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Sharapova withdraws from Italian Open with illness

The announcement comes less than 10 days before the start of the French Open, the year's second Grand Slam, which starts May 26.

Column: Replay looms after bad week for umpires

The NFL led the way and still reviews more than any other sport, but instant replay is also used in the NHL, NBA, college football and Grand Slam tennis.

With wild cards, Kuznetsov, Rogers head to Paris

He is following in Baker's path somewhat on the way to Paris: Kuznetsov was the runner-up in the 2004 French Open boys' tournament - 12 months after Baker - and finally will get to play in the...

Yanks' Nova struggles against Pirates

Ivan Nova struggled in his latest bid to gain the upper hand in the competition for a spot in the Yankees' rotation, giving up four runs Sunday in New York's 11-9 victory over the Pittsburgh...

Redfoo and 'Heroes' actor to make US Open bids

Rapper Redfoo of LMFAO and "Heroes" actor Sendhil Ramamurthy have entered the U.S. Open national playoffs in their bids to earn berths in the final Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year.

Hingis, Drysdale elected to Tennis Hall of Fame

In 1997, Hingis captured singles titles at three of the four Grand Slam events -- the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and U.S. Open -- and lost in the final of the French Open.

Novak Djokovic streaks past Tomas Berdych in Dubai

He has been around the tour and was a Grand Slam finalist [at Wimbledon].

Back On Top: Serena becomes oldest No. 1 at 31

"Maybe five, 10 years ago you saw a lot of the younger players achieving much more success and winning Grand Slams.

Wheelchair tennis star Esther Vergeer retires

Wheelchair tennis star Esther Vergeer says she is retiring immediately, bringing to an end one of sport's longest winning streaks and a career peppered with Grand Slam and Paralympic titles.

At the Net: Rafa returns | Dallas-Fort Worth Sports News - Sports News on the...

But who knew at that time the former world No. 1 seven-time French Open champion and 11-time Grand Slam titlist would embark on the lengthiest layoff of his brilliant/injury-slowed career.

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ROME: Top-ranked Djokovic beaten by Berdych in Rome

He'll next face either 17-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer or rising Polish player Jerzy...

U.S. Open tennis will leave CBS for ESPN in 2015

"We expect the audience for the U.S. Open to increase, not to decrease, with all the platforms...

US Open tennis leaving CBS for ESPN in 2015

Since 2009, ESPN already has shown some matches from the season's last Grand Slam championship,...