Roberta Vinci

US Open 2017: Sloane Stephens' Grand Slam title caps fairytale return from foot surgery

Sloane Stephens, sidelined for 11 months by a left foot injury until returning in July, captured her first Grand Slam title by routing fellow American Madison Keys 6-3, 6-0 in Saturday's US Open final.

Mallorca Open: Victoria Azarenka's return after maternity cut short in 2nd round by Ana Konjuh

Victoria Azarenka took time out of the game to give birth to her first child Leo in December last year

Stuttgart Open: Maria Sharapova defeats Roberta Vinci in straight sets to make winning return

Maria Sharapova marked her return from a 15-month doping ban on Wednesday with a rusty 7-5, 6-3 win over Roberta Vinci in Stuttgart, describing victory as the "best feeling in the world".

Stuttgart Open: Maria Sharapova begins long road back after suspension but icy path ahead

Maria Sharapova returns from a 15-month doping ban on Wednesday with tournament promoters drooling over profit margins while rivals condemn the smooth road prepared for her rehabilitation.

Stuttgart Open: Maria Sharapova is back in business, whether her opponents like it or not

Maria Sharapova won't necessarily be welcomed back with open arms by rivals who were already suspicious of her ice-cold detachment even before her fall from grace.

Miami Open: Elena Vesnina sent packing by World No 594 Ajla Tomljanovic, Angelique Kerber advances

Vesnina, seeded 13th, faced the rain delays and wind during her closely fought contest but ended up losing 3-6, 6-4, 7-5 to 594th-ranked Tomljanovic.

WTA Elite Trophy: Johanna Konta off to winning start; Petra Kvitova beats Roberta Vinci

Top-seeded Johanna Konta opened her Elite Trophy campaign by beating 2011 US Open champion Sam Stosur 6-4, 6-2 on Wednesday.

WTA Elite Trophy: Wild card Zhang Shuai, Elina Svitolina win opening matches at Zhuhai

Chinese wild card Zhang Shuai romped to a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Switzerland's Timea Bacsinszky on the first day of the WTA Elite Trophy on home turf on Tuesday.

Wuhan Open: Angelique Kerber survives scare in first match as number one, Roberta Vinci ousted

Wuhan Open: Roberta Vinci hands first round exit to Olympic gold medalist Monica Puig

Roberta Vinci downed Olympic gold medallist Monica Puig in the first round of the Wuhan Open on Sunday.