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Katie Swan hails career-best tennis after run to Surbiton final

Katie Swan believes she is playing the best tennis of her life after a memorable week at the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy ended in a battling defeat in the final against Belgian Yanina Wickmayer. The Bristol star, who is supported by the LTA's Pro Access Programme and a recent graduate of the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme, had the opportunity to become British No.1 if she won in south-west London but Wickmayer, the former world No.12, showed immense heart to fight back from a set down and take the title with a marathon 2-6 6-4 7-6 (1) victory. Ad But Swan, 24, can hold her head up high after delivering a sensational set of displays in Surbiton, including a quarter-final win over tricky German Tatjana Maria that made her only the third British woman to upset the top seed in the tournament's history.

Nick Kyrgios 'Super-Excited' To Return As Wimbledon Build-Up Begins

Nick Kyrgios said he is "super-excited" to return to tennis following knee surgery as he begins his build-up to Wimbledon where last year he made a stunning run to the final. The fiery Australian takes the eighth seeding at the Stuttgart grass court tournament having not played an ATP match since early October in Tokyo before managing a well-paid Saudi Arabian exhibition appearance in December. The 28-year-old was forced to withdraw prior to his opening match at January's Australian Open before the procedure on his knee and has been home in Canberra ever since.

Adeline Gray, mom to twins, makes wrestling worlds team; Jordan Burroughs defeated

Adeline Gray, a six-time world champion and Olympic silver medalist, returned from having twins last July to make the U.S. wrestling team for September’s world championships.

Boulter looking to learn after Surbiton loss

Katie Boulter hopes to take key learnings from her semi-final exit at the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy. On the brink of becoming British number one, Boulter — who is supported by the LTA's Pro Access Programme — bowed out of the West London tournament with a 6-3 6-2 defeat to 2009 US Open semi-finalist Yanina Wickmayer. Ad The Leicester player pledged to harbour the positives from defeat to the former world no.12.

Creature comforts help Murray reach Surbiton Trophy final

Andy Murray revealed that creature comforts have propelled him through the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy. The former world no.1 conquered heat, wind, a boisterous crowd and stubborn Australian Jordan Thompson to reach the final. Ad Murray's hard-fought 7-6 (5) 6-3 win over Thompson leaves him on the cusp of a first grass court title since his second Wimbledon win back in 2016.

Novak Djokovic vs Casper Ruud Live, French Open Final: Novak Djokovic Eyes Record 23rd Grand Slam Title

Novak Djokovic vs Casper Ruud Live, French Open 2023 Men's Final: Novak Djokovic takes on Casper Ruud in the final of French Open 2023. The Serbian reached his seventh Roland Garros final in dramatic circumstances on Friday when world number one Carlos Alcaraz suffered "whole body" cramping and tension which torpedoed his challenge.

SA's Montjane, Ramphadi make history, secure French Open double titles

South Africa's Kgothatso Montjane and Donald Ramphadi secured Roland Garros titles in their respective events.

History beckons on Djokovic for 23rd Grand Slam Title

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP)

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Katie Swan hails career-best tennis after run to Surbiton final

Nick Kyrgios 'Super-Excited' To Return As Wimbledon Build-Up Begins

Adeline Gray, mom to twins, makes wrestling worlds team; Jordan Burroughs defeated

Boulter looking to learn after Surbiton loss

Creature comforts help Murray reach Surbiton Trophy final

Novak Djokovic vs Casper Ruud Live, French Open Final: Novak Djokovic Eyes Record 23rd Grand Slam Title

SA's Montjane, Ramphadi make history, secure French Open double titles

History beckons on Djokovic for 23rd Grand Slam Title