Nadal opens Wimbledon defence against Russell

World number one Rafa Nadal will open the defence of his Wimbledon title against American Michael Russell and has been drawn in the other half of the draw to Roger Federer, raising the possibility......

Aus Open: Federer to face Andreev test first up

World number one Roger Federer will start his bid for a 16th grand slam title against 36th-ranked Russian Igor Andreev in the first round of the Australian Open next week. Second seed and defending......

Murray battles past big-serving Ljubicic

Home hope Andy Murray battled through to the last 16 at Wimbledon with a nervy 6-4, 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 win over imposing Croatian Ivan Ljubicic under the Centre Court roof on Friday. \\nThe fourth seed,......

Nadal set for under cover start at Wimbledon

Rafael Nadal could become the first player to begin the defence of his Wimbledon title under cover on Monday as rain threatens to dampen the start of the grasscourt Grand Slam. If the forecasts......

Yuki-Venus shock 10th seeds; easy for Paes-Stepanek

The wild card team of India’s Yuki Bhambri and Michael Venus of New Zealand created a big upset at the Australian Open, shocking tenth seeds Jean-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecau, in Melbourne,......