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Back on top: Resilient Sharapova proves worthy of WTA's top billing
Sharapova is all of that. Even at the times when she appears most vulnerable. It was only a second-round match, but Sharapova found herself in
Sharapova recovers in two-day match; Serena rolls into 3rd round
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- On the verge of victory, Maria Sharapova briefly lost her bearings. Sharapova's old serving problems resurfaced Thursday at
Harrison shows well but not ready to break into sport's elite echelon
WIMBLEDON, England -- The trajectory of every star in the history of tennis can be traced back to a single match. Often these arrivals take place at the Grand
Wozniacki may not realize it, but progress was made despite early exit
Caroline Wozniacki is trying to add more power to her game. (Landov) WIMBLEDON, England -- Perspective is only as effective as the conviction behind it, and
Federer still favorite to finally get a win at Wimbledon, more mail
Full disclosure: I'm in an undisclosed location that ain't Wimbledon. But a) I can be located via a grunt-o-meter, b) I'll be back at Wimbledon for the
Schiavone calls on guile, cunning and tactics when game isn't there
WIMBLEDON, England -- A major tennis tournament is a deep, novelistic drama, a layered panorama of plot lines and subtext. Some of these stories demand the
Roger Federer's fast pace, clean play elicits awe and respect
You can get a little dreamy-eyed watching Federer. To see him on Wimbledon's Centre Court, dispatching a lesser opponent before such an appreciative crowd,
Federer easily into third round; Fish looking for confidence
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Roger Federer put on quite a display in front of Prince Charles, sweeping aside Fabio Fognini 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 in the second round of
Wimbledon Day 3: Matches to watch
Novak Djokovic won his first round match in straight sets, and is the favorite against the U.S.'s Ryan Harrison in the second round. (Kate Green/Landov)
Federer easily into third round; Stephens upsets No. 23 Cetkovska
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Roger Federer gave Prince Charles a bow, then gave Fabio Fognini a royal thumping. With the Prince of Wales visiting Wimbledon
Wimbledon Day 2: Bernard Tomic's puzzling stance on loss; Olympic bids
Bernard Tomic said after falling to David Goffin: “I like [that] I've lost.” (Julian Finney/Getty Images) WIMBLEDON, England -- Assorted thoughts after Day 2
After Paris blunder, Serena gets straight to work at Wimbledon
Resplendent in an all-white warmup ensemble that could pass for fashionable dinner wear in the tropics, Serena walked onto Court 2 on Tuesday with a look of
Nadal bounces back to win; Murray, Tsonga also advance at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Rafael Nadal lost the first four games of his first-round match at Wimbledon before turning things around against Thomaz Bellucci,
Serena rolls into Wimbledon 2nd round; Kvitova survives shaky start
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Returning to the court where she won her first Grand Slam championship a year ago, Petra Kvitova overcame a shaky start and a late
Wimbledon Day 2: Matches to watch
Serena Williams was ousted in the fourth round of Wimbledon last year. (Simon Bruty/SI) WIMBLEDON, England -- After a first day that saw some major upsets and
Wimbledon Day 1: Rough day for Americans
John Isner lost to Alejandro Falla in the 1st round of Wimbledon. In four attempts, the American hasn't escaped Round 2. (Getty Images) WIMBLEDON, England --
American Hampton pulls off upset in Wimbledon debut
Until last week, Jamie Hampton of the United States never had hit tennis balls on a grass court, let alone played - or won - a match at Wimbledon. The
Novak Djokovic's crossover botanical appeal
Novak Djokovic was already an ideal tennis rooting interest for college football fans. He's brahsome on the court, gives massively entertaining post-match