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Serena Williams in training. (Reuters/Edgar Su)

Serena handed tough draw in quest for record 24th Slam

The American, seeded 16, is gunning to match Margaret Court’s record of singles majors and claim an eighth Australian Open crown

Serena Williams in action during her match against Viktoriya Tomova on day three at the All England Lawn and Croquet Club.

Federer, Serena in Wimbledon masterclass as Wozniacki crashes

Serena Williams powered to her 16th successive win in Wednesday’s second round action

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‘Overjoyed’ Venus salutes Wimbledon as female stars take over show courts

Whether women continue to get equal playing time on Centre and Court One remains to be seen

McIlroy hits balls of a different kind

McIlroy hits balls of a different kind

The recently crowned world No. 1 golfer Rory McIlroy has tried his hand at tennis after facing Maria Sharapova in an exhibition match in New York.

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Cramping imitation not disrespectful, says Wozniacki

Caroline Wozniacki has insisted she was not making fun of Rafael Nadal when she imitated the Spanish superstar’s cramping spasm at the US Open.

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Wozniacki, Williams and Djokovic power to quarters

Caroline Wozniacki won a late-night thriller at the US Open to stay on course for a heavyweight showdown with Serena Williams.

Federer and Williams survive dangerous US Open

Federer and Williams survive dangerous US Open

Roger Federer and Serena Williams came through their first real tests at the US Open as the casualty toll at the event soared to record numbers.

Rogers Cup upset loss for Wozniacki, win for Williams

Defending champion Caroline Wozniacki lost to Roberta Vinci in an upset defeat at the Rogers Cup, while Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova advanced.

Williams sisters’ five-year reign ends, Wozniacki defiant

The Williams sisters vowed to return stronger after they were knocked out of Wimbledon, while Caroline Wozniacki says she should still be number one.

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Sharapova, Wozniacki into Wimbledon last 16

Maria Sharapova eased into the Wimbledon last 16 on Saturday after beating Klara Zakopalova of the Czech Republic 6-2, 6-3.

Read this slowly: Wozniacki edges Wozniak at French Open

World number one Caroline Wozniacki had taken her place in the French Open third round by edging Canadian qualifier Aleksandra Wozniak 6-3, 7-6 (8/6).

Djokovic bids to put the frighteners on Nadal

Novak Djokovic will meet Victor Hanescu in the French Open second round to prove to rival Rafael Nadal that he is ready to steal his crown.

Sharapova, Clijsters among French Open favourites

The French Open may be shorn of some of the big names in the women’s game, but this year’s tournament does have some intriguing sub-plots.

Top seed Wozniacki upset by German Petkovic

World number one Caroline Wozniacki suffered a surprise fourth-round defeat by Germany’s Andrea Petkovic in the Sony Ericsson Open on Monday.

Li upsets Wozniacki to reach Aussie Open final

China’s Li Na upset world number one and top seed Caroline Wozniacki 3-6 7-5 6-3 to reach the final of the Australian Open on Thursday.

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Federer, Djokovic set up semifinal face-off

Defending champion Roger Federer demolished fellow Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka to reach his eighth straight Australian Open semifinal on Tuesday.

Federer blows hot at windy US Open

Roger Federer mastered the wild weather and his opponent to storm into the US Open semifinals on Wednesday.

Federer, Wozniacki lead US Open stars into third round

Roger Federer and Caroline Wozniacki cruised into the third round of the US Open on Thursday.

Nadal, Wozniacki through at Flushing Meadows

Rafa Nadal made a smooth start to his bid to capture the one Grand Slam that has eluded him when beat Teymuraz Gabashvili 7-6 7-6 6-3 on Tuesday.

Tennis authorities probe unusual betting

Tennis authorities are looking into a WTA Tour match involving U.S. Open finalist Caroline Wozniacki that showed unusual betting patterns.