Sharapova sent packing as Federer rolls on

2008-06-03 10:56:28

Maria Sharapova's French Open dreams were shredded by a familiar foe on Monday, while Roger Federer plunged a dagger into French hearts.

Jankovic blames Roland Garros balls for her injuries

2008-06-02 10:17:16

Jelena Jankovic blamed the heavy balls being used at Roland Garros for the injuries she has picked up over the past week.

Serbian stars shine bright at French Open

2008-06-02 09:33:45

Serb pair Ana Ivanovic and Jelena Jankovic are on a French Open collision course after both notched up comfortable wins on Sunday to reach the quarterfinals.

Ljubicic smells blood, sinks Davydenko

2008-06-01 10:55:28

Fourth seed Nikolay Davydenko threw away a two-set lead before going down 4-6 2-6 6-2 6-2 6-4 to Croatian Ivan Ljubicic in the third round of the French Open on Saturday.

Seeds tumble at French Open before rain falls

2008-05-30 09:55:12

Roland Garros seeds David Nalbandian and James Blake were sent crashing out of the French Open at the second-round stage on Thursday.

French Open tennis tournament

2008-05-29 10:29:39

Russia's Maria Sharapova serves to her compatriot Evgeniya Rodina during the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros stadium in Paris May 28, 2008. Sharapova won 6-1 3-6 8-6. [Agencies]

Sharapova lives to fight another day

2008-05-29 09:14:20

World number one Maria Sharapova was two points away from an embarrassing exit before finally prevailing 6-1 3-6 8-6 over fellow Russian Evgeniya Rodina to advance to the second round of the French Open on Wednesday.

Federer on fire, Nadal spoils Murray's birthday

2008-05-16 09:46:57

Holder Roger Federer coasted to a 6-3 6-2 win over Robin Soderling at the Hamburg Masters on Thursday before second seed Rafael Nadal gave Andy Murray a claycourt lesson for his 21st birthday.

Federer sizzles, Nadal deals with hot Potito

2008-05-15 08:57:08

Roger Federer began the defence of his Hamburg Masters title with an effortless 6-1 6-3 victory over Jarkko Nieminen on Wednesday, while Rafael Nadal battled to beat Italy's Potito Starace 6-4 7-6.

Henin slips into retirement while still on top

2008-05-15 07:30:32

In an age when shrieking grunts and muscular power rule the tennis world, Justine Henin proved to be a refreshing throwback to an era when grace, speed and timing dominated the women's game.

Nadal expects to lose number two to Djokovic

2008-05-13 09:16:18

Rafael Nadal said on Monday he expected to lose his world number two ranking to Serbia's Novak Djokovic by Wimbledon at the latest.

Safina fights back to win German Open

2008-05-12 11:12:11

Dinara Safina of Russia fought back from a set down for the third time in the tournament to win the German Open on Sunday with a 3-6 6-2 6-2 victory over seventh-seeded compatriot Elena Dementieva.