Tennis: July 2008 - news archive

Maria has a problem to solve

TennisMaria Sharapova is doubtful for both the Olympics and the US Open having been forced to withdraw from the Rogers Open through injury.

Murray highlights important progress

TennisAndy Murray is into the third round of the Cincinnati Masters and says this tournament is important for his continuing progress.

Murray ready for Querrey test

TennisAndy Murray is looking to build on his good showing in Toronto when he takes on Sam Querrey at the Cincinnati Masters today.

Federer overcomes Cincinnati scare

TennisRoger Federer says he is determined to maintain his world number one status after a scare at the Cincinnati Masters.

Dementieva bombs out in Canada

TennisRussian fifth seed Elena Dementieva has again gone out of the WTA Rogers Cup after defeat in her opening match.

Murray to face American ace

TennisAndy Murray will face big-serving American Sam Querrey after he ousted Paul-Henri Mathieu in the first round of the Cincinnati Masters.

Safina takes East West Bank

TennisDinara Safina beat Flavia Pennetta 6-4 6-2 to win the East West Bank Classic title in Los Angeles.

Murray mint for Cincinnati

TennisAndy Murray will have a scan in Cincinnati today to determine the full extent of a knee injury ahead of the Ohio tournament.

Nadal trounces Kiefer in Toronto

TennisRafael Nadal blew Nicolas Kiefer away to lift the Rogers Cup on Sunday - then declared he was good enough to win on any surface.

Brave Murray tips Nadal for number one

TennisAndy Murray feels Rafael Nadal will soon be world number one after he beat the British star in the semi-finals of the Toronto Masters.

Murray ends Djokovic jinx

TennisAndy Murray was in inspired form as he beat Novak Djokovic in the Toronto Masters to book his place in the semi-finals.

Murray sets up Djokovic clash

TennisAndy Murray overcame an alarming mid-match slump to beat Stanislas Wawrinka and make the Toronto Masters quarter-finals.

Federer bombs out in Toronto

TennisRoger Federer crashed out in round two of the Rogers Cup after defeat by Gilles Simon, but Andy Murray eased into the third round.

Serena injury concerns

TennisSerena Williams is the latest withdrawl from the Los Angeles Classic and her knee injury will be a concern ahead of the US Open.

Murray set for Swede test

TennisAndy Murray is set to face Swedish veteran Thomas Johansson this evening in the second round of the Toronto Masters.

Djokovic starts with win

TennisNovak Djokovic started the defence of his Toronto Masters title with an impressive straight-sets win over Canadian Frank Dancevic.

Wozniak wants to gatecrash party

TennisAleksandra Wozniak set her sights on breaking into the women's top 10 after her Stanford Classic final win.

Bartoli powers through

TennisMarion Bartoli produced a fine display to defeat Japan's Ai Sugiyama for the first time to reach the final of the Standford Classic.

Williams withdraws

TennisSerena Williams was forced to retire from her Bank of the West Classic semi-final against Aleksandra Wozniak with a knee injury

Williams in top form

TennisSerena Williams eased into the semi-finals of the Stanford Classic with a comfortable straight-sets win over Patty Schnyder.

Keothavong misses out

TennisAnne Keothavong missed the chance of a quarter-final place as she lost to Marion Bartoli in the Bank of the West Classic.

Haas enjoys Isner revenge

TennisTommy Haas exacted his revenge over John Isner as he booked a place in the Indianapolis Tennis Championships quarter-finals.

Williams battles through

TennisSerena Williams had to battle hard to see off the challenge of 15-year-old Michelle Larcher de Brito at the Bank of the West Classic.

Keothavong progresses in California

TennisBritish number one Anne Keothavong defeated Sania Mirza in straight sets to move into the second round of the Bank of the West Classic.

Santoro bids to make history

TennisFabrice Santoro will attempt to defend his Hall of Fame Championship title against Indian wildcard Prakash Amritraj.

Hanescu enjoys Swiss success

TennisHome favourite Stanislas Wawrinka was unable to reach his second Swiss Open final after being defeated by Victor Hanescu in Gstaad.

Murray opts to bypass Indianapolis

TennisBritish number one Andy Murray has opted to take a rest and withdrawn from the Indianapolis Tennis Championships next week.

US Open ups prize money

TennisThe US Open has increased the prize money on offer by over $1million for this summer's showpiece event at Flushing Meadows.

Nadal plans up in the air

TennisNew Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal says he needs a break after withdrawing from this week's Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart.

Murray back in world's top 10

TennisAndy Murray has moved from 11th up to ninth in the world rankings following his quarter-final appearance at Wimbledon.

Federer stunned by final defeat

TennisRoger Federer admitted to being very disappointed at his first Wimbledon final defeat but felt his opponent Rafa Nadal deserved to win.

Nadal edges thriller for 'dream' success

TennisRafael Nadal beat world number one Roger Federer to clinch his first Wimbledon title after a thrilling five-set final on Sunday.

Robson wins Girls title

TennisLaura Robson became the first Briton to win the Girls Wimbledon title since 1984 with victory over Thailand's Noppawan Lertcheewakarn.

Venus wins enthralling final

TennisVenus Williams secured her fifth Wimbledon title as she beat younger sister Serena 7-5 6-4 in an enthralling final.

Nadal in confident mood

TennisRafael Nadal says he knows he will have to play 'very well' if he is to beat defending champion Roger Federer in the Wimbledon final.

Dementieva deflects Venus spat

TennisElena Dementieva has backtracked on her inference that the all-Williams Wimbledon final would be decided by a "family decision".

Venus counters conspiracy theory

TennisVenus Williams angrily denied suggestions that Saturday's Wimbledon showdown with sister Serena was predetermined.

Federer wary of Safin

TennisRoger Federer is worried Marat Safin could wreck his dream of a sixth consecutive Wimbledon final win.

Serena prepared for 'classic'

TennisSerena Williams said she was relishing meeting sister Venus in their third Wimbledon final together after beating Zheng Jie.

Serena backs herself for title

TennisSerena Williams believes she is favourite to win the Wimbledon crown this summer as she looks set for a final clash with sister Venus.

Fed expresses into semis

TennisRoger Federer moved a step closer to retaining his Wimbledon title with a comfortable quarter-final win against Mario Ancic.

Murray makes Wimbledon pledge

TennisAndy Murray has promised to work harder and improve his game for Wimbledon next summer after crashing out against Rafael Nadal.

Venus through to semi finals

TennisDefending champion Venus Williams will face fifth seed Elena Dementieva in the semi-finals of Wimbledon.

Serena to face underdog Zheng

TennisSerena Williams booked her place in the Wimbledon semi-final after victory over Agnieszka Radwanska and now faces China's Jie Zheng.

I can win it, admits Murray

TennisAndy Murray booked his first-ever place in a Grand Slam quarter-final - then declared he can win Wimbledon.