Kristyna Pliskova

Shenzhen Open: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka off to winning start; Garbine Muguruza fights back from set down to progress

Aryna Sabalenka will next face the Czech Republic’s Kristyna Pliskova, who beat Romanian Irina-Camelia Begu 6-3 6-3

Rogers Cup: Serena Williams shows fine form to beat Elise Mertens in straight sets; Naomi Osaka advances to third round

Serena Williams looked solid in her first match since losing the Wimbledon final, defeating 20th-ranked Elise Mertens of Belgium 6-3, 6-3 on Wednesday at the WTA Toronto tournament.

Birmingham Classic 2019: World No 1 Naomi Osaka Osaka begins grass-court season with hard-fought victory over Maria Sakkari

Yulia Putintseva will face Naomi Osaka in round two after easing past Harriet Dart 6-1, 6-4 at Birmingham Classic.

French Open 2018: Serena Williams to continue wearing Black Panther-inspired catsuit despite doubts over its eligibility

Serena Williams dominated the headlines at Roland Garros when she made her return to Grand Slam tennis after giving birth to her daughter last year.

French Open 2018: Serena and Venus Williams enter second round of doubles with win over Japanese pair

The Williams sisters, who were champions in 1999 and 2010, towered over their shorter Japanese opponents.

French Open 2018: Serena Williams' return to Roland Garros puts focus on effects of parenthood on players

Serena Williams' comeback has highlighted the fact that women who return after having a child are treated the same way as those sidelined by injury.

French Open 2018: Maria Sharapova says she 'loves the challenge' of Grand Slam after surviving scare in 1st round

Two-time champion Maria Sharapova said she "loves the challenge" of playing Grand Slam tennis, after surviving a serious scare to claim a 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 victory over Dutch qualifier Richel Hogenkamp

French Open 2018: Serena Williams marks Grand Slam return with victory; Rafael Nadal, Maria Sharapova advance

Serena Williams made a winning return to Grand Slam tennis which was as memorable as her body-hugging black catsuit when she reached the Roland Garros second round on Tuesday.

French Open 2018: New mum Serena Williams, rocking a black catsuit, wins on her return to Grand Slam tennis

Serena Williams made a winning return to Grand Slam tennis which was as memorable as her body-hugging black catsuit when she reached the Roland Garros second round on Tuesday.

French Open 2018: Three-time champion Serena Williams set for Grand Slam return against Kristyna Pliskova

Three-time champion Serena Williams will make her eagerly-awaited return to Grand Slam tennis on Tuesday with a French Open first-round match against Kristyna Pliskova