Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys made rocky starts on Thursday but eventually secured contrasting victories to set up a heavy metal Australian Open final showdown
Mirza and Hradecka produced some high quality tennis but lost 4-6, 3-6
Andreescu back from the brink to down Muguruza
Images from Day 11 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Wednesday.
The Pole, who won the crown in 2020 and hasn't lost since February, matched Serena Williams's winning run from 2013 in the process, having now lost only two sets in her last four tournaments.
Three contenders for the women's singles title at the Australian Open.
Laura Siegemund entered the record books with her defeat of fifth-seeded Xiyu Wang of China in four hours, nine minutes at the Thailand Open in Hua Hin on Wednesday.
As Rafael Nadal prepares to ride off into the sunset after a stellar career, his fellow professionals from eras old and new agree on one thing - the Spaniard remains an inspirational role model whose legacy has shaped tennis over the last 23 years.
American Jennifer Brady defeated compatriot Coco Gauff 6-2, 6-4 at the Top Seed Open on Saturday, earning a spot in her first WTA final.
Rafael Nadal looked razor sharp again during his latest meeting with qualifier Thiem
Holger Rune powered past Argentine qualifier Genaro Alberto Olivieri 6-4 6-1 6-3 on Saturday to reach the French Open fourth round.
15-year-old Cori Gauff, the youngest at this year's Wimbledon will play her opening round match against the oldest player at the Championships - Venus Williams. The duel is billed as 'clash of the generations'.
Third seed Alexander Zverev eased past home favourite Ugo Humbert
A look at the records of Garbine Muguruza and Sofia Kenin ahead of their Australian Open final on Saturday.
Swiatek, who is on a 35-match winning run, had addressed the situation in Ukraine following her title win in Doha on February 26, two days after Russian troops had launched the invasion.
Novak Djokovic will prepare for a tilt at an 11th Australian Open title by representing Serbia at the United Cup mixed team tournament while old rival Rafael Nadal and former women's world number one Naomi Osaka return at Brisbane after time away.
Novak Djokovic will begin his quest for a record-extending 10th Australian Open title against Roberto Carballes Baena.
Wild card Caroline Wozniacki, another former champion and returning mother, will play 20th seed Magda Linette.
Gauff cruises past Zidansek to reach French Open third round
Five top contenders for the women's title at the French Open, which starts on Sunday.
World number one Carlos Alcaraz faces a tough path to a maiden French Open title after being placed in the same half of the draw as 22-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.
Novak Djokovic beat 14-times French Open champion Rafael Nadal in straight sets at the Paris Olympics on Monday.
Fourth seed Alexander Zverev will play Brandon Nakashima as the former finalist looks to end his long wait for a maiden Grand Slam title.
Twice finalist Ruud overcomes Davidovich Fokina test
Carlos Alcaraz's US Open preparations suffered a setback on Friday as the world number one fell to American Tommy Paul
Images from the Olympics tennis action at the Roland Garros, Paris, on Wednesday.
Despite a slight waver following her win over Venus Williams, Cori Gauff has taken the attention in her stride so far at the All England Club.
It was an emotional win for Aryna Sabalenka, who missed Wimbledon last month due to a shoulder injury.
A true legend of the game who paved the way and taught so many of us how to be as a player and as a person.
Sabalenka overpowers Raducanu, Osaka falls
IMAGES from Day 6 of the Wimbledon Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Saturday.
Still wearing a compression sleeve after a recent forearm issue, Carlos Alcaraz produced a stellar show in a rematch of the duo's 2022 encounter to firmly put himself back in the conversation as the favourite to lift the title in Paris and a third major.
The first week of Wimbledon is over and the tournament has been full of surprises. The grudge match between Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal and the rise of the phenom that is Cori 'Coco' Gauff have been the shining moments at this year's tournament.
Iga Swiatek used an outfit change to help her reset after a poor start and beat China's Zheng Qinwen.
Sabalenka has always had the power and, since addressing the frequent on-court meltdowns that once blighted her career, has shown a frightening level of consistency at Grand Slams.
Iga Swiatek will have her task cut out as she aims to pick up her third title in four years in Paris.
* Swiatek started playing tennis in an attempt to emulate her older sister, who competed briefly on the junior circuit.
Venus has no plans of following her younger sister into retirement any time soon.
This year's US Open runs from Aug. 28-Sept. 10.
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