Ubercoach Connors had immediate impact on pupil

It was a partnership without wands or potion. Jimmy Connors simply provided inspiration to Andy Roddick. He may never return to the form that brought him a 2003 U.S. Open championship, but the American is better off than he was.

Aussie prodigy's unlimited potential turning heads

...he did smile when we asked him about the mahimahi he caught on a recent deep-sea fishing trip. "A meter ten (about 43 inches) and 25 kilos (55 pounds)," he said. One of the...

Strong summer season ends too soon for Dancevic

A solid summer season ends a bit too soon for Canada's Frank Dancevic. Bonnie D. Ford explains.

History looms for Federer ... again

Roger Federer, once again, is staring at a piece of tennis history. This time, however -- on the eve of the French Open final -- Federer says things are different.

A Mallorca state of mind

The easygoing personality of tennis superstar Rafael Nadal can be traced to his Mallorcan roots, writes Page 2's LZ Granderson.

Nadal has car accident but uninjured on Mallorca

French Open champion Rafael Nadal escaped unhurt after the car in which he was travelling hit an electricity pylon on Mallorca, Spanish media reported on Tuesday.

Nalbandian ends Federer's 35-match winning streak

David Nalbandian fought back from two sets down to inflict a rare defeat on world No. 1 Roger Federer and win the season-ending Masters Cup on Sunday.

Nalbandian joins Federer in Masters Cup semis

Roger Federer overcame a second-set lapse against Guillermo Coria at the Tennis Masters Cup to claim his 34th consecutive victory and move within two of a 21-year-old record.

Ljubicic's gritty win draws Croatia even with Russia

Nikolay Davydenko gave Russia a perfect start to their Davis Cup semifinal against Croatia on Friday, beating local favourite Mario Ancic 7-5 6-4 5-7 6-4 in the opening singles.

Fishing boats sit on piers after they were washed ashore by tsunami at Kasimed area of Madras, India...

Selling players short

Tennis needs to follow NASCAR's lead and let fans show their support while cheering for their favorites.

Star survives two tiebreakers vs. Fish

Seventh-seeded Andy Roddick rallied after losing the first set to beat Mardy Fish 4-6, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (4) and win the Cincinnati Masters on Sunday.

Serving it up from New York

Daily news of the players lives on and off the court at the U.S. Open.

Resorts cater to the outdoors-minded

Clay courts, tennis lessons, long hikes -- it's the perfect vaction for those who love the outdoors.