Tennis
Federer happy to put in the hours to conquer Nadal
Published: 09 May 2007
The world No 1 is determined to beat clay specialist Rafael Nadal at this years Rome Masters
Erratic Murray beaten on clay court return
Published: 08 May 2007
Andy Murray's comeback ended in disappointment when he was beaten by Gilles Simon in the first round of the Rome Masters.
Murray set to profit from draw
Published: 07 May 2007
Andy Murray had high hopes of continuing his rapid ascent of the world rankings during the clay-court season but is having to make up for lost time. A back injury forced the Scot, 19, to pull out of the first three tournaments of his spring campaign, but on the eve of the Rome Masters here he insisted yesterday that he felt "fine".
It's a blog's life for Tursunov, court jester
Published: 29 April 2007
National treasure Nadal doubles up to aid amigo
Published: 29 April 2007
The Rafael Nadal clay-court juggernaut rolls on. A fellow-Spaniard, David Ferrer, was the latest to be crushed beneath the wheels 7-5, 6-1, as the 20-year-old Nadal clocked up an incredible 71st consecutive victory on the red dirt to reach this afternoon's final of the Open Seat Tournament in Barcelona. In that final Nadal will face Guillermo Cañas, who staggered through against another Argentinean, Agustin Calleri 7-6, 6-7, 6-2.
Murray pulls out of Estoril Open and aims for return in Rome
Published: 28 April 2007
The back injury that Andy Murray suffered at last week's Monte Carlo Masters has led to his withdrawal from next week's Estoril Open. The 19-year-old Scot now hopes to return to action in the Rome Masters, which begins in nine days' time.
Real Tennis: An audience at the court of Queen Charlotte
Published: 25 April 2007
Wimbledon consider night games
Published: 25 April 2007
Wimbledon will stock extra supplies of sunblock and sunhats for spectators at this summer's Championships, when rebuilding work will leave Centre Court without a roof. After a retractable cover is installed in two years time, the All England Club might also have to supply torches to help the crowd find their way home.
Nadal takes a bite out of Federer's reputation
Published: 23 April 2007
Roger Federer is used to losing to Rafael Nadal on clay, but this 6-4, 6-4 reverse was of a different order.
Federer becomes $30m man with the rout of Ferrer
Published: 21 April 2007
It was nine years ago that an unassuming 17-year-old from Basle celebrated his first win on the main tour, a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Guillaume Raoux in a small tournament in Toulouse. After disposing of Richard Fromberg in the next round and losing to Jan Siemerink in the quarter-finals, he was asked what he would do with his cheque for $10,800. "Put it in a Swiss bank," he replied.
Federer and Nadal show dominance to reinforce status quo
Published: 20 April 2007
Roger Federer's two defeats at the hands of Guillermo Canas last month and Rafael Nadal's recent nine-month wait for a title might have left some doubting how long the world's top two players would continue to dominate.
Nadal resumes king of clay status
Published: 19 April 2007
A sea fret cast its shadow over an afternoon of glorious sunshine on the Côte d'Azur here yesterday but there was never any danger of Rafael Nadal losing his way in the mist.
Murray problem surfaces with switch to clay
Published: 18 April 2007
Andy Murray always bristles at suggestions that he is injury-prone. Until a back problem forced him to withdraw yesterday from the Monte Carlo Masters, he could point out that he had never pulled out of an ATP tournament through injury.
Murray's clay court entrance undermined by back injury
Published: 17 April 2007
Andy Murray injured his back playing doubles at the Monte Carlo Masters and may have to withdraw from his opening singles match today.
Administrators under fire as the players 'scream for help'
Published: 17 April 2007
A bar in the VIP area at the Monte Carlo Country Club was an unlikely setting for an uprising, but Rafael Nadal was wearing combat trousers, Roger Federer was happy to lead the charge and Nikolay Davydenko was in no mood to hold back his fire.
Murray 'in shock' as he cracks top 10 without hitting ball
Published: 16 April 2007
Andy Murray entered the top 10 when Tommy Haas failed to reach the semi-finals of the US clay court championships in Houston.
Britain face Croatia hurdle
Published: 12 April 2007
If Britain return to the top tier of the Davis Cup next year for the first time since 2003, they will have done so the hard way. Yesterday's draw for the World Group play-offs, which will be played from 21 to 23 September, paired Britain for the first time with Croatia, the top seeds.
Action to stop countries courting an advantage
Published: 11 April 2007
The International Tennis Federation is taking action to stop countries doctoring court surfaces to give themselves an unfair advantage in the Davis Cup.
Rusedski already relishing retirement
Published: 09 April 2007
Greg Rusedski announced his retirement after securing Britain's Davis Cup victory over the Netherlands.
Lloyd upbeat over 'world-class' trio
Published: 09 April 2007
John Lloyd set his sights on rejoining the elite World Group after becoming Britain's Davis Cup captain last summer and after completing a second successive victory by beating the Netherlands at the weekend his team are now one win away from their goal.
Rusedski puts Britain back in mix with a farewell wave
Published: 08 April 2007
Henman tightens Britain's grip on Davis Cup return
Published: 07 April 2007
The banner in the crowd here yesterday said it all: "Welcome back Tim, we missed you." The feeling was clearly mutual as Tim Henman was all smiles after making a winning return to Davis Cup competition after an absence of three years to help Britain take a 2-0 lead over the Netherlands on the first day of their Europe-Africa Zone tie.
Lloyd pick is clever mix of old and new
Published: 06 April 2007
He would not have won a prize - not even a cuddly toy - in a Bruce Forsyth impersonation competition, but John Lloyd must have felt like the host of the Generation Game when he announced his Davis Cup team yesterday. The British captain's squad for this weekend's Europe-Africa Zone tie against the Netherlands at the NEC in Birmingham comprises two of the game's more seasoned campaigners in Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski, plus the Murray brothers, 19-year-old Andy and 21-year-old Jamie, who are very much the future of British tennis.
Henman desperate to perform leading role in Davis Cup
Published: 05 April 2007
Tim Henman is ready to ride to the rescue of Great Britain's Davis Cup squad if Andy Murray is forced to withdraw from this week's Euro-African Zone tie against the Netherlands, which starts tomorrow in Birmingham.
Injuries leave Murray doubtful for Davis Cup tie
Published: 03 April 2007
Andy Murray cast serious doubt on his participation in Britain's Davis Cup tie against the Netherlands in Birmingham this weekend when he admitted yesterday that the groin injury he suffered in Miami last week was "not too good".
