From BBC sport

It’s never easy getting over a break-up but life as a doubles player can make it especially hard, with your ex always around the corner at the same tournaments.

British number two Colin Fleming admits as much, saying a sporting divorce “can be very awkward and quite personal”, but this week in Paris has shown that it does not have to be the case.

Having split with Ken Skupski at the end of 2010 after a highly successful couple of years, the pair were on opposite sides of the net at the French Open on Wednesday – Fleming partnered by German Philipp Marx and Skupski alongside Slovakia’s Igor Zelenay.

It was the scratch pairing of Fleming and Marx that came through 6-4 6-4 on Court 14, looking very sharp in doing so, but there were no daggers drawn at the net afterwards.

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From the LTA

Britain’s No.1 male doubles pairing Colin Fleming and Ken Skupski have announced they are to end their partnership.

The pair have amicably agreed to go their separate ways for the 2011 season after struggling for form over recent months.

During their time together, “Flemski” as they are affectionately known in tennis circles, broke into the world’s top 50 for the first time in their careers and collected two ATP titles in Metz and St.Petersburg.

Speaking about the news, Fleming said:

“Ken and I are very proud of our achievements as a team. We came through Futures and then Challengers to win two ATP titles, play all four Grand Slams and represent Great Britain in Davis Cup.

“We will always be good friends but have decided that on the court it will be best for both of us to freshen things up with new partners as we look to reach the next level in tennis.”

Skupski added: “Colin and I decided it was best if we got a fresh start with someone new in 2011. We have had a lot of success over our time together and we really have enjoyed it.

“Things have been tough for us over the past few months and we thought it was the best move for both our careers. My thanks go to Louis Cayer for helping us throughout the course of our partnership.”

The pair haven’t ruled out playing together again in Davis Cup by BNP Paribas matches, if selected. Louis Cayer, who has coached Fleming and Skupski during their time together said:

“The guys have all the right to be proud as their rise to the top 50 was achieved only two years after pairing up together following University. They are great role models on and off the court and I will keep supporting them in their quest to win major tournaments.”

Fleming and Skupski will now look to end their doubles partnership on a high next week at the St.Petersburg Open in Russia.

Ken is having a well deserved week off at the moment after his brilliant week representing England at the Commonwealth games.

I think everyone who knows Ken was glued to the red button coverage over the weekend and everyone was proud, thrilled and inspired, not only by his tennis but also by his attitude. Fantastic.

Congratulations also to Ken’s partners in Delhi, Ross Hutchins & Sarah Borwell. Massive congratulations should also go to Ken’s other half, Colin Fleming and partner Jocelyn Rae who produced a fantastic fightback to win the Gold medal for Scotland in the mixed doubles.