ITF chief: Serena faces 'significant' fine

Top-ranked Serena Williams will most likely receive a "significant" fine but no suspension for her U.S. Open tirade, the president of the International Tennis Federation said.

ITF confirms Wickmayer, Malisse bans

The International Tennis Federation has confirmed a one-year suspension for Belgian tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse.

Draconian anti-doping regulations unreasonable?

...drug-using players and doping control officers, we get news that two Belgians, Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse, had been slapped with one-year bans from tennis for … Well, for not being available...

Wickmayer plans to appeal

US Open semifinalist Yanina Wickmayer has voluntarily withdrawn from the ongoing Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions after receiving a one-year suspension by a Belgian anti-doping tribunal.

Wickmayer says she will appeal

A Belgian anti-doping tribunal has suspended U.S. Open semifinalist Yanina Wickmayer for one year for allegedly failing to report her whereabouts to anti-doping officials three times.

Canadian Dubois wins VanOpen title

Stephanie Dubois became the first Canadian woman to win the Odlum Brown VanOpen, beating top-seeded Sania Mirza of India 1-6, 6-4, 6-4.

Dubois will face top-seed Mirza

Canadian Stephanie Dubois advanced to the Odlum Brown VanOpen final Saturday night, beating American Mashona Washington 6-2, 4-6, 6-3.

Roddick beats Hewitt to advance

After the start of the match was delayed by a bomb threat, Andy Roddick defeated Lleyton Hewitt 7-6 (2), 7-6 (4) to advance to the quarterfinals at Queen's Club.

Nadal's monopoly on clay indefinite

To suggest the likes Andy Murray or David Nalbandian could upset Rafael Nadal on clay is ludicrous. The world No. 1 has undisputed authority on dirt.

Top dogs have stern quarterfinal tests

Will Roger Federer's five-set comeback in the last round hinder his performance versus Juan Martin del Potro? Recent history says probably not.

Geriatric Santoro still has some magic

He just keeps going and going. Fabrice Santoro, at 35 years old, continues to drive players batty, but will his magic wear thin versus Andy Roddick?

...Roddick of the United States of America plays a forehand in his second round match against Xavier Malisse of Belgium during day three of the 2009 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 21...

Federer, Djokovic reach third round

Second-ranked Roger Federer has reached the third round of the Australian Open, where he is trying to equal Pete Sampras' record of 14 Grand Slam titles.

Serbia stands proud and powerful

Thriving and winning MELBOURNE, Australia -- For many players in today's game, their destiny in tennis is to ride the wave of a rich national heri...

Federer, Djokovic open with wins

Second-seeded Roger Federer started his campaign to equal Pete Sampras' record 14 Grand Slam titles with a 6-1, 7-6 (4), 7-5 win Monday over Andreas Seppi at the Australian Open.