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.
Rivals eye flaws in Nadal's armor
2014-05-25 07:14Say it quietly, but some flaws are appearing in the suit of armor Rafael Nadal usually wears on a claycourt as the Spaniard sets his sights on a ninth French Open title.
Li the only real threat to queen Williams
2014-05-25 07:14Six different champions over the past six years suggest that tipping a French Open women's champion is something of a lottery, but those backing world No 1 Serena Williams are surely investing wisely.
And love has vanished
2014-05-22 11:32Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hugs his caddie, tennis player Caroline Wozniacki, during the par-3 competition before the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga. One of the top power couples in sports announced their engagement on Twitter.
Djokovic, Serena Williams take Italian Open titles
2014-05-19 08:59Novak Djokovic extended his recent dominance over Rafael Nadal by rallying for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory Sunday to win the Italian Open for the third time - then dedicated the title to his flood-hit native Serbia.
Chinese star graces TIME cover for second time in a year
2014-05-16 21:40Li Na, Chinese tennis star, current World No.2 and winner of two Grand Slam titles, is featured on the May 26 issue of TIME magazine.
Li Na reaches 500th-win record
2014-05-14 11:03Top seed Li Na beat Casey Dellacqua in straight sets in the second round of Internazionali BNL d'Italia tournament on Tuesday to record the 500th professional match win of her career.
Sharapova rallies to beat Halep for Madrid title
2014-05-12 17:06Maria Sharapova bounced back from a poor start to defeat Simona Halep 1-6, 6-2, 6-3 Sunday and win the Madrid Open title.
Nadal wins Madrid Open after Nishikori retires
2014-05-12 16:44Rafael Nadal finally won another clay-court title, although not in a manner that alleviated any concerns about his recent form on his favorite surface.
Wax figure of Li Na on display in Wuhan
2014-05-12 14:22Wax figure of Li Na, China's tennis idol, is on show in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei province.
Li Na graces fashion magazine ahead of French Open
2014-05-12 09:50The world No 2 tennis player shot a series of photos for the Chinese magazine, demonstrating her sports spirit outside the tennis court.
Sharapova rallies to beat Li at Madrid Open
2014-05-10 11:46Maria Sharapova rallied to earn a spot in the semifinals of the Madrid Open on Friday, a few hours after defending champion Serena Williams withdrew from her match because of injury.
Ronaldo and son spotted in Madrid Open
2014-05-09 17:31Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and his son Cristiano Ronaldo Jr attend the Nadal-Nieminen match at the Madrid Open tennis tournament May 8, 2014.
