Tennis News

Defying the odds with his resurgence, 36-year-old Roger Federer leaped over Rafael Nadal to reclaim the world No. 1 ranking, the oldest man or woman to top computerized rankings.

Fabio Fognini won a bizarre point on his way to first-round success at the Rio Open, while Marin Cilic and Albert Ramos Vinolas eased into the last 16.

World number three Marin Cilic of Croatia won his debut at the Rio Open by beating Argentinian Carlos Berlocq 6-3, 6-2 on Monday.

Sixth-seeded Angelique Kerber needed less than an hour to beat Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic 6-2, 6-1 Tuesday in the first round of the Dubai Championships.

Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza remains keen for another taste of life at the top of the WTA rankings after making a promising start to 2018.

Serena Williams knows how lucky she is to have received world-class medical care.

Sky Sports' tennis analyst Miles Maclagan says Roger Federer's latest mind-blowing achievement in Rotterdam is "remarkable".