Roger Federer was pleased with his form but Rafael Nadal felt there was more improvement to come from himself as both secured straightforward victories at the French Open today.

ROGER FEDERER hailed yesterday’s straight-sets win over world number 71 Peter Luczak as the “perfect” way to begin the defence of his French Open title.

Lleyton Hewitt will begin the defence of his US Men’s Clay Court title against Indian lucky loser Somdev Dewarman following a busy day of first round play in Houston, Texas.

Roger Federer crashed out at the fourth round of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami as Tomas Berdych triumphed 6-4 6-7(3/7) 7-6(8/6) in a gruelling battle.

Defending champion Andy Murray is out of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami after losing his second-round clash with Mardy Fish 6-4 6-4.

Chile sealed their place in the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup today as Fernando Gonzalez saw off Dudi Sela in straight sets.

Defending champion Rafael Nadal set up a blockbuster quarter-final against Andy Murray after they both overcame big-serving opponents at the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic believes this year’s race for the Australian Open crown is as unpredictable as it has been in years.

Novak Djokovic claims to be in the best shape of his career as he bids to put last year’s ugly exit from the Australian Open behind him.

Nikolay Davydenko and Fernando Verdasco closed in on spots at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in contrasting fashion at the Paris Masters today.

Second seed Serena Williams was knocked out of the China Open in the third round by Nadia Petrova amid a dramatic finish.

Juan Martin Del Potro reached his first grand slam final as he demolished third seed Rafael Nadal in their US Open semi-final today.

Rafael Nadal stormed back into action at the US Open and snuffed out the challenge of Fernando Gonzalez to reach the semi-finals as the rain finally stopped.

Roger Federer reminded his nearest rivals just how difficult it is to win grand slam titles as he prepared to face Novak Djokovic in Saturday’s US Open semi-finals, weather permitting.

Rafael Nadal and Fernando Gonzalez were held up by rain as they attempted to finish their US Open quarter-final at Flushing Meadows.

Rafael Nadal reclaimed the world number two ranking from Andy Murray and stormed into the US Open quarter-finals with a four-set victory over Gael Monfils at Flushing Meadows.

Novak Djokovic enjoyed a stroll into the second round of the US Open at the expense of Ivan Ljubicic at Arthur Ashe Stadium but insisted it was not as easy as it looked.

Top seed Andy Roddick will meet defending champion Juan Martin del Potro in the final of the ATP Legg Mason Tennis Classic on Sunday.

Andy Murray will play either Yen-hsun Lu or Jeremy Chardy in the second round of the Rogers Cup in Montreal next week in his first match since Wimbledon.

Andy Murray could not get out of Wimbledon fast enough.

Andy Roddick will put his friendship with Jurgen Melzer temporarily to one side when the pair clash in the third round at Wimbledon today.

ANDY MURRAY took his place in the second round of Wimbledon but only after a tense opening match against American Robert Kendrick last night.

ROGER FEDERER stayed on course for a first French Open title after coming from two sets to one down to defeat Juan Martin del Potro in nerveless fashion in the Roland Garros semi-finals last night.

Roger Federer stayed on course for a first French Open title after coming from two sets to one down to defeat Juan Martin del Potro in nerveless fashion in the Roland Garros semi-finals tonight.

Sweden’s Robin Soderling came from 4-1 down in the final set to down 12th seed Fernando Gonzalez in a riveting battle of the big hitters to reach the French Open final today.

Roger Federer will look to defy overwhelming pressure and reach his fourth straight French Open final when he takes on Juan Martin del Potro in the last four tomorrow.

Roger Federer admits the pressure of winning a first French Open title is weighing on his mind.

ANDY MURRAY admitted he was left helpless by Fernando Gonzalez’s booming forehand as the Chilean ended the Scot’s impressive run at the French Open at the quarter-final stage, the 12th seed Gonzalez powering his way to a 6-3 3-6 6-0 6-4 win.

Robin Soderling continued his stunning run at the French Open with a straight-set quarter-final victory over 10th seed Nikolay Davydenko this afternoon.

Britain’s Andy Murray will look to move a step closer to grand-slam glory today when he takes on 12th seed Fernando Gonzalez at the French Open with a semi-final place at stake.

Andy Murray’s serene progress to the French Open quarter-finals has not persuaded deposed champion Rafael Nadal the British number one is ready to lift the Roland Garros crown.

Andy Murray set up a French Open quarter-final clash with Fernando Gonzalez after producing a consistent display against Marin Cilic in straight sets today.

PORTUGUESE 16-year-old Michelle Larcher De Brito grunted her way into the limelight at the French Open on a day Venus Williams made her now customary early exit from Roland Garros.

TOP seed Rafael Nadal yesterday created a French Open record for consecutive wins in the men’s singles – but he admitted he was not at his all-conquering best in his straight-sets triumph over qualifier Marcos Daniel.

Top seed Rafael Nadal today created a French Open record for consecutive wins in the men’s singles – but he admitted he was not at his all-conquering best in his straight-sets victory over qualifier Marcos Daniel.

Rafael Nadal cruised into the Internazionale BNL d’Italia final by destroying Fernando Gonzalez of Chile today.

Rafael Nadal survived a major scare against David Nalbandian before booking his place in the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

ANDY MURRAY advanced to the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells after opponent Tommy Robredo retired with an injury.

Rafael Nadal had little trouble moving into the quarter-finals as the top seed saw off Fernando Gonzalez in straight sets 6-3 6-2 6-4.

Fernando Gonzalez came from two sets down to win an epic four-hour encounter against Richard Gasquet at the Australian Open today.

Rafael Nadal continued his imperious form at the Australian Open today as he swept aside Tommy Haas in straight sets to move into round four.

Rafael Nadal has dropped just 11 games in his opening two matches at the Australian Open after following up his emphatic win in the first round with another good display against Roko Karanusic.

Lleyton Hewitt crashed out of the 2009 Australian Open in the first round after Chile’s Fernando Gonzalez secured a gruelling 5-7 6-2 6-2 3-6 6-3 victory in Melbourne today.

Roger Federer warmed up for the Australian Open in dramatic fashion with a 6-1 6-3 thrashing of Davis Cup team-mate Stanislas Wawrinka in the AAMI Classic final at Kooyong today.