Former German tennis star Boris Becker backed an in-form Novak Djokovic to chase Roger Federer's record 20 Grand Slam titles. While speaking during Laureus World Sports Awards, Becker told PTI that the Serbian's best chance to achieve the feat is in the next two years.

Boris Becker backs Novak Djokovic to chase Roger Federer's record 20 Grand Slam titles

He isn't involved with Indian tennis but the legendary Boris Becker knows that the country's top stars have been "fighting a little" and urged the trio of Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza to work together for the sport's sake while speaking ahead of the Laureus World Sports Awards.

Indian tennis stars 'fighting a little' but need to work together: Boris Becker

Top seed Simona Halep eased into the Qatar Open quarter-finals with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Ukrainian Lesia Tsurenko on Wednesday. Fresh from helping Romania reach their first Fed Cup semi-final, Halep made a blistering start by racing into a 5-0 lead in the opening set.

Simona Halep, Elina Svitolina cruise into Qatar Open quarters

World tennis number one Naomi Osaka has split from her coach Sascha Bajin just 17 days after completing back-to-back Grand Slam victories at the Australian Open.

World number one Naomi Osaka in shock split with coach

Roger Federer is no longer chasing the top ranking and would rather be a contender at Grand Slams than battling Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal to be world number one, the Swiss tennis great said on Friday.

Roger Federer: Chasing titles not top ranking

It was an agonising two hours and 27 minutes but Japanese tennis fans burst into tears and shouts of joy Saturday as Naomi Osaka sealed her second straight Grand Slam.

Australian Open: Japan tennis fans hail 'new Queen' Naomi Osaka

In pics: Serena Williams knocked out of Australian Open

In pictures: Roger Federer's easy win over America's Fritz to reach Australian Open last 16

Serena Williams' on-court outfits are almost more of a talking point than her matches these days. On Tuesday also, American star Williams had sent the tennis world into a frenzy with her latest outfit at the Australian Open.

A look at Serena Williams 90s-inspired 'fashion milkshake' at Australian Open

Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is likely to be honoured with a statue at the historic Grand Slam venue, the All England Club's chief executive told the BBC.

Andy Murray likely to have statue erected: Wimbledon CEO

Petra Kvitova warmed up for the year's first Grand Slam by coming from behind to beat home favourite Ashleigh Barty 1-6, 7-5, 7-6(3) and win her second Sydney International title on Saturday.

Czech tennis star Petra Kvitova defeats Ashleigh Barty to claim Sydney title

Alexander Zverev believes finding the joy in playing on the biggest stages will be key to his hopes of a Grand Slam breakthrough at the Australian Open after struggling with the pressure of being branded the next big thing of men's tennis.

Alexander Zverev searching for Grand Slam 'mentality' in Melbourne

Swiss maestro Roger Federer has revealed that Wimbledon, where he won his first Grand Slam title, could be the ideal place for a farewell tournament when he decides to call time on his illustrious career.

Roger Federer names Wimbledon as potential future farewell venue

Andy Murray will be retiring this year because of the severe pain from his troublesome right hip with next week's Australian Open potentially his last tournament as a professional, the former world number one said on Friday.

Tennis star Andy Murray to retire this year due to injury

An emotional British tennis player Andy Murray said that he plans to retire after this year's Australian Open as the former world number one continues to be plagued by injuries.

Watch: Andy Murray breaks down at press conference as he announces intention to retire

Andy Murray to retire this year due to pain from surgically repaired hip

By Kavya Nath Six-time Grand Slam winner Sania Mirza is adjusting to her new responsibilities of being a mother alongside her long-term love for the sport - Tennis.

'No definite timeline' but being a mother won't 'hold me back' from tennis: Sania Mirza to WION

Japanese star Kei Nishikori claimed his first title since 2016 when he downed Russia's Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 in the final of the Brisbane International on Sunday.

Japan's tennis star Kei Nishikori wins Brisbane International

Karolina Pliskova of Czech Republic defeated Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko to win the final of Brisbane International on Sunday. It is Pliskova's 12th WTA title. The 26-year-old defeated her rival Tsurenko 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 in two hours and 13 minutes.

Karolina Pliskova wins Brisbane International

Reigning US Open champion Naomi Osaka said her poor attitude cost her during her 6-2, 6-4 loss to Lesia Tsurenko in Saturday's Brisbane International semi-finals.

Naomi Osaka blames her poor attitude for Brisbane semi-final loss

Former world number one Maria Sharapova's Australian Open preparations suffered a blow after a thigh injury forced her to retire from the Shenzhen Open quarter-final clash against Aryna Sabalenka on Friday.

Maria Sharapova suffers injury blow ahead of Australian Open

World number five Juan Martin del Potro will miss next month's Australian Open as he continues to recover from a kneecap fracture he suffered during a fall at the Shanghai Masters October, he said on Monday.

Del Potro to miss Australian Open with knee injury

Former world number one Andy Murray made a successful return to competitive tennis on Tuesday with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over local favourite James Duckworth at the Brisbane International tournament.

Andy Murray makes winning return in Brisbane after hip injury

World number three Roger Federer outplayed Briton Cameron Norrie 6-1, 6-1 to secure a winning start for defending champions Switzerland at the Hopman Cup on Sunday.

Impressive Roger Federer gives Switzerland winning start at Hopman Cup

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