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Evans helping with police inquiry

British Davis Cup player Dan Evans is "fully cooperating" with police over an alleged sexual assault in Bath.

Roddick powers to title in Miami

Andy Roddick beats Tomas Berdych in straight sets to win his fifth Masters title at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.

Clijsters thrashes Venus in final

Kim Clijsters powers her way to a second Sony Ericsson Open title with a crushing final win over Venus Williams in Miami.

Murray enters Monte Carlo Masters

Roddick stuns Nadal to make final

Andy Roddick upsets Rafael Nadal in three sets to reach the final of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, where he will face Tomas Berdych.

Soderling eases into Miami semis

Robin Soderling comfortably brushes aside Mikhail Youzhny to reach the semi-finals of the the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, winning 6-1 6-4.

Clijsters joins Williams in final

Kim Clijsters wins a tense battle against fellow Belgian Justin Henin to reach the final of the Sony Ericsson Open where she will face Venus Williams.

Henin sees off Wozniacki in Miami

Rejuvenated Belgian stars Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters will meet in the semi-finals of the Sony Ericsson Open.

Nadal sets up Roddick semi-final

Rafael Nadal sets up a semi-final clash with Andy Roddick at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.

Government maintains LTA funding

Public funding for the Lawn Tennis Association will not be cut, sports minister Gerry Sutcliffe pledges.

Watson goes out in last qualifier

Heather Watson fails to reach the main draw of the $25,000 Pelham Racquet Women's Club Pro Circuit Challenger.

Berdych defeats Federer in Miami

Tomas Berdych beats world number one Roger Federer 6-4 6-7 7-6 in the fourth round of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.

Venus reaches last four in Miami

Venus Williams beats Agnieszka Radwanska and will play Marion Bartoli in the semi-finals of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.

Off-colour Federer wins through

Roger Federer beats Florent Serra in the third round of the Sony Ericsson Open, but it is an unconvincing display from the top seed.

Bartoli beats top seed Kuznetsova

Top seed Svetlana Kuznetsova is beaten by Marion Bartoli in the fourth round of the Sony Ericsson Open.

LTA under the cosh

"There is often more spin out of Roehampton than a Rafa Nadal forehand"

LTA reputation at ‘all-time low’

The Lawn Tennis Association's image has been hurt by a lack of transparency over its spending, the All-Party Tennis Group warns.

In-form Clijsters overpowers Peer

Kim Clijsters thrashes Shahar Peer in 50 minutes to reach the Sony Ericsson Open fourth round.

Nadal overcomes brave Nalbandian

Rafael Nadal fights back from a set down to a claim a 6-7 6-2 6-2 victory over David Nalbandian in the third round of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.

Venus maintains top form in Miami

Three-time winner Venus Williams cruises into the fourth round of the Sony Ericsson Open with a 6-1 6-4 victory over Roberta Vinci.

Fish punishes out-of-sorts Murray

Defending champion Andy Murray is dumped out of the Sony Ericsson Open following an error-strewn 6-4 6-4 defeat by Mardy Fish.

Djokovic makes shock Miami exit

Novak Djokovic suffers a shock defeat in the second round of the Sony Ericsson Open, losing to Olivier Rochus.

Henin too strong for Dementieva

Former world number one Justine Henin beats fifth seed Elena Dementieva for the second time since coming out of retirement as she progresses in Miami.

Odesnik facing HGH possession ban

American Wayne Odesnik could be banned for two years after admitting in court to importing performance-enhancing human growth hormone into Australia.

Canas calls time on tennis career

Guillermo Canas, briefly the nemesis of Roger Federer, announces his retirement from tennis.

Baltacha out of Miami tournament

Elena Baltacha is out of the Sony Ericsson Open after suffering a 6-1 6-3 second round loss to Yanina Wickmayer.

Murray hits back in Davis Cup row

British number one Andy Murray hits back at John Lloyd after the former Davis Cup captain criticised the Scot's self-imposed absences from the team.

Baltacha cruises through in Miami

Elena Baltacha is through to the Sony Ericsson Open second round but Anne Keothavong and Heather Watson are both out.

Gasquet slump continues in Miami

Frenchman Richard Gasquet suffers a second consecutive first-round loss as he was knocked out of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami by Olivier Rochus.

Baltacha battles through in Miami

Elena Baltacha qualifies for the first round of the Sony Ericsson Open but her compatriot, Katie O'Brien, failed to progress.

Hingis set for Nottingham debut

Former Wimbledon champions Martina Hingis and Richard Krajicek will be the star attractions at this summer's Nottingham Masters tournament.

Henman poised for Masters debut

Former British number one Tim Henman will make his return to competitive action at the Masters Tennis event at the Royal Albert Hall later this year.

Next GB captain ‘not a big name’

LTA boss Roger Draper says John Lloyd's Davis Cup exit means there is now a "great opportunity" for a young British coach.

Ljubicic wins first Masters title

Ivan Ljubicic becomes the oldest first-time winner of a Masters Series event by beating Andy Roddick in the final of the BNP Paribas Open.

Jankovic takes Indian Wells title

Jelena Jankovic upsets the form book as she cruises to a straight-sets win over Caroline Wozniacki in the final of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.

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