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Maria Sharapova has always had a special place in her heart for the Sony Open. Now if she could just win the thing.

There is not a lack of young, precocious players on the WTA Tour. And Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova is the best of the bunch -- as she proved against Vera Zvonareva.

Victoria Azarenka says she doesn't care if she loses. Easy to say when you've just walloped Maria Sharapova.

Perhaps it was just something in the air, but Venus Williams and Kim Clijsters crashed out of Wimbledon.

Venus Williams came to the court with a more conservative attire Sunday. Unfortunately, her game was equally low risk.

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?

How many times have we cringed during a Svetlana Kuznetsova meltdown? But in the French Open quarterfinals, it was her foe, Serena Williams, who cracked.

Welcome to the land of the comeback, Maria Sharapova. Flaunting vintage form and resolve at times, she served her way into the French Open third round.

If you're looking for dramatics, look no further than Dinara Safina, who staved off match points in each of her last two matches. The 13th-seeded Russian will clash with compatriot Svetlana Kuznetsova in the French Open semifinals on Thursday.

Maria Sharapova appeared to be in control Monday in Paris. But the No.1-ranked Russian imploded versus compatriot Dinara Safina, missing out on an opportunity to complete the career Grand Slam.

And then there was one. At 14-0 Maria Sharapova remains the lone undefeated player in 2008. A wily veteran at just 20, the Russian appears to be more focused, passionate and hungry than ever.

Last year, Venus Williams was the last American standing -- from either draw -- at the French Open. This year, it's her sister Serena who is the lone American left playing tennis in Paris.Last year, Venus Williams was the last American standing -- from either draw -- at the French Open. This year, it's her sister Serena who is the lone American left playing tennis in Paris.

For better or for worse, Grand Slam titles are almost solely the currency by which greatness is measured, writes Greg Garber.

For the first time the host nation does not have the most women in the U.S. Open draw. Greg Garber says call it the Moscow Invitational.

The Russians have arrived onto the women's tennis scene, and they won't be going away anytime soon.

A pair of Russians stand in the way of an All-American women's final at the U.S. Open.