Tennis: May 2008 - news archive

Ferrer pushed all the way by Hewitt

TennisFifth seed David Ferrer was given a massive fright by Lleyton Hewitt but ultimately booked his place in the fourth round.

Murray positive on SW19 chances

TennisAndy Murray is keen to get his grass-court season underway after bowing out of the French Open at the third-round stage.

Improved Sharapova books last-16 place

TennisTop seed Maria Sharapova put in an improved performance as she saw off Karin Knapp to progress to the fourth round of the French Open.

Murray bites the dust in Paris

TennisSpain's Nicolas Almagro sent Andy Murray packing from the French Open, winning in four sets 6-3 6-7 (3-7) 6-3 7-5.

Sharapova struggles through in Paris

TennisWorld number one Maria Sharapova was made to work against Bethanie Mattek before eventually coming through 6-2 3-6 6-2.

Williams sent crashing in Paris

TennisKatarina Srebotnik has stunned the tennis world by dumping fourth seed Serena Williams out of the French Open.

So 'Sfar' so good for Venus

TennisVenus Williams comfortably progressed into the third round of the French Open with a 6-2 6-4 victory over Tunisia's Selima Sfar.

Murray in mint form to progress in France

TennisAndy Murray secured his best result on clay with a convincing straight-sets win over Argentina's Jose Acasuso at the French Open.

Mauresmo passes French test

TennisFrench fancy Amelie Mauresmo overcame her demons and Olga Savchuk to reach the second round at the French Open.

Corretja calms clay concerns

TennisAlex Corretja believes it is "just a matter of time" before Andy Murray takes the clay courts by storm.

Murray warned of Acasuso threat

TennisAndy Murray will have to be on top of his game to beat Jose Acasuso on Wednesday, claims his coach Alex Corretja.

Murray Snr wants SW19 singles chance

TennisJamie Murray has requested a wildcard for the Wimbledon singles despite not playing a singles match since April 2007.

Mens seed crashes out in Paris

TennisMarcos Baghdatis, the 17th seed, has crashed out of the French Open after a straight sets defeat to Italy's Simone Bolelli.

Fed through as Gasquet withdraws

TennisRichard Gasquet has pulled out of the French Open with a knee injury while Roger Federer has moved into round two.

Jankovic progresses after struggle

TennisJelena Jankovic overcame a sluggish start to move into the second round of the French Open with victory over Monica Niculescu.

Retired Kuerten admits love for Paris

TennisGustavo Kuerten admitted his time in the sport had flown by after hanging up his racket following his French Open exit.

Murray "always confident" of victory

TennisAndy Murray felt he was in control of his opening match of the French Open with Jonathan Eysseric despite being taken to five sets.

Nalbandian eases through

TennisDavid Nalbandian eased into round two of the French Open after he demolished Carlos Berlocq in straight sets.

Ivanovic safely through

TennisSecond seed Ana Ivanovic safely progressed into the second round of the French Open, but Nicole Vaidisova went out.

Henin unlikely to come back

TennisJustine Henin says it is unlikely she will miss tennis and make a comeback in a couple of years after hanging up her racket.

Murray tips Nadal in Paris

TennisAndy Murray has tipped Rafael Nadal to win the French Open with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic as his closest rivals.

Fed expects in Paris

TennisRoger Federer believes he is close to matching Rafael Nadal on clay and says he will be aggressive at the French Open.

Sharapova up for the challenge

TennisMaria Sharapova admits the French Open is a huge challenge but is keen to win the one Grand Slam that has so far passed her by.

Nadal backs rival on clay

TennisRafael Nadal believes Roger Federer will be one of his main challengers at the French Open as he has an impressive record on clay.

Favourable wildcard draw for Murray

TennisAndy Murray has been handed a first-round draw against French wildcard Jonathan Eysseric at the French Open which starts on Sunday.