Tennis: Richard Lewis given added responsibility at LTA

Richard Lewis, director for national training and coaching at the Lawn Tennis Association, and John Feaver, director of events and tournaments, will be given added responsibility from 1 January. Lewis is to become director of the international and professional division, while Feaver will take over all domestic events.

Monica Seles has withdrawn from next month's Sydney International tournament because of a broken finger, but still hopes to defend her Australian Open title.

Boris Becker could be heading for a dispute with the German federation after his manager announced that he will not be playing in the first-round Davis Cup tie against Spain in February even though he is under contract to take part.