Fernandez remembered for her trademark zeal on the court

From a moody, undisciplined player, to one of the most zealous competitors to ever step foot on the court, Gigi Fernandez became the pride of Puerto Rican sports and relished every moment of it.

Aussies nurtured some of tennis' greatest champions

It laid the foundation for much of today's circuit, fostered the all-time men's Grand Slam champ and defied conventional wisdom, but the U.S. is not the greatest tennis country of all time.

Althea Gibson must be smiling over Venus, Serena

The Williams sisters, Venus and Serena, made more tennis history at Wiimbledon last weekend, but their successes pale next to the trailblazing done by Althea Gibson, writes Richard Lapchick.

Nadal the lead warrior in Spanish surge on grass

Led by Rafael Nadal, the Spanish contingent is no longer too intimidated to take its chances on the lawns of England.

Former champion Conchita Martinez of Spain jubilates, as she wins her Women's Singles, third round match against Lori McNeil...

Is Rafael Nadal the best clay-court player ever?

Rafael Nadal is now 28-0 with four titles in his French Open career. Does this record make him the best clay-court player of all time?

...SEPTEMBER 8: Monica Seles of the US pumps her fist 08 September after defeating Spain's Conchita Martinez at the US Open. Seles won in straight sets 6-2, 6-2

Mueller rolls over Granados, advances to Palermo quarterfinals

Second-seeded Martina Mueller cruised to the quarterfinals of the Palermo International with a 6-2, 6-1 win Wednesday over Conchita Martinez Granados.

Second-seeded Muller beats qualifier Klepac at Palermo

Second-seeded Martina Muller of Germany beat Slovenian qualifier Andreja Klepac 6-2, 6-1 in the first round of the Palermo International on Tuesday.

Kudryavtseva upsets No. 2 seed Mueller, advances at Barcelona

Alla Kudryavtseva of Russia upset second-seeded Martina Mueller of Germany 6-3, 6-4 Tuesday at the Barcelona KIA Open.

Jankovic keeps Kuznetsova winless in finals this year

Jelena Jankovic defeated Svetlana Kuznetsova 7-5, 6-1 Sunday to win the Italian Open and join Justine Henin as the only three-time winners on the women's tour this year.

Agassi not the only player saying goodbye

We all know Andre Agassi retired, but he's not the only player who walked away from the game. Here are the players we won't be seeing in 2007.

Madrid to retain WTA Championships after '06 success

The Spanish capital Madrid won the right to retain the WTA Championships after what was widely regarded as one of the most successful and entertaining women's tournaments in recent years.

Conchita Martinez stood the test of time

Tennis is a sport where most players are done by the age of 30. Conchita Martinez was the exception. Bonnie DeSimone explains.

Conchita Martinez won 33 career titles during her 18-year career