Let us not pretend that our system is flawless

Years ago, as finance minister, Manmohan Singh popularised the term 'systemic failure.' Today he appears to believe it is a case of individuals being at fault rather than the system. I believe he......

Venus maintains Wimbledon form

Venus Williams continued her Wimbledon-winning form by thrashing Anastasia Rodionova 6-3, 6-0 in the first round of the San Diego Classic on Monday. Playing her first WTA tournament since claiming......

Record-breaking Venus lifts American spirits

Venus Williams unleashed the fastest serve by a woman at a grand slam as the American kept the Stars and Stripes fluttering at the French Open on Wednesday. Just hours after Robby Ginepri's 6-4 1-6......

Mauresmo and Sharapova step into the spotlight

French fans will catch their first glimpse of Amelie Mauresmo on Wednesday when the home favourite begins her bid for a maiden French Open title. Mauresmo, the Wimbledon champion, and U.S. Open......

Rusty Venus battles into Memphis SF

Former world number one Venus Williams battled past fellow American Laura Granville 7-6, 6-4 to reach the Memphis International semi-finals on Thursday. The seventh seed, continuing her comeback......

Venus enters Memphis quarters

Venus Williams continued her comeback from injury by reaching the Memphis International quarter-finals with a 6-4, 6-4 win over 16-year-old Dane Caroline Wozniacki on Tuesday. In her first event in......