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As intriguing a year as 2012 was on the tennis court, there was plenty happening off the court for several players, Sandra Harwitt writes.

For the first time in 15 years, Andy Roddick isn't spending Christmas getting ready for the Australian Open, and he kind of likes it that way, Sandra Harwitt writes.

They were born a week apart and have taken similar paths to the top of the ATP rankings, and after Sunday's final in Shanghai, it is evident that Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic will see a lot more of each other on the court, Sandra Harwitt writes.

Even after 15 years and becoming a legend in his own time, Roger Federer is hungry for more titles and more weeks as the world's top-ranked tennis player, Sandra Harwitt writes.

The U.S. gave it a good run, but ultimately, it wasn't good enough against Spain in the Davis Cup.

Wimbledon marked the coronation of Serena Williams' comeback. While she's arguably the sport's top player, her sister Venus' tennis future is uncertain.

Serena Williams has overcome injuries and illness to win her fifth Wimbledon title.

A respiratory infection may make it more difficult for Agnieszka Radwanska's to defeat Serena Williams at Wimbledon and become No. 1 in the world.

Agnieszka Radwanska has been here before ... sort of. In 2005, she won the Wimbledon title as a junior. Saturday she'll attempt to become just the fifth juniors champ to win the women's crown.

Victoria Azarenka is starting to look a lot like the player who owned the WTA Tour for much of the first three months of the year.

Maria Sharapova was downcast but philosophical after a fourth-round loss that means her brief reign atop the world rankings will end.

With Venus, Rafa and Woz done and dusted, the first half of this Wimbledon fortnight has been curious indeed.

Brits stay hopeful that Wimbledon can be won again by one of their own. The ball is now in Andy Murray's court.

Maria Sharapova fought off the elements, cobwebs and Tsvetana Pironkova to advance with a win reminiscent of the three-set escapes that have been her trademark lately.

While top seeds Wozniacki and Stosur fell at an overcast Wimbledon, soon-to-be-retired Kim Clijsters rolled merrily along into the third round.

Whether it's her record-setting exploits on the tennis court or her multifaceted Twitter postings, people can't get enough of Serena Williams.