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The world No 4 has been troubled by a niggling back problem. Picture: Getty

Back problem lurks, but Andy Murray ‘feels good’ for French Open

Andy Murray battled through adversity to reach the semi-finals of the French Open 12 months ago, and he is ready to do the same again if necessary.

Andy Murray: Has been carrying an injury since December. Picture: Getty

Tennis: Boris Becker advises Andy Murray to skip French Open

BORIS Becker believes Andy Murray might be better off pulling out of the French Open to let his back problem recover in time for Wimbledon and the Olympics.

Heather Watson won her first qualifying match at the French Open yesterday. Picture: Getty

Tennis: Heather Watson closes in on main draw at French Open

Heather Watson breezed through her first qualifying match at the French Open this morning against Canada’s Sharon Fichman.

Baker still on course for French Open appearance

Jamie Baker kept alive his hopes of joining Andy Murray in the men’s draw for next week’s French Open at Roland Garros by winning his first qualifying match yesterday, but James Ward and Josh Goodall bowed out.

Schools tennis: Perth in last eight in race for Scottish title

Perth High School took the plunge and entered the boys’ Scottish Schools’ Under-18 Tournament for a first time this season. And the quartet of Cameron Ritchie, Ryan Martin, Neil Robertson and Euan Holmes are now in the quarter-finals after a 6-0 win over Aboyne Academy. “The boys have grown up together and are all members of Kinnoull Tennis Club in Perth,” said Phil Coleman, the area’s Active Schools Sport Co-ordinator. “Coach Jane Morrison suggested they entered the schools’ event and it was a great win.”

Rafael Nadal stretches to make a return. Picture: Getty

Rafael Nadal overcomes Novak Djokovic for sixth Italian title

Rafael Nadal showed Novak Djokovic he’s still the man to beat on clay, defeating the top-ranked Serb 7-5, 6-3 in the rain-delayed final to win his record sixth Italian Open title.

Maria Sharapova triumphs in rain-hit Rome

Maria Sharapova saved a match point and defied a two-hour rain delay as she staged an extraordinary comeback to claim the Rome Masters tennis title with a 4-6 6-4 7-6 (7/5) win over China’s reigning French Open champion Li Na.

Andy Murray exits after losing at the Italian Open. Picture: AP/Riccardo De Luca

Beaten Andy Murray rues missed break points

ANDY Murray suffered a setback in his French Open preparations as he was ousted 6-7, 6-3, 6-2 by Richard Gasquet in the third round of the Rome Masters yesterday.

Andy Murray battled through his second round match at the Rome Masters. Picture: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Birthday boy Andy Murray battles past David Nalbandian

ANDY Murray was pushed to the limit by former Wimbledon runner-up David Nalbandian before booking his place in the third round of the Rome Masters with a 6-1, 4-6, 7-5 win.

Federer gives Berdych blues with fightback win

TENNIS: Roger Federer left a lasting impression on the Madrid Open’s controversial blue claycourt when the Swiss maestro ground out a thrilling 3-6, 7-5, 7-5 victory over Czech Tomas Berdych to match Rafa Nadal’s record of 20 Masters titles yesterday. Spaniard Nadal was one of the most vocal opponents of the new surface, which he said was dangerously slippery, but Federer proved better able to adapt to the testing conditions and secured his fourth title of the season, and the 74th of his illustrious career, after edging a gripping final at the futuristic Magic Box arena. American Serena Williams, meanwhile, collected the ladies’ title after thumping top seed Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-3.

Djokovic and Nadal blame exits on clay

TENNIS: World No 1 Novak Djokovic followed No 2 Rafa Nadal out of the Madrid Open when he was upset by Serbian compatriot Janko Tipsarevic 7-6, 6-3 in the quarter-finals on the heavily-criticised blue clay courts.

Tennis: Serena Williams wears down Caroline Wozniacki

Serena Williams overcame a lethargic start to upset fellow former world No  1 Caroline Wozniacki yesterday, setting up a quarter-final meeting with old foe Maria Sharapova at the Madrid Open.

Top seeds advance in Madrid Open

TENNIS: The top two seeds advanced to the Madrid Open second round on Sunday when Victoria Azarenka dispatched Svetlana Kuznetsova 7-6 6-4 and Maria Sharapova crushed Irina-Camelia Begu 6-0 6-2.

Murray forced out of Madrid Masters with back injury

Andy Murray has pulled out of next week’s Masters 1000 tournament in Madrid with a back injury.

Tennis: Watson goes through but Baltacha out

Heather Watson is through to the second round of the Estoril Open but will go forward as the sole Briton as Elena Baltacha lost her opening round match.

Tennis: Heather Watson win puts her into main event

Heather Watson qualified for the main draw of the Estoril Open in Portugal with a three-set win over American Sloane Stephens.

Rafael Nadal extends clay dominance in Barcelona

Rafael Nadal became the first player in the Open era to win two tournaments seven times after beating David Ferrer 7-6 (7-1), 7-5 in the Barcelona Open final.

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