TENNIS - In a interview from Manacor, Spain, Rafael Nadal addresses the main issue of his absence on the tour since losing in the second round at Wimbledon. Uncle Tony confirms its a conservative approach to his knee injury to extend his career. By Lucia Hoffman

TENNIS - Roger Federer has just turned 31, but he showed that he has the strength to add more Major titles to his trophy cabinet. At Wimbledon he won his 17th Grand Slam title equalling Pete Sampras’s collection of seven wins at the All England Club. Will the Swiss Maestro be able to reach the target to win 20 Grand Slam titles? by Diego Sampaolo  

TENNIS – Federer started his 2012 Cincinnati campaign with a 6-3 6-2 win over Bogomolov. Murray dismissed Querrey 6-2 6-4 and Djokovic defeated Seppi 7-6 6-2. In the women's draw, Radwanska eliminated Arvidsson 6-4 6-3 and Kvitova won against Barthel 3-6 6-2 7-5. By Paul Sassoon

TENNIS – Brian Baker caused the upset of the day in the men's draw defeating Philipp Kohlschreiber 7-6(7) 7-6(3). The American will play Tomic next. In the women's draw Camila Giorgi eliminated her compatriot Francesca Schiavone in straight sets 6-1 6-3. Day 2 will see the debut of Serena, Venus, Roddick and Fish. By T.A. Niles
 

TENNIS – Roger Federer will be the first seed at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati.Fourth seed David Ferrer is in the top half of the draw with the Swiss. Canadian Open champion Novak Djokovic is the second seed and could play Andy Murray in the semifinals. By T.A. Niles

TENNIS – Everything appeared to be easy for Novak Djokovic. He brushed aside Gasquet 6-3 6-2 in the final of the Rogers Cup in Toronto. The Frenchman held on for the first seven games, but then the Serb took control of the match. From Toronto F.Sarzetto, translated by P.Sassoon

TENNIS – In the first semifinal of the Toronto Master 1000 Richard Gasquet's elegance prevailed over John Isner's raw power. The Frenchman won 7-6(3) 6-3 in 1 hour and 20 minutes. He will play top seed Djokovic for the title. From Toronto F.Sarzetto, translated by P.Sassoon

TENNIS – Friday was a busy day at the Rogers Cup in Toronto after no third round matches were completed on Thursday due to rain. Djokovic defeated Querrey (6-4 6-4) and Haas (6-3 3-6 6-3) to set up an all Serbian semifinal against Janko Tipsarevic. John Isner and Richard Gasquet are the other semifinalists. By Paul Sassoon

TENNIS – The draw for the last Master 1000 event before the US Open was kind to Roger Federer. Fourth seed David Ferrer is in the top half along with the Swiss. Djokovic and Murray are both in the bottom half of the draw and could meet in the semifinal. Giacomo Fazio

TENNIS – In his first match as olympic champion, Andy Murray defeated Flavio Cipolla 6-1 6-3. Djokovic started his Rogers Cup title defence winning against Bernard Tomic 6-2 6-3. Bronze medalist Del Potro lost to Stepanek 6-4 7-6(5) and Chardy eliminated third seed Tsonga 6-4 7-6(4). Paul Sassoon