Australian Open 2014: Spain 6, France 2, as Nadal and Tsonga race to last 16
Whatever it is they put in the water of a certain pair of neighbouring European countries, other nations around the world must long for the…
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Rafael Nadal starts 2014 in winning style with his first Doha title
For a man who came into the New Year as world No1 on the back of 10 titles from 14 finals during his truncated 2013,…
Rafael Nadal targets first ever opening-week title in Doha
The problem with arriving at the first tournament of 2014 on the back of one of the best ever comeback seasons in tennis is to…
Valencia 2013: David Ferrer bounces back into form in his home town
The three-time and defending champion, David Ferrer, bounced straight back into his home city of Valencia with an impressive opening win, just a couple of…
Rotterdam 2013: Impressive Del Potro dispatches Monfils
It was still only day two, yet there had already been rather more upsets than the 40th anniversary edition of the prestigious Rotterdam 500 might…
Grass heaven: Djokovic, Del Potro, Ferrer at The Boodles
In the tiny grass window between the French Open and Wimbledon, one non-tour event always draws the top talent – The Boodles boasts 12 who…
Madrid Masters 2011: Seeds vanish in Madrid’s magic box
There has been a nice symmetry to the disappearance of eight of the top 16 men in the Madrid Masters draw, as though this magical…
Barcelona Open: Rafael Nadal sets up Gaël Monfils clash
Rafael Nadal remained on course for his sixth Barcelona Open title with a brutal 6-3 6-1 victory over Colombia’s Santiago Giraldo. The world No1 had…
Soderling wins first Masters title and No4 ranking in Paris
Gael Monfils had a new face on when he walked into the boiling Paris cauldron of the last Masters showdown of the ATP year
Roddick, Berdych and Ferrer confirm London places
What a difference a day makes. Before play began in the third round of the Paris Masters on Thursday morning, there were five men with…
Subdued Roger Federer hangs tough to defend Cincinnati title
There was a feeling of dejàvu as the two finalists took to the blue and green Centre Court for the final Masters event of the US Open Series in Cincinnati
Andy Murray powers through Rafael Nadal to Toronto final
The city of Toronto must be counting its lucky stars. Its showpiece tennis event, the Rogers Cup, has whittled down to the top four seeds for the first time in its history