Wimbledon Centre Court’s retractable roof inaugurated

LONDON - The new 80 million pound Centre Court retractable roof at Wimbledon worked without a hitch on Sunday as Tim Henman, Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf and Kim Clijsters starred in an exhibition event to mark its unveiling.

Hewitt, Safin and Nalbandian to play in Queen’s Club tournament before Wimbledon

LONDON — Four-time champion Lleyton Hewitt and former top-ranked Marat Safin will play in the Queen’s Club tournament, a major warmup for Wimbledon.

Djokovic, Federer out to slow Nadal clay juggernaut

ROME - Rafael Nadal continued to star on the spring clay with another one-way victory as supporting cast Roger Federer and holder Novak Djokovic lined up a grudge semi-final at the Rome Masters.

Nadal, Federer roll into Rome third round

ROME - Rafael Nadal maintained his lethal pace on clay through his 26th straight win on the surface as confident Roger Federer began his title challenge with straight-sets success at the Rome Masters.

Nalbandian wins into possible Barcelona test against Nadal

BARCELONA - Seventh seed David Nalbandian completed a hat-trick of quarter-final placings at the Barcelona Open Thursday as he beat Spain’s Nicolas Almagro 6-3, 6-4.

Robredo routs Gaudio to deny clay-court comeback dream

BARCELONA - Clay-tough Spaniard Tommy Robredo ended the Barcelona Open dream of Gaston Gaudio as he hammered the former French Open champion out of the second round Wednesday.

Murray will win Wimbledon this year, says doubles legend Fleming

LONDON - England’s No.1 tennis player Andy Murray has been tipped to win Wimbledon this year by doubles legend Peter Fleming.

Nadal stretches lead on top with Indian Wells crown

HAMBURG - World No.1 Rafael Nadal stretched his lead at the top by winning the Indian Wells Masters tennis tournament.

Nadal, Roddick rip up opponents in straight sets(Roundup)

INDIAN WELLS - World No.1 Rafael Nadal of Spain will aim for a third straight victory over Andy Roddick in a semi-final clash at the Indian Wells Masters.

Federer, Nalbandian missing as Davis Cup starts new season

BIRMINGHAM - Switzerland tackle the 32-time champion US with Roger Federer thousands of kilometres away healing a back problem in Dubai as the Davis Cup season starts Friday.

Rafter questions Djokovic’s desire in retirement wake

MELBOURNE - Former tennis great Patrick Rafter has voiced his doubts about the desire of deposed Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic after the Serb’s retirement during his quarter-final with Andy Roddick.

Simple for Simon in Australian Open

MELBOURNE - Gilles Simon and Serena Williams advanced through to the Australian Open quarter-finals Monday as their opponents quit after being injured.

Nadal advances while Venus stalls in Melbourne

MELBOURNE - Rafael Nadal continued his charge through the Australian Open Thursday while seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams was stunned by a Spanish outsider in the second round.

Serbia loses sleep over its tennis kings and queens

BELGRADE - With three of its tennis stars battling it out at the Australian Open, Serbia will be losing its sleep to see its stars live in action.

Australian Open has history of surprises

MELBOURNE - Australian Open has the reputation of throwing surprise champions who then fade into oblivion.

Chance for youngsters to make a mark at Chennai Open tennis

CHENNAI - The top seed at the ATP Chennai Open has not won the title in the past two years and Nikolay Davydenko could keep this in mind as the 14th edition of the tournament commences here Monday.