Li Na smiles back 'collapse' talking

2012-09-09 04:27:31

China's tennis star Li Na said Saturday that she was not angry with the blames of officials.

Pretenders take aim at last king standing, Djokovic

2012-09-08 08:04:43

Defending champion Novak Djokovic tackles Spanish bulldozer David Ferrer for a US Open final spot on Saturday determined to preserve the Grand Slam stranglehold of himself, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Del Potro plots his path back to the top

2012-09-08 08:04:43

Juan Martin Del Potro, the only man to break the Grand Slam stranglehold of the world's three top tennis stars since 2005, is closing the gap on the greats but still can't find that championship form.

Errani doing double duty at US Open

2012-09-08 08:04:43

Women's doubles World No 1 Sara Errani is bidding for a rare two-title run at the US Open, advancing to the women's doubles final on Thursday after having booked a berth in the singles semifinals.

Sampdoria enters Chinese market

2012-09-08 08:04:43

Serie A club Sampdoria will start to explore the Chinese market with an all-round campaign, the Italian side announced at a new conference at the Italian embassy in Beijing on Thursday.

Azarenka, Williams showdown for US Open title

2012-09-08 09:52:54

Top-seeded Victoria Azarenka of Belarus overcame a lackluster opening set to beat third-seeded former champion Maria Sharapova of Russia 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 on Friday.

Djokovic topples Del Potro to reach semis

2012-09-07 16:07:54

Novak Djokovic was at his brilliant best as he moved a step closer to defending his US Open title with a 6-2 7-6 6-4 victory over Juan Martin del Potro to reach the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows on Thursday.

Bryan brothers chase record in doubles final

2012-09-07 15:53:07

Second-seeds Bob and Mike Bryan advanced to a showdown against Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek in the men's doubles final on Friday at the US Open.

Hingis nominated for Hall of Fame

2012-09-07 10:54:00

Swiss former world number one Martina Hingis, a winner of five grand slam singles titles, has been nominated for induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Goodbye, Roddick!

2012-09-07 07:44:23

The last American man to win a Grand Slam and to hold the world No 1 ranking, Andy Roddick ended his tennis career on center court at the US Open on Wednesday after an enviable career that still might have left some fans wondering what if.

Factbox

2012-09-07 07:44:23

Age - 30 (Aug 30, 1982)

Quotable on twitter

2012-09-07 07:44:23

"@andyroddick I shed a tear for you. Thank you for all the years of commitment to excellence. Going to miss it."