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Azarenka and Serena Williams, who became a mother in 2017, are part of a group of players who campaigned for players going on maternity leave to have their rankings protected so they did not struggle on their return. (Photo: AP)

'I thought my career was over after pregnancy': Victoria Azarenka

The two-times Grand Slam champion was ranked sixth in the world when she left the WTA tour in July 2016 and returned to...

20 May 2019 11:03 AM GMT

Wimbledon likely to go on.

Wimbledon still planning for play despite virus mayhem

The All England Club remains hopeful that play at the grass-court tournament will be able to go ahead if the spread of...

18 March 2020 5:14 AM GMT

A view of the court at Arthur Ashe stadium. AFP Photo

US Open tennis likely to go Roland Garros way

French Open's new dates, one week after the current scheduled conclusion of the US Open, have put Wimbledon and US Open...

18 March 2020 3:38 AM GMT

Centre court at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden Being cleaned for the event on Sunday before county officials a public health emergency following which the event was cancelled. AFP Photo

Coronavirus takes down first big US tennis event in Indian Wells

Organisers had first said the tournament will go on but had to cancel after county officials declared a medical...

9 March 2020 8:23 AM GMT

Sofia Kenin. DC Photo

Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin gets back to winning ways in Lyon

American top seed had lost in opening round at Dubai and Doha

5 March 2020 8:58 AM GMT

The William sisters during a tennis match (file AP photo)

Williams sisters' match heralds return of tennis

The siblings meet each other for the 31st time when they take the court at a WTA tournament in Kentucky on Thursday

13 Aug 2020 7:46 AM GMT

Former Australian player Mark Woodforde (R) with tennis legend Rod Laver. Twitter Photo

ITF forms player panels for lower tier professionals

The ATP, the WTA, the ITF and the organisers of the four Grand Slams have come together to create an emergency relief...

21 April 2020 1:23 PM GMT

Coach Patrick Mouratoglou watches Serena Williams during a practice session. AFP Photo

Serena's coach says 'revolting' that players can't make a living

375th ranked Sofia Shapatava of Georgia started a petition seeking assistance from the ITF for lower-level professionals

8 April 2020 1:30 PM GMT

Americas Madison Brengle reacts after defeating Serena Williams in the Auckland Classic on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

Serena Williams makes shock Round Two exit at outsider's hands

Serena, playing in her first tournament since losing in the semifinals of the US Open in September.

4 Jan 2017 10:23 PM GMT

Serena Williams only had a 48 percent success rate with her first serve and double-faulted four times as she had trouble adjusting to the swirling wind. (Photo: AP)

Serena Williams shakes off rust for comeback win

Serena Williams made a sluggish start to a season in which she is seeking a record 23rd Grand Slam title.

3 Jan 2017 10:17 AM GMT

Barbara Strycova and Sania Mirza in action. (Photo: AP)

Qatar Open: Sania Mirza and Barbara Strycova lose in semis

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and her Czech partner Barbara Strycova lost in the last four of the Qatar Open.

18 Feb 2017 11:18 AM GMT