Champions sparkle in the sun

Defending champions Roger Federer and Venus Williams dazzled their opponents in the London sunshine as Wimbledon's big hitters strutted their stuff on Wednesday.Federer oozed class and authority......

Mauresmo, Sharapova advance

An overwhelmed Croatian qualifier proved to be the perfect first-round victim for Wimbledon top seed Amelie Mauresmo on Wednesday.The Frenchwoman whitewashed Ivana Abramovic 6-0, 6-0 in a 38-minute......

Better late than never for Venus

Women's champion Venus Williams begins her title defence on Wednesday a day later than she would have expected.Monday's rain meant the American had a frustrating wait to launch her bid for a fourth......

Federer to open against Gasquet

Roger Federer faces a difficult start to the defence of his Wimbledon title after he was drawn to face Frenchman Richard Gasquet in the first round on Friday.The Swiss triple defending champion......

Barna has it tough

Seventh seed Anca Barna ofGermany had to work hard to get past her Thai opponent Suchanan Viratprasert in the first round of the Tashkent Openin Uzbekistan on Monday. Barnawon 6-2, 6-4 but needed......