Court to be 'recognised' at Australian Open despite 'demeaning' views

Margaret Court's 1970 Grand Slam will be "recognised" at January's Australian Open despite her personal views, says Tennis Australia.

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Former Wimbledon champion Mirza to compete after maternity break

Former Wimbledon doubles champion Sania Mirza will return to competitive tennis in January, two years since her last match before taking time out to have her baby.

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Elena Baltacha: Olympic tennis player to be remembered in BBC Alba documentary

Olympian Elena Baltacha died of cancer in 2014 at the age of 30, having retired from tennis a few months earlier. She will be remembered in this BBC Alba documentary.

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Andy Murray: ‘You’re always putting on a brave face’

Andy Murray tells BBC Radio 5 Live about his long-term hip injury, rehabilitation and return to tennis.

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Andy Murray documentary: Eight things we learned from Resurfacing

Dunblane, retirement tears, and watching videos of his surgery - eight things Andy Murray's new Amazon documentary revealed.

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Davis Cup: What worked, what didn't & what needs to change

What worked in the new-look Davis Cup finals, what didn’t and what are the lessons to learn before next year? BBC Sport analyses the event.

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Davis Cup improvements and thoughts of going vegan - Jamie Murray column

Jamie Murray looks back at his Davis Cup week, suggests improvements for next year's event and reveals why he would consider going vegan.

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Emotional Bautista Agut puts Spain ahead in Davis Cup final

Roberto Bautista Agut puts Spain 1-0 ahead in their Davis Cup final against Canada with an emotional victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime in Madrid.

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GB should be excited for future after reaching Davis Cup semi-final - Smith

Captain Leon Smith says Great Britain can be excited about their chances of future success in the Davis Cup despite a heartbreaking semi-final defeat by a Rafael Nadal-inspired Spain.

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Canada beat Russia to reach their first Davis Cup final

Canada beat Russia 6-3 3-6 7-5 (5) in an epic decisive doubles rubber to reach the Davis Cup final in Madrid.

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GB without Murray again for Davis Cup semi against Spain

Andy Murray will not play in Great Britain's Davis Cup semi-final against Spain with captain Leon Smith sticking with the team which beat Germany.

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Davis Cup: Andy Murray makes ticket offer for Great Britain fans

Andy Murray offers to try to get tickets for Great Britain fans in Madrid who want to watch the team's Davis Cup semi-final on Saturday.

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Kyle Edmund gives Great Britain 1-0 lead in Davis Cup quarter-finals

Kyle Edmund steps up again in Andy Murray's absence to start Great Britain's Davis Cup quarter-final against Germany with a win.

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Djokovic's Serbia beaten by Russia in Davis Cup despite match points to win tie

Novak Djokovic's Serbia miss out on the Davis Cup semi-finals after they fail to convert three match points in a narrow defeat by Russia.

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Andy Murray not named in Great Britain's Davis Cup team for quarter-final

Andy Murray will not play in Great Britain's Davis Cup quarter-final against Germany with captain Leon Smith sticking with the team who beat Kazakhstan.

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Davis Cup aims to add women's event to men's Finals event

One "massive" team event, featuring both men and women, is the long-term goal as the new look Davis Cup Finals conclude in Madrid this weekend explains tennis correspondent Russell Fuller

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Davis Cup finals 2019: Leon Smith unsure whether to select Andy Murray

British Davis Cup captain Leon Smith says he faces a "difficult decision" over whether to recall Andy Murray for the last-eight tie against Germany.

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Davis Cup finals 2019: Novak Djokovic helps take Serbia into last eight

Novak Djokovic ensures Serbia move into the Davis Cup quarter-finals with a straight-set victory over France's Benoit Paire.

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Edmund gives GB Davis Cup lead against Kazakhstan

Kyle Edmund gives Great Britain a 1-0 lead in their Davis Cup tie against Kazakhstan by beating Mikhail Kukushkin in straight sets.

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Davis Cup: Rafael Nadal helps Spain into quarter-finals but Croatia are out

Rafael Nadal's Spain ease into the quarter-finals at the Davis Cup finals, beating a weakened Croatia to send the defending champions out of the event.

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Davis Cup finals 2019: Andy Murray beats Tallon Griekspoor in opener

Andy Murray survives a scare against Dutch world number 179 Tallon Griekspoor before giving Great Britain a winning start at the Davis Cup finals.

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Murray 'honoured' by UK Coaching lifetime achievement award

Judy Murray says it is a "massive honour" to be given a lifetime achievement award by UK Coaching for her services to tennis.

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'It had to change' - Jamie Murray on 'new' Davis Cup, visiting the Bernabeu & playing 'cornhole'

Before the Davis Cup, Jamie Murray talks in his latest column about the controversial new format, representing Britain again alongside brother Andy and Real Madrid stadium tours.

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Murray cautious of heavy Davis Cup workload

Andy Murray says he needs to be cautious about his workload at the revamped Davis Cup finals with the potential for Great Britain to play five ties in five days.

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France survive scare to beat Japan in Davis Cup

French pair Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert come from behind to win a deciding doubles tie in a 2-1 victory over Japan at the Davis Cup finals.

