Tennis feature articles

World number one Novak Djokovic has conceded his preparation for the Madrid Masters wasn’t good after his shock loss to Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov. more

Roger Federer says he hopes his two-month break from tennis can refresh him ahead of the French Open but admits there is risk to the strategy. more

Stanislas Wawrinka has expressed his delight at ending a two-year wait for a title after triumphing over David Ferrer at the Portugal Open on Sunday. more

Fourteen-time Grand Slam winner Pete Sampras believes Novak Djokovic has the qualities to be world number one for many years to come. more

Rafael Nadal’s charge towards the 2013 French Open title is on track after he won the Barcelona title over compatriot Nicolas Almagro on Sunday. more

Novak Djokovic says he “cannot be happier” after overcoming an ankle injury to end Rafael Nadal’s eight-year dominance at the Monte Carlo Masters on Sunday. more

World number one Novak Djokovic has managed to return from an ankle problem by successfully defeating Mikhail Youzhny in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday. more

World number 23 John Isner has admitted his triumph at the US Men’s Clay Court Championship in Houston came as a surprise to him. more

Czech Petra Kvitova has been shocked by Italian Roberta Vinci in the final of the BNP Paribas Katowice Open on Sunday. more

Serena Williams says she’s one of the “most respectful players” on the WTA Tour after a heated exchange soured her Charleston triumph. more