RAFAEL NADAL began his bid to reclaim the Wimbledon title from Roger Federer in a determined mood as the world number one eased to a straight-sets win on Centre Court yesterday.

Rafael Nadal began his bid to reclaim the Wimbledon title from Roger Federer in determined mood as the world number one eased to victory in his opener on Centre Court today.

RUSSIA’S Elena Dementieva and Serbia’s Jelena Jankovic became the first big name casualties at the US Open.

Andy Murray was today planning another ruthless Centre Court late show to take him into the second week of Wimbledon.

Andy Murray progressed into the third round of Wimbledon today in ruthless fashion.

Andy Murray’s fans should lose no sleep over his form as he continues his quest for history at Wimbledon.

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

Andy Murray took his place in the second round of Wimbledon but only after a tense opening match against American Robert Kendrick.

Roger Federer remains on track for a record-breaking 15th grand slam title after breezing through the first round at Wimbledon but the Swiss ace is not the best ever grasscourt player, according to Andy Murray.

Andy Murray has vowed not to led stardom go to his head as he prepares to begin his quest for Wimbledon glory.

British hopeful Andy Murray has been placed in the same half of the Wimbledon draw as world number one Rafael Nadal.

Dinara Safina and Ana Ivanovic crashed out of the Sony Ericsson Open in the third round today, while sisters Venus and Serena Williams advanced.

Roger Federer admitted he is facing an important week in his season after breezing into the third round of the Miami Masters.

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.

Novak Djokovic secured his place in the third round of the US Open after defeating Robert Kendrick 7-6 (10/8) 6-4 6-4.

Roger Federer was able to overcome a sloppy performance against unheralded Brazilian Thiago Alves to reach the third round of the US Open.

World number eight Andy Roddick produced a serving masterclass to begin his quest for a second US Open title with a comfortable 6-2 6-2 6-2 straight-sets victory over Fabrice Santoro at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday.

Andy Roddick narrowly survived a first-round scare at the SAP Open to prevail 6-3 6-7 (7/3) 7-6 (7/5) against heavy-serving Australian Chris Guccione on Wednesday.

IT was a day to forget for the United States at the French Open yesterday, with their nine-strong contingent of men’s singles players making history for the wrong reasons.

Andy Murray gave himself a clean bill of health after easing into the fourth round of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.

RAFAEL NADAL was one point away from losing the first set before rallying to take command of his first-round match with American Robert Kendrick to move into the second round of the Australian Open in Melbourne.

Second seed Rafael Nadal expressed his satisfaction at the ‘ease’ of his 7-6 (8-6) 6-3 6-2 win over American Robert Kendrick.

RAFAEL NADAL admitted he was amazed to find himself in the Wimbledon semi-finals after brushing aside Finland’s Jarkko Nieminen in straight sets.

Rafael Nadal admitted he was amazed to find himself in the Wimbledon semi-finals after brushing aside the challenge of Finland’s Jarkko Nieminen in straight sets.

Rafael Nadal recovered from the brink of defeat to edge a five-set Centre Court thriller and avoid falling victim to the biggest shock of the Championships so far.

Andre Agassi was far from his best but still beat Andreas Seppi in straight sets to advance to the third round at Wimbledon today.