Tuesday, May 31, 2022

How artificial intelligence 'blew up' tennis

Coaches now have powerful tools which can find patterns in play that humans would struggle to see.

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Uvalde: Andy Murray says Texas mass shooting made him 'incredibly upset'

Andy Murray says the deaths of 19 children and two teachers in a mass shooting at a Texas school is "unbelievably upsetting".

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Monday, May 30, 2022

French Open: Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic set for Roland Garros quarter-final

Novak Djokovic says he is ready for the "biggest challenge" at the French Open when he plays 13-time champion Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals.

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French Open: Lloyd Glasspool and Harri Heliovaara lose in doubles quarter-finals

Great Britain's Lloyd Glasspool and partner Harri Heliovaara are beaten, while Neal Skupski and Desirae Krawczyk lose in mixed doubles.

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Surbiton Trophy: Andy Murray begins Wimbledon build-up with impressive win

Andy Murray begins his build-up to Wimbledon with a routine win over Austria's Jurij Rodionov at the Surbiton Trophy.

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French Open 2022: Fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas beaten in round four by teenager Holger Rune

Fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas becomes the highest-profile casualty of this year's French Open men's draw, losing to Danish teenager Holger Rune.

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Emma Raducanu to begin Wimbledon preparations in Nottingham

Emma Raducanu brings forward the start of her grass-court season and will play at June's Nottingham Open.

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French Open: Russians Veronika Kudermetova and Daria Kasatkina reach quarter-finals

Veronika Kudermetova comes from behind to beat Madison Keys and set up a French Open quarter-final against fellow Russian player Daria Kasatkina.

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Sunday, May 29, 2022

Emma Raducanu's US Open victory showed anyone can win titles, says Coco Gauff

Coco Gauff says Emma Raducanu's US Open triumph showed that any player can challenge for Grand Slam titles in women's tennis.

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French Open: Novak Djokovic sets up potential Rafael Nadal quarter-final in Paris

Defending champion Novak Djokovic moves into the French Open quarter-finals by beating 15th seed Diego Schwartzman.

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French Open: Britain's Neal Skupski into men's doubles quarter-finals

Britain's Neal Skupski and Dutch partner Wesley Koolhof are into the men's doubles quarter-finals at the French Open.

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Iga Swiatek column: French Open favourite on reading Agatha Christie, Alexandre Dumas & George Orwell

World number one Iga Swiatek has returned as a BBC Sport columnist and, in her third piece at the French Open, discusses how reading helps her focus on winning tennis matches.

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French Open: Martina Trevisan into Roland Garros last eight

Italy's Martina Trevisan beats Aliaksandra Sasnovich to make the quarter-finals for the second time.

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Saturday, May 28, 2022

French Open: Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic aim to set up Paris clash

Rafael Nadal says he does not think his uncle Toni could ever wish him to lose - despite him now coaching his next opponent at the French Open.

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Emma Raducanu should 'embrace' Wimbledon return - Cameron Norrie

Cameron Norrie says fellow British number one Emma Raducanu should "embrace" her return to Wimbledon, one year on from her meteoric rise.

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Watch Andy Murray in the Surbiton Trophy live on the BBC

Andy Murray starts his preparations for Wimbledon this week - and you can watch live coverage of the Surbiton Trophy on the BBC.

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French Open: Britain's Joe Salisbury and Lloyd Glasspool into quarter-finals

Britain's Joe Salisbury and Lloyd Glasspool reach the men's doubles quarter-finals at the French Open with their partners.

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French Open: Daniil Medvedev beats Miomir Kecmanovic to continue fine form

Daniil Medvedev is yet to drop a set at the French Open after easing past Miomir Kecmanovic to reach the last 16.

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French Open: Iga Swiatek through to Roland Garros last 16

Hot favourite Iga Swiatek reaches the last 16 of the French Open with another straight-set win.

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Friday, May 27, 2022

French Open: Cameron Norrie loses as British interest ends at Roland Garros

Cameron Norrie's wait for a first appearance in the last 16 of a Grand Slam goes on, becoming the final British singles player to fall at the French Open.

