Tennis

French draw plots semis meeting for Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer

If all goes to plan at Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer will meet again in the semi-finals. Read Article French draw plots semis meeting for Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer

Ivan Ljubicic must think before he tweets

Ivan Ljubicic, seen here in action late last year, has been known to express his views on several occasions in the past. Jean-Christophe Verhaegen / AFP

Former world No 3 put his foot in his mouth by criticising American players for skipping European tournaments, writes Ahmed Rizvi. Read Article Ivan Ljubicic must think before he tweets

It is still advantage Roger Federer in the world of tennis

Roger Fedrerer, the world No 3, has been in great form so far this year. Gabriel Bouys / AFP

The Forbes magazine's new list of the '100 most Powerful Celebrities' includes five tennis professionals, with the Roger Federer leading at No 31. Read Article It is still advantage Roger Federer in the world of tennis

Maria Sharapova's true grit outweighs glamour

Maria Sharapova staged a tremendous fightback to beat Li Na 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 and win the Italian Open in Rome on Sunday. Ettore Ferrari / EPA

Few will be amazed if the Russian does not win the French Open, even fewer will be surprised if she does. Read Article Maria Sharapova's true grit outweighs glamour

Do not count Roger Federer and Serena Williams out from rising again

The Swiss and the American have work to do before they can reclaim No 1, but at the moment it would be reckless to suggest they cannot get it done. Read Article Do not count Roger Federer and Serena Williams out from rising again

Sabre-esque trophy may rattle some award purists' cages

The Ion Tiriac Trophy has more than a hint of Star Wars in its appearance, writes Paul Oberjuerge. Read Article Sabre-esque trophy may rattle some award purists' cages

An open-and-shut case

The best matches at Roland Garros are edgier somehow, drenched in an anticipatory overload: as each rally lengthens, the greater the viewer's investment in it. Read Article An open-and-shut case

Del Potro the hope for breaking the domination of the top four

At times, however, wouldn't a little churn at the top seem like fun? The impulse, then, is to scan the rankings and look for a potential interloper into the tetrarchy. Read Article Del Potro the hope for breaking the domination of the top four

Rafael Nadal leads the complaints against blue clay in tennis

The new surface, being used at the Madrid Open, has not proven popular with players, writes Paul Oberjuerge. Read Article Rafael Nadal leads the complaints against blue clay in tennis

Sister act for Serena Williams includes diet change

Serena Williams has changed her diet to help her older sister, Venus, who made the change first to help cope with Sjogren's syndrome. Read Article Sister act for Serena Williams includes diet change

Bereaved Novak Djokovic shows his human side

The world No 1 could not bring his best game to the final at Monte Carlo after his grandfather's death, proving tennis players are not robots. Read Article Bereaved Novak Djokovic shows his human side

A monumental service to tennis by the Original Nine

Women players have Billie Jean King and her contemporaries to thank for leading a movement 40 years ago to bring money into the sport. Read Article A monumental service to tennis by the Original Nine

Rafael Nadal's clay win over Novak Djokovic can be a red herring

The Spaniard's eighth win at Monte Carlo may not necessarily mean the world No 1's control is over. Read Article Rafael Nadal's clay win over Novak Djokovic can be a red herring

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