Craybas dispatches Jozami in Fed Cup

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.

Australia sweeps into group 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.

Australia nears Asia-Oceania final

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

Australia, Thailand advance in 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.

Brand new chapter for same old Jelena

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.

Don't bet against Rafa on hard courts

No hard-court slouch MELBOURNE, Australia -- Rafael Nadal's famous pedal pushers have been replaced by a pair of baggy, royal blue shorts, and his ch...

Obvious challenges waiting in the wings for Helfant

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

Simon faces test in Aussie behemoth

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.

Serena ecstatic about inauguration day

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

Rising stars could make headway

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.

Serena sets sights on Aussie crown

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

Medley of injuries have taken their toll

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 eases past Cirstea in Sydney Intl.

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.

Aussies anxiously await hometown hero

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...