Sharapova, sidelined by shoulder injury, expected to return for Aussie Open

Maria Sharapova's agent says the former No. 1 player is "on track" to return to Grand Slam tennis by defending her title at the Australian Open.

...in his semifinal men's singles match against Tommy Haas of Germany at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, 26 January 2007

...of the US after victory in his semifinal men's singles match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, 25 January 2007. Federer beat Roddick 6-4, 6-0, 6-2

Too late for Federer to win Sportsman of the Year?

...no athlete on the planet had a more dominant season than Federer. The Swiss superstar won 12 tournaments en route to a 92-5 record. He became the first man since Rod Laver in 1969...

Wimbledon to pay $83 million to regain total control of All England Club

Wimbledon organizers will pay $83 million to regain total control of the All England Club, buying back the 50 percent it gave away in 1934.

All signs point to an Argentina romp over Spain

Slick hard courts. A raucous home crowd. No Rafael Nadal. Argentina has an opportunity to collar its maiden Davis Cup title in what will be the five most important points the country has ever played.

Argentines to embark on pivotal tennis moment

With a depleted Spanish team, the Argentines are heavy favorites heading into their Davis Cup clash. But despite the formidable makeup, it's going to take gumption and hard work to complete the journey.

...Coria, left, frame former Argentinian tennis ace Guillermo Vilas after the final of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June 6, 2004. Gaudio won 0-6, 3-6...

...over Nikolay Davydenko of Russia in the men's singles final at the ATP Masters Cup tennis tournament in Shanghai on November 16, 2008. Djokovic won 6-1, 7-5 to take the title. AFP...

Esoteric round-robin format has its share of flaws

...Shanghai. Just to clean things up, a final few reflections from a business perspective. Next year the tournament moves to London and takes on a new name as the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. Round...

Del Potro practicing with Argentina following Masters Cup

Juan Martin Del Potro began practicing for the Davis Cup final with his Argentine teammates Monday after returning from the Masters Cup.

Masters Cup title underscores Djokovic's determination

The sprightly Novak Djokovic was not joking around at the year-end Masters Cup, closing out the season the way it began -- with a meaningful title and the rest of the field fearing the Serbian sensation.

Nestor, Zimonjic beat Bryan twins for Masters Cup doubles title

American twins Bob and Mike Bryan lost in the Masters Cup doubles final.

Djokovic turns things around, beats Simon to earn Masters Cup final berth

Third-ranked Novak Djokovic reached the Masters Cup final by rallying to beat France's Gilles Simon 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 on Saturday.

...Potro of Argentina in their singles match on the first day of the ATP Masters Cup tennis tournament in Shanghai on November 9, 2008. Djokovic won 7-5, 6-3. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should...