Stefan Edberg was the most sought-after man at this week's seniors tournament at the Royal Albert Hall.\n\n
The Russian is one of those fancied to wrest the title from world number one Roger Federer this time.
The Australian second seed eased past Frenchman Olivier Mutis 7-6, 6-1 to reach round two of the $380,000 Long Island Cup.
The sixth seed was beaten in the first round of the Australian Open by Robin Soderling.
The former world number ones, who between them captured 28 Grand Slam titles, will be inducted on July 11.\n\n
But defending champion, Andre Agassi at 33 years is still the man to beat.
The Swedish former world number one is in the French capital soaking up all the action as a presenter for broadcaster Eurosport's daily flagship show 'Game, Set and Mats'.
The future of men's tennis looks appetising with a new brigade of potential Grand Slam winners.
With the shock early exit of Hewitt and Agassi none of them has ever passed the semi-finals at Wimbledon.
The 12th seeded Thai saved two match-points as he stormed back from two sets down to beat Frenchman Olivier Mutis in the second round at Wimbledon.
Argentine clay court specialist Coria failed to make an impression on grass and was dumped in the first round at Wimbledon.
Andy Roddick swept to his first grasscourt title on Sunday after thrashing Sebastien Grosjean 6-3, 6-3.
The Russian had his endurance tested to the limit by the German before coming through the first round of the Australian Open.
American Robby Ginepri moved easily into the Japan Open quarter-finals with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Luxemburg's Gilles Muller on Thursday.
It was his first tournament win since January and has left the world number four confident of mounting a challenge at Wimbledon, where he has been drawn against Slovakia's Martin Klizan in the first round.
While several top seeds will have their say, a look at some emerging players who could be serious contenders.
Tennis legend Steffi Graf was appointed the Ayurveda brand ambassador of Kerala on Wednesday.
He is the sixth American and just the 13th player in the history of the ATP rankings to finish the year at the top.
Nadal's unbeaten streak of 20 matches in the year 2022 came to an end as he lost to Taylor Fritz
Bollettieri founded the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in 1978. It was bought by the International Management Group in 1987.
Garbine Muguruza officially became the world number one as the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) updated the rankings on Monday.
Roger Federer added yet another record to his vast collection when he guaranteed becoming the oldest ATP world number one by beating Dutchman Robin Haase 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 to reach the semi-finals in Rotterdam on Friday.
Novak Djokovic looked to have regained his confidence and form just in time for a concerted Wimbledon assault as he carved out an emphatic win over Gael Monfils in the Aegon International grasscourt final at Eastbourne on Saturday.
Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic has continued his domination on an unchanged top 10 in the latest men's tennis rankings issued by the ATP on Monday.
Rediff.com takes a look at players who tested positive for use of banned substances over the years.
Top tweets from the second day's play at the French Open featuring John Peers, Novak Djokovic, Caroline Wozniacki and Kristina Mladenovic:
Novak Djokovic claimed his sixth Australian Open title on Sunday as the 28-year-old continues to dominate men's tennis. Here are some of the key statistics for the all-conquering Serb.
Jim Courier said Novak Djokovic's decision to work with so-called 'guru' Pepe Imaz was partly to blame for his shock defeat at Roland Garros on Wednesday.
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