Tennis News

Rafael Nadal claimed another Monte Carlo Masters title on Sunday as his preparations for the French Open heated up.

Great Britain missed out on promotion to Fed Cup World Group after Johanna Konta and Heather Watson suffered a decisive doubles defeat to Japan in Miki.

Unseeded Zheng Saisai came from a set down to clinch the Zhengzhou Open title Sunday.

Rafael Nadal won a record 31st Masters title by beating Kei Nishikori 6-3, 6-2 in the Monte Carlo Masters on Sunday.

Rafael Nadal beats Japan's Kei Nishikori in straight sets in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters to retain his status as world number one.

Great Britain captain Anne Keothavong on drawing the positives from the Fed Cup defeat and the young players she wants to "step up" and push the current squad.

Czech Republic will face defending champions USA in the final of the Fed Cup.

Great Britain's wait to play in the Fed Cup World Group will continue after they were beaten 3-2 by Japan in their promotion play-off in a match that went down to the deciding rubber.

Sloane Stephens routed Kristina Mladenovic in 54 minutes, and the U.S. turned to Madison Keys to close out its Fed Cup semifinal vs. France.

Rafael Nadal plays Kei Nishikori in the Monte Carlo Masters final on Sunday, live on Sky Sports Arena from 1.30pm.