Tennis: May 2008 - news archive

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

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

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

Spain'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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maria 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.

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

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