Justine Henin-Hardenne clinched the year-end number one spot and a place in the final of the WTA Championships when she ended Maria Sharapova's 19-match winning streak.
Justine Henin-Hardenne returns to the court where she won her first grand slam on Monday.
Martina Hingis lost to by Ai Sugiyama 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 in the third round at Wimbledon
American brothers Bob and Mike Bryan were named ITF men's doubles champions.
Belgium's Justine Henin- Hardenne secured the year-end number one ranking in resounding fashion on Friday.
The US Open champion said the only secret of her success is hard work.
She beat fifth seed Justine Henin-Hardenne 6-3 6-3 in 74 minutes.
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The World number two stayed on a collision course with fellow Belgian and world number one Kim Clijsters.
The defending Wimbledon champion avenged her French Open defeat with a 6-3, 6-2 victory.
The fourth-seeded Belgian will meet compatriot Kim Clijsters in the women's French Open final.
The Swiss stuttered to a 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 win over Israel's Shahar Peer in the fourth round of the French Open.
Serena Williams voiced concern for fellow tennis player Peng Shuai, who has not been seen publicly since she accused a former vice-premier of China, Zhang Gaoli, of sexual assault.
World number one Ash Barty has decided to retire from professional tennis at the age of 25 and at the peak of her game, citing the fulfilment of her tennis goals and fatigue with life on the Tour.
Tennis star Serena Williams on Wednesday dropped a big hint that she could be pregnant with her first baby as she posted a picture of Snapchat with the caption "20 weeks".
Hopes that Serena Williams would end a 13-year boycott of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells were dashed on Friday when the World No 1 said she would not be competing in the event "after careful consideration".
Simona Halep and Caroline Wozniacki will compete for high stakes in Saturday's Australian Open final, having each needed to save match points to prevent a premature exit at Melbourne Park.
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Coco Gauff, 18, is the youngest finalist at Roland Garros since Kim Clijsters in 2001.
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Lindsay Davenport hailed Serena Williams for delivering a 'powerful message' that shows it is possible to 'pursue personal goals even when you're a mum'.
Unseeded Elise Mertens has extended a breakout year to storm into the semi-finals of her Australian Open debut by keeping a cool head and honing her technical skills.
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.
Johanna Konta spurned the country of her birth to play tennis for Britain but the Sydney-born 24-year-old has enjoyed huge support from the MelbournePark crowds during her run to the Australian Open fourth round.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday
Australian great Margaret Court won 24 grand slam singles titles, one ahead of American Williams, who confirmed she was pregnant on Wednesday and will sit out the rest of the season.
Ukrainian Svitolina came into the match riding high on a nine-match winning streak from the start of the season but, hampered by a hip injury, was completely outplayed by the aggressive Belgian on Rod Laver Arena.
World number one Serena Williams crushed Italian Sara Errani 6-1, 6-3 to reach the semi-finals of the French Open in intimidating fashion on Wednesday.
It will be 'Mother's Day' on Wimbledon's Centre Court on Monday when Serena Williams takes on fellow mum Evgeniya Rodina for a place in the quarter-finals of the grasscourt major.
Timea Bacsinszky wants a lasting souvenir at the French Open.
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Roger Federer is keeping a lid on expectations.
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