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# tennis - Thursday 6 June, 2019
'These four women have played so well and earned their right to play on the biggest stage'
Sexism row stirs as women’s French Open semi-finals are moved away from showpiece court in ‘unfair and inappropriate’ rescheduling.
Thiem relishing last-four challenge alongside 'best players of all time' Djokovic, Federer and Nadal
A fourth French Open semi-final awaits the Austrian, but to claim the title he will have to be at his very best.
Dream to win four Grand Slams in the same season alive as Djokovic reaches French Open semi-final
The world number one will meet Austrian Dominic Thiem after defeating Alexander Zverev in straight sets.
# tennis - Wednesday 5 June, 2019
Torrential Paris rain disrupts French Open and causes scheduling headache
No play was possible at Roland Garros on Wednesday.
# tennis - Tuesday 4 June, 2019
Federer and Nadal to meet in French Open semi-final after Swiss sees off Wawrinka
Federer beat Wawrinka in four sets to advance to the semi-finals of the 2019 French Open.
Sloane Stephens exits French Open as magnificent Konta books first semi-final place
Stephens’ hopes of going one better than last year in Paris were ended by an inspired Johanna Konta.
# tennis - Monday 3 June, 2019
Murray set to make long-awaited return from injury in doubles draw at London tournament
The former world number one Andy Murray will play for the first time since the Australian Open.
# tennis - Saturday 1 June, 2019
Serena's Slam history bid halted in Roland Garros shock
Sofia Kenin stunned the superstar in straight sets.
'There was a weight on me' - Top seed on stress-induced headaches after French Open exit
Naomi Osaka lost out to Katerina Siniakova in the third round of the tournament at Roland Garros.
# tennis - Friday 31 May, 2019
Federer wins record 400th Grand Slam match as second seed Pliskova crashes out of French Open
Meanwhile, Rafa Nadal survived a blip on his way to a fourth round berth.
# tennis - Thursday 30 May, 2019
Osaka survives second scare as Djokovic and Williams cruise at French Open
The two-time Grand Slam winner fought back from the brink again, this time against the experienced Victoria Azarenka.
# tennis - Tuesday 28 May, 2019
Osaka: First-round scare was the most nervous I've ever been on court
The 21-year-old has attributed her sloppy display on Tuesday to the kind of nerves she has not yet experienced in her career.
Osaka, Zverev survive Roland Garros horror shows to advance in Paris
Women’s top seed Osaka battled back from a set and a break down to reach the second round.
# tennis - Sunday 26 May, 2019
'I missed it so much' - Federer ends four-year Paris absence with victory
The 2009 champions will now meet German Oscar Otte for a place in the third round.
Grand Slam dream dies for fifth seed Kerber after shock first round French Open exit
The reigning Wimbledon champion was beaten by world number 81, Anastasia Potapova.
# tennis - Friday 17 May, 2019
'What did he do? He hurt a chair?': Federer opposed to Kyrgios suspension
Kyrgios hit the headlines with another on-court outburst on Thursday.
# tennis - Thursday 16 May, 2019
Nick Kyrgios smashes racket and throws chair onto the court in Italian Open meltdown
The volatile Australian defaulted the match against Casper Ruud of Norway and stormed off.
Kyrgios tears into 'cringeworthy' Djokovic and 'super salty' Nadal
In contrast, Roger Federer received glowing praise.
# tennis - Tuesday 14 May, 2019
Injured Serena withdraws in Rome ahead of Williams sisters clash
Serena and Venus Williams were due to meet in the second round at the Foro Italico 21 years after their only other clash in Rome.
# tennis - Sunday 12 May, 2019
Djokovic overpowers Tsitsipas for first clay title in three years in Spain
World number one Novak Djokovic was in fine form as he overcame Stefanos Tsitsipas to seal his 33rd ATP Masters 1000 title in Madrid.
# tennis - Tuesday 30 April, 2019
Andy Murray could get extended wildcard deadline for Wimbledon
The two-time champion is battling injury to prolong his career.
# tennis - Thursday 25 April, 2019
'Kid was depressed': World number one Osaka on struggling to deal with fame
The Japanese star defeated Hsieh Su-wei 6-4, 6-3 in Stuttgart on Thursday.
# tennis - Thursday 18 April, 2019
'My heart goes out to him. He's being persecuted' - Tennis great Court defends Folau over anti-gay post
The Wallabies star is facing the sack by Rugby Australia for saying that ‘hell awaits’ homosexuals.
# tennis - Tuesday 2 April, 2019
'It's a start' - Murray announces tentative return to court on social media
A persistent hip issue forced the Scot to go under the knife, but the former world number one appears to be on the mend.
# tennis - Wednesday 6 March, 2019
Murray pain-free after hip operation but unsure if he can compete again
The former world number one says he would love to return to the court, but doesn’t know if it’s possible.
# tennis - Tuesday 5 March, 2019
'If anybody can do it he can because he will put his heart and soul into it like he does with everything'
Andy Murray had announced before the Australian Open that he planned to retire after Wimbledon.
# tennis - Saturday 2 March, 2019
Roger Federer wins 'special' 100th title in Dubai to complete elite centurion duo
The 20-time Grand Slam champion joins Jimmy Connors as the only two men to have won 100 titles.
# tennis - Thursday 28 February, 2019
Nadal irked by lack of respect from Kyrgios in dramatic defeat
Nick Kyrgios was victorious but prompted criticism from the Spaniard at a post-match press conference.
# tennis - Tuesday 19 February, 2019
Naomi Osaka upset in first match as world number one days after splitting from coach
Playing as world number one without a full-time coach, Osaka crashed out of the Dubai Tennis Championships.
# tennis - Tuesday 12 February, 2019
World number one Osaka splits with coach after recent success
The Australian Open champion enjoyed a breakthrough 2018 alongside Sascha Bajin but the two have parted ways.
# tennis - Tuesday 29 January, 2019
Andy Murray undergoes hip surgery as tennis career hangs in the balance
‘Feeling a bit battered and bruised just now but hopefully that will be the end of my hip pain.’
# tennis - Sunday 27 January, 2019
Djokovic dismantles Nadal to win seventh Australian Open title
Top seed Novak Djokovic eased to a straight-sets victory over Rafael Nadal in a one-sided final at the Australian Open.
'I'm used to it now' – Australian Open champ Osaka becoming slam specialist
The 21-year-old compared her slam victories following Saturday’s success in Melbourne.
# tennis - Saturday 26 January, 2019
Osaka beats Kvitova to win Australian Open and become new world number one
The win means Osaka reaches the No 1 ranking spot.
# tennis - Tuesday 22 January, 2019
Relentless Rafa Nadal crushes giantkiller Tiafoe to set up Tsitsipas semi-final
The Spaniard is aiming to become the third man in history to win each of the Grand Slams twice.
Tearful Kvitova downs Barty to make Australian Open semis
It was Kvitova’s best Grand Slam performance since being injured in a terrifying knife attack.
Stefanos Tsitsipas: Federer conqueror books place in 'fairytale' Slam semi-final
Greece’s rising star beat Roberto Bautista Agut in four sets.
# tennis - Monday 21 January, 2019
World number one felt like she was 'hit by a train' during Serena Williams defeat
Simona Halep is taking the positives as she bows out of the Australian Open while Williams advances to the quarter-finals.
Busta apologises for angrily storming off as Nishikori advances to last eight in Australia
The Spaniard was booed off after a mammoth, five-hour match.
# tennis - Sunday 20 January, 2019
Maria Sharapova refuses to answer reporters' questions after Melbourne exit
It was a forgettable day for 2008 champion, as she crashed out of the Australian Open.
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