Rafael Nadal lost his first semi-final on clay for 12 years as Fabio Fognini booked a place in the final of the Rio Open at the world number three’s expense.

Caroline Wozniacki stayed on course for a second grand slam final appearance with a rout of Sara Errani in the quarter-finals of the US Open.

Caroline Wozniacki made a long overdue return to tennis’ biggest stage by stunning Maria Sharapova to reach the quarter-finals of the US Open.

Caroline Wozniacki showed she is back as a force in women’s tennis by stunning Maria Sharapova to reach the quarter-finals of the US Open.

Sabine Lisicki began her quest to go one better than last year’s runner-up achievement at Wimbledon by posting a resounding Centre Court victory.

Andy Murray will play Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals of the French Open after a remarkable five-set victory over Gael Monfils last night.

Andrea Petkovic will meet another first-time slam semi-finalist in fourth seed Simona Halep after they both won their French Open quarter-finals today.

Eugenie Bouchard used to idolise Maria Sharapova, now she will face her in the semi-finals of the French Open.

There were differing fortunes for two former French Open champions in Paris today.

Serena Williams won the Internazionali BNL d’Italia after seeing off Sara Errani in a final ruined by injury to her opponent.

Serena Williams will play fellow American Sloane Stephens in the standout tie of the fourth round at the US Open after defeating Yaroslava Shvedova in a late-night match on Arthur Ashe.

Seventeen-year-old Victoria Duval stunned former champion Sam Stosur to reach the second round of the US Open under the lights at Flushing Meadows last night.

Serena Williams begins the defence of her Wimbledon crown this morning after seeing rival Maria Sharapova progress from her first-round clash.

The departure of Rafael Nadal caused the major stir on the opening day of play at this year’s Wimbledon.

Maria Sharapova has promised Serena Williams a new challenge in the French Open final tomorrow as she bids to end a nine-year losing streak.

Roger Federer will seek solace in the grass courts after a humbling defeat by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the French Open.

A dejected Roger Federer conceded he was well beaten by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga as the Frenchman kept alive hopes of a home victory at Roland Garros.

Defending champion Roger Federer was stunned by Japan’s Kei Nishikori in the last 16 of the Mutua Madrid Open.

Top seeds Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer advanced from their last-four clashes to set up an all-Spanish final at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel.

Defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska was unseated in Tokyo today as Nadia Petrova beat her in the final of the Pan Pacific Open.

Victoria Azarenka admits Serena Williams has “everything on her side” ahead of Saturday’s women’s singles final at the US Open.

World number one Victoria Azarenka last night repeated her Australian Open triumph over Maria Sharapova to reach her first US Open final.

Caroline Wozniacki began her bid to win the New Haven Open for a fifth consecutive year with a comfortable victory over Ekaterina Makarova.

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray won their opening matches at the Western & Southern Open in straight sets.

Andy Murray feels Wimbledon’s Centre Court roof policy is still very much a work in progress.

Serena Williams survived by far the biggest first-week test of her Wimbledon campaign as she came from a set down to see off the gutsy challenge of 25th seed Jie Zheng.

Maria Sharapova has hit out at Gilles Simon as women tennis players cranked up the criticism of the Frenchman over his claim that men deserve to be paid more because their game is more entertaining.

Maria Sharapova hopes she can emulate women’s tennis pioneer Billie Jean King and set an example for the players who will follow in her footsteps as she once again sits on top of the world.

Maria Sharapova marked her rise back to the summit of the women's game by beating Sara Errani 6-3 6-2 to clinch her first French Open title and complete her set of grand slam trophies.

Maria Sharapova has beaten Sara Errani 6-3 6-2 in the women's singles French Open final today.

Roger Federer lost in straight sets to Novak Djokovic in the French Open semi-finals yesterday and then declared Rafael Nadal the “overwhelming favourite” for tomorrow’s showpiece.

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will face each other in a record fourth straight grand slam final tomorrow after world number one Djokovic gained revenge for last year’s semi-final defeat by Roger Federer with a 6-4 7-5 6-3 victory at Roland Garros.

John McEnroe believes Novak Djokovic is feeling the pressure of trying to become the first man for 43 years to hold all four grand slam titles at once.

Maria Sharapova booked her place in her first French Open final and guaranteed she will overtake Victoria Azarenka as world number one with a hugely impressive 6-3 6-3 victory over Petra Kvitova this evening.

Italy’s Sara Errani reached her first grand slam final with a stunning 7-5 1-6 6-3 victory over Sam Stosur at the French Open this afternoon.

Rafael Nadal continued his seemingly unstoppable march through the French Open draw with a 7-6 (7/4) 6-2 6-3 victory over Nicolas Almagro to reach the semi-finals.

Novak Djokovic will play Roger Federer in a rematch of last year’s classic French Open semi-final after fighting back from the brink in remarkable fashion against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga last night.

US Open champion Sam Stosur became the first woman into the French Open semi-finals with a 6-4 6-1 victory over Dominika Cibulkova on Court Philippe Chatrier this afternoon.

World number one Victoria Azarenka admitted “pretty much everything” had gone wrong as she crashed out of the French Open in the fourth round to Dominika Cibulkova.

Italy's Sara Errani is through to the quarter-finals of a second successive grand slam after putting out former French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova today.

Former champion Svetlana Kuznetsova sent third seed Agnieszka Radwanska packing in comprehensive fashion in the third round of the French Open this afternoon.

Former champion Svetlana Kuznetsova sent third seed Agnieszka Radwanska packing in comprehensive fashion in the third round of the French Open.

Victoria Azarenka had some sympathy for Serena Williams after banishing memories of her own first-round struggles at the French Open by breezing into round three.

Italy’s Sara Errani moved closer to capturing her third clay-court title in succession after coasting past compatriot Alberta Brianti to reach the semi-finals of the Budapest Grand Prix.