Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt fought back from a set down to reach the second round of the Miami Masters today with victory over Israel’s Dudi Sela.

Venus Williams was once again forced to go the distance before sealing a 6-2 5-7 6-1 victory over lucky loser Agnes Szavay of Hungary in the quarter-finals of the Abierto Mexicano TELCEL tournament.

Russia remain on course for another Fed Cup title after taking a commanding 2-0 lead over Spain in the final.

MARTINA HINGIS admitted her semi-final clash with Flavia Pennetta had been one match too many after she tumbled out of the Mondial Women’s Hardcourts tournament.

MARTINA HINGIS continued on the comeback trail with a 6-3, 6-2 win over seventh-seeded Klara Koukalova, of the Czech Republic, in round two of the Mondial Australian Women’s Hardcourts tournament.

Martina Hingis continued on the comeback trail with a 6-3 6-2 win over seventh seed Klara Koukalova, of the Czech Republic, in round two of the Mondial Australian Women’s Hardcourts tournament.

Wimbledon number one seed Lindsay Davenport will be hoping she does not become the latest victim of the “graveyard of champions” this afternoon.

HOME crowd favourite Tim Henman rallied from a two-set deficit to defeat Jarkko Nieminen of Finland, 3-6, 6-7 (5-7), 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 on the second day of the Wimbledon tournament yesterday.

Reigning Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova has won her first round match 6-2 6-2 against Nuria Llagostera Vives of Spain today.

Maria Sharapova is determined not to get caught up in the hype which is sure to follow the Wimbledon champion on her return to the All England Club next week.

MARAT Safin claimed he was deserted by Lady Luck as he crashed out of the French Open following a five-set, fourth-round thriller with 15th seed Tommy Robredo.

Maria Sharapova stormed past Spain’s Nuria Llagostera Vives in straight sets 6-2 6-3 to progress to the quarter-finals of the French Open at Roland Garros.

Justine Henin-Hardenne relishes each triumph these days following her nightmare 2004 when glandular fever kept her out of action for most of the year.

The Russian contingent at Roland Garros have enjoyed a successful day with number two seed Maria Sharapova leading the charge into the women’s fourth round.

World number two Maria Sharapova could not hide her relief after avoiding a major upset at the French Open as she came from a set down to defeat fellow Russian Evgenia Linetskaya.

Andy Roddick will not be defending his title at the $6.56m (€5m) Nasdaq-100 Open.