Victorious Sharapova vows to make clay mark in Paris

2011-06-01 08:27:03

Maria Sharapova has vowed to put years of claycourt under-achievement behind her, starting with victory over German 15th seed Andrea Petkovic in Wednesday's French Open quarter-finals.

Li's husband safe from sack despite back-seat role

2011-06-01 08:27:03

China's Li Na joked that her stunning third-set comeback at the French Open on Monday was due to her husband and sometime coach leaving the arena - but said she could never bring herself to sack him.

Ticket sales launched for China Open

2011-06-01 08:27:03

Fans can book their seats for the 2011 China Open four months before the tournament swings off after the event's organizing company activated ticket sales recently.

Li Na reaches quarterfinals at French Open

2011-05-30 19:48:42

World No. 7 Li Na from China on Monday fought back from one set down to defeat ninth-seeded Petra Kvitova from the Czech Republic 2-6, 6-1, 6-3, becoming the first Chinese player to reach the quarterfinals at the French Open.

Zvonareva becomes latest departure at French Open

2011-05-30 14:19:57

No 3 Vera Zvonareva followed top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki and Kim Clijsters out of the tournament Sunday after losing to 19-year-old Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-2.

Top 3 women gone from French Open before quarters

2011-05-30 14:17:07

No 3 Vera Zvonareva's loss in the fourth round Sunday, following earlier exits by No 1 Caroline Wozniacki and No 2 Kim Clijsters, makes this year's French Open the first in the Open era with none of the top three seeded women in the quarterfinals.

Murray fitness under scrutiny as quarters beckon

2011-05-30 11:07:25

Fourth seed Andy Murray hopes to have recovered from an ankle injury in time to face Serbia's Viktor Troicki in the French Open fourth round on Monday when Rafa Nadal and Maria Sharapova are also in action.

Li Na advances to 4th round at French Open

2011-05-28 21:13:20

Australian Open finalist Li Na moved into the fourth round of the French Open on Saturday, beating Sorana Cirstea of Romania 6-2, 6-2.

Top-ranked Wozniacki eliminated from French Open

2011-05-28 15:54:13

Top-ranked Caroline Wozniacki will have to wait for her first major title after losing to Daniela Hantuchova 6-1, 6-3 Friday in the third round of the French Open.

Clijsters crashes out by world No 114

2011-05-27 08:03:14

After wasting two match points in the second set and feeling her confidence fading, Kim Clijsters let the match slip away on Thursday at the French Open.

Li Na through 2nd round at French Open

2011-05-26 22:54:21

The world No 7 Li Na of China held off strong challenges from Spanish qualifier Silvia Soler-Espinosa to win the women's singles second round match 6-4 and 7-5 at the French Open on Thursday.

Mauresmo barred from mixed doubles over anti-doping

2011-05-26 17:42:52

Former world number one Amelie Mauresmo has been barred from playing the French Open mixed doubles because she is not registered in the anti-doping programme, organisers said on Wednesday.