Rafael Nadal was seriously tested by Ernests Gulbis before finally wearing down his 40th-ranked opponent to pull out a 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 win in the semifinals of the Rome Masters on Saturday.
Four-times French Open champion Justine Henin overcame a broken finger and fired-up German opponent to win her opening match at Stuttgart on Wednesday, her first clay court tournament since her comeback.
Chile's Fernando Gonzales, ranked 12th in the ATP Tour, announced on Wednesday that he will not play the Masters Tournament 1000 in Madrid due to a right knee injury.
Regaining the world number one ranking is no longer a top priority for Rafael Nadal as he plans to cut back his punishing ATP schedule to preserve his health, the Spaniard's coach said on Tuesday.
The world women's tennis number one doubles team of Cara Black from Zimbabwe and Liezel Huber from the United States have split, according to reports of Tuesday's The Herald.
Roger Federer's 2009 claycourt season ended in a blaze of glory, capturing an elusive French Open crown on an unforgettable Paris afternoon last June. His 2010 bow could hardly have been more dreary in comparison.
Roger Federer returns the ball during a double game he played with Switzerland's Yves Allegro against Sweden's Johan Brunstrom and Netherlands Antilles' Jean-Julien Rojer, at the Rome Masters tennis tournament, in Rome, Monday, April 26, 2010.
Pakistan cricket player Shoaib Malik (L) and his wife, Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, sit on a stage during their wedding reception in Sialkot, Pakistan's Punjab province April 25, 2010.
Wimbledon Open tennis tournament offers big bonus for singles winners this year, the All England Club announced on its official website on Tuesday.
Andy Roddick's softest shots made the biggest impact on Sunday. He kept Tomas Berdych out of rhythm by hitting delicate backhands, loopy forehands and changeup first serves.
Rafa Nadal's 11-month title drought continued after American Andy Roddick beat the Spaniard 4-6 6-3 6-3 to reach the Sony Ericsson Open final on Friday.
Spain's Rafa Nadal will face American Andy Roddick in the semi-finals of the Sony Ericsson Open after the pair enjoyed convincing victories on Wednesday.
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