Stanford Classic

Stanford Classic: Petra Kvitova, Coco Vandeweghe breeze through to second round in prelude to US Open

Kvitova is playing her fourth event since spending six months recovering from stab wounds to her left hand inflicted by an intruder at her home in the Czech Republic.

Stanford Classic: CoCo Vandeweghe moves into second round, CiCi Bellis knocks out Alize Cornet

Sixth seed CoCo Vandeweghe had barely raised a sweat when her opponent Ajla Tomljanovic retired hurt to hand the American victory in their Stanford Classic first-round encounter.

Stanford Classic: Petra Kvitova looks forward to jam-packed North American buildup to US Open

Petra Kvitova was sidelined for six months after a knife-wielding burglar at her home left her with severe left hand injuries that threatened her career.

At 210.8 kmph, Sabine Lisicki fires fastest ever WTA serve

Lisicki, who lost 7-6(2) 6-1, unleashed the serve in the opening set of their match on the plexipave hardcourt surface at Stanford University.

Serena beats jet lag to win Stanford title

Just eight days after winning her fifth Wimbledon single title, Williams fought off a set point in the first set before overcoming big-serving Vandeweghe, who had reached her first WTA final.

Stanford Classic: Serena Williams finds a way to win

Former world number one Jelena Jankovic continued her sub par 2012 when she was defeated by Coco Vandeweghe 6-4 6-2. It was the Serb's third consecutive first round defeat.

Serena eyes Stanford title in run-up to Olympics

Fresh off her fifth Wimbledon triumph, Williams is eager to defend the Stanford Classic title she won in 2011 that signalled her return after missing nearly a year recovering from serious health problems.