay Clarke beaten in qualifying

British hopefuls Dan Evans and Jay Clarke both fall to straight-sets defeats in the final round of Miami Open qualifying.

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Konta eyes 'perfect pathway' for Wimbledon

Britain's Johanna Konta says playing three home WTA grass-court tournaments this summer gives her the ideal preparation for Wimbledon.

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Indian Wells: Dominic Thiem beats Roger Federer to win title

Dominic Thiem ends Roger Federer's bid for a record sixth Indian Wells title with a battling three-set victory in California.

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Wildcard Andreescu wins Indian Wells title

Bianca Andreescu's remarkable Indian Wells run culminates with the wildcard beating Angelique Kerber to win the title.

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Nadal withdraws from Indian Wells semi against Federer

World number two Rafael Nadal withdraws from his Indian Wells semi-final against Roger Federer with a right knee injury.

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Canadian teen Andreescu reaches final in Indian Wells

Teenager Bianca Andreescu becomes the first wildcard to reach the women's singles final at Indian Wells after beating Elina Svitolina.

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Indian Wells: Roger Federer beats Hubert Hurkacz to set up possible Rafael Nadal semi-final

Roger Federer beats Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets to reach the semi-finals at Indian Wells.

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Indian Wells: Angelique Kerber defeats Venus Williams, Thiem also through to semis

World number eight Angelique Kerber defeats Venus Williams to reach the semi-finals at Indian Wells.

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Former GB Davis Cup captain Hutchins dies

Britain's longest-serving Davis Cup captain Paul Hutchins, who had motor neurone disease, dies aged 73.

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'Now or never for funding to deliver Andy and Jamie Murray's tennis legacy' - Judy Murray

Now must be the time to deliver new and improved tennis facilities as a legacy of Andy and Jamie Murray's success, their mother Judy has reiterated.

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Indian Wells: Roger Federer beats Kyle Edmund to reach quarter-finals

Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer beats British number one Kyle Edmund to reach the quarter-finals at Indian Wells.

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Shot clocks: ATP to use device at all Tour events from 2020

Shot clocks, which count down the 25 seconds allowed between points, will be used at all ATP Tour tournaments from 2020.

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Indian Wells: Novak Djokovic beaten by Philipp Kohlschreiber in third round

World number one Novak Djokovic is knocked out of the BNP Paribas Open in the third round by Philipp Kohlschreiber at Indian Wells.

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Halep beaten by teenager Vondrousova in Indian Wells

Unseeded Czech teenager Marketa Vondrousova upsets world number two Simona Halep to reach the quarter-finals at Indian Wells.

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Venus Williams into fourth round at Indian Wells

Venus Williams beats fellow American Christina McHale 6-2 7-5 to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells.

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Fed Cup: Revamped tournament could be held as soon as April 2020

A revamped Fed Cup Finals - featuring 12 teams - could be up and running as early as next April, BBC Sport understands.

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Serena Williams: Former world number one retires from third-round match at Indian Wells

Serena Williams retires from her third-round match at Indian Wells while trailing Spain's Garbine Muguruza 6-3 1-0.

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Indian Wells: Kyle Edmund beats world number 86 Nicolas Jarry at BNP Paribas Open

Britain's Kyle Edmund beats Chile's Nicolas Jarry 6-2 6-0 to reach the third round at Indian Wells.

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Indian Wells: Novak Djokovic greets legend Pete Sampras after win

Novak Djokovic races over to shake hands with tennis legend Pete Sampras after a second-round win over Bjorn Fratangelo at Indian Wells.

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Serena backs US women's football squad over equality

Serena Williams says the US women's squad's legal battle for equality "is hopefully for the future of women's soccer".

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Evans beaten by Wawrinka in Indian Wells as Konta goes through

Britain's Dan Evans loses to Stan Wawrinka as Johanna Konta beats Hsieh Su-Wei to reach round three in Indian Wells.

