Roger Federer could face a tough battle on two fronts when he begins the defence of his Wimbledon title today.

UNLIKE fellow American Robby Ginepri, Andy Roddick knew what to do with a two-set lead.

Andy Roddick saw off a brave challenge from Wesley Moodie to move through to the third round of the Australian Open.

Third seed and last year's runner-up Lleyton Hewitt will begin his quest for the Australian Open title with a first round match against Czech Robin Vik.

Greg Rusedski overcame second seed Vince Spadea for his third win in four appearances at the Hall of Fame Championships at Newport, Rhode Island.

Andre Agassi’s quest for a sixth SAP Open title got off to a good start.

Tim Henman struggled into the quarter-finals of the Davidoff Swiss Indoor tournament in Basle after eventually overcoming South African Wesley Moodie in the second round.

GUILLERMO CORIA became the biggest name casualty of the opening two rounds at Wimbledon after losing 6-4 3-6 3-6 4-6 to Florian Mayer yesterday, and the Argentinean number three seed offered no complaints for his exit.

TWO-time champion Venus Williams was upset in the second round of Wimbledon, losing in straight sets to Croatia's Karolina Sprem in a match marred by an umpire's scoring error in the final tiebreaker.

The draw has been made for the first round of Wimbledon, with defending champion Roger Federer facing a British wildcard entry.