USA's Venus Williams returns the ball to Czech Republic's Lucie Safarova during their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium...

USA's Venus Williams returns the ball to Czech Republic's Lucie Safarova during their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium...

Ford: Venus founders in France -- again

In many ways, the Williams sisters feel at home in Paris. That is until they step onto the courts of Roland Garros. Just ask Venus, who was bounced in the third round on Friday.

Venus a third-round loser again at French Open

Ana Ivanovic dominated another opponent at the French Open on Friday, this time beating Iveta Benesova of the Czech Republic 6-0, 6-2 to advance to the fourth round.

...S. player Venus Williams disputes a call during her second round match against Czech Republic's Lucie Safarova at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Wednesday May 27, 2009. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours

Williams sisters, Jankovic win at French Open

Venus Williams saved a match point before beating Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic 6-7 (5), 6-2, 7-5 Thursday and advancing to the third round of the French Open.

...Williams of the USA celebrates match point during her Women's Singles Second Round match against Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic on day five of the French Open at Roland Garros on May...

Sharapova, Safina advance at French Open

Dinara Safina rolled past another opponent Wednesday at the French Open, this time beating Vitalia Diatchenko of Russia 6-1, 6-1 in the second round.

Obstacles aplenty for Nadal in Paris

...for Djokovic when the time comes? He won't face many challenges until then. An upset? Lucie Safarova has struggled in the past year, but the Czech lefty is a dangerous player. Look for...

Murray, Nadal, Federer advance at Madrid Open

Philipp Kohlschreiber and Nikolay Davydenko pulled out of the Madrid Open on Thursday with injuries.

Venus needs three sets for Italian Open triumph

Venus Williams has won her opening match in the Italian Open, beating Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic 6-2, 4-6, 6-2.

Ford: U.S. Fed Cup team pulls off miracle win

… We know the rest. Down a set, a break and match point in the decisive match, the U.S. Fed Cup team somehow pulled off the miracle comeback.

U.S. advances to first Fed Cup finals since 2003

The United States reached the Fed Cup final for the first time since 2003, beating the Czech Republic 3-2 on Sunday with Liezel Huber and Bethanie Mattek-Sands winning the decisive doubles match.

Schiavone reaches semis at Barcelona Open

Francesca Schiavone of Italy defeated Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic 6-3, 7-5 Friday to reach the semifinals of the Barcelona Open.

Suarez Navarro reaches Barcelona quarterfinals

Carla Suarez Navarro advanced to the quarterfinals of the Barcelona Open by beating Emilie Loit 6-2, 7-5.