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Roger Federer in the ATP Finals semi-final against Andy Murray
Roger Federer: 'No retirement plans'
Roger Federer insists that he is not planning on quitting tennis any time soon.
21:52
Andy Murray sits out during the match against Marcel Granollers during the Rome Masters on May 15, 2013
Tim Henman: 'Andy Murray is right to skip French Open'
Former British number one Tim Henman says that Andy Murray made a mature and professional decision by withdrawing from this year's French Open.
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Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic could meet in French Open semi-finals
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic could meet in the French Open semi-finals after being placed in the same half of the draw.
14:07
Britain's Laura Robson hits a backhand return in the first round of the  Australian Open tennis championship on January 15, 2013
Laura Robson to take on Caroline Wozniacki in French Open first round
British hopeful Laura Robson will take on former world number one Caroline Wozniacki in the first round of the French Open.
11:14
Serena Williams of the US hits a forehand return during her third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 19, 2013
Serena Williams remaining cautious for French Open
World number one Serena Williams reveals that she is remaining cautious ahead of the French Open.
May 23, 19:00
Andy Murray reacts during the match against Stanislas Wawrinka in the Monte Carlo Masters on April 18, 2013
Boris Becker: 'Andy Murray right to withdraw'
Boris Becker believes that Andy Murray was right to pull out of the upcoming French Open.
May 22, 20:40
Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic: 'Rafael Nadal favourite for French Open'
World number one Novak Djokovic insists that defending champion Rafael Nadal is the "main favourite" to win the upcoming French Open.
May 22, 18:26
Juan Martin del Potro
Juan Martin del Potro withdraws from French Open
Illness forces world number seven Juan Martin del Potro to withdraw from next week's French Open.
May 22, 12:53
Andy Murray sits out during the match against Marcel Granollers during the Rome Masters on May 15, 2013
Andy Murray withdraws from French Open
Andy Murray withdraws from the French Open because of the back injury that caused him to pull out of the Rome Masters last week.
May 21, 22:22
James Ward
James Ward handed AEGON Championships wild card
British number two James Ward is given a wild card for the AEGON Championships at Queen's Club.
May 21, 10:31
Roger Federer at a press conference ahead of the ATP Finals
Roger Federer praises "aggressive" Rafael Nadal
Roger Federer admits that he was beaten by the better man following his 6-1 6-3 defeat to Rafael Nadal in the final of the Rome Masters.
May 20, 01:21
Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Switzerland's Roger Federer in the final of the Rome Masters on May 19, 2013
Rafael Nadal hails "emotional" Rome win
Rafael Nadal admits that he is emotional after winning the Rome Masters, particularly after overcoming a serious knee injury last season.
May 19, 19:01
Roger Federer in action against Andy Murray in their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 25, 2013
Roger Federer: 'I've got to take it to Rafael Nadal'
Roger Federer insists that he can beat Rafael Nadal in the final of the Rome Masters today, but admits that he will need to be aggressive.
May 19, 01:22
Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Tomas Berdych at the Rome Masters on May 18, 2013
Rafael Nadal: 'Tomas Berdych win was my best since return'
Rafael Nadal says that his victory over Tomas Berdych in the semi-finals of the Rome Masters was his best since returning from a seven-month injury layoff.
May 18, 20:26
Tomas Berdych celebrates hits a return at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 16, 2013
Tomas Berdych hails Rafael Nadal performance
Tomas Berdych says that Rafael Nadal was too good in their Rome Masters semi-final this afternoon.
May 18, 20:10
Andy Murray sits out during the match against Marcel Granollers during the Rome Masters on May 15, 2013
Andy Murray to make French Open decision next week
Andy Murray confirms that he will make a decision over his French Open participation on Wednesday following problems with a back injury.
May 18, 13:58
Novak Djokovic punches the air after defeating Mikhail Youzhny during the Monte Carlo Masters on April 17, 2013
Novak Djokovic confident of French Open triumph
Novak Djokovic believes that he can "go all the way" at Roland Garros and win the French Open this year.
May 17, 20:41
Novak Djokovic returns the ball during the match against Somdev Devvarman on March 24, 2013
Novak Djokovic: "I lost concentration"
Novak Djokovic admits that he only has himself to blame following his defeat to Tomas Berdych in the Rome Masters quarter-finals.
May 17, 18:19
Great Britain's Andy Murray in action during the Miami Masters tennis tournament on March 23, 2013
Andy Murray could miss French Open with lower back pain
US Open champion Andy Murray reveals that he could miss the French Open due to lower back pain.
May 15, 17:02
Laura Robson
Laura Robson to face Venus Williams at Rome Masters
British number one Laura Robson faces Venus Williams in the first round of next week's Rome Masters.
May 12, 20:56
Rafael Nadal from Spain falls to the ground in celebration after winning the final of the Madrid Masters on May 12, 2013
Rafael Nadal hails "special" win
Rafael Nadal admits that coming back from injury made his Madrid Masters win even more special, ahead of the French Open later this month.
