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Laura Robson hits a return during her second-round elimination by Serena Williams in the main stadium at the Italian Open

Laura Robson falls to power of Serena Williams but is not fazed by top billing

British 19-year-old puts up promising fight against world No 1 but eventually loses 6-2, 6-2

Rafael Nadal has won five of the seven tournaments he has played in since his February return

Rafael Nadal treads lightly on delicate knees as French Open looms

Spaniard reveals big cut in practice routine as he targets an eighth Roland Garros title

Laura Robson on her way to beating Venus Williams

Laura Robson delivers at last on promise to 'take down' Venus Williams

Briton beats Williams 6-3, 6-2 as she predicted when she was 14 years old. And next up it’s her world No 1 sister Serena...

The Sport Matrix: Tuesday 14 May 2013

City look for quick move as Mancini awaits sacking

Twitter fan Andy Murray is 'a real role model for our country' says Wigan striker Shaun Maloney

The pair played each other at tennis when they were younger

The women’s world No 1 position was up for grabs but it is no surprise that there were will not be a change when the updated rankings are announced

Serena Williams' latest success over Maria Sharapova saves top ranking

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.

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Andy Murray about to board the jet

Andy Murray joins the jet set in attempt to conquer Rome Masters

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

Brad Drewett: Tennis player who became a leading official in the game

Brad Drewett: Tennis player who became a leading official in the game

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

Rafael Nadal celebrates winning the Madrid Masters

Madrid Masters: Rafael Nadal's remarkable return secures home crown for king of clay

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

Laura Robson: 'Most people love those big matches because it’s always so easy to play when you’ve got nothing to lose'

Laura Robson: Wimbledon? Olympic gold? I'm not fussed

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

Andy Murray looks defeated during his tennis match against Czech player Tomas Berdych at the Madrid Masters

Andy Murray beaten by Tomas Berdych at Madrid Open

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

Rafael Nadal reaches to volley a return to David Ferrer

Rafa Nadal climbs over 'The Wall' to reach semis in Madrid

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

Roger Federer leaves the court after being stunned by Japan's Kei Nishikori in the last 16 of the Madrid Masters

Madrid Masters: Roger Federer vows to hit the training courts after surprise defeat to Japan's Kei Nishikori

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

The Sport Matrix: Friday 10 May 2013

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Not secure any more: G4S boss heads for exit at last

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