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Laura Robson rues errors against Caroline Wozniacki

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:55:32 GMT

Laura Robson lost to the former world No 1 Caroline Wozniacki for the second time in three weeks after succumbing in straight sets at Eastbourne.

Wimbledon's decision to seed Rafael Nadal at No 5 is a joke, says Brad Gilbert

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:55:32 GMT

The All England Club was branded a "joke" last night after its decision to seed Rafael Nadal fifth in the men's draw for Wimbledon.

Serena Williams apologises after comment that rape victim 'shouldn't have put herself in that position'

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:23:05 GMT

Serena Williams was forced to issue a full apology for saying that the 16 year-old victim of a gang-rape had been "lucky" and "shouldn't have put herself in that position" after her comments provoked a furious backlash which threatened to overshadow the tennis champion's defence of her Wimbledon crown.

Serena Williams apologises after saying rape victim 'shouldn't have put herself in that position'

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:23:05 GMT

Serena Williams says rape victim 'shouldn't have put herself in that position'

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:23:05 GMT

The defending Wimbledon champion Serena Williams has sparked controversy by saying that the 16-year-old victim of the Steubenville gang-rape case "shouldn't have put herself in that position".

Wimbledon draw: Andy Murray could face Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic on way to Wimbledon title

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:25:51 GMT

Andy Murray was confirmed as the second seed for the Wimbledon men's singles today and French Open champion Rafael Nadal is a potential quarter-final opponent.

Forty years on, how Billie Jean King led the revolution that propelled women to greater equality

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:20:03 GMT

A meeting of players in London exactly 40 years ago tomorrow was never going to be on the same page as some of the other momentous events of 1973 – a year when a ceasefire ended the involvement of American ground troops in Vietnam, when the Chilean president Salvador Allende was overthrown and when Britain joined what became the European Union – but there has never been a more significant date in women's tennis.

Elena Baltacha powers on while Laura Robson earns test with Caroline Wozniacki

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:20:03 GMT

On a day when the defeat of Agnieszka Radwanska, the world No 5 and last year's Wimbledon runner-up, demonstrated the difficulties that grass-court tennis offers even to the very best, the current British No 1 and one of her predecessors proved the value of experience on the sport's most challenging surface.

Sunny new outlook can help Andy Murray win more than just titles, says John McEnroe

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:20:03 GMT

If John McEnroe had been watching Andy Murray at Queen's Club on Sunday he would surely have approved. The quality of the Scot's tennis as he won the Aegon Championships title for a third time was hardly a surprise, but McEnroe would have loved the emotion Murray showed afterwards: the kisses he blew to his cancer-stricken friend, Ross Hutchins, and his jig of delight in the ensuing charity doubles match after he had finally given Ivan Lendl, his coach, a dose of his own medicine by drilling a half-volley into his body.

Andy Murray admits there is 'a lot riding on Wimbledon'

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:38:04 GMT

British number one Andy Murray has admitted there is “a lot riding on Wimbledon”, but insists he is better at dealing with the pressure of the nation's hopes resting upon him.

Watson and Edmund get home fires burning

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT

The paths they have each taken have been very different, but for leading British players all routes lead to only one destination come the end of June. Wimbledon starts in six days and for many of the home competitors the genteel charm of Devonshire Park here on the Sussex coast is a final stopping point en route to the grand stage of the All England Club.

Heather Watson faces tough task to find form at Eastbourne

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:18:10 GMT

With the start of Wimbledon only seven days away, this week’s Aegon International at Eastbourne will offer players a last chance to get in some grass-court competition before taking to the Grand Slam stage.

Pinning Ivan Lendl with a volley completes Andy Murray's celebration

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:14:45 GMT

Andy Murray said after winning his third Aegon Championships title that he had still to play his most important match of the day. The Scot duly went back on court and partnered Tim Henman in a doubles match against Ivan Lendl, the Scot’s coach, and Tomas Berdych in a fund-raising match called the “Rally Against Cancer”.

Pinning Lendl with a volley completes Scot’s celebration

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:14:45 GMT

Andy Murray defeats Marin Cilic to claim Aegon Championship

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:39:54 GMT

Top seed Andy Murray came from a set down to defeat defending champion Marin Cilic and seal his third AEGON Championships title at Queen's.

Fighting fit Andy Murray defeats Marin Cilic to claim Aegon Championship and line up Wimbledon

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:05:17 GMT

The Aegon Championships are on the lowest tier of competitions on the men’s tour, but winning the title here on Sunday must have felt like one of the more significant of the 27 tournament triumphs of Andy Murray’s career. All the worries of the last month over the back injury which had forced the 26-year-old Scot to miss the recent French Open were pushed aside as he came from behind to beat Marin Cilic 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 and win the title for the third time in the last five years.

Andy Murray defeats Marin Cilic to claim Aegon Championship

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:05:17 GMT

Top seed Andy Murray came from a set down to defeat defending champion Marin Cilic and seal his third AEGON Championships title at Queen's.

Roger Federer resumes normal service to end title drought with Halle Open victory

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:02:03 GMT

Roger Federer’s timing has always been hugely impressive and the 31-year-old Swiss chose the perfect moment to win his first title for 10 months on Sunday.

Roger Federer claims maiden title of 2013 with Halle Open victory

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:02:03 GMT

Roger Federer has claimed his first title of the season beating Russia’s Mikhail Youzhny 6-7(5) 6-3 6-4 to win the Halle Open in Germany.

Britain’s young champion Kyle Edmund is suddenly wild about Wimbledon

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:00:59 GMT

Twenty four hours after he talked about his dream of playing at the All England Club, Kyle Edmund learned yesterday that he had been handed a wild card into the main draw at Wimbledon, which begins on Monday week.

Tennis is sexy as film-makers discover that the sport is more than just whacking balls

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:00:41 GMT

You wait forever for a tennis documentary and then three come along at once. Suddenly, it seems, tennis is sexy as film-makers discover that the sport is more than just whacking balls across the net and that some of its greatest players have stories of epic proportions – the subjects covered in these films include race, misogyny, huge wealth, violent deaths and controlling parents.

Psychologists have a field day but Andy Murray is just Mr Ordinary

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:00:41 GMT

Andy Murray secures a place in the final at Queen's after victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:00:14 GMT

A frustrating day of rain delays and controversial court switches ended in hugely satisfying fashion for Andy Murray here last night when he came from behind to beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and earn a place in today’s Aegon Championships final.

Andy Murray secures a place in the final at Queens after victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:19:14 GMT

Andy Murray and defending champion Marin Cilic will contest the final at Queen's Club after both claimed three-set victories on Saturday.

Andy Murray feels his way back with a nervy show to reach semis

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:56:21 GMT

After victories over three of the game’s journeymen, Andy Murray faces a major step up in class here on Saturday afternoon in the semi-finals of the Aegon Championships.