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Glasgow favourite to stage Billie Jean King Cup in November

Glasgow is the front-runner in a three-way fight to host the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup in November.

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French Open: Novak Djokovic & Rafael Nadal into last 16 at Roland Garros

Defending champion Novak Djokovic produces another outstanding display as he moves into the French Open fourth round without dropping a set this week.

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French Open: Leylah Fernandez beats Belinda Bencic as Angelique Kerber knocked out

Leylah Fernandez wins a thrilling encounter with Belinda Bencic to reach the French Open fourth round, as Angelique Kerber is beaten.

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French Open: Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram advance, but Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares are defeated

Britain's Joe Salisbury moves into the third round of the French Open men's doubles, but Jamie Murray is eliminated.

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

French Open: Britain's Dan Evans is knocked out of Roland Garros

Britain's Dan Evans is unable to follow up his maiden French Open victory as he loses in the second round at Roland Garros.

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French Open: Irina-Camelia Begu apologises after thrown racquet strikes child

Romania's Irina-Camelia Begu apologises after bouncing her racquet into a French Open crowd where it hit a child in the face.

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French Open: Iga Swiatek beats Alison Riske at Roland Garros

World number one Iga Swiatek overwhelms another opponent in less than an hour as she cruises into the French Open third round.

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French Open: Daniil Medvedev beats Laslo Djere to move into third round at Roland Garros

Second seed Daniil Medvedev moves into the third round of the French Open by beating Serbia's Laslo Djere.

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French Open: Neal Skupski and Wesley Koolhof reach doubles third round

Britain's Neal Skupski and partner Wesley Koolhof reach the third round of the men's doubles with a straight-set win at the French Open.

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French Open: Karolina Pliskova loses in second round to Leolia Jeanjean at Roland Garros

Eighth seed Karolina Pliskova suffers a shock exit in the second round of the French Open, losing to world number 227 Leolia Jeanjean.

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Iga Swiatek column: French Open favourite on online abuse & Ashleigh Barty advice

World number one Iga Swiatek has returned as a BBC Sport columnist and, in her second piece at the French Open, talks about the "unacceptable" online abuse suffered by athletes.

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French Open: Emma Raducanu says 'biggest win' in Paris was staying injury free

Following her French Open exit, British number one Emma Raducanu says being injury free has been her "biggest win" in Paris this week.

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French Open: Victoria Azarenka & Angelique Kerber into Roland Garros third round

Former world number ones Victoria Azarenka and Angelique Kerber are into the third round of the French Open.

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Andy Murray says Wimbledon will never be an exhibition, even without ranking points

Andy Murray says Wimbledon will "never feel like an exhibition" despite it being stripped of ranking points.

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French Open: Emma Raducanu loses second-round match at Roland Garros

British number one Emma Raducanu is unable to capitalise on a one-set lead as her French Open debut ends with a defeat in the second round.

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French Open: Britain's Jamie Murray into second round with Brazil's Bruno Soares

Britain's Jamie Murray and Brazilian doubles partner Bruno Soares are into the second round of the French Open.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

French Open: Extra gym work fuelling Emma Raducanu's title bid

Emma Raducanu says she is feeling the benefits of a more rigorous fitness regime as the US Open champion prepares to continue her French Open campaign.

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Wimbledon rankings points decision dominates talk at French Open

The decision by the ATP and WTA to strip ranking points from Wimbledon continues to dominate talk at the French Open.

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French Open: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga retires after emotional Casper Rudd defeat

France's former world number five Jo-Wilfried Tsonga retires from tennis after losing to Norwegian eighth seed Casper Ruud in the first round at the French Open.

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French Open talking points: What's the pigeon rule? Where's the 'normal water'?

Is a pigeon allowed on the court? Where is the 'normal' water? Just some of the talking points you might have missed at the French Open if you were only watching the tennis.

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French Open: Eighth seed Karolina Pliskova survives scare to reach second round

Czech eighth seed Karolina Pliskova survives a first-round scare to advance at the French Open.

