Madrid, Spain –The Madrid Open, the second of three, European clay-court, Master Series events, is officially underway this week and while Andy Murray isn’t the first name to spring to mind when contemplating which player might challenge for the title, the British No.1 is nonetheless a top-five entity and importantly, after a decent Monte Carlo Masters showing.
That he’ll look to…

Barcelona, Spain – Rafael Nadal, flush off a seventh straight title in Monte Carlo, descends on the Barcelona Open this week, intent on winning a second straight clay-court title. He begins that endeavour against compatriot Daniel Gimeno-Traver on Wednesday.
Also in action on that day is Richard Gasquet and Spanish wild card Albert Ramos.

Memphis, USA – Melanie Oudin continues to roll in Memphis, reaching the quarters on the back of solid wins. She will be looking to book her spot in the semis at the expense of Sofia Arvidsson today. Elsewhere, Kaia Kanepi will aim to continue her good form in Memphis against Petra Kvitova.

BBC Tennis man Andrew Castle has been watching the US Open for us and has a few fancies for the quarter finals.

With Andy Murray having vacated through the side door, is it plain sailing for Roger Federer?

Will it be another Serena Williams masterclass or can Kim Clijsters enjoy a fairytale comeback?