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Davis Cup finals 2019: Holders Croatia beaten by Russia

Croatia begin the defence of their Davis Cup title with defeat by Russia as the new-look group tournament gets under way in Madrid.

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Innovation or sacrilege? What you need to know about the new Davis Cup

It's been branded the 'World Cup of Tennis' but the Davis Cup revamp has been met with criticism. Here's what you need to know about the inaugural finals in Madrid.

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'I believe I'm close to being a Slam champion' - Tsitsipas after ATP Finals win

Stefanos Tsitsipas says he is "really close" to winning a first Grand Slam after claiming the biggest title of his career at the ATP Finals.

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Who will win Wimbledon? Becker & Henman's predictions for 2020

Boris Becker and Tim Henman pick their highlights of the year and make their tennis predictions for 2020. Who do they tip to win a Grand Slam?

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Davis Cup finals: Follow action from Madrid across BBC Radio & online

Follow live coverage from the Davis Cup featuring Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, across BBC Radio and online.

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ATP Finals: Stefanos Tsitsipas beats Dominic Thiem to win ATP Finals title

Stefanos Tsitsipas fights back from a set down to beat Dominic Thiem in a final-set tie-break to become the youngest winner of the ATP Finals in 18 years.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas beats Dominic Thiem to win ATP Finals title

A nerveless Stefanos Tsitsipas comes from a set down to beat Dominic Thiem and become the youngest winner of the ATP Finals in 18 years.

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Watch live ATP Finals - Thiem v Tsitsipas

The singles matches at the ATP World Tour finals take place at the O2 Arena - watch live BBC Two coverage.

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Give new Davis Cup format a chance - Murray

Andy Murray urges players and fans to give the new Davis Cup format a chance, with next week's Madrid event hit by some high-profile absences.

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Tomas Berdych: 2010 Wimbledon finalist retires

Former world number four and 2010 Wimbledon runner-up Tomas Berdych announces his retirement from tennis at the age of 34.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas beats Roger Federer to reach final of ATP Finals - best shots

Watch the best shots as Stefanos Tsitsipas beats six-time champion Roger Federer to reach the final of the ATP Finals in London.

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Tsitsipas into first ATP Finals showpiece with victory over Federer

Stefanos Tsitsipas beats six-time champion Roger Federer in straight sets to reach the final of the ATP Finals in London.

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Tennis in 2019 quiz: Can you remember which players said these things?

Take BBC Sport's quiz to see if you can remember who said these notable quotes from the 2019 tennis season.

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Rafael Nadal beats Stefanos Tsitsipas to keep his ATP Finals hopes alive

Watch the best shots as Rafael Nadal beats Stefanos Tsitsipas to keep his ATP Finals hopes alive.

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Rafael Nadal beats Stefanos Tsitsipas to keep his ATP Finals hopes alive

Rafael Nadal demonstrates his fighting qualities to battle back to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas and keep his ATP Finals hopes alive.

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Superb Federer beats Djokovic to reach ATP Finals semis

Roger Federer moves into the ATP Finals last four at the expense of Novak Djokovic with a scintillating win over his great rival.

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ATP Finals: Matteo Berrettini beats Dominic Thiem in final round robin match

Matteo Berrettini earns his first ATP Finals win after beating Dominic Thiem in straight sets.

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ATP Finals: Matteo Berrettini beats Dominic Thiem in London round-robin

Matteo Berrettini claims a consolation victory at the ATP Finals as he beats Dominic Thiem in his final group match in London.

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Henman leading GB at ATP Cup is 'really positive' - Murray

Britain's Andy Murray will open his 2020 season by taking on Bulgaria's former Wimbledon semi-finalist Grigor Dimitrov in the inaugural ATP Cup.

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ATP Finals: Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram miss out on doubles semi-finals

Britain's Joe Salisbury and American Rajeev Ram miss out on the ATP Finals last four as they lose to Lukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo.

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Bryan brothers to retire after 2020 US Open

Bob and Mike Bryan, the most decorated tennis doubles partnership ever, will retire after next year's US Open.

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ATP Finals: Alexander Zverev denies using his phone during match

Alexander Zverev denies using his phone during his match against Stefanos Tsitsipas at the ATP Finals.

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Federer wants to 'get Djokovic back' for Wimbledon defeat

Roger Federer says his crucial match with Novak Djokovic at the ATP Finals on Thursday is "a chance to get him back" for this year's Wimbledon final.

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ATP Finals: Rafael Nadal saves a match point to beat Daniil Medvedev

Watch the best shots as Rafael Nadal keeps his hopes of winning his first ATP Finals title alive after beating Daniil Medvedev.

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Nadal beats Medvedev after stunning fightback

Rafael Nadal saves a match point to beat Russian Daniil Medvedev and boost his hopes of a first ATP Finals title.

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Andy Murray says new baby & cake made him heaviest of his career

Andy Murray says the combination of a newborn baby, injury and lots of cake left him at his heaviest weight ever.

