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Katie Boulter through to quarter-finals after beating former world number four Caroline Garcia at Rothesay Classic

Katie Boulter believes victory over former world No.4 Caroline Garcia at the LTA's Rothesay Classic Birmingham demonstrates that her recent sacrifices have been worth it writes Oli Dickson Jefford. Leicester star Boulter, who is on the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme — the highest level of support for players aged 16-24 — beat Garcia 7-6 (5) 6-1 to reach the last eight in Birmingham for the first time.

'Tennis needs Carlos Alcaraz to replace big three' - Ion Tiriac full of praise for 'future world No. 1'

Former player Ion Tiriac has said the sport needs Carlos Alcaraz to replace the 'big three' of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz has enjoyed a stellar 12 months, sealing two ATP 1000 titles and rising to No. 6 in the world at just 19 years of age.

‘Sorry' - Tommy Paul apologises to Tim Henman after downing Stanislas Wawrinka at ATP Queen's Club

Tommy Paul revealed how he apologised to British tennis legend Tim Henman following his victory over Stanislas Wawrinka at the Queen's Club. The USA player, who had not won a tour-level match on grass before this tournament, raced into the quarter-finals of the ATP 500 event in London after he comfortably overcame three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka in straight sets, 6-1 6-4. Ad/> The world No.

Emma Raducanu at risk of missing Wimbledon after further setback

Emma Raducanu’s Wimbledon fate hangs in the balance with the Brit having completed just 33 minutes of competitive tennis on grass so far this summer.

WTT Contender: Sathiyan Gnanasekaran Stuns World No.6, Enters Round Of 16

Indian paddler Sathiyan Gnanasekaran pulled off an upset by beating world No. 6 and reigning European champion, Jorgic Darko, 3-1 to enter the men's singles round of 16 in the WTT Contender in Zagreb, Croatia. Sathiyan showed courage and executed his plans to perfection on his way to a 6-11 12-10 11-9 12-10 win over the second-seeded Slovenian player in their round of 32 clash on Thursday.

Sathiyan Gnanasekaran stuns World No. 6 in WTT, enters round of 16

Sathiyan showed courage and executed his plans to perfection on his way to a 6-11 12-10 11-9 12-10 win over the second seeded Slovenian player in their round of 32 clash on Thursday.

MTN Junior Tennis League debuts June 21

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Reigning champion Matteo Berrettini into Queen's last eight

Berrettini won 3-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 but the victory was anything but straightforward for the 26-year-old. The Italian fell behind as his American opponent took a tight first set before Berrettini, beaten in last year's Wimbledon singles final by Novak Djokovic, edged a second set tie-breaker. Berrettini then broke serve in the ninth game of the deciding set before he served out for the match after a draining two hours and 47 minutes on a sun-drenched centre court at Queen's, in south-west London.

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Katie Boulter through to quarter-finals after beating former world number four Caroline Garcia at Rothesay Classic

'Tennis needs Carlos Alcaraz to replace big three' - Ion Tiriac full of praise for 'future world No. 1'

‘Sorry' - Tommy Paul apologises to Tim Henman after downing Stanislas Wawrinka at ATP Queen's Club

Emma Raducanu at risk of missing Wimbledon after further setback

WTT Contender: Sathiyan Gnanasekaran Stuns World No.6, Enters Round Of 16

Sathiyan Gnanasekaran stuns World No. 6 in WTT, enters round of 16

MTN Junior Tennis League debuts June 21

Reigning champion Matteo Berrettini into Queen's last eight