Andy Roddick and Gael Monfils impress on the opening day of the Qatar Open in Doha.

Dominik Hrbaty upsets James Blake to secure a surprise win for Slovakia over defending champions the United States in the Hopman Cup.

Ana Ivanovic kicks off the WTA-ATP Tour season with victory in the first round of the Brisbane International.

Tennis coach Judy Murray says son Andy's game is good enough to win his first Grand Slam title.

Marat Safin takes to the court in Perth sporting cuts and bruises on his face as the result of a fight in Moscow.

Andy Murray begins the season at the Qatar Open full of confidence after warm-up wins over Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.

Andy Murray completes his preparation for the new season with victory over world number one Rafael Nadal in Abu Dhabi.

Andy Murray continues his preparation for the new season with an impressive win over Roger Federer in Abu Dhabi.

Andy Murray thrashes James Blake in an exhibition event in the UAE to set up a clash with world number two Roger Federer.

Maria Sharapova is "hopeful" of being fit to defend her Australian Open title despite withdrawing from an exhibition event in Hong Kong.

Pictures as the new tennis season gets under way

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