Nadal loses in doubles on return but may play beyond 2024

Rafael Nadal makes his return to tennis at the Brisbane International after almost a year out and his desire to play on remains strong.

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'If I’m not enjoying it, it could be my last year’

A shoulder injury, illness and a bruised knee made for a "tricky" pre-season for Andy Murray, who accepts it could be the final one of his career.

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GB's Boulter stuns Pegula at United Cup

GB's Katie Boulter records the best win of her career by beating American world number five Jessica Pegula at the United Cup in Perth.

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Snake stops play during Thiem victory in Brisbane

A poisonous snake interrupts play during Dominic Thiem's match against James McCabe at the Brisbane International.

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Osaka 'more confident' since becoming a mother

Naomi Osaka is set to make her return to tennis in Brisbane next week after giving birth to her daughter in July.

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I can handle more physically after giving birth - Osaka

Former world number one Naomi Osaka says she feels able to push herself further physically after giving birth to her daughter in July.

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Which young stars could shine on court in 2024?

With the 2024 tennis season about to start, BBC Sport picks out who could win a Grand Slam as well as an exciting British teenager tipped for the top.

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Winter at Wimbledon - Inside the Slam that never sleeps

The crowds arrive for Championship fortnight, but for the other 50 weeks of the year, work continues at the All England Club.

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'We cherish every Ukraine athlete as they might be last star shining'

Ukraine cherishes "every single athlete we have" as they might be the country's "last star shining", says former tennis player Sergiy Stakhovsky.

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Djokovic says Nadal will 'want to be the best' again

Novak Djokovic believes Rafael Nadal will be competitive at January's Australian Open, despite his long injury absence.

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GB's Moore cleared of doping and ban lifted

British tennis player Tara Moore is free to play again after a panel rules that contaminated meat was the source of her failed doping test.

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Advent calendar day 21: Alcaraz beats Djokovic in Wimbledon thriller

Watch as world number one Carlos Alcaraz beats seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in a thrilling five-set match to win his first Wimbledon title.

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Murray named Queen's Club tournament director

Multi-Grand Slam-winning doubles player Jamie Murray has been named tournament director of the Queen's Club Championships.

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Recovering Kyrgios 'tired' of playing tennis

Nick Kyrgios says he is "tired" and does not want to play tennis any more as he continues his recovery from injury.

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Iga Swiatek: Polish star emulates Serena Williams by winning WTA player of the year for second successive season

World number one Iga Swiatek is named Women's Tennis Association Player of the Year for the second successive season.

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Orange Bowl: Hannah Klugman, 14, wins junior championships

Hannah Klugman triumphs at the junior championships, which have also been won by Grand Slam champions Caroline Wozniacki and Coco Gauff.

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Chris Evert: 18-time Grand Slam singles champion says cancer has returned

Tennis legend Chris Evert says her cancer has returned, two years after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

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Australian Open 2024: Nick Kyrgios out of Grand Slam because of injury concerns

Nick Kyrgios says he will miss the Australian Open in January because of ongoing injury concerns.

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Naomi Osaka: Former world number one targets place at Paris Olympics

Former world number one Naomi Osaka is targeting the 2024 Paris Olympics and further Grand Slam crowns as she prepares to return to action.

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Alzheimer's: Jack Draper raising awareness of disease after 'devastating' effect on his grandmother

Briton Jack Draper is raising awareness of Alzheimer's disease after describing the "devastating" effect the condition has had on his grandmother.

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Australian Open: Rafael Nadal on entry list, Nick Kyrgios absent

Rafael Nadal receives a direct entry to the Australian Open after nearly a year out, while Nick Kyrgios looks set to miss the tournament in January because of injury.

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Emma Raducanu: Briton to make WTA comeback in Auckland in January

Britain's Emma Raducanu will make her comeback to the tennis tour in Auckland in the first week of January.

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Alzheimer’s: Jack Draper raising awareness of disease after 'devastating' effect on his grandmother

Briton Jack Draper is raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease after describing the "devastating" effect the condition has had on his grandmother.

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Australian Open: Caroline Wozniacki gets wildcard

Former Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki will play in her second Grand Slam since coming out of retirement in August.

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Next Gen ATP Finals: Serbia's Hamad Medjedovic wins title in five-set thriller

Serbia's Hamad Medjedovic becomes the sixth winner of the Next Gen ATP Finals with victory in Saudi Arabia.

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Rafael Nadal: Former world number one to return at Brisbane International in January

Former world number one Rafael Nadal will return to tennis at the Brisbane International after nearly a year out with injury.

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Nick Kyrgios thanks Andy Murray for helping him with mental health struggles

Nick Kyrgios says he is "very thankful" to Andy Murray for helping him with his mental health struggles.

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