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Serena Williams loss at French Open, an unprecedented stumble

Serena Williams entered the day with a 46-0 record in first-round matches at Grand Slam tournaments. Serena Williams lost Virginie Razzano of France 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3 Tuesday at the French Open.
Maria Sharapova: A 'double bagel' in French Open win

Maria Sharapova, the No. 2 seed, easily beat Alexandra Cadantu of Romania 6-0, 6-0 in the first round of the French Open. With a French Open victory, Sharapova would notch a career Grand Slam.
Rafael Nadal tops Roger Federer in Australian Open semifinal

Nadal will have the opportunity to capture an 11th major title on Sunday night when he plays the winner of Friday's semifinal between defending champion Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.
Nadal, Federer, Wozniacki all advance at Australian Open

Roger Federer didn't have to play to advance, while Rafael Nadal and women's No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki had short matches to move on.
Maria Sharapova goes on to semifinals at Wimbledon

Maria Sharapova beat Dominika Cibulkova at Wimbledon, Tuesday, to continue on to the semifinals. Sharapova will face Sabine Lisicki. Thursday.
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Caroline Wozniacki beats Francesca Schiavone to reach Australian Open semifinals

Caroline Wozniacki is the ladies top seed at this year's Australian Open tennis championship. Italy's French Open champ made Caroline Wozniacki work to reach the Aussie semis.
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Australian Open 2011: Venus Williams, Roger Federer both struggle to win

Australian Open 2011 is underway down under. Venus Williams, the ladies 4th seed, and Roger Federer, the men's defending champion, each had tough matches on Wednesday. But the pair did advance.
In Pictures: Australian Open 2011
Rafael Nadal foe has close-up view of the best

Rafael Nadal rival Marcos Daniel is attempting to win his fourth major title in a row — the "Rafa Slam." Daniel saw, ever so briefly, why the top-seeded Nadal is among the best ever in the game.
Maria Sharapova, Sasha Vujacic engaged to be married, according to Lakers guard

Maria Sharapova and Sasha Vujacic are engaged, according to the Lakers' backup guard. Maria Sharapova and Vujacic have not set a wedding date, as of yet.
Who is the best tennis player of all time?

Using information from the International Tennis Hall of Fame website, we take a look at the best players over the years, based on Grand Slam singles victories.
Serena Williams favored with 2 rounds to go at Wimbledon

Serena Williams is the favorite to win Wimbledon. Serena Williams has 12 major championships and three Wimbledon titles.
Tsvetana Pironkova upsets Venus Williams in Wimbledon quarterfinals

Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria stuns Venus Williams, the five-time former ladies champion, in two sets. There will be no Venus-Serena final this year.
Wimbledon: After 70 - 68, what will Wimbledon produce in week two?

Wimbledon tennis action is on a break today. Tennis at Wimbledon will start up again Monday after a wild week one.
Kim Clijsters, Justine Henin renew rivalry at Wimbledon

Kim Clijsters, Justine Henin began their professional rivalry 12 years ago. Next, they meet in the 4th round of Wimbledon.
Wimbledon: John Isner vs. Nicolas Mahut in longest tennis match ever

At Wimbledon Wednesday, American John Isner battled Frenchman Nicolas Mahut for more than seven hours in the longest tennis match ever. And it's not over yet. Play resumes Thursday.
Roger Federer, Marcos Daniel, and other Dads compete at Wimbledon

Roger Federer, Marcos Daniel, and five other men in this year's 128-player Wimbledon draw are fathers.
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Australian Open: What a difference a year makes

Roger Federer beat Andy Murray in straight sets to win the Australian Open men's final on Sunday, just one short year after Federer lost the championship match to Rafael Nadal, causing many to wonder if his career was on the wane.
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