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June 2007 - General

Tennis is a popular sport played throughout the world. With legends such as Pete Sampras, John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg having made millions and found fame playing the sport – tennis has showcased many talented superstars. The main events are the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open. The game is an Olympic sport and also hosts an annual competition – the Davis Cup – that field country v country.

Brits handed tough draws

British hopes Andy Murray and Tim Henman have been handed tough-looking first-round matches at Wimbledon. Murray, who will reveal on Sunday whether he will be fit to play, has been drawn to face Ecuador's Nicolas...

22 Jun 2007

Practice makes perfect for Baltacha

Elena Baltacha beat Britain's current top player Anne Keothavong to set up a second-round showdown with Nicole Vaidisova at the Eastbourne International Open. The 23-year-old Scot, ranked 412 after struggling with injuries and illness, triumphed...

20 Jun 2007

Bogdanovic crashes out at Nottingham

British number three Alex Bogdanovic has crashed out of the Nottingham Open at the first-round stage after losing to Guillermo Garcia-Lopez. Bogdanovic was a set down when play resumed following Monday's rain delay and went...

19 Jun 2007

Djokovic suffers shock defeat

Novak Djokovic has crashed out of the Artois Championship at the third round stage following a surprise defeat to veteran Frenchman Arnaud Clement. Despite comfortably winning the first set, fourth seed Djokovic went down 2-6...

15 Jun 2007

Davydenko grass problems continue

Nikolay Davydenko has crashed out of the Halle event at the second round after defeat to Germany's Florian Mayer. The second seed struggled to get to grips with Mayer's double-handed back hand and went down...

15 Jun 2007

Safin progresses at Queens

Marat Safin is through to the third round of the Artois Championships after seeing off Sebastien Grosjean at Queen's Club. The Russian was locked at 4-4 with the Frenchman in the deciding set, but managed...

14 Jun 2007

Jankovic through in Brum

Jelena Jankovic made light work of Tsvetana Pironkova in the second round of the DFS Classic, claiming a straight sets victory over the 19-year-old. The world number three has not played on grass for 12...

13 Jun 2007

Roddick hails Connors influence

Number two seed Andy Roddick's big serve proved the difference as he booked his place in the third round of the Artois Championships with a 6-4 6-4 win over Czech Radek Stepanek. The American suffered...

12 Jun 2007

Jankovic to play Birmingham

French Open semi-finalist, Jelena Jankovic of Serbia is set to play in the grass-court DFS Classic, which starts in Birmingham on Monday. Jankovic caught they eye of many pundits with her displays at Roland Garros...

9 Jun 2007

Sharapova targets SW19 run

Maria Sharapova insists she is now fully focussed on a successful Wimbledon tournament after losing in the semi-finals at the French Open. The Russian ace was stunned by Serbian youngster Ana Ivanovic at Roland Garros,...

8 Jun 2007

Punters eye French Open double-treble

Betfair customers see Justine Henin as the firm favourite to win the women's singles final at the French Open, but the Belgian believes it will be a tough test. The Belgian ace made Saturday's final...

8 Jun 2007

Djokovic books semi place

Novak Djokovic has booked his place in the semi-final of the French Open after cruising past Igor Andreev in straight sets. The Serbian got off to a nervey start when dropping his serve in the...

6 Jun 2007

Serb duo eye French final

Jelena Jankovic and Ana Ivanovic have predicted a bright future for Serbian tennis as they prepare for their semi-final matches at Roland Garos on Thursday. The duo, who are both in the world's top 10,...

6 Jun 2007

Djokovic satisfied with progress

Novak Djokovic is hoping his relaxed attitude will help him make more progress at the French Open. The Serb overcame Spain's Fernando Verdasco 6-3 6-3 7-6 (7-1) to reach the last eight at Roland Garros...

5 Jun 2007

Williams focused on Henin showdown

Serena Williams says she will be totally focused during her French Open quarter-final tie with Justine Henin and will not let any crowd reaction affect her. Last time the two players met in Paris was...

4 Jun 2007

Sharapova scrapes past Schnyder

Maria Sharapova made it through to the French Open quarter-finals after an epic 3-6 6-4 9-7 victory over Patty Schnyder. The Roland Garros second seed twice saved match points in a gruelling three-set encounter to...

4 Jun 2007

Williams clinches last eight berth in Paris

Eighth seed Serena Williams clinched a place in the French Open quarter-finals with a comfortable 6-2 6-3 victory against Dinara Safina. The former world number one and 2002 champion at Roland Garros, took 77 minutes...

3 Jun 2007

Ailing Sharapova through in Paris

Maria Sharapova's challenge at the French Open is still alive after her straight sets victory over Alla Kudryavtseva in the third round at Roland Garros. The 20-year-old Russian ace has been struggling with a shoulder...

2 Jun 2007

Sharapova battles through the pain

Betfair punters are not convinced about Maria Sharapova's chances of French Open success, despite the Russian comfortably reaching the third round. Sharapova needed just over an hour to dispose of America's Jill Craybas in straight...

1 Jun 2007