Claycourt machine Nadal reaches cloud nine in Paris
Claycourt machine Rafa Nadal held off another challenge from great rival Novak Djokovic to claim a record extending ninth French Open title with a 3-6 7-5 6-2 6-4 victory on Sunday.
French Open coming to Beijing - sort of
2012-05-19 07:37A series of special events themed "Roland Garros in Beijing" will be held at The Place, Beijing's landmark shopping plaza in the heart of the financial district, during the Grand Slam.
Murray suffers setback, Williams sisters win
2012-05-18 10:40Ailing Briton Andy Murray suffered another setback to his French Open preparations as he was ousted 6-7 6-3 6-2 by Richard Gasquet in the third round of the Rome Masters on Thursday.
Aching Federer makes up time; Nadal impresses
2012-05-17 09:35An aching Roger Federer made a seamless transition from slick blue clay to the slower red dirt on Wednesday as he saw off Carlos Berlocq of Argentina 6-3 6-4 to reach the third round of the Rome Masters.
Azarenka withdraws from Rome with shoulder injury
2012-05-17 08:59World number one Victoria Azarenka suffered a blow to her French Open preparations when she was forced to pull out of the Italian Open with a right shoulder injury.
Djokovic says French Open bid on track
2012-05-15 07:56Swapping the slippery blue clay of Madrid for the robust Roman dust, Novak Djokovic says he is "right where I want to be" as he chases French Open glory later this month.
Serena has her say about blue clay
2012-05-15 07:56Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and others who have complained about the blue clay at the Madrid Open are "weenies", according to former women's No 1 Serena Williams.
Federer eyeing return to summit
2012-05-15 07:56After capturing the Madrid Open title and knowing he will climb back above Rafael Nadal to No 2 in the world, Roger Federer has set his sights on reclaiming the top ranking.
Serena humbles Azarenka to win Madrid Open title
2012-05-14 09:34A fired-up Serena Williams sent out a warning to the young pretenders of women's tennis when she powered to a crushing 6-1 6-3 victory over world number one Victoria Azarenka to win the Madrid Open.
Federer banishes clay blues to win Madrid Open
2012-05-14 09:22Roger Federer left a lasting impression on the Madrid Open's controversial blue claycourt when he ground out a thrilling 3-6 7-5 7-5 victory over Czech Tomas Berdych to match Rafa Nadal's record of 20 Masters titles. 
Serena humbles Azarenka in finale
In-form Federer eyeing return to tennis summit
2012-05-14 09:14After capturing the Madrid Open title and knowing he will climb back above Rafa Nadal to number two in the world, Roger Federer has set his sights on reclaiming the top ranking.
Serena sweeps past Sharapova into Madrid semis
2012-05-12 16:15Serena Williams blew away fellow former number one Maria Sharapova 6-1 6-3 to join top seed Victoria Azarenka in the semi-finals at the Madrid Open on Friday.
Djokovic toppled by Tipsarevic in Madrid
2012-05-12 16:14Novak Djokovic's frustration with the controversial blue clay at the Madrid Masters reached new heights after the world number one was beaten 7-6 6-3 by fellow Serb Janko Tipsarevic in the quarter-finals on Friday.
