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Renewed Rafa has eyes for great eighth

Rafael Nadal can become the first man to win the same grand slam title eight times at the French Open, with few willing to risk talking down the rejuvenated Spaniard's chances.

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Life's grand for Kyrgios

Chris Wilson Canberra's Nick Kyrgios will make his professional grand slam debut on the clay of Roland Garros.

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Murray out of French Open

Open champion Andy Murray has withdrawn from next week's French Open because of an injury, the first major he'll miss since 2007.

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John Tomic banned; Bernard remains in French Open

Linda Pearce John Tomic has been banned from Roland Garros as his son, Bernard, prepares to contest next week's French Open.

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Sore Murray likely to miss French Open

Rome Scot walks off the court after second set in second-round Italian Open match.

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Rome Masters to host 30th Nadal v Federer clash

Justin Davis World number three Roger Federer and Spanish nemesis Rafael Nadal will clash for the 30th time when they meet Sunday in the final of the Rome Masters.

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Nadal smashes Federer to win Rome Masters

Spain’s Rafael Nadal dominated his 30th meeting with Swiss rival Roger Federer to secure his seventh title in nine years at the Rome Masters on Sunday.

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Tomic not confirmed for French Open

London Bernard Tomic's management won't confirm he will contest the French Open, raising fresh doubts over Australia's top-ranked male player's appearance at Roland Garros.

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No joy for Hewitt, Matosevic at Nice Open

Nice Australia's representation at the Nice Open ended at the first hurdle on Monday when Lleyton Hewitt and Marinko Matosevic lost in the opening round.

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Angry young man disappoints

Linda Pearce Todd Woodbridge has called ''disappointing'' the defection of former Australian Open junior champion Brydan Klein to Britain, his mother's birthplace, while insisting that the combustible 23-year-old...

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Rush of blood to the red?

Linda Pearce Success may have been rare on Parisian clay but the talent is there to make an impact.

Djokovic crashes in Rome Masters

World number one Novak Djokovic crashed to defeat at the Rome Masters at the hands of big-serving Tomas Berdych on Friday while Maria Sharapova withdrew from the women's event through illness.

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Nadal reigns in Madrid

Madrid Rafael Nadal sealed his fifth title in seven tournaments since returning from a seven-month injury layoff as he claimed a third Madrid Masters title with a 6-2 6-4 win over Stanislas Wawrinka on...

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Tomic at a crossroads: coach

Linda Pearce Australia's Davis Cup coach sees a crucial period looming in Tomic's development.

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Stosur finally finds form on clay

Samantha Stosur has finally enjoyed her first win of the European clay season on her third attempt, with a comfortable 6-2 6-3 win over Taiwan's Hsieh Su-Wei on Monday at the Rome Masters.

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Tomic trial postponed

Madrid Assault hearing put off because the man allegedly at receving end said he could not attend.

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Tomic back in training for possible French Open campaign without father

Linda Pearce Tennis Australia is expecting and encouraging Bernard Tomic to contest this month's French Open, despite coach John Tomic recently declaring his son's participation unlikely.

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Tomic on path to Paris

Linda Pearce Tennis Australia is expecting and encouraging Bernard Tomic to contest this month's French Open.

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Nadal survives Gulbis test at Rome Masters

Defending champion Rafael Nadal endured a three-set thriller before overcoming big-hitting Latvian qualifier Ernests Gulbis 1-6 7-5 6-4 on Thursday to reach the Rome Masters quarter-finals.