The Belgian was joined by Svetlana Kuznetsova, Jelena Jankovic and Tatiana Golovin in the semi-finals of the Stuttgart Open.
Former world number one Venus Williams produced a vintage display to outclass Netherlands' Arantxa Rus in straight sets and storm into the second round of the Yarra Valley Classic.
The Belgian raced to victory in one hour, 22 minutes to become the first woman to win the title without losing a set since Serena Williams in 2002.
Tennis Australia announced on Tuesday that the world No. 6 had pulled out because of a back problem.
The American is the latest in a series of top players to withdraw from the first Grand Slam of the year.
Penpix of the top women's contenders at the 2021 Australian Open
Top seed Andy Murray could meet Roger Federer or Kei Nishikori in the third round, while Serena faces tricky Belinda Bencic in opening round
Penpix of the top women's contenders at the 2021 French Open which begins on Sunday
World number one Novak Djokovic fended off a resurgent Rafael Nadal 7-5, 7-6 (4) in a pulsating battle on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the Italian Open.
Angelique Kerber's first Grand Slam match since winning the Australian Open in January ended in despair after she was beaten 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 by Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands in the French Open first round in Paris, on Tuesday.
Rediff.com gives you a quick flashback, in pictures of the month gone by...
Germany's second seeded Angelique Kerber beat Czech Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 to win the US Open final on Saturday, and collect her second Grand Slam title of the year.
IMAGES from Day 6 of the Wimbledon Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Saturday.
Venus Williams' return to action following a five-month injury layoff ended in defeat.
Venus Williams suffered a shock defeat at the hands of a fluid and free-hitting Carla Suarez Navarro on Thursday, falling 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the second round of the Australian Open.
A look at the top women's contenders at the 2020 French Open.
Russian Dinara Safina said she let herself down by acting like a "spoilt girl" during her semi-final defeat by Serena Williams at the U.S. Open on Friday.
Images from Day 1 at the Australian Open.
How the winners celebrated on Day 11 of the French Open.
Images from Day 3 of the 2016 Australian Open in Melbourne, on Wednesday
The 15-year-old's popularity has soared off the charts in a memorable week at the All England Club, with organisers also recognising her potential to grab attention and giving her a Centre Court match-up in the third round.
The world No. 1 joined Kim Clijsters, Justine Henin-Hardenne and Nadia Petrova in the semi-finals of the French Open.
Roger Federer rallied from a set down to beat Moldovan surprise package Radu Albot 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 in a stuttering start to the 20-times Grand Slam champion's Miami Open campaign on Saturday.
Images from Day 3 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday
Photos from matches played Day 7 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Sunday
Novak Djokovic will begin his Australian Open title defence against Frenchman Jeremy Chardy, while reigning women's champion Sofia Kenin meets wild card Maddison Inglis, following the draw for the year's first Grand Slam on Friday.
Rediff.com gives you a peek of the big names who were in attendance of the US Open.
The 23-year-old, who this week became the first Australian woman to reach the top of the rankings since 1976, must survive a rough-looking path if she is to claim back-to-back Grand Slams having won her first at this month's French Open.
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