Tennis roundup: Federer takes a step closer to 10th Halle crown

IMAGE: Roger Federer is seeking a 10th Halle Open title. Photograph: Leon Kuegeler/Reuters Roger Federer's Wimbledon preparations gained momentum as the Swiss blasted past Pierre-Hugues Herbert......

Love-all! They found each other on court

Playing tennis professionally can be difficult physically, mentally and emotionally.But the tennis courts have often been the venue for for blossoming romance as love-struck couples decide it is......

When the 'final' proved a 'major' hurdle

Andy Murray, following his fifth defeat in an Australian Open final, holds the unwanted record of having contested the most major finals without actually winning the title. IMAGE: Andy Murray......

Meet Wimbledon's 'unexpected' winners' club

It took her 47 attempts, the most by a woman in the Open Era, but Marion Bartoli finally won a major title. -PHOTOS: Bartoli ends her major drought in 47th attempt -Boom Boom Bartoli sinks tearful......

Evert hurt by Connors' revelations of 'private matter'

Tennis great Chris Evert has hit out at her former fiance Jimmy Connors for hinting that their relationship ended in the 1970s after she had an abortion against his wishes. "In his book, Jimmy......