French Open 2017

Simona Halep targets first Grand Slam title after ending year as World No 1

Simona Halep set her sights on breaking through for her first Grand Slam title on Sunday after securing the year-end World No 1 ranking — and a vote of confidence from Roger Federer.

French Open 2017: Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic cruise; Kristina Mladenovic survives marathon tussle

Rafael Nadal launched his pursuit of a record 10th French Open title in convincing fashion, while defending champion Novak Djokovic eased to victory.

French Open Superseries: India's shuttlers reassert dominance on opening day even as Parupalli Kashyap falls

It is clear that a clutch of talented and hardworking players from India is becoming a more serious threat to the established stars who would have brushed them aside without a second thought barely a year ago.

Former World No 1 Karolina Pliskova confident of performing well at WTA Finals without a coach

Former World No 1 Karolina Pliskova is confident that splitting with coach David Kotyza will not be a hindrance as she attempts to go it alone over the home stretch of the season, leading up to the WTA Finals in Singapore in October.

US Open 2017: Semi-final spot caps Madison Keys' comeback run after second wrist surgery in 10 months

Madison Keys hit a low point in May and doubted she could ever win another tennis match. Now she's playing in the US Open semi-finals.

US Open 2017: Rafael Nadal wishes he gets to play rival Roger Federer in a final at Flushing Meadows

Rafael Nadal believes it's sad that he and Roger Federer have never met in a US Open final, insisting the two Grand Slam warriors will have to keep playing until it happens.

US Open 2017: Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer on course for first-ever clash as key players pull out

Their rivalry has stretched 13 years and 37 matches but Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have never met at the US Open, a staggering anomaly which seems certain to be corrected at 2017's concluding Grand Slam.

Maria Sharapova handed wildcard entry to Cincinnati Masters ahead of US Open

Former World No 1 and five-time Grand Slam title winner Sharapova is still rebuilding her career following a 15-month doping ban which ended in April.

Wimbledon 2017: Andy Murray confirms he is fit to mount his title defence

Murray, a two-time Wimbledon champion, will play the first match on Centre Court on Monday against Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik.

Wimbledon 2017: Jelena Ostapenko can't wait for idol Serena Williams to make competitive return

Ostapenko was just two when Williams began her grand slam winning spree at the 1999 U.S. Open, and over the last two decades the American is the only woman to have achieved a feat the Latvian is now targeting - the French Open-Wimbledon double in the same year.