Why Ivanovic took the 'difficult decision' to quit tennis

'I can only play if I perform up to my own high standards. I can no longer do that so it's time to move on.' Former French Open champion Ana Ivanovic announced her retirement from tennis at the age......

No escaping Serena for beaten Vesnina

‘I was fighting. But it was all about Serena today’ IMAGE: Russia's Elena Vesnina reacts during her match against Serena Williams. Photograph: Ben Curtis/Reuters. After a 48-minute......

PHOTOS: Third seed Halep knocked out of French Open

Mirjana Lucic-Baroni of Croatia celebrates after beating Simona Halep of Romania during their women's singles match at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium. Photograph:......

Ruthless Sharapova reveals gold ambition

Russia's golden girl Maria Sharapova spent only 64 minutes disposing of an American qualifier to reach the third round of the Australian before setting her mind on a life-long goal to win a medal......

Stosur melts as other seeds handle the heat at Australian Open

Local favourite and sixth seed Sam Stosur became the highest ranked player to crash out of the Australian Open first round on Tuesday while men's fourth seed Andy Murray was pushed by Ryan Harrison......