Tennis News

Rafael Nadal insists his only thought is this week's ATP Rome Masters and not his French Open title defence.

Johanna Konta defeated Magdalena Rybarikova for the second week running to make a successful start to her Italian Open campaign in Rome.

France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has withdrawn from next week's Lyon Open and the French Open later this month after failing to recover from knee surgery.

Feliciano Lopez might have lost to Kei Nishikori in the Rome Masters first round, but the Spanish veteran brought the Foro Italico crowds to rapturous applause with an incredible side-spin slice volley winner.

Kyle Edmund came through in three sets against Tunisian dangerman Malek Jaziri to make it through to the second round of the Rome Masters on Monday.

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has withdrawn from the French Open because of a left knee injury, saying in a video posted on his Twitter account that he has not recovered following surgery.

Novak Djokovic produced a dominant display to thrash Alexandr Dolgopolov and reach the second round of the Rome Masters.

Serena Williams' coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, told WTATennis.com that he is "confident" Williams will be at Roland Garros for the start of the season's second Grand Slam on May 21.

Kyle Edmund has moved to a career-high 19th in the world rankings as the Briton continues his ascension at the top echelons of tennis.