Dubai Tennis Championships: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in final

World number one Novak Djokovic wins the Dubai Tennis Championships for the first time since 2013 with a straight-set win over Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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Mexican Open: Rafael Nadal to face Taylor Fritz in men's final

World number two Rafael Nadal will face Taylor Fritz in the final of the Mexican Open after beating Grigor Dimitrov in the last four.

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Mexico Open: Heather Watson reaches WTA final in Acapulco

Britain's Heather Watson is one win away from her first WTA title in almost four years after beating China's Wang Xiyu to reach the Mexican Open final.

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Dubai Tennis Championships: Dan Evans loses to Stefanos Tsitsipas in semi-finals

British number one Dan Evans is beaten 6-2 6-3 in 81 minutes by Stefano Tsitsipas in the last four of the Dubai Tennis Championships.

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Watson reaches Mexican Open semi-finals but Edmund beaten

Briton Heather Watson overcomes her friend Christina McHale 6-3 1-6 6-1 to reach the Mexican Open last four.

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GB's Evans beats Rublev to reach Dubai semis

British number one Dan Evans beats Russia's Andrey Rublev 6-2 7-6 (11-9) to reach the semi-finals of the Dubai Tennis Championships.

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GB's Edmund & Watson reach quarter-finals in Mexico

Britain's Kyle Edmund and Heather Watson both record straight-set wins to reach the quarter finals at the Mexican Open, but Katie Boulter is beaten by China's Lin Zhu.

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'Sharapova retires with many questions unanswered'

Maria Sharapova may be going quietly into retirement but it certainly will not be the last we hear of her, writes Russell Fuller.

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Dubai Tennis Championships: Dan Evans through to quarter-finals after beating Pierre-Hugues Herbert

British number one Dan Evans saves three match points in the deciding set to reach the quarter-finals of the Dubai Tennis Championships.

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Maria Sharapova retires: Five-time Grand Slam champion 'says goodbye' to tennis at 32

Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova is "saying goodbye" to tennis at the age of 32.

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Kyrgios accuses fans of 'disrespect' after retirement in Mexico

Nick Kyrgios accuses the Mexican Open crowd of "disrespect" after he is booed off court following his first-round retirement against Ugo Humbert.

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Boulter beats De Lorenzo to reach third round in Mexico

Britain's Katie Boulter is through to the third round of the Mexico Open after coming back from a set down to beat lucky loser Francesca di Lorenzo.

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Murray could return next month but may need further operation

Britain's Andy Murray could return to the tour as early as next month, but admits there is also a real possibility he may need a further operation.

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GB's Evans beats fourth seed Fognini in Dubai

British number one Dan Evans fights back from one set down to defeat Italian fourth seed Fabio Fognini at the Dubai Tennis Championships.

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Fever-Tree Championships: Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas to play at Queen's

Top 10 players Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas confirm they will play at Queen's in the build up to Wimbledon in June.

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In-form Edmund cruises past Lopez in Mexico

Kyle Edmund continues his good run of form with a straight-sets win over Feliciano Lopez at the Mexican Open.

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Mexican Open: Heather Watson beats Coco Vandeweghe in round one

British number two Heather Watson comes from a set down to beat Coco Vandeweghe 4-6 6-4 6-4 at the Mexican Open.

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Fifteen-year-old Coco Gauff breaks into world's top 50

American teenager Coco Gauff breaks into the world's top 50 for the first time.

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Halep beats Rybakina to win Dubai title for second time

World number two Simona Halep wins her 20th WTA title, beating Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-5) in the Dubai Tennis Championships final.

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Federer to miss fourth French Open in five years after knee surgery

Roger Federer, the 20-time Grand Slam champion, will miss this year's French Open after having surgery on his right knee.

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Norrie knocked out by youngest player at Delray Beach Open

British number two Cameron Norrie is knocked out of the Delray Beach Open in the second round.

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Cameron Norrie beat Taylor Fritz, while Kyle Edmund withdraws at Delray Open

Britain's Cameron Norrie beats Taylor Fritz of the United States in the first round of the Delray Open on Tuesday.

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Kim Clijsters: Belgian shines in comeback defeat by Garbine Muguruza

Kim Clijsters produces a remarkable display in her first WTA match in nearly eight years, which ends in a 6-2 7-6 (8-6) defeat by Garbine Muguruza.

