Jelena Jankovic hailed Serbia’s rise as a power in world tennis after making a dominant start to her French Open campaign.

Serena Williams advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open after coming back from the brink of defeat to down fifth seed Nadia Petrova 1-6 7-5 6-3 today.

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

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.

Justine Henin-Hardenne defeated Lindsay Davenport 6-4 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium to advance to the US Open semi-finals and eliminate the last American in the women’s draw.

Former champion Lindsay Davenport rode her luck before reaching the fourth round at the US Open.

Serena Williams and “mean old lady” Lindsay Davenport made their presence felt as they both impressed to go through to the third round of the US Open.

Maria Sharapova may be one of the world’s most beautiful women, but she knows she cannot compete with England playing in a World Cup.

Russians dominated the women’s draw on day five at the Australian Open with four progressing to the last 16.

Third seed and last year's runner-up Lleyton Hewitt will begin his quest for the Australian Open title with a first round match against Czech Robin Vik.

TIM HENMAN apologised for a foul-mouthed outburst after his worst Wimbledon performance for a decade yesterday.

French Open, Roland Garros, Paris

ANDRE AGASSI, Andy Roddick and Lindsay Davenport kept the stars and stripes flying high above Melbourne Park yesterday with a trio of sizzling performances in the Australian Open fourth round.

Justine Henin-Hardenne has been laid low with a stomach upset and had to battle hard for her second round victory over Camille Pin in the Australian Open.