U.S. Fed Cup leaning on kids again

Despite her pledge to play the Fed Cup finale unless she was in a wheelchair, Serena Williams has bowed out. So it's up to emerging U.S. talent to come through again.

Sharapova wins 1st tourney since layoff

Maria Sharapova beat Jelena Jankovic, who retired because of an arm injury in the first set of the Toray Pan Pacific final.

Henin's journey begins -- again

Months after absolutely, positively closing the door on her career, Justine Henin is back. Now, can we please stop using the "R" word?

Nighttime pecking order to change

In a day of equal prize money and gender equity, the men have invariably played until the early-morning hours at the U.S. Open. Now, it's the women's turn.

For some, retirement isn't the end

Burnout, babies and bum body parts can be career-ending developments for some WTA Tour players. But many women are finding that retirement is more a phase than a final bow.

...FILE ** In this Aug. 25, 2008 file photo, Lindsay Davenport of the United States waves to the crowd after her win over Aleksandra Wozniak of Canada...

Reason No. 6 to watch the U.S. Open

...water fountains. Oh, yes, a mom on the tour is a nice little story, too, although Lindsay Davenport and lesser-known Austrian Sybille Bammer beat her to the punch. Perhaps we're not giving...

In awe of the Williams sisters

No sports story is more underreported than that of the amazing Williams sisters, and with the U.S. Open on the horizon, Rick Reilly takes a look at their amazing streak of domination.

SCVA Junior Boys Invitational

...this event, one of the highest, to the 2009 Jr. Boys National Championships. Ann Davenport, mother to famous tennis star Lindsay Davenport, is the director of the SCVA and hosts the annual event as well...

Chat with Greg Garber

...playing in Andy Roddick, James Blake and new mother and six-time Pacific Life Open champion Lindsay Davenport. Send in your questions now and then join Garber at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday...

Chat | March 11, 2008

Chat with Greg Garber

...playing in Andy Roddick, James Blake and new mother and six-time Pacific Life Open champion Lindsay Davenport. Send in your questions now and then join Garber at 3 p.m. ET on Friday...

Chat | March 11, 2008

Federer-Roddick another instant classic

From the Roger Federer-Andy Roddick marathon to Venus Williams' epic encounter in 2005, Ravi Ubha unveils the most memorable Wimbledon final matches in the Open era.

Serena tops Venus in straight-sets final

Serena Williams beat Venus Williams 7-6, in the Wimbledon women's final Saturday, capturing her third career title at the All England Club and thwarting her sister's bid to win her sixth.

Will Safina finally rise to the occasion?

With all eyes on the seemingly invincible Williams sisters, can Dinara Safina wash away the miserable failures of her past Slam experiences or crack under the pressure?

Davenport has second child, a girl

Three-time Grand Slam champion Lindsay Davenport has given birth to her second child.