The 47-year-old legend believes she could succeed in mediating between the conflicting interests in the sport.\n\n
Mahesh Bhupathi and Elena Likhovtseva were knocked out in the first round of the mixed doubles, while Leander Paes and David Rikl crashed out of the men's double.
Indian Aces, comprising heavyweights Roger Federer and retired Pete Sampras, pummeled Singapore Slammers 26-16 for their second straight victory in the IPTL.
The former world number one has indicated she intends, if picked for the team, to represent the U.S. at the Athens Olympics in August.
The Venezuela-born 23-year-old has the distinction of being the first player to beat both Venus and sister Serena in Grand Slam finals.
47-year-old Martina Navratilova and Lisa Raymond were also picked in the U.S. team for their Fed Cup first-round tie against Slovenia.
Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, on Saturday, said she has had a 'solid year already' and hopes to build on it with her new women's doubles partner - Yaroslava Shvedova of Kazakhstan.
Venus Williams ended Johanna Konta's fairy tale run 6-4, 6-2 to reach her first Wimbledon singles final since 2009.
The 13th seeded duo beat Spain's Rafael Nadal and Tommy Robredo 6-3 6-3 in the semi-final on Thursday.
The defending champions will take on Nenad Zimonjic of Serbia and Elena Bovina of Russia in the mixed doubles final.
The defending champions were taken the distance by Australia's Paul Hanley and Trudi Musgrave in the mixed doubles quarter-finals at the Australian Open.
Martina Hingis, fresh off her induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, will end a nearly six-year retirement to play doubles at next week's Southern California Open, the WTA said on Tuesday.
The teenager stunned champion Serena Williams 6-1 6-4 in the Wimbledon final to become the first Russian to win a singles title at the championships.
The 44-year-old veteran says he has not lost hope and by his own admission, he is still playing the game for the love of it.
Dhruv Munjal insists that women's tennis needs a golden generation, one that can make matches competitive and viewing more riveting.
Pakistan's ex-cricket captain Shoaib Malik says he is proud his Indian wife Sania Mirza has become the world's top-ranked doubles tennis player, adding it is honour for both countries.
The 47-year-old legend will play at the French Open later this month.
The tennis legend and partner Svetlana Kuznetsova reached the second round of the Sparkassen Cup.
The 22-year-old Swiss is devoting herself to perfecting her English.
The unseeded Indo-American pairing completed a surprise straight sets victory over fifth seeds Kevin Ullyet and Daniela Hanutchova.
Samantha Stosur has suggested players at the Australian Open could boycott the Melbourne Park stadium named after Margaret Court due to the 24-time Grand Slam champion's opposition to same-sex marriage.
The fifth seeded pair won 7-5, 6-4 against the tenth seeded pair of Leos Fridel of Czech Republic and Liezel Huber of South Africa in the semifinals.
Fourth seed Rastogi was upset by eighth seed Gael Monfils in straight sets 6-2 6-2 at the Australian Open.
The Indo-American duo defeated American duo Lisa Raymond and Mike Bryan 5-7, 7-6, 6-4.
The Indian ace and his Czech partner Tomas Cibulec crashed out of the men's doubles at the Australian Open in the first round.
The 24-year-old Swiss lost 1-6 6-2 6-2 to Germany's Marlene Weingartner in the first round of the Thailand Open.
He's met the Obamas, calls Britain's Queen Elizabeth II granny and is delightful as one can be. Meet Prince George -- one of the world's most recognisable children. As he turned 5 on Sunday (July 22), we gathered a collection of his cutest moments.
The US may have lost to France in the Fed Cup, but the 18-times singles Grand Slam champion took her personal record in event to an incredible 39 wins and no losses.
Nick Kyrgios has the weapons to beat Andy Murray in their Wimbledon fourth-round clash on Monday but must play the match on his own terms, according to former champion Lleyton Hewitt.
Germany's experienced Angelique Kerber stands in the way of the 36-year-old American and an eighth, and arguably most impressive, All England Club singles crown which would see her match Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 Grand Slam titles.
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