Pattaya: Sania thrashes Vitalia to reach quarters

A confident Sania Mirza thrashed Russian qualifier Vitalia Diatchenko 6-4, 6-0 to reach the quarterfinals of theUSD 220,000 Pattaya Open tennis tournament on Thursday. Sania sent the Russian......

Polish airlines refuses boarding to Russian player; Lufthansa denies ticket

IMAGE: Russian tennis player Vitalia Diatchenko was denied boarding by Polish Airlines LOT. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Reuters A Russian tennis player was refused boarding to a flight operated by......

Confident Sharapova ready for Stosur challenge

Russia's Maria Sharapova in action against compatriot Vitalia Diatchenko in the second round of the French Open on Wednesday. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Action Images via Reuters Defending French......

Murray, Safina on course in Paris

Andy Murray relied on brains and Dinara Safina banked on brawn to reach the third round of the French Open on Wednesday. But two decades of experience could not prevent sentimental French favourite......

PIX: Serena's outfit causes another stir at French Open

IMAGE: Serena Williams of the United States reacts during her ladies singles first round match against Vitalia Diatchenko of Russia. Photograph: Adam Pretty/Getty Image Serena Williams, chasing a......