Shorts: Rublev outlasts Djokovic to claim Serbia Open crown

IMAGE: Russian Andrey Rublev won his 11th ATP title with Serbian Open crown. Photograph: ATP Tour/Twitter World No 1 Novak Djokovic's barren title spell in 2022 continued as he went down 6-2, 6-7......

Nishikori, Pliskova crowned Brisbane champions

IMAGE: Kei Nishikori  won his first ATP title in nearly three years. Photograph: Brisbane International/Twitter Japan's Kei Nishikori overcame Daniil Medvedev in the Brisbane International......

Sports Shorts: Federer in fine fettle as Switzerland win Hopman Cup

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday IMAGE: The champions. Photograph: Hopman Cup/Twitter Roger Federer geared up for his Australian Open title defence in convincing......

Tennis round-up; Qualifier Medvedev shocks Nishikori to win Japan Open

IMAGE: Daniil Medvedev is presented with the Japan Open trophy. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters Russian qualifier Daniil Medvedev stunned home favourite Kei Nishikori in Tokyo on Sunday,......

Nishikori needs French Open success to reignite career

Nishikori has lost seven finals in a row, most recently at last month's Monte Carlo Masters IMAGE:  Kei Nishikori of Japan hits a forehand. Photograph: Adam Pretty/Getty Images It has......