Tennis
Reign in Spain as doubles pair help retain Davis Cup
It's Czech mate as the ever-improving Verdasco and Lopez find feat on clay
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Heroic fightback from Ferrer puts Spain in control
Saturday, 5 December 2009
David Ferrer staged one of the all-time great Davis Cup comebacks to defeat Radek Stepanek last night and put Spain in total control heading into day two of the Davis Cup final against the Czech Republic.
Murray eyes successful 2010
Friday, 4 December 2009
Andy Murray believes he is about to hit his prime as he bids to make 2010 his best year yet.
Mauresmo bows out after rising above jibes
Friday, 4 December 2009
2006 Wimbledon winner retires having overcome prejudice about her sexuality
Mauresmo announces her retirement
Thursday, 3 December 2009
Former Wimbledon champion Amelie Mauresmo has confirmed her retirement from professional tennis.
Spain favourites ahead of Davis Cup final
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
Spain playing Davis Cup tennis on clay in front of a home crowd is about as close to a sure thing as sport provides, and just because Rafael Nadal suddenly looks vulnerable the Czech Republic are not about to forget it.
Serena escapes Grand Slam ban
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
It took the Grand Slam Committee more than two months to decide on a punishment for Serena Williams after her foul-mouthed outburst at a line judge during this summer's US Open.
Serena hit with huge fine after tirade
Monday, 30 November 2009
Serena Williams has been fined a record $82,500 for her tirade at this year's US Open and could be suspended from that tournament if she has another "major offense" in the next two years.
Davydenko wins his fame game
Monday, 30 November 2009
Low-profile Russian sees off an exhausted Del Potro to claim ATP World Tour title
Davydenko admits Slam success remains a dream
Monday, 30 November 2009
Nikolay Davydenko admits an end to his grand slam duck could still be a long way off despite his brilliant victory at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals yesterday.
Davydenko completes famous win in London
Sunday, 29 November 2009
Nikolay Davydenko celebrated joining the sport's most illustrious names following his 6-3 6-4 victory over Juan Martin del Potro in the final of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at London's O2 Arena.
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