Tennis

Baltacha qualifies for California
British number one Elena Baltacha defeats Russia's Ekaterina Bychkova to qualify for the main draw of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

Pakistan rejects Davis Cup fears
Pakistan opposes a move by New Zealand to ask for a new venue for their Davis Cup tie, amidst security concerns.

Becker backs Henman for GB role
Boris Becker says Tim Henman should be recruited to help lift Great Britain out of the Davis Cup doldrums.

David Lloyd demands Draper exit
Former Davis Cup captain David Lloyd calls on Lawn Tennis Association chief Roger Draper to quit over the lack of home-grown male talent.

Watson loses in Florida qualifier
Heather Watson fails to qualify for the main draw of her latest event, the $25,000 Sheriff Jim Coats 6th Annual Clearwater Women's Open in Florida.

Spain into Davis Cup last eight
Defending champions Spain ease into the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup thanks to a 4-1 win over Switzerland.

GB fall to humiliating Cup defeat
Dan Evans' five-set loss in the decisive singles match sees Great Britain lose 3-2 to Lithuania in the Davis Cup.

Lloyd considers Davis Cup future
Britain's Davis Cup captain John Lloyd is considering his future after becoming the first captain to preside over five successive defeats.

Davis Cup loss 'devastates' Lloyd
Great Britain team captain John Lloyd says he feels "devastated" after the 3-2 Davis Cup loss to Lithuania.

US bounce back with Davis Cup win
The US keep their hopes of a Davis Cup victory against Serbia alive with a crucial four-set doubles win in the World Group tie in Belgrade.

GB on top after doubles duo win
Great Britain go 2-1 up on Lithuania in their Davis Cup tie after doubles pair Ken Skupski and Colin Fleming win in four sets.

GB tied after Evans loses in five
Dan Evans loses a thrilling five-set match against Ricardas Berankis after James Ward wins the opener to leave Britain's Davis Cup tie against Lithuania poised at 1-1 after day one.

Baltacha targets top 50 ranking
British number one Elena Baltacha hopes to continue her progress and break into the world's top 50.

British tennis hits new low
Jonathan Overend gives his verdict on the events in Vilnius

Lithuania v GB photos
Pictures from the Davis Cup tie between Great Britain and Lithuania