Serena Williams has launched a stinging attack on Ilie Nastase, accusing the Romanian of racially abusing her and her unborn baby and hurling sexist abuse at her fellow female tennis players.

Dave Miley, an unsuccessful applicant for the role of Tennis Ireland chief executive, has broken his silence on the dispute with the governing body, stressing his disappointment with the recruitment process, which he claimed lacked transparency.

The International Tennis Federation has rejected Maria Sharapova's claim that the hearing into her doping violation was "not neutral".

Maria Sharapova has told fans she is "counting the days" until she returns to tennis next spring after the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced her two-year doping ban to just 15 months.

Russia’s tennis team will be allowed to compete at the Rio Olympics this summer after the International Tennis Federation (ITF) backed the decision not to impose a blanket ban on the country’s competitors.

Maria Sharapova has vowed to appeal the two-year suspension handed to her for failing a drugs test at the Australian Open.

World number one Novak Djokovic has given his support to Maria Sharapova and said he hopes she “gets out of this stronger”.

Maria Sharapova has only herself to blame for failing a drugs test, according to former World Anti-Doping Agency chief Dick Pound as the Russian former Wimbledon champion faces an uncertain future in the sport and the cost of losing headline sponsors.

Maria Sharapova is counting the cost of her failed drug test after three major sponsors moved to distance themselves from the tennis superstar.

Venus Williams believes her “ultimate champion” sister Serena is on course to become the greatest player in the history of women’s tennis.

Nick Kyrgios risks a heavy fine after going into a sulk and appearing to stop trying during his Wimbledon fourth-round defeat against Richard Gasquet.

Russian Tennis Federation president Shamil Tarpischev has been forced to publicly apologise for his slur against the Williams sisters, Serena and Venus.

World number one Novak Djokovic yesterday claimed he is currently providing fewer blood samples for drug testing than he was two years ago — but insists tennis need not fear a Lance Armstrong-style doping scandal.

World number one Novak Djokovic today claimed he is currently providing fewer blood samples for drug testing than he was two years ago – but insists tennis need not fear a Lance Armstrong-style doping scandal.

Rafael Nadal has levelled criticism at long-time rival Roger Federer by claiming the Swiss is leaving his rivals to question the tennis authorities about the strains of life on tour.

Andy Murray has warned the biggest names in tennis could go on strike to push through changes to the sport's busy calendar.

ANDY MURRAY says top players are “serious” about their call for changes to the tennis calendar — and won’t rule out strike action.

ANDY MURRAY called for changes in the way tennis is run after finally coming through his rain-hit US Open fourth-round clash with Donald Young.

Andy Murray called for changes in the way tennis is run after finally coming through his rain-hit US Open fourth-round clash with Donald Young.

ANDRE AGASSI’S autobiography contains an admission that he used crystal meth in 1997 and lied to tennis authorities when he failed a drug test — a result that was thrown out after he said he “unwittingly” took the substance.

Former Wimbledon champion Martina Hingis, who is banned from tennis for cocaine abuse, was revealed today as a contestant in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

The International Tennis Federation have appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to increase the severity of the ban handed out to Richard Gasquet after he tested positive for cocaine.

ROGER FEDERER last night looked back on his historic title success at the French Open and declared: “It was meant to be.”

Richard Gasquet has denied ever taking cocaine and is vowing to clear his name.

Richard Gasquet has been suspended by the International Tennis Federation after the Frenchman confirmed he has tested positive for cocaine.

Richard Gasquet has vowed to prove his innocence after confirming he tested positive for cocaine at a tournament in March.

Roger Federer cruised into the second round of the Beijing Olympics and then vowed not to “freak out” at his impending demotion to world number two.

PROFESSIONAL tennis bodies must implement an anti-corruption programme to combat threats to the game, an independent review recommended yesterday.

Martina Hingis has been handed a two-year ban after being found guilty of a doping offence, the International Tennis Federation announced today.

International Olympic chiefs have declared their intention to join the fight against illegal betting on sports events.

Roger Federer has spoken of his disappointment about the match-fixing storm currently engulfing tennis.

The four major organisations involved in professional tennis insist their sport does not have a match-fixing problem and have announced plans for an independent analysis into the risk of players throwing matches.

WIMBLEDON’S historic decision to award equal prize money to men and women for the first time in the tournament’s history has been hailed as a “poignant and symbolic” gesture by leading figures in the women’s game.

The International Tennis Federation has dismissed reports linking tennis players to the drugs scandal engulfing cycling.

WIMBLEDON champion Roger Federer and Tim Henman could be dragged into a High Court battle between adidas and the All England Club next month.

WIMBLEDON champion Roger Federer and Tim Henman could be dragged into a High Court battle between adidas and the All England Club next month.

MARIANO Puerta has described as “extraordinary” his eight-year ban for failing a doping test following this year’s French Open final.

A solicitor acting for Mariano Puerta believes the decision to ban the player for eight years for a second doping offence would “undermine the battle against drug cheats in sport”.

MARIANO PUERTA is considering an appeal against an eight-year ban imposed for a second drugs offence.