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Rotterdam Open: Gael Monfils beats Felix Auger-Aliassime to defend title

Gael Monfils beats Canadian teenager Felix Auger-Aliassime to win the Rotterdam Open for a second consecutive year.

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Edmund beats Seppi in New York to win first ATP title for 16 months

British number three Kyle Edmund wins his first ATP event since October 2018, beating Andreas Seppi 7-5 6-1 in the final of the New York Open.

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New York Open: Kyle Edmund beats Miomir Kecmanovic to reach final

British number three Kyle Edmund reaches the final of the New York Open after beating Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic 6-1 6-4.

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New York Open: Kyle Edmund reaches semi-finals with win over Kwon Soon-woo

British number three Kyle Edmund reaches the New York Open semi-finals with victory over South Korea's Kwon Soon-woo.

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Rotterdam Open: Dan Evans beaten in quarter-finals by Gael Monfils

British number one Dan Evans is knocked out of the Rotterdam Open at the quarter-final stage after losing to defending champion Gael Monfils.

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Rotterdam Open: Second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas loses to unseeded Aljaz Bedene in last 16

Second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas suffers a surprise 7-5 6-4 defeat to unseeded Aljaz Bedene in the last 16 of the Rotterdam Open.

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New York Open: Kyle Edmund reaches quarter-finals

British number one Kyle Edmund progresses to the quarter-finals of the New York Open with a straight sets victory over Dominik Koepfer.

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'If anyone can come back from an injury like that, he can'

One of the leading coaches in tennis, Jose Higueras, is tipping Andy Murray to make a successful return from his latest injury setback.

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Let coaches signal to players from the stands - King

Tennis legend Billie Jean King says allowing coaches to signal instructions to players during matches is a "no brainer".

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Evans beats Khachanov to reach Rotterdam quarters

British number one Dan Evans is into the Rotterdam Open last eight after coming from a set down to defeat world number 17 Karen Khachanov.

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St Petersburg Ladies Trophy: Johanna Konta loses in last 16

British number one Johanna Konta suffers her fourth straight singles defeat as she is knocked out of the St Petersburg Ladies Trophy.

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New York Open: Kyle Edmund reaches last 16 with win over Yasutaka Uchiyama

British number three Kyle Edmund reaches the last 16 of the New York Open with 7-5 6-4 win over Japan's Yasutaka Uchiyama.

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Fed Cup: Great Britain to face Mexico away in play-off tie

Great Britain will travel to Mexico in April for a Fed Cup play-off tie that they must win to avoid relegation.

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Britain's Evans through to round two in Rotterdam

Dan Evans beats Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3 7-5 to reach round two of the Rotterdam Open and now faces Karen Khachanov or Fabio Fognini.

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Farah will not be banned despite positive test

Wimbledon doubles champion Robert Farah will not be banned for testing positive for a banned substance as the ITF accepts it was from contaminated meat.

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St Petersburg Ladies Trophy: Johanna Konta returns with doubles win

British number one Johanna Konta steps up her return to full fitness with a doubles win at the St Petersburg Ladies Trophy.

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Williams winning streak ended but US reach Fed Cup Finals

Serena Williams sees her 14-match Fed Cup singles winning streak ended but the United States beat Latvia to reach April's Finals.

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Fed Cup: Great Britain hope to persuade Johanna Konta to play

Great Britain hope to persuade their top-ranked player Johanna Konta to change her mind and play in their next Fed Cup tie.

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Fed Cup: Heather Watson dominates Rebecca Sramkova - best shots

Heather Watson keeps Great Britain in their Fed Cup qualifying tie against Slovakia with a dominant victory over Rebecca Sramkova.

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Watson wins to keep GB's Fed Cup qualifying hopes alive

Heather Watson keeps Great Britain in their Fed Cup qualifying tie against Slovakia with a convincing win over Rebecca Sramkova.

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Fed Cup: Serena Williams and Sofia Kenin win as USA lead Latvia

Serena Williams beats Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets to give the United States a 2-0 lead in their Fed Cup qualifier against Latvia.

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Fed Cup: Harriet Dart loses thriller to Viktoria Kuzmova - best shots

Watch some of the best shots as Harriet Dart loses a thrilling match against Viktoria Kuzmova, meaning Great Britain now trail Slovakia 2-0 in their Fed Cup qualifier.

