Roger Federer becomes world's highest paid athlete, says Forbes

Swiss tennis player Roger Federer overtakes footballer Lionel Messi as the world's highest paid athlete for 2020, according to Forbes.

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Berlin to stage grass court event featuring Nick Kyrgios and Dominic Thiem

The first competitive grass court event of the summer will feature the likes of Dominic Thiem and Nick Kyrgios.

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Andy Murray to play in charity tournament for NHS organised by brother Jamie

Andy Murray will play in a tournament organised by brother Jamie in June that will raise money for the NHS.

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LTA to stage domestic tennis tournaments in July

Former World number one Andy Murray is among those with the opportunity to play in the LTA's domestic behind-closed-doors tournaments in July.

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World Team Tennis: Mixed gender league to begin in July

The 2020 World Team Tennis season, set to feature Grand Slam champions Sloane Stephens and Sofia Kenin, will begin on 5 July.

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Adria Tour: Novak Djokovic adds Marin Cilic and Borna Coric to event

Novak Djokovic announces Marin Cilic and Borna Coric will complete an eight-man touring tournament set up by the world number one.

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Nikoloz Basilashvili: Georgian tennis star charged with assaulting ex-wife

Nikoloz Basilashvili is accused by his ex-wife of attacking her - an allegation he denies.

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French Open quiz: How well do you know Roland Garros?

Sharp terracotta clay courts, luscious backdrops of the Eiffel Tower, rows of pristine Parisians... the French Open is unmistakeable.

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French Open 2020: 'Optimism' that tournament will take place in autumn

The French Open tournament director says there are grounds for optimism that the championships will be able to take place in the autumn.

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US Open behind closed doors could be iconic, says Dan Evans

A US Open staged behind closed doors could become iconic in years to come, British number one Dan Evans says.

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Naomi Osaka: Japanese tennis star becomes world's highest-paid female athlete

Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka overtakes US rival Serena Williams to become the world's highest-paid female athlete.

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Cathie Sabin: Tennis world pays tribute to LTA's first female president

Judy Murray described Cathie Sabin as "an absolute tennis gem".

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The LTA makes first profit in four years

The LTA returns a profit for the first time in four years - partly due to the financial success of last year's Wimbledon.

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National Championships set to return after 18 years

The National Championships will return to the British tennis calendar this year for the first time since 2002.

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Tennis extends coronavirus suspension: No ATP and WTA Tours until August

The suspension of ATP and WTA events is extended to August because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Happy Birthday, Andy Murray: Watch highlights of 2016 Wimbledon win

It's Andy Murray's birthday, so celebrate by enjoying highlights of the Briton claiming his second Wimbledon title in 2016.

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'The busiest day of my working life' - how golf, tennis and fishing are returning in England

BBC Sport speaks to grassroots sport clubs as golf, tennis and fishing are among the sports set to start coming out of lockdown.

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Where can you play tennis and with whom?

One-to-one coaching, as well as a game of singles with someone from outside your household, will be permitted in England from Wednesday.

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'Nobody asked you for anything' - Ibbou responds to Thiem claim

A video about tennis funding by Algerian player Ines Ibbou gains the endorsement of her country's president.

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'It's going the distance, but we would edge it' - who would win if Murrays faced McEnroes?

It would be a showdown for the ages. But who would win? The McEnroe brothers or the Murray brothers?

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Coronavirus and sport: Tennis bodies set up fund to support players

Tennis' governing bodies confirm the creation of a Player Relief programme to support those worst affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Egyptian Hossam banned for life for match-fixing

Egypt's Youssef Hossam, the world number 820, is banned for life after being found guilty of match-fixing offences

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Mario Tennis gets the better of Serena and Venus Williams

The Williams sisters might be great on court, but virtual tennis really isn't for them! Here's what happened when Serena and Venus took part in a charity Mario Tennis Aces tournament.

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Andy & Jamie Murray being matched by Jonny O'Mara in online sessions

Jonny O'Mara is holding his own against fellow Scots Andy and Jamie Murray as the UK tennis fraternity challenge each other in online workout sessions.

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‘I practised so much my hands hurt!’ - Bertens ‘defends’ Madrid title on the PlayStation

Madrid Open virtual champion Kiki Bertens says her hands were hurting because she practised so much before 'defending' her title in a PlayStation battle between the world's leading stars.

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