Madrid Open 2016: Nadal, Lopez and Muguruza headline fundraiser for refugees
For the third consecutive year, Madrid’s famous Caja Magica played host to a special launch event featuring two of Spain’s favourite tennis sons, Rafael Nadal…
Marianne Bevis Archives: 04/2016
Victoria Azarenka seeks three in a row, Petra Kvitova her third at Madrid Open
Only four active players on the women’s tour have won the prestigious Mutua Madrid Open since it became one of the jewels in the WTA…
Andy Murray recalls finest clay hour but ‘my best years are still ahead’
It is the season of the red stuff, the season that boasts three Masters and a Grand Slam along with 10 other tournaments in the…
Wimbledon 2016: Investment and integrity at heart of prize money and visitor experience
Once again, the Championships at Wimbledon this summer will set a new record in prize money, it was announced at the All England Club’s annual…
Rafael Nadal sues former French minister over doping allegation to ‘defend my integrity’
Rafael Nadal made clear his anger at the accusations last month by the former French Minister for Health and Sports, Roselyne Bachelot, on Le Grand…
Recording-making Rafael Nadal back where he belongs on Spanish clay: the champion
What a difference a year makes. Just 12 months ago, Rafael Nadal arrived on his beloved home clay of Barcelona in desperate search of his…
Barcelona 2016: Previous champs Nadal and Nishikori set title showdown
For more than a decade, it has been a rare year at the Barcelona Open that Rafael Nadal has not lifted the trophy at the…
Rafael Nadal into Barcelona semis after turning tables on Fabio Fognini
Just as in Monte-Carlo last week, there was a lot at stake for one particular Spaniard in Barcelona, Rafael Nadal. In the first clay Masters…
Laureus Awards 2016: Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams again top sporting Oscars
Not for the first time and probably not the last, tennis took centre stage at the prestigious Laureus Awards. The two world No1s, Novak Djokovic…
Never-say-die Rafael Nadal scores No9 in Monte Carlo, his first Masters in two years
Naturally the euros and the points on offer on the final day of the Monte-Carlo Rolex Master were important, but for Rafael Nadal, this represented…
Monte Carlo Masters: Jamie Murray must wait for Masters title as Mahut and Herbert shine
After winning his first Major men’s doubles title in Australia at the start of 2016 with Brazilian Bruno Soares, Jamie Murray’s growing reputation as one…
Rafael Nadal beats Andy Murray for 100th final: targets No9 in Monte Carlo
For Andy Murray, twice a semi-finalist at the first clay Masters of the year in Monte-Carlo, this was proving to be a better return to…
Monte Carlo Masters: Jamie Murray retains No1 slot courtesy of first clay final with Soares
After just shy of two weeks as the world No1 doubles player in the world, Jamie Murray found his position at the top of the…
Monte Carlo Masters: After defeat by Tsonga, Federer declares ‘it’s all positive for me’
Roger Federer’s opening assessment of his quarter-final match on a baking day at the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters might have misled some who had not…
Monte Carlo Masters: Rafael Nadal outplays Stan Wawrinka in battle of champions
The defending champion, tennis’s No1, and arguably the favourite to win his third Masters of the year in Monte-Carlo, Novak Djokovic, may have retreated to…
Monte Carlo Masters: Andy Murray downs Milos Raonic for semi place
If their last match was anything to go by, the semi-final contest between No2 seed Andy Murray and No12 Milos Raonic should have been set…
Monte Carlo Masters: Nadal digs deep to set Wawrinka QF; Federer sets Tsonga showdown
One of the most highly anticipated match-ups as the last 16 men battled for a place in the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters quarter-finals placed one…
Monte Carlo Masters: Andy Murray survives Paire scare to set Raonic quarter-final
The draw may be down to 16 men from the 56 who set out on Monte-Carlo Masters road. The draw may have lost its defending…
Monte Carlo Masters: Defending champ Djokovic suffers shock opening exit to Vesely
As shocks go, what happened on Prince Rainier court in the perfect late-afternoon sunshine at the most glamorous tennis venue on the tour was right…
Monte Carlo Masters: Rafael Nadal beats Aljaz Bedene to set Thiem rematch
These have been difficult times for the world No60 and British No2 Aljaz Bedene. During much of the last 12 months, he has been bidding…
Roger Federer admits after putting surgery and rehab behind him: ‘I was a bit afraid’
Ten weeks away, four tournaments missed, and at last Roger Federer is back where he has spent almost half his life—plying his famous trade on…