James Blake

James Blake exits Sydney International

Two-time defending Sydney International champion James Blake has become the first major casualty of the tournament, losing to veteran Fabrice Santoro.

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Matosevic on a roll in Indian Wells

Indian Wells, California Australian storms into third round of Indian Wells tournament in California.

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Blake crashes out in qualifying

Adam Cooper Australian Open may have farewelled James Blake, after he was knocked out of qualifying event.

Hewitt still feeling the heat

Darren Walton Lleyton Hewitt says he's feeling the same old pressure that comes with being Australia's leading tennis player at this time of the year.

Hewitt still confident of Open success

Justin Chadwick Lleyton Hewitt says his Australian Open plans remain on track despite suffering a mystery ear complaint that affected his balance in his Hopman Cup loss.

Russia to meet Slovakia in Hopman final

Justin Chadwick Russia secured a berth against Slovakia in the Hopman Cup final with a 2-1 tie win over France on Thursday night.

Australia loses to US at Hopman Cup

Justin Chadwick Lleyton Hewitt suffered his first setback since returning from a hip injury, losing to American James Blake in straight sets at the Hopman Cup.

Germany beat US 2-1, Russia down Taiwan

James Blake's bid for a third Hopman Cup title will have to wait after the United States slumped out of contention with a 2-1 loss to Germany on Wednesday.

United States out of Hopman Cup

Justin Chadwick James Blake's quest for a record third Hopman Cup title has been dashed after the United States slumped to a 2-1 loss to Germany on Wednesday.

Hewitt's hip stiff, but mentally upbeat

Justin Chadwick A weary Lleyton Hewitt admits almost 10 hours of court time has left his hip feeling "stiff".

Hewitt eager to break Hopman Cup hoodoo

Justin Chadwick Lleyton Hewitt will be hoping it's a case of fourth time lucky when he teams up with Casey Dellacqua to contest the 21st Hopman Cup, which starts on Saturday.

Murray, Davydenko shine in Abu Dhabi

Andy Murray and Nikolay Davydenko have advanced to the semi-finals of the Capitala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi.

Dellacqua injury-free, aiming for top 32

Justin Chadwick Australia's Casey Dellacqua has declared herself injury-free and ready to break into the world's top 32 ahead of her playing comeback at Perth's Hopman Cup.

Federer, Nadal star in UAE exhibition

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will be the star attractions at a rich six-man exhibition in tennis-starved Abu Dhabi.

Williams withdraws from Hopman Cup

World No.2 Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Hopman Cup.

Federer beats Blake, McEnroe beats Borg

Roger Federer has scraped past James Blake in a one-set exhibition game, showing no signs of the back strain or stomach bug.

Federer ends 'tough' year with Borg game

Martin Parry Roger Federer winds down his tough season with Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe this week, playing a series of exhibitions despite picking up a back injury.

Injury doubts cloud Masters Cup

Talek Harris Injury problems threaten to overshadow the season-ending Tennis Masters Cup, already rocked by the withdrawal of world number one Rafael Nadal.

Tsonga Shanghai-bound on Paris triumph

Allan Kelly Jo-Wilfried Tsonga provided a first home win in seven years at the Paris Masters and in the process gatecrashed the prestigious Masters Cup in Shanghai.