The pair played each other at tennis when they were younger

The women’s world No 1 position was up for grabs yesterday but it is no surprise that there were will not be a change when the updated rankings are announced today. Maria Sharapova would have regained top spot if she had won the title in Madrid, but unfortunately for the 26-year-old Russian she was up against Serena Williams.

Scot uses private plane – and gives Tsonga a lift – for more practice time after Madrid Mastersexit

As a player he had been a deft serve-and-volleyer who climbed as high as No 34 in the world

Rafael Nadal won his fifth title this year to continue his run of good form at the Madrid Masters

Britain's best female tennis player for more than two decades is keeping a level head amid the ups and downs of the circuit's merry-go-round. Paul Newman meets Laura Robson

Tomas Berdych ended Andy Murray's hopes at the Madrid Open with a 7-6, 6-4 win in tonight's quarter-final.

Former world No 1 sees off compatriot after hitting himself in the face with his racket

Despite a second-set fightback, the second seed was too often below his best

Rooney prepared to stay after Moyes installed at United

The British number one had to battle in Madrid

Broadcaster challenges BSkyB by offering new channels at no extra cost to broadband customers

The British number one has been accused of lacking maturity and commitment

The British No 1 has never reached a final on clay