Tennis Grand Slams
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Sharapova ends a career that was stuff of Hollywood
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
Will bushfires affect Australian Open tennis?
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
Tennis: Powerhouse Serena fires into Open semi-finals
Serena Williams, after Venus’ defeat, powered into the Australian Open semi-finals with a 6-2, 6-2 demolition of Dominika Cibulkova.
Less pressure points for the champion
Three-times champion John McEnroe believes Andy Murray will find it easier defending Wimbledon than winning it the first time.
Li beats Cibulkova to claim Australian Open tennis title
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.
Stefan Edberg joins Roger Federer’s coaching team
The Swedish tennis star has joined head coach Severin Luthi ahead of Federer’s first Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2014, the Australian Open.
Hall of Fame investigates former SA tennis champ for sexual abuse
The International Tennis Hall of Fame will investigate allegations that former doubles champion Bob Hewitt sexually abused girls he coached.
All-Williams final at Wimbledon?
Wimbledon could be headed for another all-Williams final. Then again, it could be an all-Russian affair.