Tennis Headlines- French Open: Roger Federer to play Lorenzo Sonego on return to ParisSwiss great Roger Federer's first French Open since 2015 will begin against Italy's Lorenzo Sonego.
- Britain's Swan through but Watson loses in ParisBritain's Katie Swan is one win away from reaching the main draw of the French Open as Heather Watson loses in qualifying.
- Sport on the BBC: Best of this week's TV & radio coverageThis week's sport on the BBC includes the World Taekwondo Championships, Super League's Magic Weekend, Formula E and the Monaco Grand Prix.
- The sociology, skydiving & squirrels behind Norrie's rise up the rankingsBritish number two Cameron Norrie tells BBC Sport why having a "normal life" at university is translating into success as a professional tennis player.
- Federer set for French Open return as Nadal eyes 12th titleRoger Federer returns to the French Open for the first time in four years to challenge Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic's bids for more records.
- Swan and Watson win French Open qualifying roundsBritain's Katie Swan and Heather Watson are through to the second round of French Open qualifying following victories in their opening matches on Wednesday.
- Novak Djokovic: How 1999 Nato bombings of Belgrade shaped his careerAn in-depth look at Novak Djokovic's rise, from growing up in a war-torn country to becoming the world's best male tennis player.
- Murray could 'potentially' play Wimbledon doublesAndy Murray could play doubles at Wimbledon but effectively rules out competing in the singles there this year.
- Clarke loses to Davidovich Fokina in French Open qualifyingGreat Britain's Jay Clarke and James Ward are beaten in the first qualifying round of the French Open.
- Lionel Messi, LeBron James and Serena Williams: The careers we wish would never endThey can't last forever - but here's a list of six sportspeople we definitely will not be ready to say goodbye to when the time comes.
- French Open: Roger Federer to play Lorenzo Sonego on return to Paris
Monthly Archives: January 2015
The Importance of Speed & Agility for Tennis Players
Tennis is a game of movement. Players need to be able to get an early start with an explosive first step. They need to respond to different sorts of shots, and move quickly while constantly changing direction. Speed describes how … Continue reading
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