Tennis News

Novak Djokovic won his first match since confirming the departure of his coaching staff, beating Nicolas Almagro at the Madrid Open on Wednesday.

Maria Sharapova will feature alongside eight of the world's top 10 if she accepts a wildcard for next month's Aegon Classic in Birmingham.

Defending champion Simona Halep came from 5-2 down in the final set to beat Roberta Vinci 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (7/2) to reach the third round of the Madrid Open.

Eugenie Bouchard beat an injury-hit Angelique Kerber to reach the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open on Wednesday.

Rafael Nadal was given a huge scare by Fabio Fognini before eventually coming through a three-set tussle in the third round of the Madrid Open.

Novak Djokovic moves into the Madrid Open third round in his first match since parting company with his coaching staff.

Djokovic scrapes past Almagro at Madrid Open