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International Women's Day: Judy Murray on inspiring female tennis coaches

Judy Murray explains how she is trying to inspire the next generation of female tennis coaches - and why 10-year-old Naomi inspired her.

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ATP vote not to extend president Chris Kermode's contract

ATP president Chris Kermode will not have his contract extended when it expires at the end of the year.

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Norrie loses to teenager Auger-Aliassime in Indian Wells

Britain's Cameron Norrie loses to Canadian 18-year-old Felix Auger-Aliassime in the BNP Paribas Open first round in Indian Wells.

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Nadal warns against ousting ATP chief Kermode

Rafael Nadal warns players intent on ousting the head of the ATP that "changing the president will stop the process of improving the sport".

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'In my heart, I believe he can do it' - Bryan thinks Murray can return to singles

American doubles player Bob Bryan says there are "no limitations" to what he can do, seven months after a similar hip surgery to Andy Murray's.

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Rafael Nadal: World number two says players need to show 'good values'

Rafael Nadal insists he has respect for Nick Kyrgios's talent, but says players need to show 'good values'.

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Britain's Konta defeats Parmentier in Indian Wells

British number one Johanna Konta progresses to the second round in Indian Wells by beating France's Pauline Parmentier.

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Andy Murray: Three-time Grand Slam champion 'pain-free' after hip surgery

Andy Murray says he is 'pain-free' after having hip surgery, but believes there is less than a 50% chance he will play singles at Wimbledon.

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'Pain-free' Murray still targeting return

Britain's former world number one Andy Murray says he is "pain free" following hip surgery but remains cautious about a comeback.

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Katie Boulter out in Indian Wells qualifying after defeat by Viktorija Golubic

Katie Boulter fails to reach the Indian Wells main draw after being beaten in the final round of qualifying by Viktorija Golubic.

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Queen's: Nick Kyrgios wants to emulate Andy Murray at Fever-Tree Championships

Australian Nick Kyrgios says he wants to emulate his good friend Andy Murray by winning the Queen's title this year.

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Indian Wells: Katie Boulter wins in BNP Paribas Open qualifying

British number two Katie Boulter is one win away from the Indian Wells main draw after beating American Allie Kiick in qualifying.

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Kyle Edmund wins Challenger event at Indian Wells

Britain's Kyle Edmund secures a comfortable 6-3 6-2 win over Andrey Rublev in the final of the Oracle Challenger Series at Indian Wells.

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Nick Kyrgios wins Mexican Open after beating Alexander Zverev

Australia's Nick Kyrgios beats world number three Alexander Zverev 6-3 6-4 to win the Mexico Open in Acapulco.

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Roger Federer: Images of his 100 career ATP title wins

BBC Sport flicks through images of each of Roger Federer's 100 ATP title wins, after the Swiss secured his century by winning the 2019 Dubai Tennis Championship.

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Roger Federer: Can you name the 20 players to have beaten the Swiss in a final?

Try our quiz to see if you can name the 20 players who have beaten Roger Federer in a singles final.

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Roger Federer's 100 titles in numbers: Where has he won most? Who has he beaten most?

After Roger Federer brings up his century of titles in Dubai, BBC Sport breaks down the numbers behind his 100 singles titles.

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Dubai Duty Free Championships: Roger Federer wins 100th ATP title with victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas

Roger Federer has won his 100th ATP title at the Dubai Duty Free Championships - exactly 6,600 days after winning his first.

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Kyrgios through to Mexico Open final but Norrie loses out

Australian Nick Kyrgios reaches his first ATP final since January 2018 but Britain's Cameron Norrie loses his semi-final.

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Roger Federer to face Stefanos Tsitsipas ain Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships final

Roger Federer will face Stefanos Tsitsipas in Dubai Duty Free Championships final where a win will secure a 100th ATP singles title.

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Mexican Open: Cameron Norrie reaches semi-finals, Johanna Konta out

Cameron Norrie reaches the semi-finals of the Mexican Open but fellow Briton Johanna Konta was knocked out.

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