World number two downed by Frances’ Ugo Humbert but Russia still able to clinch tie

Tournament facing a lack of star power due to injuries and Covid-19 restrictions

US Open champion overcomes Krajinovic and the weather to set up Dimitrov clash

All-Ireland champions don’t care they have only ever had pariah status outside the county

Younger generation of men’s players have been edging forward for some time

Serb declared himself ‘the happiest man alive’ after his defeat to Daniil Medvedev

25-year-old becomes first Italian to reach final at SW17 after win over Hubert Hurkacz

Semi-final place beckons after impressive victory over Ons Jabeur on centre court

German sixth seed too strong for Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

Men’s round-up: Daniil Medvedev eases into fourth round at French Open

The way they both held off their younger rivals a few days apart was a poignant sight

Nikoloz Basilashvili comes from a set down to make it past his ‘idol’

Familiar sight of Osaka and Djokovic on top of the world but others making progress

World number one on the verge of ninth Melbourne title after last four romp over Russian

22-year-old battles from two sets down as Spaniard must wait for 21st Grand Slam

Russia’s Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev both made comfortable starts in Melbourne

Alexander Zverev sees off Diego Schwartzman to keep his hopes alive

He comes from two sets down to beat Pablo Carreño Busta in low quality semi-final

Spaniard is the underdog against Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals

The Austrian second seed is the highest-ranked player left in the men’s draw

Australian edges Karen Khachanov after Nadal sees off compatriot Carreño Busta

Defending champion targets record-extending eighth Grand Slam at Australian Open

Draw for first round of the Australian Open sees Federer in the same half as Djokovic

Spaniard has played in Federer’s long shadow but is still capable of generating his own light

Fairytale Nadal final off the table as 20-time Grand Slam winner loses in quarter-finals

Roger Federer eases into quarter-finals, Serena Williams and Konta also advance

Since 2002 Federer, Djokovic, Nadal and Murray have been only winners of men's title

Djokovic will now meet Kei Nishikori in the last eight of Australian Open

Serb loses his cool and third set over stadium lights before going on to make fourth round

Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray face pressure from a new generation of players

Defending champion Rafael Nadal in ominous form as he progresses to third round

There are four Ireland teams in action in the coming days plus tennis, darts, GAA, golf and cycling

Swiss player suffered knee injury on way to defeat against 21-year-old Russian