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17/05/12 03:39 BST

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		CRUISE FOR FEDERER Roger Federer began his attempt to claim back-to-back clay-court titles with a win over Carlos Berlocq in Rome, while an ill Caroline Wozniacki had to retire. Federer blasts past Berlocq Wozniacki forced to retire

ROUTINE WINS FOR FEDERER & NADAL
Roger Federer began his attempt to claim back-to-back clay-court titles with a win over Carlos Berlocq. (More)

SEEDS TUMBLE IN ROME
Seeded trio Agnieszka Radwanska, Caroline Wozniacki and Marion Bartoli are out of the Rome Masters. (More)

WTA SEEKS HOST CITY
The WTA will find the next venue for its season-ending Tour Championships via a tender process. (More)

HEWITT, BARTY HANDED WILD CARDS
Veteran Lleyton Hewitt and teenager Ashleigh Barty have been awarded wild cards for the French Open. (More)

LTA CRITICISED IN HOUSE OF LORDS
The LTA has hit back after being criticised in the House of Lords on Tuesday. (More)

BIRTHDAY JOY FOR ANDY MURRAY
Andy Murray battled past David Nalbandian in his opening match of the Rome Masters. (More)

DJOKOVIC BACK TO WINNING WAYS
World number one Novak Djokovic bounced back to winning ways in Rome on Tuesday. (More)

SHARAPOVA, KVITOVA THROUGH
Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova were both made to work for opening wins in Rome on Tuesday. (More)

SCHIAVONE OUT IN ROME
Italian number one Francesca Schiavone was an early casualty in the Rome Masters. (More)

BLUE CLAY NOT THE ONLY WASTE OF TIME
Our Andy Schooler says the blue clay wasn't the only problem on show at the Madrid Open. (More)

DJOKOVIC: MY SEASON HAS BEEN GREAT
Ahead of this title defence in Rome, Novak Djokovic insists his 2012 season has been "great" so far. (More)

FEDERER RISES AFTER MADRID WIN
Roger Federer will move up to second in the world rankings after winning the Madrid Open. (More)

SERENA WILLIAMS WINS IN MADRID
Serena Williams overcame top seed Victoria Azarenka to win the Madrid Open final. (More)

TRICKY OPENER FOR MURRAY IN ROME
Andy Murray faces a potentially tricky opener at the Rome Masters 1000 event. (More)

WOZNIACKI SET FOR EASTBOURNE
Caroline Wozniacki will compete in next month's AEGON International at Eastbourne. (More)

OUDIN OFF TO ROLAND GARROS
American Melanie Oudin has earned a wild card for this month's French Open. (More)

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