Fourth seed David Ferrer cruised past Kei Nishikori today with what he described as “one of the best matches of my career at the Australian Open”.

Novak Djokovic laughed off suggestions he became embroiled in ’exhibition tennis’ before seeing off Radek Stepanek at the Australian Open today.

Andy Roddick set up a blockbuster fourth-round clash against Juan Martin Del Potro at the US Open as he kept the fat lady at bay for at least a couple more days.

David Ferrer battled his way past Lleyton Hewitt to reach the fourth round of the US Open on Sunday while defending champion Novak Djokovic continued his New York stroll.

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic remained on a Wimbledon semi-final collision course but they were the lucky ones as rain frustrated the men on fourth-round day yesterday.

Andy Murray feels Wimbledon’s Centre Court roof policy is still very much a work in progress.

Roger Federer narrowly avoided joining Rafael Nadal in a second-round exit at Wimbledon, and then declared the Spaniard’s loss good for the sport.

Roger Federer was two points away from following Rafael Nadal out of Wimbledon last night before staging a thrilling fightback to beat Julien Benneteau on Centre Court.

Roger Federer managed by the skin of his teeth to avoid following Rafael Nadal out of Wimbledon and then claimed it is great to see giant-killings back in the men’s game.

Two-time champion Rafael Nadal was dumped out of Wimbledon by unsung Czech Lukas Rosol who described his triumph as “a miracle” last night.

Rafael Nadal will look to join chief title rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in the third round of Wimbledon when he takes on Czech Lukas Rosol on Centre Court this evening.

Rafael Nadal was in ominously good form as he made it only nine games dropped in two matches with a 6-2 6-2 6-0 victory over Denis Istomin in the third round of the French Open today.

Novak Djokovic fought back from a set down to score an emotional victory over Ukraine’s Alexander Dolgopolov and reach the quarter-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters.

Andy Roddick produced the shock of the Sony Ericsson Open by knocking world number three Roger Federer out at the third-round stage with a 7-6 (7/4) 1-6 6-4 win.

Andy Roddick endured a night to forget at the SAP Open in San Jose, losing to Denis Istomin at the quarter-final stage.

Andy Roddick had to come from behind to get through his second-round match at the SAP Open in San Jose.

Novak Djokovic barely broke sweat as he overcame Nicolas Mahut for the loss of just two games at the Australian Open today.

World number one Caroline Wozniacki went out in the quarter-finals of the Sydney International today as she was beaten by Agnieszka Radwanska.

Former world number one Andy Roddick will take on fellow American John Isner in the semi-final of the Winston-Salem Open after they won their respective quarter-finals against Juan Monaco and Marcos Baghdatis.

Serena Williams' hopes of claiming a third consecutive title in the build-up to the US Open were shattered when she was forced to withdraw from the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati with a toe injury.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC is expecting a battle when he takes on 2009 US Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro in the pick of the third-round matches at the French Open today.

Andy Murray conceded he may have returned to competitive action too soon after suffering a comprehensive first-round defeat at the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam last night.

The top six seeds all safely progressed through to the third round at the Cincinnati Masters to keep their US Open preparations on track.

World number one Rafael Nadal was made to work hard to clinch his place in the third round of the ATP Rogers Cup before disposing of Stanislas Wawrinka yesterday.

TAIWAN’S Yen-Hsun Lu refused to let himself believe he had a chance of defeating Andy Roddick before prevailing in a thrilling five-set encounter with the American at Wimbledon yesterday.

Robin Soderling declared he is ready to face either Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal after continuing his breakneck advance through the Wimbledon draw.

RAFAEL NADAL survived a major scare against unheralded Robin Haase to progress into the third round of Wimbledon with a 5-7 6-2 3-6 6-0 6-3 victory.

Russia’s Elena Dementieva served notice of her Australian Open intent with a thumping win over world number one Serena Williams in the final of the Medibank Sydney International today.

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

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

Dinara Safina looks set to lose her world number one ranking after a shock defeat by wild card Shuai Zhang in the second round of the China Open today.

Defending champion Andy Murray will face world number one Roger Federer tonight in the Cincinnati Masters semi-finals knowing there is room for improvement following his hard-fought quarter-final win over Julien Benneteau.

Novak Djokovic was made to work hard for his place in the second round at Wimbledon, coming from a set down to see off Frenchman Julien Benneteau.

THIRD seed Novak Djokovic had only a brief workout in his opening match at the French Open as he was given a helping hand into the second round.

Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt fought back from a set down to reach the second round of the Miami Masters today with victory over Israel’s Dudi Sela.

Roger Federer admitted he had been made to “battle hard” before securing victory in his Australian Open first-round clash with Andreas Seppi today.

Roger Federer knows he must get his gameplan right if he is to beat Fernando Gonzalez and reach the semi-finals of the French Open.

RUSSIA’S Dinara Safina mounted an astonishing comeback from a set and 2-5 down to send top seed Maria Sharapova crashing out of the French Open in an epic fourth round battle yesterday.

Roger Federer was made to battle every inch of the way as he posted an impressive victory over home favourite Julien Benneteau at the French Open today.

Top seed Roger Federer was in irresistible mood as he sailed effortlessly into the fourth round of the French Open at Roland Garros today with a 6-3 6-4 6-2 win over Mario Ancic.

Third seed Novak Djokovic secured a second successive straight-sets victory at the French Open to ease into the fourth round.

Fifth seed Ivan Ljubicic tumbled out of the Grand Prix de Tennis de Lyon on Friday following defeat to Alejandro Falla in the quarter-finals.

Andy Murray finished off Frenchman Julien Benneteau in just 26 minutes to book a high-profile third round clash with third seed Andy Roddick at Wimbledon tomorrow.

Andy Roddick was today enjoying an unexpected day off after racing through his second-round match at Wimbledon late last night.