Person: Akiko Morigami

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Venus set to start defence of Wimbledon title

Venus Williams will begin the defence of her Wimbledon title today, looking to carry on where sister Serena left off on the opening day.

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Williams confident despite shaky win

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Hewitt cruises into second round

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Serena jubilant after her ‘gutsiest’ win

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Venus survives scare

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Sharapova dodges rain to win

Sharapova faces tough Sugiyama test

Maria Sharapova, yet to drop a game so far this Championship, is bracing herself for a tough third-round clash with veteran Ai Sugiyama on Saturday.

Sat, 30 Jun, 2007

Clouds hang over Federer

Rain seems to be the only factor capable of stalling Roger Federer as the Swiss star looks on the verge of making short work of Michael Russell in the first round of the French Open at Roland Garros.

Tue, 29 May, 2007

Bogdanovic makes progress

Britain’s Alex Bogdanovic advanced to the final qualifying round of the Pacific Life Open in Indian Wells with a 6-3 6-4 win over Amer Delic.

Thu, 08 Mar, 2007

Sharapova eases into last 32

Top seed Maria Sharapova cruised into the third round of the Australian Open today with a straightforward victory over Anastassia Rodionova.

Thu, 18 Jan, 2007

Sharapova through after tough test

Number one seed Maria Sharapova reached the second round of the Australian Open after battling through “one of the toughest matches I’ve played here”.

Tue, 16 Jan, 2007

Roddick looks ahead after exit

ANDY RODDICK hopes to recapture his fitness in time for Wimbledon after being forced to retire from the first round of the French Open with a left ankle injury.

Wed, 31 May, 2006

Brilliant Nadal outguns Gasquet to reach last 16

SPANISH prodigy Rafael Nadal gave an indication of his outstanding talent by breezing past French hope Richard Gasquet in straight sets in front of a sold-out Philippe Chatrier Centre court at Roland Garros.

Sat, 28 May, 2005

Venus eclipsed by rising teen star

Former world number one Venus Williams was stunned after she bowed out from the French Open’s third round at the hands of 15-year-old unseeded Bulgarian Sesil Karatantcheva.

Fri, 27 May, 2005

Pierce beats Venus in Athens

France's Mary Pierce has beaten Venus Williams in the women's singles event in Athens.

Thu, 19 Aug, 2004

Dementieva’s dreams shattered at first hurdle

ELENA DEMENTIEVA may well soon have the game to be world number one, but she will have to wait a bit longer to become Wimbledon champion.

Wed, 23 Jun, 2004

Grass court players prepare to start season

Grass court season is nearly upon us, with the Surbiton Trophy event about to start up.

Mon, 31 May, 2004

Henin-Hardenne eases through

French Open champion Justine Henin-Hardenne put her hand injury to the back of her mind as she eased through to the last 16 of the women’s singles.

Sat, 28 Jun, 2003

French champ fights pain to qualify

JUSTIN HENIN-HARDENNE, the slim Belgian star with the biggest promise of ending the women’s power era at Wimbledon, fought through the pain of a hand injury to reach the second round against tall Ukrainian Julia Vakulenko.

Wed, 25 Jun, 2003

Wimbledon: Results so far

Results so far from Round 1 at Wimbledon.

Tue, 24 Jun, 2003

Dementieva through in straight sets

Women's Singles, Round 1

Tue, 24 Jun, 2003