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Andy Murray: Former world number one believes he can beat the best

Former world number one Andy Murray believes he can still beat the world’s best after a successful return from hip surgery.

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Dominika Cibulková retires from tennis at age of 30

Former world number four and 2014 Australian Open runner-up Dominika Cibulková announces her retirement from tennis.

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ATP Finals: Rodger Federer beats Matteo Berrettini in must win

Watch the best shots as Roger Federer recovers from his opening round-robin defeat to beat Italy's Matteo Berrettini in straight sets at the ATP Finals.

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Andy Murray starts to believe he can beat Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal & Novak Djokovic again

Andy Murray believes he is closer to beating Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic than he was "seven or eight" weeks ago.

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Britain's Salisbury keeps alive semi-finals hopes

Britain's Joe Salisbury and partner Rajeev Ram keep alive their semi-final hopes by winning their second round-robin match at the ATP Finals.

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ATP Finals: Stefanos Tsitsipas beats Daniil Medvedev in London opener

Watch the best shots as sixth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas wins his opening match at the ATP Finals by edging out fourth seed and fellow debutant Daniil Medvedev in London.

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ATP Finals: Stefanos Tsitsipas beats Daniil Medvedev in London opener

Sixth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas wins his opening match at the ATP Finals by edging out fourth seed and fellow debutant Daniil Medvedev.

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Nadal, Djokovic and Federer on rivalry and friendship on ATP tennis tour

The sporting stars spoke to BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent about what life is like being the top three male tennis players

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ATP Finals: Watch five best shots as Novak Djokovic beats Matteo Berrettini in opener

Watch five best shots Novak Djokovic made a winning start at the ATP Finals, beating Matteo Berrettini in straight sets.

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Novak Djokovic beats Matteo Berrettini in opening match of ATP Finals in London

Novak Djokovic makes a winning start at the ATP Finals as he chases a record-equalling sixth title and overhaul Rafael Nadal as world number one.

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France win deciding rubber to claim Fed Cup in Australia

France win the deciding doubles rubber in Australia to lift the Fed Cup for the first time since 2003.

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Next Gen ATP Finals: Jannik Sinner stuns top seed Alex de Minaur in final

Italian wildcard Jannik Sinner wins the Next Gen ATP Finals after beating Australia's world number 18 and top seed Alex de Minaur 4-2 4-1 4-2.

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Fed Cup: Ashleigh Barty hails 'perfect match' as Australia draw level against France

World number one Ashleigh Barty hails her "perfect match" in beating Caroline Garcia to draw Australia level in the Fed Cup final against France.

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'I am confident I can be competitive' - Nadal on ATP Finals fitness

World number one Rafael Nadal is "confident" of being fit to play in the ATP Finals which starts on Sunday at London's O2 Arena.

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Barty to face Garcia on first day of Fed Cup final

Australia's world number one Ashleigh Barty will play France's Caroline Garcia on the opening day of the Fed Cup final in Perth.

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How to follow the ATP Finals live on BBC TV, radio & 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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Katie Boulter loses to Joanna Garland in Thailand on injury return

Britain's Katie Boulter returns from a six-month injury absence with defeat by world number 646 Joanna Garland in Thailand.

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Djokovic & Federer drawn together in ATP Finals at O2

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are drawn in the same group for the ATP Finals, which starts on Sunday at London's O2 Arena.

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Kim Clijsters comeback: Former Grand Slam winner delays WTA return

Four-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters says she will not make her WTA Tour comeback in January because of a knee injury.

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Baby boy for Murray and wife Kim

The couple, who married in 2015, already have two daughters, Sophia, three, and Edie, two.

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Novak Djokovic beats Denis Shapovalov to win fifth Paris Masters title

Novak Djokovic wins his fifth Paris Masters title with a 6-3 6-4 victory over Denis Shapovalov.

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WTA Finals: Ashleigh Barty beats Elina Svitolina to win title and record prize

Ashleigh Barty beats Elina Svitolina to claim the WTA Finals title and pick up the biggest prize money ever offered in tennis.

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Novak Djokovic into Paris Masters final after beating Grigor Dimitrov

Novak Djokovic beats Grigor Dimitrov 7-6 6-4 to reach the final of the Paris Masters against Rafael Nadal or Denis Shapovalov.

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WTA Finals: Elina Svitolina though to final after Belinda Bencic retires injured

Defending champion Elina Svitolina reaches the WTA Finals showpiece in Shenzhen when a tearful Belinda Bencic retires injured in their semi-final.

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Rafael Nadal makes Paris Masters semi-finals in bid to end 2019 as number one

Rafael Nadal remains on course to finish the season as number one after he defeats Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-6 (7-4) 6-1 to reach the Paris Masters semi-finals.

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WTA Finals: Elina Svitolina beats Sofia Kenin to maintain 100% record in Shenzhen

Defending champion Elina Svitolina maintains her 100% record at the WTA Finals with a hard-fought win over American alternate Sofia Kenin.

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Davis Cup finals: Kyle Edmund earns final Great Britain spot

Kyle Edmund joins Andy Murray, Dan Evans, Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski in the Great Britain squad for the Davis Cup finals.

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