Maria Sharapova's comeback: Russian superstar describes it as 'best feeling in world'
Sharapova was given a wildcard to play in Stuttgart tournament, where she has been champion three times, a move which drew a barrage of criticsm from rivals who believed she was receiving preferential treatment.
Apr 27, 2017, 09:21 AM IST
Stuttgart Grand Prix: Maria Sharapova beats Roberta Vinci to mark winning comeback from doping ban
She had a nervous start in front of a supportive crowd but quickly found her strokes and her trademark shrieks to power past the world number 36 7-5 6-3 and set up a second-round clash against fellow Russian Ekaterina Makarova.
Apr 27, 2017, 00:15 AM IST
Karolina Pliskova pulls out of Sydney International with thigh injury
Pliskova demolished France`s Alize Cornet 6-0, 6-3 to win the Brisbane International on Saturday.
Jan 08, 2017, 09:36 AM IST
US Open: Angelique Kerber into semi-finals with 7-5, 6-0 victory over 2015 runner-up Roberta Vinci
She will face either two-time runner-up Caroline Wozniacki or shock quarter-finalist Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia.
Sep 06, 2016, 23:49 PM IST
US Open 2016: Wozniacki to face Sevastova for semi-final spot, Vinci also in quarters
Sevastova thus became the first Latvian woman in 22 years to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final.
Sep 05, 2016, 00:07 AM IST
US Open 2016: Former runners-up Caroline Wozniacki, Roberta Vinci advance to last 16
Vinci, the Italian seventh seed and runner-up to compatriot Flavia Pennetta in 2015, overcame a second set blip to defeat 21-year-old Carina Witthoeft 6-0, 5-7, 6-3.
Sep 03, 2016, 00:03 AM IST
US Open: Novak Djokovic into third round on walkover; Roberta Vinci, Petra Kvitova move on
Djokovic will face either Guido Pella of Argentina or Mikhail Youzhny of Russia for a place in the fourth round.
Aug 31, 2016, 23:42 PM IST
Wimbledon, Day 7: Serena enters last 16, Tsonga beats Isner in epic 5-setter
The 300th win at the majors takes Serena to within six of Martina Navratilova`s all-time record.
Jul 03, 2016, 17:41 PM IST
World number one Serena Williams back after bout with `pain`
The 34-year-old was largely rusty as she lost in mixed doubles before beating Ana Ivanovic at IPTL tournament in Manila.
Dec 06, 2015, 22:34 PM IST
Serena Williams returns to action in 2016 Hopman Cup in Australia
Serena Williams will return to action at the Hopman Cup in Australia in January 2016. She will team up with Jack Sock for Team USA in the mixed team event.
Oct 21, 2015, 22:55 PM IST
Venus Williams beats Roberta Vinci to reach Wuhan Open final
American veteran Venus Williams won a thrilling semi-final 5-7, 6-2, 7-6(4) against Italian Roberta Vinci to reach the Wuhan Open final on Friday.
Oct 02, 2015, 21:41 PM IST
Unfit Serena Williams ends season, pulls out of WTA Finals
It's the end of the season for Serena Williams. The World No. 1 women's player on Thursday announced that she is taking time out to heal properly.
Oct 01, 2015, 18:20 PM IST
Serena Williams' coach hints at rest after US Open heartache
Serena Williams`s coach raised the prospect of the world number one skipping the remainder of the season on Tuesday as she struggles to come to terms with her failure to clinch a calendar Grand Slam.
Sep 30, 2015, 03:02 AM IST
Eugenie Bouchard pulls out of WTA Wuhan Open
Canada`s Eugenie Bouchard withdrew from the WTA Wuhan Open Monday just hours before her first-round match, citing symptoms linked to the concussion suffered at the US Open earlier this month.
Sep 28, 2015, 17:28 PM IST
Flavia Pennetta's improbable victory is simply 'Perfect'
For Flavia Pennetta, summing up her tumultuous, shocking, fascinating and heart-warming U.S. Open triumph was easily described in a single word.
Sep 13, 2015, 09:43 AM IST
Roberta Vinci all smiles despite losing twice at US Open
Roberta Vinci, playing in her first grand slam singles final, lost twice at the U.S. Open on Saturday after coming up short in an all-Italian clash against her closest friend on tour.
Sep 13, 2015, 09:15 AM IST
US Open winner Flavia Pennetta retires during trophy ceremony
Flavia Pennetta topped off one of the most surprising U.S. Open women`s tournaments ever with a shock announcement - that she was retiring from tennis after completing her greatest victory.
Sep 13, 2015, 09:10 AM IST
US Open: Flavia Pennetta defeats Roberta Vinci, wins first Grand Slam singles title
Italy`s Flavia Pennetta won her first Grand Slam singles title Saturday, defeating compatriot Roberta Vinci 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 in the US Open women`s singles final.
Sep 13, 2015, 02:54 AM IST
Serena Williams in aggressive mood after shock US Open exit
Following her shock semi-final exit from the US Open, American tennis ace Serena Williams showed disregard for the media while answering questions at the post-match press conference here.
Sep 12, 2015, 20:08 PM IST
Flavia Pennetta, Roberta Vinci feat whips Italy into US Open frenzy, PM Matteo Renzi flies to New York
Italian media was whipped into a tennis frenzy and Prime Minister Matteo Renzi cancelled all appointments to fly to New York after Flavia Pennetta and Roberta Vinci set up an unprecedented all-Italian women`s singles final at the US Open on Saturday.
Sep 12, 2015, 18:41 PM IST
