Tennis News

Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Madrid Open, with tournament organizers saying she needs more time to train before returning to action.

A black former umpire has sued the United States Tennis Association, saying he was demoted and then fired for speaking up about a racist environment in the world of tennis officiating.

Three-time former champion Philipp Kohlschreiber reached the quarterfinals of the Munich Open with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Mischa Zverev on Thursday.

Elise Mertens eased into the semifinals of the Morocco Open after beating Sara Errani in straight sets.

Second-seeded Petra Kvitova advanced to the Prague Open semifinals after dominating fellow Czech Katerina Siniakova 6-3, 6-3 on Thursday.

Cameron Norrie suffered an agonising defeat to Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena in the second round of the Millennium Estoril Open.

Britain's Cameron Norrie misses out on the Estoril Open quarter-finals as he is beaten by Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena.

Serena Williams has withdrawn from next week's Madrid Open after deciding she needs more preparation time to compete on clay.