Former champions Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer enjoyed safe passages to round two of the Australian Open.
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Australian Open 2014: Laura Robson fit for Melbourne opener
AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2014Venue: Melbourne Park Dates: 13-26 January Coverage: Daily live radio and text coverage on BBC Radio 5 live, BBC Sport website, mobiles, BBC Sport app; Watch the finals live on BBC TV British number one Laura Robson says…
Lleyton Hewitt beats Roger Federer in Brisbane final
Australian Lleyton Hewitt won his first title since 2010 with a three-set victory over top seed Roger Federer in the Brisbane International final.
Serena recalls moment she gained edge over Sharapova
BRISBANE (Reuters) – Perhaps unsurprisingly, Serena Williams has a clear memory of the moment her on-court rivalry with Maria Sharapova swung in her favor, leading to one-way domination for the last eight years.
Man Utd v Spurs: David Moyes furious with referee Howard Webb
David Moyes said it was “scandalous” Manchester United were not awarded a late penalty in their Premier League defeat by Tottenham at Old Trafford.
Andy Murray loses to Florian Mayer at Qatar Open
Wimbledon champion Andy Murray suffered a setback on his return from injury as he lost in three sets to Germany’s Florian Mayer at the Qatar Open.
Nadal loses to Ferrer on return to courts
Abu Dhabi – Rafael Nadal got his season underway with a 6-4, 6-4 loss to fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in the semi-finals of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
Serena Williams wins 3rd AP Athlete of Year award
Serena Williams likes to make one thing clear: She is never satisfied, no matter how many matches and tournaments she wins.
Murray plays down new Lendl, Becker rivalry
Abu Dhabi – Andy Murray believes the intense rivalry between his coach Ivan Lendl and Boris Becker, the newly-appointed coach of Novak Djokovic, which was a feature of the 1980s, won’t be rekindled in 2014.
Nadal win makes Wawrinka reach semi-finals
By Piers Newbery Rafael Nadal was joined by debutant Stanislas Wawrinka in the ATP World Tour semi-finals after both won their final group matches in London.
ATP tour finals 2013: Roger Federer beats Richard Gasquet
By Piers Newbery Roger Federer got his ATP World Tour Finals campaign back on track with a straight-sets win over Richard Gasquet.
ATP Tour Finals 2013: Rafael Nadal seals number one ranking
By Piers Newbery Rafael Nadal ensured he will end the year as world number one with victory over Stanislas Wawrinka at the ATP World Tour Finals in London.
ATP World Tour Finals 2013: Djokovic and Nadal head cast
By Piers Newbery BBC Sport at the O2 Arena Coverage: BBC TV: One singles match each day live; BBC Radio: Every afternoon singles match live on 5 live sports extra; BBC Sport website: One singles match each day streamed online,…
Serena Williams can get even better – Patrick Mouratoglou
Serena Williams’s coach Patrick Mouratoglou says the world number one can do even better next year.
Roger Federer through to ATP Tour Finals after Paris win
Roger Federer qualified for the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals thanks to a convincing victory over Kevin Anderson in the second round of the Paris Masters.
Andy Murray: Australian Open in doubt unless 100pc fit
Andy Murray says he will compete in the Australian Open only if he is “100% fit” following back surgery.
Novak Djokovic beats Juan Martin Del Potro to win Shanghai title
World number two Novak Djokovic retained his Shanghai Masters title with a thrilling 6-1 3-6 7-6 (7-3) win over Juan Martin Del Potro.
Serena Williams to play Jelena Jankovic in China Open final
Serena Williams overcame a back injury to reach the China Open final where she will play Jelena Jankovic.
Nadal feels ‘no extra pressure’ in No. 1 match
Beijing – World number two Rafael Nadal said Friday he felt no extra pressure heading into a semi-final at the China Open which could see him return to the top of the men’s rankings.
Djokovic, Serena advance at China Open
Beijing — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams advanced with straight-set victories Tuesday at the China Open, while Venus Williams was eliminated.
Victoria Azarenka beaten at China Open by Andrea Petkovic
Victoria Azarenka’s defence of her China Open title lasted just one match as she was surprisingly beaten by German world number 43 Andrea Petkovic.
Heather Watson beaten by Varvara Lepchenko in China Open
British number two Heather Watson has been knocked out of the China Open at the first-round stage with a three-set defeat by American Varvara Lepchenko.
Williams denied new record for world’s fastest serve
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Davis Cup: Great Britain face USA on return to World Group
Great Britain will play the United States away on their return to the Davis Cup World Group in February.
Serbia level with Canada in Davis Cup semis
World number one Novak Djokovic kept Serbia alive in the Davis Cup semifinal match against Canada on Sunday by defeating Milos Raonic 7-6 (7/1), 6-2, 6-2.
Andy Murray wins Davis Cup opener but Dan Evans loses
Andy Murray gave Great Britain the lead in their Davis Cup play-off in Croatia but the hosts levelled the tie at the end of the first day of action in Umag.
Andy Murray to face Croatian 16-year-old in Davis Cup
Andy Murray is set to play a 16-year-old in Great Britain’s opening Davis Cup World Group play-off rubber against Croatia, on Friday.
Rafael Nadal: US Open win over Novak Djokovic ‘amazing’
By Piers Newbery
Serena and Nadal threaten Grand Slam record books
Not only are this year’s two US Open champions producing a season which will stand comparison with the very best, but they may also both end their careers with more Grand Slam titles than any other player.
Williams ‘needed’ US Open title
By Piers Newbery BBC Sport