Away from the glitz and glamour of Costa do Sauipe, protests rage at the inequality encapsulated by the World Cup in Brazil — but few will listen to these grievances

Not for the first time, I’m holding my hand up to acknowledge that America is chipping away at what I used to hold dear.

Three-time French Open champion Gustavo Kuerten has announced 2008 will be his final season on the ATP Tour.

French Open favourite Rafael Nadal was already concentrating on his third-round match against French youngster Richard Gasquet after impressively dispatching Belgium’s Xavier Malisse in round two on Wednesday.