British fans are disappointed to learn that Andy Murray has withdrawn from the French Open because of a chronic back injury first sustained in Madrid.

The British number one will now focus on preparing for the start of the grass-court season next month.

The BBC has signed a deal with the LTA to cover the Aegon International in Eastbourne this June after a five year break, showcasing tennis from some of the world's top male and female players.

Coverage will commence from Tuesday 18 June through to the finals on Saturday 22 June and will be broadcast live on BBC Two HD and online.

The Lawn Tennis Association appointed executive search firm Odgers Berndtson in late April to co-ordinate the search for the LTA's new Chief Executive, following Roger Draper's announcement that he will be stepping down in September.

The latest report from the US TIA states that the American tennis economy is up three per cent making it a $5.57 billion business.

The State of the Industry report, released by the Tennis Industry Association in the USA in late April, compares this year's total tennis economy figures against 2011.

Singapore will host the WTA Championships, the most prestigious event on the WTA calendar, from 2014 to 2018.

Under terms of the record-setting five-year agreement, the Top 8 singles players and - for the first time - the Top 8 doubles teams will compete for a share of a record prize money purse of $6.5 million.