Hewitt sees off subdued Sela

Lleyton Hewitt has shown Betfair punters that he should not be written off just yet by moving into the semi-finals of an ATP tournament for the first time in more than two years.

The 31-year-old Australian impressed in the 6-4 6-3 quarter-final demolition of the Israeli player Dudi Sela at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships at Rhode Island.

The former world number one, who beat Pete Sampras in the final of the 2001 US Open and thrashed David Nalbandian in the 2002...

Philip Oliver

Murray takes Time Out

Andy Murray says he plans to take a break from tennis in order to gather his thoughts and re-energise after his Wimbledon final defeat to Roger Federer.

The 25-year-old became the first British player to reach the singles final at SW19 since 1938 but, despite taking the first set, lost in four to the Swiss legend.

The victory saw Federer equal Pete Sampras' tally of seven Wimbledon singles titles, and left Murray still searching for his first Grand Slam success....

Philip Oliver

Williams ready for Kvitova test

Williams ready for Kvitova test

World number six Serena Williams says she is supremely confident of her chances of success at Wimbledon.

Four-time Championships winner Williams was made to work hard by Kazakhstani world number 65 Yaroslva Shvedova in the fourth round, bouncing back from defeat in the second set to win the match on a tie break 6-1 2-6 7-5.

Women’s Wimbledon betting markets have positioned the American as one of the front-runners to win...

Philip Oliver

Murray eyeing Olympic glory

British number one Andy Murray admits winning a gold medal at the Olympics would be the pinnacle of his career.

The 25-year-old has been confirmed as the first player in Team GB's tennis squad for London 2012 and is relishing the prospect of representing his country on home soil.

"Within tennis, a Grand Slam is probably more prestigious. But in general, to the whole world, a gold medal is the pinnacle of sport. Winning a medal this summer for Team GB is one of...

Philip Oliver

Baltacha's wildcard dream

As the Betfair Athletics betting markets gather pace ahead of the upcoming London 2012 Olympic Games, Elena Baltacha says it would be an ‘honour’ to be handed a wildcard to represent Great Britain at the tennis event.

After a disappointing year, none of the British women have automatically qualified for the games promoting the Lawn Tennis Association to request two places in the draw to be selected after Wimbledon.

It’s believed that current UK number one Anne Keothavong...

Philip Oliver