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Roger Federer is yet to lose a set in this year's Melbourne event

Federer still on track to retain Aussie title

Roger Federer overcame an early wobble to defeat Tomas Berdych and book an Australian Open semi-final date with the unseeded Chung Hyeon.

Tennis • 24 Jan 18

Roger Federer could become the oldest men's singles Wimbledon champion of the open era.

History beckons for Federer as he steams into decider

Roger Federer was challenged for the first time at Wimbledon before defeating Tomas Berdych to reach his 11th final.

Tennis • 14 Jul 17

Roger Federer crushed Tomas Berdych at the Australian Open

Federer thrashes Berdych, Murray impresses

A rampaging Roger Federer delivered a stunning reminder of his class at the Australian Open with a crushing 6-2 6-4 6-4 win over Tomas Berdych to storm into the fourth round.

Tennis • 20 Jan 17

Andy Murray hits the deck at the Rod Laver Arena

Murray progresses despite tumble - Cilic is out

Andy Murray was in impressive form as he gave Russian teenager Andrey Rublev a lesson in to reach the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-3 6-0 6-2 win on Wednesday.

Tennis • 18 Jan 17

Tomas Berdych: 'To limit health risks towards my nearest is the utmost priority.'

Berdych the latest star to pull out of Olympics

Czech Tomas Berdych has become the third high-profile tennis player to withdraw from the Olympics in two days, saying his concerns over the Zika virus prompted his decision.

Tennis • 16 Jul 16

Andy Murray unleashes a crosscourt backhand winner in his victory over Tomas Berdych

Andy Murray outclasses Tomas Berdych at Wimbledon

Andy Murray will play Milos Raonic in his third Wimbledon final on Sunday after comprehensively defeating Tomas Berdych 6-3 6-3 6-3 on Centre Court.

Tennis • 08 Jul 16

Record-breaking Djokovic on cruise control

Novak Djokovic brushed past France's Adrian Mannarino 6-4 6-3 7-6(5) to book his place in the third round of Wimbledon.

Tennis • 29 Jun 16

Djokovic (right) made light work of Tomas Berdych

Djokovic blasts past Berdych to reach French semis

Novak Djokovic made light work of his heavy schedule to reach the semi-finals of the French Open for the sixth year in a row.

Tennis • 02 Jun 16

Andy Murray breezed through his first round clash

Murray marches into French Open second round

Third seed Andy Murray sailed through to the second round of the French Open with a 6-3 6-3 6-1 victory over Argentinian qualifier Facundo Arguello.

Tennis • 25 May 15

Masterful Djokovic continues winning run

World number one Novak Djokovic became the first player to win the opening three ATP World Tour Masters 1000 events when he defeated Tomas Berdych 7-5 4-6 6-3 at Monte Carlo on Sunday.

Tennis • 19 Apr 15

Novak Djokovic has not dropped a set so far at the Monte Carlo event

Djokovic bets Nadal to reach Monte Carlo final

Novak Djokovic overpowered eight-time champion Rafael Nadal to reach the final of the Monte Carlo Masters.

Tennis • 19 Apr 15

Tomas Berdych: 'I want to go all the way'

Wawrinka and Berdych reaches Rotterdam final

Tomas Berdych moved to within a victory of retaining his ABN Amro World Tennis title in Rotterdam today with a crushing 6-2 6-1 defeat of Frenchman Gilles Simon.

Tennis • 14 Feb 15

Andy Murray dispatched local favourite Nick Kyrgios in three sets to progress to the semi-finals

Murray through as Nadal bows out in Australia

Andy Murray ended the hopes of local tennis fans, and one teenager in particular, with a no-nonsense performance to reach his fifth Australian Open semi-final after a 6-3 7-6(5) 6-3 victory over Nick Kyrgios.

Tennis • 27 Jan 15

Rafael Nadal had a much easier time of it in this round as he progressed to the last eight

Nadal, Berdych and Murray all advance in Oz

Rafael Nadal will face Tomas Berdych in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open after both men enjoyed comfortable victories in the fourth round.

Tennis • 25 Jan 15

David Ferrer won in straight sets over Tomas Berdych

David Ferrer secures Doha title

David Ferrer secured his 22nd ATP Tour triumph with a straight-sets success over Tomas Berdych in the final of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open.

Tennis • 10 Jan 15

The talented but temperamental Tomas Berdych reached his only Grand Slam final at Wimbledon in 2010

Tomas Berdych appoints Dani Vallverdu as new coach

Dani Vallverdu is to coach Tomas Berdych following his departure from Andy Murray's team.

Tennis • 17 Dec 14

Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic plays a forehand against Marin Cilic of Croatia

Berdych claims London victory over Cilic

Tomas Berdych put his poor start to the ATP World Tour Finals behind him by defeating Marin Cilic in another one-sided clash at London's O2 Arena.

Tennis • 12 Nov 14

Djokovic and Wawrinka both win in London

Two-time defending champion Novak Djokovic joined Stan Wawrinka in posting a crushing win to open his ATP World Tour Finals campaign in London.

Tennis • 11 Nov 14

Tomas Berdych is ranked No 7 in the world

Berdych is the man in Stockholm

Top seed Tomas Berdych battled to a 5-7 6-4 6-4 victory over Grigor Dimitrov to win the final of the Stockholm Open on Sunday and boost his hopes of reaching the ATP Tour Finals in London.

Tennis • 19 Oct 14

Ernests Gulbis has put his playboy lifestyle behind him - or at least on hold - and his new-found dedication has seen him soar up the rankings since the start of the season

Gulbis shocks another big name at French Open

Ernests Gulbis followed up his victory over Roger Federer by dumping out Tomas Berdych to set up a French Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic.

Tennis • 04 Jun 14

It was Roger Federer's worst result at Roland Garros since 2004

Federer knocked out of French Open by Gulbis

Roger Federer has been knocked out in the last 16 of the French Open by Ernest Gulbis.

Tennis • 01 Jun 14

Novak Djokovic had to save two set points on way to victory

Djokovic forced to battle in Indian Wells

Novak Djokovic survived a few sticky moments on his way to an opening win over Victor Hanescu at the BNP Paribas Open but Tomas Berdych and Juan Martin del Potro bowed out.

Tennis • 10 Mar 14

Federer seals 78th victory in Dubai

Roger Federer subdued Tomas Berdych 3-6 6-4 6-3 in the final to win the Dubai Championship on Saturday, the Swiss maestro's 78th singles title.

Tennis • 01 Mar 14

Novak Djokovic reaches for a shot during his match with Tomas Berdych

Djokovic downs Berdych to reach Wimbledon semis

Novak Djokovic has defeated Tomas Berdych to reach his 13th successive grand slam semi-final with a 7-6(5) 6-4 6-3 win at Wimbledon on Wednesday.

Tennis • 03 Jul 13

Novak Djokovic serves against Andy Murray

Plenty to play for in Group A at World Tour Finals

There was no shortage of drama in the most eagerly-awaited clash of the group stages at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals but it was Novak Djokovic who edged out Andy Murray to put himself in the driving seat in Group A.

Tennis • 08 Nov 12