Other nominees for the prize are Angelique Kerber (Germany), Petra Kvitova (Czech Republic and Caroline Wozniacki (Denmark).
Romania's Italian Open winner Simona Halep, Spain's Garbine Muguruza and US Open semi-final foe Victoria Azarenka of Belarus present a major challenge for Serena Williams at the upcoming French Open.
A summary of Thursday's play at the US Open.
A summary of Friday's action at the US Open.
A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open on Day 3.
England rode on a half-century from skipper Charlotte Edwards to beat Bangladesh by 36 runs in a group match of the women's World T20, in Bengaluru, on Thursday.
India will be looking to erase the memories of a heart-breaking World Cup final defeat last year when they take on England in the semi-finals of the ICC Women's World T20 on Friday morning (IST).
Juan Martin Del Potro, who reached the quarter-final of the Australian Open on two occasions, has been battling problems with his right knee since June last year
Images from Day 5 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Friday.
Take a look at the ladies who could easily take a trophy back home for looking so gorgeous at the Sports Illustrated 2017 Sportsperson of the Year Show.
A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open.
Not since Stan Wawrinka's 2016 US Open triumph has a Grand Slam been won by someone other than the 'Big Three', winners of the last 13 major titles.
Skipper Meg Lanning's blazing knock helped Australia reach a record total before Megan Schutt led a brilliant bowling performance to beat arch-rivals England by 57 runs in the final of the women's T20 tri-series.
Serena Williams said she did not know her coach was giving her instructions and had "never cheated in her life" after her hopes of winning a 24th Grand Slam title ended in extraordinary scenes at the US Open on Saturday.
Here are some of the best moments from the 2019 Australian Open.
Sumit Nagal brought himself recognition after taking a set off Roger Federer in the opening round match of the US Open, which he eventually lost 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4. However, Haryana lad said he has yet not been approached by any new sponsors.
IMAGES from Day 10 of the US Open matches played in New York on Wednesday
Nagal lost 6-4, 1-6, 2-6, 4-6 in a match that lasted two hours and 50 minutes in New York on Monday night to bow out after making his maiden Grand Slam main draw. The debut, at least in the opening set, was impressive as he stretched a "rusty" Federer, a five-time champion here with a career tally of 20 Slams.
French models can't stop celebrating after France defeated Croatia to lift the 2018 World Cup.
Former beauty queen Danielle Chiesi will now be behind the bars.
Images from Day 6 at the French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris, on Friday.
World number one Rafael Nadal begins his French Open title defence, on Monday, with a clash against Italy's Simone Bolelli on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
India opener Smriti Mandhana has jumped three places to reach a career-best third position in the latest ICC Women's T20I Player rankings released on Sunday.
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.
Love is in the air this spring, even with the coronavirus pandemic. Countless weddings have been postponed, but people are still getting married; although with adjustments to accommodate social distancing and other restrictions. Here are some ways couples are exchanging their wedding vows.
Daniil Medvedev dominated Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 on Friday to reach the US Open final courtesy of a dozen aces in just a little over two hours.
The Supernovas, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, have been invincible so far winning all the previous two editions.
We spotted some celebs from the world of Hollywood, cricket and comedy enjoying some tennis action and here we give a glimpse of them...
Frances Tiafoe is hopeful to build on his own stature in the game as he prepares for an Australian Open quarter-final clash with Rafael Nadal on Tuesday.
Images from the third day at the US Open, the final Grand Slam tournament of the year, in New York, on Wednesday:
'It wasn't really a nice time to be dealing with everything'
Vinesh Phogat won her first gold medal of the 2020 season at the Rome Ranking Series event
India defeated Canada 2-0 to finish ninth in the World Women's Team Squash Championship in Paris on Saturday.
"No words can do that game justice! What a game of cricket! Congratulations @englandcricket .. you deserve it!"
Murray, who is attempting to return to the top of the tennis world after undergoing hip surgery in January, was out of sorts in the first set of the rain-delayed match, losing three service games behind some uncharacteristically soft second serves.
Ashleigh Gardner scored an unbeaten 33 as Australia beat England by eight wickets to win the Women's World Twenty20 title.
The actor has reportedly spit from his musician wife.
Reaction to Novak Djokovic's disqualification from the US Open for striking a line judge with a ball during his match against Pablo Carreno Busta on Sunday.
The list of players who have been defaulted from a tour-level match for on-field misconduct.
