'Take care of yourself and see you back winning soon!'
Stephens sees success of Black women inspiring new generation.
Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova stands on the threshold of finally delivering the title long predicted
Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka will join Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in playing a pre-Australian Open warm-up exhibition
Penpix of the top women's contenders at the 2021 French Open which begins on Sunday
Ons Jabeur hopes her success at the Australian Open will inspire other players from her region after the Tunisian became the first Arab woman to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final on Sunday. The 25-year-old dazzled the crowd at Margaret Court Arena with her variety and power, striking 29 winners to defeat China's Wang Qiang 7-6(4), 6-1 in the 77-minute contest.
IMAGES from the matches played at the Miami Open on Thursday
"There have been moments for optimism - plenty. And on the men's side, not as much."
The Scot lost 6-4, 6-4 to Richard Gasquet in his first singles match since January before saying he had turned down a wild card into the men's draw at the year's final Grand Slam.
IMAGES from Day 9 of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.
As the curtains fall on another year, Rediff.com brings you all the action from the sports field that defined 2019.
Images from Day 4 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris.
American Sofia Kenin counter-punched her way back from a set down against Garbine Muguruza to win her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 win in Melbourne on Saturday.
World number one Ash Barty delighted the Memorial Drive crowd by breezing through to the Adelaide International semi-finals with a comfortable 6-3, 6-4 victory over Sofia Kenin on Friday.
Djokovic continues to lead ATP Rankings
It was Novak Djokovic's first match this year after his Australian Open hopes were dashed when he was deported following an 11-day saga revolving around his decision not to have a COVID-19 vaccination.
Halep finds groove to reach Prague semi-finals.
Naomi Osaka settled her nerves and stepped up her preparations for the Australian Open by beating Alize Cornet 6-2, 6-2 to reach the last 16 of the Gippsland Trophy warm-up tournament in Melbourne on Tuesday.
Persistent drizzle and a chill wind sweeping the almost-empty Roland Garros grounds.
Garbine Muguruza has to be the one taking charge in the Australian Open final against "fighter" Sofia Kenin if she is to win her third Grand Slam title, the Spaniard's coach Conchita Martinez said.
Sofia Kenin said that the experience at Roland Garros changed her career trajectory.
The hard court, outdoor competition in Lexington, Kentucky, marked the WTA's first tournament in the United States since the coronavirus outbreak forced almost all sport into a long break earlier this year.
Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic led the tennis world in mourning for "mentor" Kobe Bryant on Monday after Melbourne Park awoke to the news that the NBA great had died in a helicopter crash along with his daughter and seven others. Djokovic had spoken fondly of his relationship with the former Los Angeles Laker in an interview at the weekend and the 16-times Grand Slam champion signed off his Tweet of condolence with the words: "RIP my friend".
Norma Godinho has just about caught her breath after all the action at SW19 on Super Sunday. Here are Norma's memorable moments from this year's Wimbledon.
Serena Williams had to dig deep to fend off Latvian challenger Jelena Ostapenko as she wrapped up Friday's play at the Fed Cup in Seattle with a hard-fought victory that gave the United States a 2-0 advantage. Williams' experience and savvy ways showed in critical moments against the 22-year-old Ostapenko as she prevailed 7-6(4), 7-6(3) in a match that took one hour and 46 minutes.
Serena Williams sounded a warning for her fellow Australian Open contenders with a sleek win
Here are some of the reactions to the Grand Slam - originally scheduled for June 29-July 12 - being cancelled for the first time in 75 years.
Images from the women's singles quarter-finals at Wimbledon on Tuesday.
Images from Day 10 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.
IMAGES from the US Open matches played on Day 1 at the Flushing Meadows in New York on Monday.
That is Murray's 46th ATP title.
Images from Day 3 of the French Open matches played at Roland Garros on Tuesday
Here are eight women to watch during the US Open which starts on Monday.
A round-up of tennis matches played on Tuesday.
Roger Federer is keeping a lid on expectations.
The 37-year-old knows that if she wants to hoist the Rosewater Dish for an eighth time, she needs to improve in all departments.
Images from Day 11 of the 2020 French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, on Wednesday.
Images from Day 1 of the Wimbledon Championships.
Defending champion Naomi Osaka of Japan was upset 7-5, 6-4 by Belinda Bencic in the fourth round at the US Open on Monday as the Swiss reached the quarter-finals for the second time.