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French Open: Second seed Daniil Medvedev begins with comfortable win at Roland Garros

World number two Daniil Medvedev secures his place in the French Open second round with a comfortable straight-set win over Argentine Facundo Bagnis.

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Monday, May 23, 2022

French Open: Emma Raducanu wins thriller in Roland Garros first round

British number one Emma Raducanu comes back from a set down to win her senior debut at the French Open against Czech teenager Linda Noskova.

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French Open: Rafael Nadal cruises to straight-set win over Jordan Thompson

Rafael Nadal begins his quest for a record-extending 14th men's French Open title with a commanding victory over Jordan Thompson.

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Naomi Osaka unsure on Wimbledon after ranking points decision

Four-time major champion Naomi Osaka is not sure if she will play Wimbledon after ranking points were stripped from the event.

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French Open: Harriet Dart beaten on her main draw debut at Roland Garros

Britain's Harriet Dart is beaten in the French Open first round by former quarter-finalist Martina Trevisan.

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French Open 2022: Amanda Anisimova beats Naomi Osaka in first round

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka is beaten by Amanda Anisimova in a high quality first-round encounter at the French Open.

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Sunday, May 22, 2022

French Open: Emma Raducanu, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic & Iga Swiatek ready to start in Paris

Emma Raducanu says she is "learning to be effective" on clay as she makes the final preparations for her senior debut at the French Open on Monday.

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French Open: Ninth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime survives scare against qualifier Juan Pablo Varillas

Canadian ninth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime comes from two sets down to avoid a shock first-round loss to Peruvian qualifier Juan Pablo Varillas at the French Open.

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French Open: Dominic Thiem loses at Roland Garros in first round

Former French Open finalist Dominic Thiem says "nerves are toxic" to his forehand after losing in the Roland Garros first round.

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French Open: Ons Jabeur beaten in first round by Magda Linette

Sixth seed Ons Jabeur suffers a surprise first-round defeat by Magda Linette on the opening day of the French Open.

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Iga Swiatek column on being French Open favourite, going incognito & eating tiramisu in Rome

World number one Iga Swiatek has returned as a BBC Sport columnist at the French Open, where she looks to continue her recent dominance and win a second Grand Slam title.

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Saturday, May 21, 2022

Lyon Open: Cameron Norrie beats Alex Molcan to win fourth ATP title and first on clay

Cameron Norrie wins his fourth ATP title and first on clay with a 6-3 6-7 (3-7) 6-1 victory over Alex Molcan in the Lyon Open final.

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Friday, May 20, 2022

Wimbledon: ATP Tour strips ranking points from Grand Slam over ban for Russians and Belarusians

Male players will not receive ranking points at Wimbledon following the decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from the tournament.

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Lyon Open: Cameron Norrie beats Holger Rune to reach 10th ATP Tour final of career

Cameron Norrie reaches the 10th ATP Tour final of his career with victory over Holger Rune in the Lyon Open.

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French Open 2022: Naomi Osaka ready for Roland Garros return

Japan's Naomi Osaka says her return to the French Open has been "positive for the most part" after initially worrying what the reaction would be to her pulling out of last year's event.

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French Open 2022 preview: Raducanu, Nadal & Djokovic play, but no Murray, Federer or Williams

Emma Raducanu is set to make her senior debut in a French Open where a wave of young stars are ready to further stamp their mark.

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

Cameron Norrie into Lyon semi-finals for third time

British number one Cameron Norrie reaches the Lyon semi-finals as his French Open preparations continue in ideal fashion.

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French Open: Emma Raducanu faces qualifier in first round; Novak Djokovic gets tricky draw

Britain's Emma Raducanu will make her French Open debut against a qualifier, while Novak Djokovic is set for a tricky title defence.

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

French Open: Liam Broady, Paul Jubb & Lily Miyazaki fall in qualifying

Liam Broady is one of three Britons to fall in the second round of qualifying for the French Open on Wednesday.

