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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.
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.
In Pictures: Tennis action at the 2011 US Open
Serena Williams steamrolls into US Open quarterfinals

Serena Williams overcame windy conditions and a tough opponent Monday in the fourth round of the US Open. No. 1 seed Caroline Wozniacki, along with Serena Williams, will go on to the quarterfinals, expected to be played Wednesday.
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 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.
Marion Bartoli beats Serena at Wimbledon; Venus, Wozniacki also upset Monday

Marion Bartoli is moving on to the quarterfinals at the All England Lawn Tennis Club outside London. Marion Bartoli upset Wimbledon ladies defending champion Serena Williams on Monday.
Venus Williams outfit: in defense of her Wimbledon jumper

Venus Williams is getting a lot of flak for the self-designed jumper she wore during her decisive victory over Akgul Amanmuradova of Ukraine, but she deserves credit for being creative.
Caroline Wozniacki and Williams sisters begin Wimbledon quest

Caroline Wozniacki and the Williams sisters, along with a host of other contenders, are competing for Wimbledon championships this year. The top seed on the ladies side of the draw is Caroline Wozniacki.
In Pictures: Wimbledon's red carpet women
In Pictures: Fathers around the world
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.
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World AIDS Day and the unbearable lightness of, like, Kim Kardashian

Several celebrities are planning to raise awareness about World AIDS Day on Dec. 1. While there is nothing wrong with celebrities becoming activists, many of their ventures do little to assure donors that their money is being used well.
In Pictures: The many faces of Maria Sharapova
Michael Jordan falling down the list of US most popular athlete

Michael Jordan finds himself slipping to seventh spot on this year's top ten most popular athlete list in the US, behind Tiger Woods and Kobe Bryant.
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.
Gallery: Wimbledon: Top 10 players to watch
Venus Williams, Roger Federer, and Kim Clijsters reach quarters at Wimbledon

Venus Williams and Roger Federer moved into the quarterfinals at Wimbledon with straight-set victories Monday, while Kim Clijsters rallied to beat fellow Belgian Justine Henin in three sets.
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.
Roger Federer seeks record 7th-tying championship as Wimbledon resumes Monday

Roger Federer, Andy Roddick, Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova all still in the hunt after a wild first week at Wimbledon.
Wimbledon marathon match: John Isner wins longest ever match against Nicolas Mahut

Wimbledon marathon match, the longest ever, lasted for 11 hours and stretched over three days. John Isner came out on top.
Queen Elizabeth II makes first visit to Wimbledon in 33 years

Queen Elizabeth II, wearing a white dress with a blue coat and hat, greeted onlookers and met former champions such as Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova before meeting the tennis tournament's top seeds.
Maria Sharapova confident after destroying first round opponent at Wimbledon

Maria Sharapova spent only 54 minutes beating her first round opponent. Now Maria Sharapova sounds optimistic about an extended stay at Wimbledon.