Matthias Bachinger knows New York fairytales are real because he is living one at the US Open.

Rafael Nadal revisits his worst Wimbledon nightmare on Thursday when he tackles Czech player Lukas Rosol in the second round.

Reigning champion Andy Murray dropped just two games in an imperious straight-sets dismissal of Slovenian Blaz Rola in Wimbledon’s second round yesterday.

Top seed and title favourite Novak Djokovic had to dig deep into his reserves to fend off a determined Radek Stepanek and reach the third round at Wimbledon.

Andy Murray should play without the weight of expectation heavy on his shoulders when he walks out at Wimbledon as defending champion next week, according to former winner Goran Ivanisevic.

Defending champions Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova both crashed out on a day of shocks at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

Defending champion Rafael Nadal survived a serious scare against Radek Stepanek before recovering to reach the third round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

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

Spain relinquished their Davis Cup crown tonight after veteran Radek Stepanek guided the Czech Republic to a stunning triumph in Prague.

Andy Murray will resume his rivalry with Roger Federer in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals today.

Andy Murray will resume his rivalry with Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters tomorrow.

Andy Murray made short work of Alexandr Dolgopolov at the Shanghai Masters today, advancing to the last eight in less than an hour.

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray won their opening matches at the Western & Southern Open in straight sets.

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.

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 was bundled out of the Gerry Weber Open by defending champion Philipp Kohlschreiber in Halle yesterday while five-times winner Roger Federer was pushed to the limit.

World number one doubles pair Bob and Mike Bryan gave the United States a 2-1 lead in their Davis Cup tie with France in Monte Carlo.

Former world number one Roger Federer overcame a scare to beat Canada's Milos Raonic 6/7 (4/7) 6-2 6-4 in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells today.

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer enjoyed straightforward victories at the ATP & WTA BNP Paribas Open on Sunday but Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova suffered a surprise early exit in Indian Wells.

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

Top seed Andy Murray saw off the spirited challenge of Australian teenager Bernard Tomic to reach the final of the ATP Brisbane International today.

Serena Williams beat Bojana Jovanowski in the last 16 of the Brisbane International today – but then pulled out of the tournament with a sprained ankle.

Rafael Nadal’s bout of cramp following his victory over David Nalbandian at the US Open was likely to have been caused by dehydration and the heat at Flushing Meadows, according to a medical expert.

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.

Nikolay Davydenko made it through to the third round of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic in Washington but the two other seeds in action tonight are out after retiring hurt.

Roger Federer steered clear of trouble as he cruised to a straight-sets first-round Wimbledon victory over Mikhail Kukushkin from Kazakhstan.

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic launch their Wimbledon campaigns today – with defending champion Rafael Nadal insisting it is far to early to contemplate facing either man later in the tournament.

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.

Andy Murray moved into the last eight of the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters today with a 6-3 6-3 victory over injury-stricken Gilles Simon.

Rafael Nadal will begin his campaign for an unprecedented seventh straight Monte Carlo Rolex Masters title today with the praise of his great rival Roger Federer ringing in his ears.

Andy Roddick claimed a straight-sets win over Janko Tipsarevic in the second round of the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships in Memphis today.

Defending champion Andy Roddick overcame determined resistance from South African Kevin Anderson to reach the final of the Brisbane International.

World number two Roger Federer was scarcely troubled as he progressed into the third round of the Paris Masters with a comfortable win over home favourite Richard Gasquet.

Tomas Berdych became the first man through to the last 16 of the Shanghai Masters as he eased past Tommy Robredo in straight sets.

The withdrawal of Flavia Pennetta allowed US Open top seed Caroline Wozniacki to reach the last four of the Pilot Pen Tennis without playing in New Haven, Connecticut.

Eighth seed Nadia Petrova overcame a poor showing in the first set to book her place in the second round of the Pilot Pen Tennis tournament in New Haven.

THEY outlasted the scoreboard, which broke down trying to keep up with them, and little wonder.

Top seed Andy Roddick ended his losing streak against fellow American James Blake at the ATP Morgan Keegan Championships but third seed Radek Stepanek and fourth seed Tommy Haas crashed out in Memphis on Wednesday.

Reigning champion Rafael Nadal overcame a slow start to get the defence of his Australian Open crown off to a winning start against Peter Luczak in Melbourne today.

Top seed Andy Roddick beat Radek Stepanek in two tight sets in the final of the Brisbane International today.

Top seed Andy Roddick powered into the final of the Brisbane International today after recovering from a sloppy start.

Justine Henin continued her successful WTA Tour comeback with a straight-sets win against Sesil Karatantcheva at the Brisbane International today.

Spain completed a 5-0 Davis Cup final victory over the Czech Republic today as Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer eased to straight-sets wins.