The Russian shot to international fame as a giggly 17-year-old Wimbledon winner in 2004, the third youngest player to conquer the All England Club’s famous grass courts

Here are the implications the Australian fires might have on tennis players as they gear up for the first grand slam of the new decade

Serena Williams, after Venus’ defeat, powered into the Australian Open semi-finals with a 6-2, 6-2 demolition of Dominika Cibulkova.

Three-times champion John McEnroe believes Andy Murray will find it easier defending Wimbledon than winning it the first time.

China’s Li Na overcame poor serving and an errant forehand in her first set against Slovakia’s Dominika Cibulkova to win her second Grand Slam.

The Swedish tennis star has joined head coach Severin Luthi ahead of Federer’s first Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2014, the Australian Open.

The International Tennis Hall of Fame will investigate allegations that former doubles champion Bob Hewitt sexually abused girls he coached.

Wimbledon could be headed for another all-Williams final. Then again, it could be an all-Russian affair.