Marin Cilic's US Open Preparations Falter

Marin Cilic's preparations for the defence of his US Open crown suffered a setback as he crashed out of the Rogers Cup in the Second Round.

The Croatian suffered a 6-3 6-4 defeat to outspoken Aussie, Bernard Tomic, in his opening match. before comfortably taking the first set.

It was a similar story in the second, with Tomic breaking early before consolidating his lead with an excellent serving display, winning 80 per cent of points on his first serve. Cilic failed to earn himself a single break point in the...

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Jamie V Andy: Murray Brothers Set for First Tour Clash

Less than a month ago Jamie and Andy Murray teamed up to win the doubles rubber of their Davis Cup quarterfinal clash against France, eventually sending Great Britain into the semi-finals for the first time in 34 years. Wednesday, though, they are divided, as the Murray brothers are pitted against each other for the first time on tour in the second round of the Rogers Cup.

Older brother Jamie, 29, is currently in the form of his life alongside Australian partner John Peers after reaching the Wimbledon final and backing that up with his second title of the year at...

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Lucas Pouille continues his gradual rise

As the so-called 'big four era' moves towards its natural conclusion, the eyes of the tennis world are turning towards the youngsters stepping across the threshold to eventually create their own era.

The age of significant progress now seems to be the early twenties with Kei Nishikori, Milos Raonic and Grigor Dimitrov leading the pack. Lower down the age bracket, the audacious Nick Kyrgios and the wildly confident teenager Borna Coric are both fully embracing their 'wonderkid' labels. Yet there is another youngster, quieter and more subdued, ready to burst onto the scene.

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