World number one Andy Murray's struggle to rediscover his form continued today with another straight-sets defeat to Borna Coric at the Mutua Madrid Open.

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from Wimbledon due to a wrist injury, the world number four has announced.

Andy Murray is heading into a busy summer without a coach after splitting from Amelie Mauresmo.

World number two Andy Murray remains on course to defend his Madrid Open title after beating Rafael Nadal in straight sets in their semi-final today.

Roger Federer has pulled out of this week's Madrid Open with a back injury as his troubled season continues.

Venus Williams has pulled out of the Mutua Madrid Open due to a back problem.

Jeev Milkha Singh is back in The Open three years after pulling out injured two days before the start at Turnberry, unsure he would ever return.

Novak Djokovic believes Rafael Nadal is still the favourite for the upcoming French Open despite claiming his first-ever win on clay over the Spanish superstar in the Madrid Open final tonight.

Novak Djokovic reflected back on a “very special day” after continuing his stunning form with his first-ever clay court victory over world number one Rafael Nadal in the final of the Madrid Open today.

A minute’s silence and round of applause for Seve Ballesteros at a golf tournament is one thing, but when it comes before a tennis semi-final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal then you know the world of sport has lost a truly giant figure.

World number one Rafael Nadal battled back from a set down to defeat arch rival Roger Federer and reach the final of the Madrid Open this evening.

Rafael Nadal set up a potential semi-final meeting with rival Roger Federer as he beat Michael Llodra in the last eight of the Madrid Open.

A potentially memorable final showdown between clay court king Rafael Nadal and in-form world number two Novak Djokovic at the Madrid Open moved a step closer last night as both players progressed through to the quarter-finals without any problems.

Andy Murray tumbled out of the Madrid Open tonight after losing his third round match with Thomaz Bellucci in straight sets.

World number one Rafael Nadal was one of a host of seeds to progress into the third round of the Madrid Open today, with a mouth-watering showdown against Juan Martin Del Potro awaiting the Spaniard tomorrow.

Andy Murray feels “great” following his recent elbow injury as he heads into this week’s Madrid Open looking to build on last month’s display in Monte Carlo.

Clay court king Rafael Nadal defeated world number one Roger Federer to win the Madrid Open tonight and avenge last year‘s final defeat to the same opponent at La Caja Magica.

Unseeded Aravane Rezai upset Venus Williams to claim a straight sets win in the final of the Madrid Open today.

Andy Murray crashed out of the Madrid Open tonight after losing a gruelling quarter-final clash in straight sets to David Ferrer.

World number eight Andy Roddick has withdrawn from the Madrid Open due to illness.

Refreshed by a five-week break with his family in Argentina, big-hitting Ricardo Gonzalez made a superb return to the European Tour today.

Andy Murray admits he could have done better tactically after tumbling out of the Madrid Open at the quarter-final stage last night.

SECOND seed Roger Federer remains on course for his first title of 2009 after continuing his almost total domination over Andy Roddick at the Madrid Open yesterday.

Andy Murray underlined his burgeoning clay-court prowess as he swept aside home favourite Tommy Robredo in straight sets to ease into the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open.

World number one Rafael Nadal believes Andy Murray will be “very difficult to stop” if he succeeds in getting his claycourt game up to the level he desires.

Andy Murray admitted he had taken a leaf out of Rafael Nadal’s book during his victory against Simone Bolelli in the Madrid Open last night.

World number two Serena Williams remains confident she will be fit to compete in the French Open despite withdrawing from the Madrid Open today with a knee injury.

World number two Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Madrid Open due to a knee injury.

Frenchwoman Marion Bartoli was the only seed to fall today as the first round of the Madrid Open got under way.

Nineteen-year-old Rory McIlroy totally outplayed defending champion Brett Rumford today and will take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Omega European Masters in Switzerland.

Rory McIlroy is embarking on his first full season on the European Tour but insists he will be in contention to win a major championship within 10 years.

Richard Sterne came through a three-man play-off with Garth Mulroy and Magnus Carlsson to win the Joburg Open at the second extra hole.

Rising Irish star Rory McIlroy believes he can be a contender for victory in the South African Airways Open starting at Pearl Valley today.

West Ham fan Sam Little believes it will be a “Great Escape” to eclipse that of the Hammers in the Premier League last season if he can keep his European Tour card in the Mallorca Classic.

Defending champion Niclas Fasth moved into a share of the lead when the rain-affected Mallorca Classic resumed today.

For the second week running Argentina’s Daniel Vancsik takes a lead into the final day on the European Tour.

David Howell and Darren Clarke, Ryder Cup heroes a year ago, were unable today to avoid easily their worst season on the European Tour.

Rory McIlroy will seek his third straight top-five finish at this week’s Portugal Masters after another hugely impressive display in the Madrid Open.

Denmark’s Mads Vibe-Hastrup today claimed his first European Tour title with a near-flawless final round in the Madrid Open.

Rory McIlroy remains in contention to become the youngest winner in European Tour history in just his third event as a professional.

Rory McIlroy’s remarkable start to life as a professional golfer continued in the third round of the Madrid Open today.