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Murray outlasts Federer in Australian Open semis

The reigning US Open champion gets two-time defending Australian Open champ Novak Djokovic in the Grand Slam final.
Does Depardieu herald Russia as a tax haven for Europe?

Fleeing France's high taxes for Russia's flat 13 percent rate, the French actor spoke of Russia in glowing terms during a high-profile meeting with Vladimir Putin over the weekend.
Tennis grunting ban: Why it gets Maria Sharapova's support (+video)

Tennis grunting ban: Maria Sharapova's screams have been measured at more than 101 decibels. Martina Navratilova calls grunting "cheating, pure and simple" and wants tennis to ban it sooner rather than later.
Serena Williams rallies back to US Open - again (+video)

Serena Williams beat Victoria Azarenka 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 to win her fourth U.S. Open title and 15th Grand Slam title. Serena Williams won her first major championship at age 17 at the 1999 U.S. Open.
Clijsters step closer to retirement after US Open loss

The former US Open ladies champion lost in straight sets Wednesday in her final tournament as a pro. Clijsters is still alive in the doubles draw.
Serena Williams: Why she is the favorite at 2012 US Open

Serena Williams is already a three-time U.S. Open champion. Serena Williams also took home gold at the Olympics, and won at Wimbledon.
Olympic medal count: Inspiring performances from abroad

There was plenty to talk about from US athletes this weekend at the London Games. But Great Britain and Jamaica were also strong, and China came back to overtake the Americans.
Maria Sharapova, No. 1 seed, defeated at Wimbledon

Maria Sharapova lost lost to Germany's Sabine Lisicki Monday at Wimbledon. But Maria Sharapova was outspoken on equal pay for women this week.
Why Rafael Nadal lost so early at Wimbledon

Rafael Nadal was eliminated in the second round of Wimbledon. It's the first time since 2005 that Rafael Nadal has left a major tournament in the second round. What happened?
Sharapova, Serena advance at Wimbledon

Both ladies top seed Maria Sharapova and former champion Serena Williams won 2nd round matches on Thursday to advance. On the men's side, American Andy Roddick also won.
Wimbledon 101: What you need to know

A short look at some interesting facts and figures on the British tennis championships.
Venus Williams suffers 1st round defeat at Wimbledon

For the first time in 15 years, former Wimbledon ladies' singles champion Venus Williams tasted defeat at the All England Lawn Tennis Club on the tournament's first day.
Nadal to carry Spanish flag in opening ceremonies of London Olympics

Rafael Nadal, fresh off his men's singles championship at the French Open, was selected by Spanish officials in an announcement on Wednesday.
Sharapova to carry Russian flag at London Olympics opening ceremony

The newly-crowned French Open ladies champion will lead her native country's contingent into London's Olympic stadium next month.
Sharapova, No. 1 in the world again, reaches French Open finals

Maria Sharapova enjoyed two victories on Thursday, reclaiming the top ranking in ladies tennis, and winning her French Open semifinal match in Paris.
Sharapova, attempting career Grand Slam, reaches French Open semifinals

Maria Sharapova has won the Australian and US Open championships, along with Wimbledon. But the Russian has never won on the red clay of France.
Tennis youth and experience both served at French Open Friday

An American teenager and Russian veteran both advanced to the Grand Slam tournament's fourth round on the ladies side of the draw.
Serena Williams loss at French Open, an unprecedented stumble (+video)

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.
Serena falls at Australian Open; Djokovic, Wozniacki advance

Serena Williams of the US was knocked out of the Australian Open in the fourth round Monday. Meanwhile, both Novak Djokovic and Caroline Wozniacki have moved into the quarterfinals.
US Open: Serena Williams, Caroline Wozniacki cruise into second round

US Open: Serena Williams wasn't on the court very long Tuesday night. Neither was Caroline Wozniacki as the US Open continues on Wednesday.
Maria Sharapova survives 1st round match as US Open tennis gets underway

Maria Sharapova had to use all three sets in her opening match Monday. The US Open tennis tournament, featuring Maria Sharapova and a host of other stars, is off and running in New York.
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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.