Dinara Safina

Dinara Safina storms to US Open quarters

Greg Heakes Sobs turned to lobs as Dinara Safina stormed into the quarter-finals of the US Open, defeating German Anna-Lena Groenefeld 7-5 6-0.

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Wozniacki just wants to have fun

Peter Hanlon Through no fault of her own, the Dane occupies an odd place in the game.

How Azarenka made it to the top of the world

From the close proximity of a shared hotel couch, her minders keeping a discreet distance, Victoria Azarenka's eye contact is as direct as her answers. This is the year-end world No.

Russian revolution on track in Sydney

Ed Jackson The Sydney International's Russian revolution has begun, with in-form pair Elena Dementieva and Dinara Safina cruising into the quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Safin out of Kooyong Classic

Marat Safin withdrew from an eight-man exhibition tournament at Kooyong, the former home of the Australian Open, and was replaced by Ivan Ljubicic of Croatia.

Dellacqua eliminated in Sydney

Ed Jackson Australian tennis star Casey Dellacqua admitted she's struggling to cope with heightened expectations after a disappointing exit from the Sydney International.

Safina eyes world No.1 tennis ranking

Darren Walton Dinara Safina is thankful to still have her brother around but says she can do without his help as she sets about claiming the world No.1 tennis ranking.

Williams edges Stosur in Sydney thriller

Ed Jackson Serena Williams has survived a massive scare to reach the second round of the Sydney International with a tense three-set win over local hope Samantha Stosur.

Slovakia beat Russia for Hopman Cup

Justin Chadwick The Slovak Republic has won a third Hopman Cup in Perth, beating Russia 2-0 in the final of the mixed teams tennis tournament.

Russia to meet Slovakia in Hopman final

Justin Chadwick Russia secured a berth against Slovakia in the Hopman Cup final with a 2-1 tie win over France on Thursday night.

Guccione grabs Sydney wildcard

Big-serving Australian left-hander Chris Guccione has been awarded the third and final men's wildcard for next week's Sydney International.

Serena eyes fourth Australian Open crown

Adrian Warren Tennis superstar Serena Williams has declared herself over a hamstring problem and primed for another assault on a fourth Australian Open crown.

Germany beat US 2-1, Russia down Taiwan

James Blake's bid for a third Hopman Cup title will have to wait after the United States slumped out of contention with a 2-1 loss to Germany on Wednesday.

Safin declares he won the fight

Justin Chadwick A bruised and battered Marat Safin declared he "won the fight" that left him sporting two black eyes and an injured thumb from an altercation in Moscow.

Hewitt eager to break Hopman Cup hoodoo

Justin Chadwick Lleyton Hewitt will be hoping it's a case of fourth time lucky when he teams up with Casey Dellacqua to contest the 21st Hopman Cup, which starts on Saturday.

Hewitt prepares for 'crossroads' summer

Darren Walton Lleyton Hewitt's make-or-break season gets underway in Perth on Saturday as the world's tennis stars chase grand slam glory and $35 million in riches.

Dellacqua in Sydney International tennis

Rising tennis star Casey Dellacqua has secured a place in the main draw for the Sydney International next month.

Mauresmo to play Sydney International

Former No.1 Amelie Mauresmo will join the world's top four women in a star-studded line-up at the Medibank International in January.

Sisterly tears as Venus whips Serena

Richard Eaton Venus Williams made certain of reaching the last four of the WTA Championship with a landslide 5-7 6-1 6-0 victory over sister Serena Williams in Doha.