Tennis News
Ilie Nastase faces censure for racist comments about Serena Williams
The Guardian - 22 Apr 2017 01:01
• Romanian heard to make remarks on eve of Fed Cup play-off• International Tennis Federation understood to be investigating Ilie Nastase could face censure after apparently making a racist comment about Serena Willia...
Britain's Fed Cup tie in Romania descends into chaos after Nastase tirade - video
The Guardian - 22 Apr 2017 16:04
Ilie Nastase sparks chaos with a foul-mouthed outburst during Great Britain's tie in Romania on Saturday. Nastase is sent from the arena following a verbal tirade during the match between Johanna Konta and Sorana Cirstea...
Watch: Five of the best shots in Konta's victory
BBC - 22 Apr 2017 16:02
Watch five of the best shots as Britain's Johanna Konta beats Romania's Sorana Cirstea 6-2 6-3 to level their Fed Cup tie at 1-1.
Fed Cup: Play suspended as Johanna Konta leaves court in tears
BBC - 22 Apr 2017 14:40
Watch as Great Britain's Fed Cup play-off in Romania was suspended during Saturday's singles with Johanna Konta in tears.
Sharapova's agent criticises 'journeyman' rivals
BBC - 22 Apr 2017 14:30
Maria Sharapova's agent accuses "journeyman" rivals of trying to prevent the Russian playing at next month's French Open.
Nastase under investigation for Serena remark
ESPN - 22 Apr 2017 09:57
Nastase under investigation for Serena remark
Konta accused of gamesmanship
Sky Sports - 22 Apr 2017 20:48
Johanna Konta was accused of gamesmanship after being reduced to tears by abuse from Romania Fed Cup captain Ilie Nastase and the crowd in Constanta on Saturday.
Ilie Nastase must be evicted from tennis for his behaviour at Fed Cup | Kevin Mitchell
The Guardian - 22 Apr 2017 19:30
The Romanian gave great entertainment in his day, but he has crossed a line with his abuse of Johanna Konta, Anne Keothavong and Serena Williams It is 45 years since Centre Court at Wimbledon rose to applaud the charisma...
Rafael Nadal into Monte Carlo final with contentious win over David Goffin
The Guardian - 22 Apr 2017 19:25
• Spaniard to face Albert Ramos-Viñolas on Sunday following 6-3, 6-1 victory• Goffin a break up in first set when his call of out was overruled Poor David Goffin. His boyish mien already screams put-upon outsider an...
Rafael Nadal beats David Goffin to reach Monte Carlo Masters final
BBC - 22 Apr 2017 18:28
Rafael Nadal beats Belgium's David Goffin in straight sets to reach the final of the Monte Carlo Masters and remain on course for a 10th win.
Nadal on course in Monte Carlo
Sky Sports - 22 Apr 2017 18:23
Rafael Nadal stayed on course for a 10th Monte Carlo title by beating Belgium's David Goffin to reach Sunday's final against Albert Ramos-Vinolas.
'Novak's mindset has changed'
Sky Sports - 22 Apr 2017 17:32
Novak Djokovic's "mindset has changed" since he won his maiden French Open title last year, says former coach Boris Becker.
Santoro: Federer must decide
Sky Sports - 22 Apr 2017 16:03
Roger Federer must make a decision on whether he will play or miss this year's French Open to help his bid to be world No 1, says Fabrice Santoro.
Nastase off as Konta in tears
Sky Sports - 22 Apr 2017 14:00
Great Britain's Fed Cup tie in Romania was briefly suspended on Saturday after another row involving Ilie Nastase.
Fed Cup: Simona Halep beats Heather Watson in opener - five great shots
BBC - 22 Apr 2017 13:32
Watch five great shots as Great Britain go 1-0 down in their Fed Cup World Group II play-off in Romania after Heather Watson lost to Simona Halep.
Nastase investigated by ITF
Sky Sports - 22 Apr 2017 11:02
Romania's Fed Cup captain Ilie Nastase is the subject of an International Tennis Federation investigation over a comment about Serena Williams' pregnancy.
ITF expulsion for Nastase
Sky Sports - 22 Apr 2017 11:02
Romania Fed Cup captain Ilie Nastase will play no further part in the World Group II play-off against Great Britain after his abusive comments led to the play-off being suspended.