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Djokovic advances as Serena pulls out in Cincinnati

CINCINNATI, United States (AFP) -- World number one Novak Djokovic got his US Open build up off to a smooth…

Federer opens with win over Gojowczyk, Kvitova ousts Williams

by Scott Williams Agence France-Presse Cincinnati, United States (AFP) -- Roger Federer began his US Open preparation with a quick…

Serena Williams breezes past Gavrilova, Pouille ousts Murray

  CINCINNATI, United States (AFP) -- Serena Williams re-established her customary superiority, hammering Daria Gavrilova 6-1, 6-2 to reach the…

Tennis star Serena Williams suffering from postpartum emotions

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP)--Serena Williams says she is suffering from "postpartum emotions" as the 23-time Grand Slam winner struggles…

Giant-killer Konta into quarters at San Jose WTA

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP)--Johanna Konta followed up her stunning victory over Serena Williams with another Johanna Kontabrisk triumph Wednesday,…

Three-time Slam winner Wawrinka ousted by qualifier Young

by Jim Slater Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka, struggling in his comeback…

Nadal breaks McEnroe record in Madrid but Del Potro, Sharapova, Halep beaten

by Thomas Allnutt Agence France-Presse MADRID, Spain (AFP) -- Rafael Nadal broke John McEnroe's 34-year record on Thursday by winning his…

Tennis: Venus Williams reaches third round at Indian Wells

  INDIAN WELLS, United States (AFP) -- Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams defeated Sorana Cirstea 6-3, 6-4 in the second…

Tennis: Halep, Sharapova off to flying 2018 starts

SHENZHEN, China (AFP) -- World number one Simona Halep began the year in emphatic style with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Nicole…

Nishikori, Stephens out of Brisbane International

BRISBANE, Australia (AFP) -- Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori has withdrawn from the season-opening Brisbane International as he recovers from a wrist…

‘Tennis saved me during illness’ – returning Bartoli

PARIS, France (AFP) -- Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli said on Wednesday that she first considered making a professional comeback while suffering…

Tennis: Women’s boss wants WTA Finals to close season

by Elizabeth Broomhall  ZHUHAI, China (AFP) -- Women's Tennis Association chief executive Steve Simon said he wants the WTA Finals to become the…

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