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Wawrinka, Li Na achieve career high ranking positions after Aus Open success

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 09:56

In the latest ATP and WTA rankings, both the singles` winners – Stanislas Wawrinka and Li Na at Australian Open have gained career-high rankings at 3. With a championship winning, 2000 points each, Wawrinka and Li Na have 5,710 and 6,570 points respectively.

Australian Open: Caroline Wozniacki`s Grand Slam dream ends

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 17:13

The sunshine girl of tennis, Caroline Wozniacki`s love-hate story with the sport continues. The Dane, who loves to flaunt her affairs with golf sensation, Rory McIlroy, once again failed in the Majors. The season opening Slam in Melbourne thus witnessed, once again, a possible blot the 23-year-old`s otherwise impressive career.

Australian Open: History-chasing Serena starts favourite in Melbourne Park

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 20:17

It has become such a cliche in today`s super-fast changing world that every other day, there is a mention of history creating feat. But still, there are lot many records and achievements left to be equalled or be conqured, and lot more avenues to be created for the future generation. In such a backdrop, Serena Williams is looking to win her 18th Grand Slam single`s title at Melbourne Park. If she happens to lift the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup - for the sixth time in her career, she will equal

Ana Ivanovic beats Venus Williams to claim Auckland title

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 22:52

Ana Ivanovic claimed her first WTA Tour title in more than two years when she completed a 6-2 5-7 6-4 victory over fellow former world number one Venus Williams to clinch the Auckland Classic on Saturday.

WTA to fill extra slot in grass court calendar in 2015

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 14:55

Women`s tennis will be boosted by a new grasscourt tournament in 2015 as part of the Wimbledon build-up while Asia`s footprint will continue to grow, the Women`s Tennis Association (WTA) said Thursday, according to reports.

Venus Williams to play Hobart WTA event

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 09:40

American star Venus Williams has been confirmed as a starter in the Hobart WTA International in January, organisers said on Wednesday.

Samantha Stosur into Tournament of Champions semis

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 09:04

Australia`s Samantha Stosur reached the WTA Tournament of Champions semi-finals on Friday with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Bulgarian wildcard Tsvetana Pironkova.

Age no barrier as Li Na hits new heights

Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 10:05

Li Na`s fine performance in getting to the final of the season-ending WTA Championships was one in the eye for those who suggested that her best was behind her.

Serena Williams predicts even better years to come

Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 09:55

Serena Williams believes her best years may still be ahead of her after she ended 2013 in record-breaking style on Sunday.

Jelena Jankovic questions Serena William`s sportsmanship

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 09:59

Jelena Jankovic appeared to question Serena Williams` sportsmanship after losing a close three-set match to the game`s leading player in the semi-finals of the WTA Championships.

Serena Williams powers to second win in Istanbul, Jelena Jankovic shines

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 09:54

World number one Serena Williams beat Agnieszka Radwanska for the eighth time in eight matches between them to move ominoulsy towards the semi-finals of the WTA Championships.

Victoria Azarenka calls for three sets for male tennis players to ensure parity with women

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 20:09

World number two Victoria Azarenka has suggested that men tennis players should play three sets to make the game more interesting for women.