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WTA keeps rankings points for Nottingham, Birmingham & Eastbourne

The WTA mirrors the ATP in deciding ranking points will be awarded for next month's UK grass-court events despite the ban on Russian and Belarusian players.

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Andy Murray to begin grass-court season at Surbiton Trophy before Queen's Club

Andy Murray will begin his Wimbledon preparations at the Surbiton Trophy in May before playing at Queen's Club.

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French Open: Carlos Alcaraz aiming to seize Rafael Nadal's crown at Roland Garros

Carlos Alcaraz is seen as "the best player right now" in men's tennis - can he land his first Grand Slam at the French Open?

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Cameron Norrie wins in Lyon and British trio progress in French Open qualifiers

Cameron Norrie continues his French Open preparations with a win in Lyon, while three Britons advance in Roland Garros qualifying.

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Emma Raducanu's carousel of coaches and why doing 'some pretty wacky things' may pay off

Is Emma Raducanu's approach to coaching "brutal" or is doing "some pretty wacky things" going to pay off in the long run?

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Monday, May 16, 2022

Queen's and Eastbourne to keep full ATP ranking points but Wimbledon decision still under review

This summer's tournaments at Queen's and Eastbourne will not be stripped of ATP ranking points over a decision to ban players from Russia and Belarus.

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Laura Robson: Former junior Wimbledon champion & Olympic silver medallist retires

Laura Robson, who won junior Wimbledon at 14 and an Olympic silver medal at 18, confirms her retirement from tennis.

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Sunday, May 15, 2022

Italian Open: Novak Djokovic wins his first title of the year and sixth in Rome

World number one Novak Djokovic wins his first tournament of the year, beating Stefanos Tsitsipas for the Italian Open title.

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Italian Open: Iga Swiatek notches up 28 wins in a row as she defends her title

World number one Iga Swiatek defends her Italian Open title with a dominant performance and win over Ons Jabeur.

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Saturday, May 14, 2022

Rome Open: Tsitsipas defeats Zverev to reach final for first time

Stefanos Tsitsipas reaches the Rome Open final for the first time, beating Alexander Zverev 4-6 6-3 6-3.

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Rome Open: Iga Swiatek beats Aryna Sabalenka to reach Rome Open final

Iga Swiatek extends her winning streak to 27 matches as she reaches the Rome Open finals by beating Aryna Sabalenka 6-2 6-1.

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Friday, May 13, 2022

Italian Open: Alexander Zverev sets up semi-final with Stefanos Tsitsipas in Rome

Alexander Zverev faces Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semi-finals of the Italian Open after beating Chilean Cristian Garin in Rome.

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Italian Open: Iga Swiatek extends winning run to 26 matches with win over Bianca Andreescu in quarter-finals

Poland’s Iga Swiatek advances to Italian Open semi-finals with 26th consecutive win over Canada’s Bianca Andreescu.

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

Italian Open: Novak Djokovic beats Stan Wawrinka in Rome

Novak Djokovic eases past old rival Stan Wawrinka to reach the quarter-finals of the Italian Open.

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Italian Open: Iga Swiatek battles to victory over Victoria Azarenka in Rome

World number one Iga Swiatek wins her 25th match in a row after a hard-fought victory over two-time major champion Victoria Azarenka in Rome.

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Sergiy Stakhovsky: Ukrainian tennis player who returned to defend his country

A month after playing at the Australian Open, Ukrainian Sergiy Stakhovsky dropped everything and left to fight for his country.

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Italian Open: Rafael Nadal beats John Isner to reach third round in Rome

Rafael Nadal maintains his perfect record of never losing back-to-back matches on clay with victory over John Isner at the Italian Open.

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National tennis academy in Stirling to close by end of 2024

The GB national tennis academy in Stirling is to close, with the operation being moved to Loughborough.

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Kevin Anderson: South African reflects on retirement aged 35

South African Kevin Anderson says he decided to call time on his tennis career aged 35 as his passion and determination had dipped.

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Emma Raducanu retires against Bianca Andreescu in Italian Open

British number one Emma Raducanu is again hampered by a back injury as she is forced to retire from her Italian Open first-round match.

