Person: Julia Schruff

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Heat is off as Federer, Mauresmo cruise into third round

ROGER FEDERER stepped up a gear on day three of the Australian Open to sweep past Jonas Bjorkman in straight sets.

Thu, 18 Jan, 2007

Mauresmo defence continues apace

Defending champion Amelie Mauresmo and in-form Serb Jelena Jankovic stormed into the third round of the Australian Open in Melbourne after two impressive performances.

Wed, 17 Jan, 2007

Pironkova out of this world as Venus humbled

VENUS WILLIAMS flew 15,000km to shop, plug her sponsors and play one tennis match. And as matches go, it was a stinker.

Tue, 17 Jan, 2006

Venus eclipsed by teen

Venus Williams’ Australian Open campaign has come to an abrupt halt with the 10th seed falling 2-6 6-0 9-7 to Bulgarian teenager Tszvetana Pironkova in the opening round.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2006

Myskina crashes out

Anastasia Myskina’s defence of the French Open crown she won in glorious fashion last year ended with a whimper today as she crashed out in the opening round of this year’s event at Roland Garros.

Mon, 23 May, 2005