Stevenson loses in first round

Julius Erving watched his daughter Alexandra Stevenson play tennis for the first time in a first-round loss at the Family Circle Cup.

Overpowering Querrey inflicts damage at U.S. Open

Four Points Coming of age There's no doubt Monday night's late match on center court was a significant passage for Donald Young, who showed streaks ...

Davenport, Dementieva, Kuznetsova, Jankovic win; Chakvetadze upset

Lindsay Davenport enjoyed a brisk workout on her return from a two-month injury layoff with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Aleksandra Wozniak in the first round of the U.S. Open.

Henin's triumphs, Hingis' troubles highlight 2007 season

Justine Henin owned the WTA Tour, but so much more happened in 2007 -- retirements, engagements and rebirths. Bonnie D. Ford rehashes all the good -- as well as the bad and the ugly -- of the past season.

Tu has date with Ivanovic, not Russia

Meilen Tu won her opening match at Wimbledon and now has a date with No. 6 Ana Ivanovic in the second round. However, not everything went the American's way on Wednesday, writes Bonnie DeSimone.

Grass will be a welcome sight for Americans

Grass courts are better suited for Americans than the terre battue at Roland Garros. Greg Garber makes the case for which Americans have the best chance to succeed at Wimbledon because of the faster surface.

Comeback continues for Canas

Playing in a Grand Slam event for the first time since 2005, Guillermo Canas beat Victor Hanescu in straight sets.

Rib injury forces Dementieva out of Indian Wells

A right rib injury forced the fifth-seeded Elena Dementieva to withdraw from the tournament that is already missing three of the world's top five players. Dementieva has a stress fracture that could sideline her for six weeks.

Li wins easy against American in Tokyo

China's Li Na won a first-round match at the Pan Pacific Open on Tuesday.

Mauresmo defeats Perry in straight sets in first round

Amelie Mauresmo made a comfortable start to her Australian Open defense with a 6-3, 6-4 first-round victory over American Shenay Perry on Monday.

Blake, Moya ready to battle once again

After meeting in the final in Sydney last week, James Blake and Carlos Moya go head-to-head in the first round of the Australian Open.

Amelie Mauresmo's quest to defend her Australian Open title began with a victory over Shenay Perry on Monday

Hip surgery sidelines Jamea Jackson

American Jamea Jackson will miss the Australian Open and at least several more weeks of the 2007 season after having minor hip surgery last month.

Blake, Federer handed tough foes at Australian Open

Top-seeded Roger Federer, looking for his 10th career Grand Slam, could meet last year's surprise finalist, Marcos Baghdatis, in the quarterfinals.

American women seedless in Australia

Mark Kreidler welcomes you to the 2007 Australian Open, where there's not a single U.S. woman among the 32 seeds. • USTA president Jane Brown Grimes