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Kyle Edmund's comeback delayed after second knee operation

Kyle Edmund has a second knee operation and so will not be able to make his comeback on the grass this summer.

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Ons Jabeur: Tunisian tennis star wants to impress at French Open

Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur wants to impress at the French Open after her history-making success on clay at the Madrid Open.

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Italian Open: Cameron Norrie beats Luca Nardi to reach second round in Rome

British number one Cameron Norrie shakes off some early nerves to beat teenage wildcard Luca Nardi in the Italian Open first round.

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Monday, May 9, 2022

Emma Raducanu set to start Wimbledon preparations in Birmingham

Emma Raducanu is set to make her first appearance in front of a British crowd since winning the US Open at the Birmingham Classic next month.

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Italian Open: Stan Wawrinka wins, Naomi Osaka out

Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka put his injury troubles behind him to earn a first ATP Tour win in 15 months at the Italian Open.

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Sunday, May 8, 2022

Madrid Open: Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev to take title

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz completes a brilliant week with victory over Alexander Zverev in the Madrid Open final.

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Saturday, May 7, 2022

Ons Jabeur: Tunisian creates history with WTA Madrid Open victory

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur recovers from a mid-match struggle to become the first African player to win a WTA 1000 event.

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Madrid Open: Carlos Alcaraz shocks Novak Djokovic to reach final

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz shocks world number one Novak Djokovic in three sets to reach the Madrid Open final.

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Friday, May 6, 2022

Six Spanish tennis players given lengthy bans after match-fixing convictions

Six Spanish tennis players are given lengthy bans after they were convicted of criminal charges relating to match-fixing.

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Madrid Open: Novak Djokovic into semi-finals & could face Rafael Nadal

Novak Djokovic reaches his second semi-final of the year with victory over Hubert Hurkacz at the Madrid Open.

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

Emma Raducanu: US Open trophy to be taken on tour of schools across UK

Emma Raducanu hopes to inspire the next generation by taking her US Open trophy to schools.

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Ons Jabeur: Tunisian becomes first African in WTA 1000 final at Madrid Open

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur becomes the first African to reach the final of a WTA 1000 event after a straight-sets victory at the Madrid Open.

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Dan Evans beaten by Andrey Rublev at Madrid Open

British number two Dan Evans is beaten 7-6 (9-7) 7-5 by Andrey Rublev in the last 16 at the Madrid Open.

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Andy Murray withdraws from match against Novak Djokovic because of illness

Andy Murray pulls out of the Madrid Open because of illness and will not now play world number one Novak Djokovic on Thursday.

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Madrid Open: Rafael Nadal, Cameron Norrie and Dan Evans advance into third round

Rafael Nadal moves into the third round of the Madrid Open, with Britain's Cameron Norrie and Dan Evans also winning.

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Emma Raducanu out of Madrid Open after Anhelina Kalinina defeat

Emma Raducanu misses out on a place in the Madrid Open quarter-finals after Ukraine's Anhelina Kalinina edges a tense match.

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Kevin Anderson: Former US Open & Wimbledon finalist announces his retirement

Former Wimbledon finalist Kevin Anderson announces his retirement from professional tennis at the age of 35.

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Madrid Open: Jack Draper beaten by Andrey Rublev in second round

Britain's Jack Draper lets slip a third-set lead to fall just short of an upset against Andrey Rublev in the Madrid Open second round.

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Monday, May 2, 2022

Madrid Open: Cameron Norrie comes from behind to reach second round

Britain's Cameron Norrie recovers from an early setback to beat South Korean qualifier Kwon Soon-woo to reach the Madrid Open second round.

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Sunday, May 1, 2022

Madrid Open: Emma Raducanu, Dan Evans and Jack Draper advance

Emma Raducanu rounds out a day of British success at the Madrid Open, with wins too for Dan Evans and wildcard Jack Draper.

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Rafael Nadal calls Wimbledon ban of Russian and Belarusian players 'unfair'

Rafael Nadal criticises the decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from Wimbledon as a response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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