Australia fought back to beat the Czech Republic 2-1 and clinch their spot in the Davis Cup semi-finals in Malaga.Tomas Machac beat Jordan Thompson 6-4 7-5 to give the Czechs an early lead over last year's runners-up.However, world number 12 Alex de Minaur came from a set and a break down to beat Jiri Lehecka 4-6 7-6 (7-2) 7-5 and…

Novak Djokovic says the Davis Cup knockout phase "has to travel" around the world as he prepares for Serbia's quarter-final against Britain in Spain.Since a revamp of the men's team event in 2019, the final stages of the tournament have always been played in Spanish cities.On Thursday Serbia play Britain in Malaga, where the semi-finals and final will be held…

Wimbledon's expansion plans suffered another blow after Wandsworth Council voted against its proposals.The All England Club (AELTC) wants to build 39 tennis courts, including an 8,000-seater show court, on the former site of Wimbledon Park Golf Club.Officers at Wandsworth Council recommended councillors refuse planning permission earlier this month. The Mayor of London's office will have two weeks following Wandsworth's decision…

Staging Davis Cup ties in neutral venues is like an eighth deadly sin to some - but a return to traditional home and away ties would "not work", according to the man in charge.The route to November's Finals begins with a qualifying round in February, which is played on the home and away basis that sustained the competition until 2018.…