Hard Court

US Open 2017: Roger Federer pushing the limits to what a 36-year-old can do, say pundits

The rejuvenated Federer, who has said winning a third grand slam in 2017 would “be a joke,” will be among the favorites at Flushing Meadows

US Open 2017: Maria Sharapova to face World No 2 Simona Halep in thrilling first round clash

Sharapova has a 6-0 career record against Halep, who last Sunday missed out on a third chance in as many months to climb to the top of the rankings.

Washington Open: Dominic Thiem, Simona Halep cruise; Juan Martin del Potro sets up Kei Nishikori clash

Dominic Thiem, a French Open semi-finalist in June, waited out a rain delay then needed only 63 minutes to dispatch 96th-ranked Swiss Henri Laaksonen 6-3, 6-3.

Cincinnati Masters: Angelique Kerber beats Simona Halep in semis; Andy Murray vs Marin Cilic in final

Angelique Kerber reached the Western & Southern Open final Saturday, leaving her one win away from unseating Serena Williams at No 1.

Indian Wells: Nadal, Djokovic overcome tough tests while Serena sets up quarter-final clash with Halep

Roger Federer starts off hard court campaign in style

"I was happy, I started well and that's always helpful to play more freely," said Federer, a two-time winner this season.

It's not easy to make transition from hard courts to clay, says Nadal

Rafael Nadal, who will make his debut at the Monte Carlo Masters Wednesday, said it was not easy to make the transition from hard courts to clay.