Clay Court Tennis

Italian Open: Novak Djokovic, Kei Nishikori ease into 2nd round; Roberta Vinci bows out of final WTA event

Novak Djokovic got off to a winning start in his bid for a fifth ATP Italian Open title on Monday with a straight sets win over Ukraine's Alexandr Dolgopolov as he gears up for the French Open in two weeks time.

End of two-year partnership: Amelie Mauresmo and Andy Murray announce coaching split

The Week in Tennis: Juan Monaco lifts first trophy since comeback, Sloane Stephens wins third title of 2016