Tennis News

Andy Murray thinks the Australian Open should consider removing Margaret Court's name from the arena at Melbourne Park as he says the multiple Grand Slam champion's values are at odds with what tennis stands for.

Victoria Azarenka, the recent US Open finalist, showed no signs of weariness as she beat Venus Williams 7-6 (10-7) 6-2 at the Italian Open in Rome.

Elina Svitolina says she will not put herself under pressure ahead of the French Open this month despite her extended preparation for the claycourt swing.

British number one Johanna Konta makes an impressive return to the clay as she eases past Romania qualifier Irina-Camelia Begu at the Italian Open.

The Fed Cup is changing its name to honor tennis great Billie Jean King, the woman whose lifelong battle for equality and social justice laid the foundation for generations that followed.

In a stunning move Djokovic stepped down as head of the ATP player council last month along with members Vasek Pospisil, John Isner and Sam Querrey.

The Fed Cup is to be renamed the Billie Jean King Cup after the former tennis great and founder of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA).

The 78-year-old Court, who holds the all-time record of 24 major singles titles, has been heavily criticised for voicing her religious-based opposition to same-sex marriage and transgender athletes.

Billie Jean King's trailblazing role in tennis is being recognised with the rebranding of the Fed Cup in her name.