Fed Cup: Craybas' rout earns 1-0 lead for U.S.

Jill Craybas dominated Betina Jozami in straight sets Saturday to give the United States a 1-0 lead in their first-round Fed Cup match against Argentina, in Surprise, Ariz.

Aussies, Kiwis reach Fed Cup Asia-Oceania final

Australia moved on with its third straight 3-0 win, while New Zealand needed a three-set doubles victory Friday to advance to the final of the Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 playoff.

Dokic guides Australia to another Fed Cup win

Jelena Dokic again won in straight sets Thursday to lead Australia to its second 3-0 win in the Fed Cup Asia-Oceania playoffs.

Dokic guides Australia at Fed Cup playoffs

Fresh from her surprising quarterfinal run at the Australian Open, Jelena Dokic led Australia to a 3-0 win Wednesday over South Korea in the opening round of the Fed Cup Asia-Oceania playoffs.

Tandon: Dokic turns nightmare into fairy tale

Jelena Dokic's journey from a torrid past and severe depression to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open is another amazing chapter in her life and one of the most remarkable stories in recent memory.

Notebook: Just a matter of time before Rafa conquers a hard-court major

No hard-court slouch MELBOURNE, Australia -- Rafael Nadal's famous pedal pushers have been replaced by a pair of baggy, royal blue shorts, and his ch...

Notebook: Five notable issues for Adam Helfant

Helfant at the Helm MELBOURNE, Australia -- Early Wednesday morning, before action started at the Australian Open, new ATP executive chairman and ...

Notebook: Serena embraces historic inauguration

Celebrating the inauguration MELBOURNE, Australia -- On the eve of Barack Obama's inauguration as president of the United States, it seems the entire...

Ubha: Notable Day 4 matches

The most unrecognized player in the top 10, Gilles Simon is trying to validate his status with a deep run Down Under. But first he must get by the altitudinous Aussie, Chris Guccione.

Tandon: Aussie Open men's women's draw analysis

Considering the way 2008 ended, our instincts say either Venus or Serena Williams will walk about from Melbourne victorious. But the women's field has a bevy of youngsters just waiting for the right opportunity.

Experts: Who will win the Aussie Open?

Who will win the Australian Open? Our experts make their picks.

Ubha: Select few trying to come back from a medley of injuries

Imagine being subjected to a two-hour nap for merely hanging up a painting. Such was the case for Taylor Dent, who is among a select few former standouts attempting to come back from injuries.

Safina rolls through first-round match in Sydney

Second-seeded Dinara Safina continued her tuneup for the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-1 win Monday over Sorana Cirstea of Romania at the Sydney International.

Ubha: Aussies craving hometown Slam champion

The Aussie fans have an unequivocal passion for tennis. But after all these years, they still agonize for a hometown Grand Slam champion. Is a revitalized Lleyton Hewitt the answer?

2009 Hopman Cup: Day 6 PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 08: Casey Dellacqua of Australia plays a return shot to Meghann Shaughnessy of the USA during day six of...