Rafael Nadal has vowed to be ready for a Wimbledon showdown with a dreadlocked German who has already taught him a lesson on grass.

Maria Sharapova survived an attritional battle against Romania’s Alexandra Dulgheru to reach the third round of the US Open but Agnieszka Radwanska became the first major casualty.

Tennis player Michaella Krajicek had a lot to celebrate yesterday. Not only did she win her first match at the Topshelf Open, she also got engaged - all on the same tennis court.

Novak Djokovic is learning to expect the unexpected at Wimbledon but is making sure he keeps his own game under control.