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Fed Cup: Slovakia's Karolina Schmiedlova beats Great Britain's Heather Watson

Watch the best shots as Slovakia's Karolina Schmiedlova beats Great Britain's Heather Watson in straight sets in the opening match of their Fed Cup qualifier.

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Fed Cup: Great Britain trail Slovakia 1-0 in qualifier after Heather Watson beaten

Great Britain trail Slovakia 1-0 in their Fed Cup qualifier as Heather Watson is beaten in straight sets by Anna Karolina Schmiedlova.

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Osaka suffers shock loss to world number 78 in Fed Cup tie

Former world number one Naomi Osaka suffers a shock loss to Sara Sorribes Tormo as Spain take a 1-0 lead in their Fed Cup tie against Japan.

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Dart ready to 'step up' as GB bid for place in Fed Cup Finals

British number three Harriet Dart says it is her "time to step up" as Great Britain chase a place in the Fed Cup Finals without top-ranked Johanna Konta.

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'Jet lag sorted, temperature drops sorted... now bring on the Fed Cup'

British number two Heather Watson writes in her BBC Sport column about preparing to lead Great Britain's Fed Cup team for the match against Slovakia on 7-8 February.

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Jamie Murray column: Playing until 40 and concerns over Colombian meat

BBC Sport columnist Jamie Murray talks Australian Open disappointment, playing until his 40s and concerns over Colombian meat.

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Williams needs to change strategy, says coach Mouratoglou

Serena Williams needs to "change her strategy" and "face reality" after failing to win a Grand Slam title since returning to tennis, says her coach Patrick Mouratoglou.

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Australian Open: Britain's Joe Salisbury first Grand Slam doubles title a 'dream come true'

Britain's Joe Salisbury describes winning his first Grand Slam doubles title at the Australian Open as a 'dream come true'.

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'We had to wait in line for bread, milk, water' - difficult childhood inspires Djokovic

Novak Djokovic says queuing for bread in difficult times in Serbia gave him the inner steel needed to fight back to win an eighth Australian Open crown.

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Highlights: Novak Djokovic digs deep to beat Dominic Thiem and win eighth Australian Open title

Watch the best moments as Novak Djokovic fights back to beat Dominic Thiem in five sets, 6-4 4-6 2-6 6-3 6-4, in an enthralling Australian Open final at Melbourne Park.

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Djokovic fights back to win eighth Australian Open

Novak Djokovic defends his Australian Open crown and wins a 17th Grand Slam by beating Dominic Thiem in a gripping five-set final.

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Scotland's Reid beaten by Kunieda in wheelchair final

Scot Gordon Reid's hopes of a second Australian Open wheelchair crown are thwarted by Japan's Shingo Kunieda, who wins his 10th Melbourne title.

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Australian Open: Britain's Joe Salisbury wins first Grand Slam doubles title

Britain's Joe Salisbury claims his first Grand Slam doubles title as he and partner Rajeev Ram win the Australian Open.

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Champion Kenin thanks 'crazy smart' dad - the self-taught coach behind her success

Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin thanks her dad, who is a former cab driver and self-taught coach, for guiding her to a maiden Grand Slam title.

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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic must 'go up a level' to beat Dominic Thiem

Novak Djokovic must "go up a level" to beat Dominic Thiem and win an eighth Australian Open men's singles title, says Pat Cash.

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Highlights: Sofia Kenin beats Garbine Muguruza to win Australian Open

Watch highlights as America's Sofia Kenin wins her first Grand Slam title with victory over Spain's Garbine Muguruza at the Australian Open.

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Murray & Mattek-Sands beaten in mixed doubles final

Britain's Jamie Murray and American Bethanie Mattek-Sands lose to Nikola Mektic and Barbora Krejcikova in the Australian Open mixed doubles final.

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Australian Open: Sofia Kenin beats Garbine Muguruza to win title

American Sofia Kenin wins a first Grand Slam title by beating Spain's Garbine Muguruza in three sets in the Australian Open final.

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'Hearing my name will live with me forever' - Lapthorne after final loss

Briton Andy Lapthorne says hearing cries of his name during his Australian Open quad wheelchair singles final defeat would live with him forever.

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