May 12, 18:57
Serena Williams celebrates after beating Sara Errani in the Madrid Open semi finals on May 11, 2013
Serena Williams targets Rolland Garros glory
Serena Williams is happy with her preparation for the French Open after beating Maria Sharapova in the Madrid Masters final.
May 12, 17:19
Serena Williams celebrates after beating Sara Errani in the Madrid Open semi finals on May 11, 2013
Serena Williams aims to continue winning form
World number one Serena Williams says that she wants to win more titles after securing the 50th singles crown of her career.
May 12, 17:08
Rafael Nadal reacts during the match against Philipp Kohlschreiber in the Monte Carlo Masters on April 18, 2013
Rafael Nadal: 'It's a dream to reach Madrid Masters final again'
Rafael Nadal says that his comeback from a knee injury could not have gone better after reaching the final of the Madrid Masters.
May 11, 17:51
Britain's Andy Murray wipes sweat from his forehead during the men's final of the Australian Open tennis championship on January 26, 2013
Andy Murray: "I played very well"
Britain's Andy Murray says that he played well at the Madrid Masters despite losing to Tomas Berdych in the quarter-finals.
May 11, 13:47
Spaniard David Ferrer reacts to losing a challenge at the Miami Masters Final on March 31, 2013
Rafael Nadal: 'David Ferrer fell apart'
Rafael Nadal admits that David Ferrer was a broken man during the third set of Friday's quarter-final encounter at the Madrid Open.
May 11, 03:01
Bernard Tomic
Bernard Tomic pulls out of Italian Open
Bernard Tomic withdraws from next week's Italian Open due to personal reasons.
May 11, 01:38
Czech tennis player Tomas Berdych in action against Novak Djokovic on January 22, 2013
Tomas Berdych: 'Taking first set was vital'
Tomas Berdych reacts to his defeat of Andy Murray in the Madrid Open.
May 11, 00:30
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Pablo Andujar surprised by Madrid Open progress
Pablo Andujar expresses his surprise at reaching the Madrid Open semi-finals following Friday's 6-3 7-5 victory over 14th seed Kei Nishikori.
May 10, 19:56
Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal: 'David Ferrer unlucky to lose'
Rafael Nadal suggests that David Ferrer did not deserve to lose their quarter-final encounter at the Madrid Open on Friday.
May 10, 18:51
Andy Murray reacts during the match against Stanislas Wawrinka in the Monte Carlo Masters on April 18, 2013
Andy Murray pleased with "difficult" evening win
Andy Murray admits that he found it difficult to contend with the low bounce during his late-night win over Gilles Simon in the last 16 of the Madrid Open.
May 10, 02:09
Britain's Laura Robson hits a backhand return in the first round of the  Australian Open tennis championship on January 15, 2013
Laura Robson draws positives from defeat
Laura Robson focuses on the positives following her Madrid Open defeat at the hands of Ana Ivanovic.
May 9, 22:28
Roger Federer
Roger Federer: 'The best man won'
Roger Federer concedes that Kei Nishikori deserved to beat him in their Madrid Open clash.
May 9, 22:16
Roger Federer
Roger Federer vows to improve
Roger Federer vows to improve following his third-round defeat to Kei Nishikori at the Madrid Open.
May 9, 21:14
Kei Nishikori celebrates his win over Jurgen Melze in the Madrid Open on May 6, 2013
Kei Nishikori delighted with win over Roger Federer
Kei Nishikori describes his win over Roger Federer in round three of the Madrid Open as the biggest victory of his career.
May 9, 18:42
Rafael Nadal reacts during the match against Philipp Kohlschreiber in the Monte Carlo Masters on April 18, 2013
Rafael Nadal unsure on fitness
Rafael Nadal addresses his fitness following his Madrid Open win over Benoit Paire.
May 9, 00:40
Britain's Andy Murray celebrates after defeating Gilles Simon in the fourth round of the Australian Open tennis championship on January 21, 2013
Andy Murray: 'I'm moving better'
Andy Murray is much more impressed by his movement in Madrid than he was in Monte Carlo a couple of weeks ago.
May 7, 19:35
Laura Robson
Laura Robson to play at Eastbourne
British number one Laura Robson confirms her participation in Aegon International at Eastbourne.
May 7, 13:08
Swiss star Roger Federer in action against Nikolay Davydenko on January 17, 2013
Roger Federer: 'Rafael Nadal seeding makes little difference'
Roger Federer believes that it will make little difference where Rafael Nadal is seeded for the French Open.
May 5, 18:54
ATP Executive Chairman Brad Drewett addresses a press conference at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 18, 2012
ATP chairman Brad Drewett dies aged 54
ATP executive chairman and president Brad Drewett dies aged 54 after suffering from Motor Neurone Disease.
May 3, 18:50