World number one Caroline Wozniacki believes parallels can be drawn between the mental approach required in tennis and golf having observed boyfriend Rory McIlroy at close quarters.

Kim Clijsters and Li Na, last year’s champion and runner-up respectively, eased into the third round of the Australian Open today, dropping just five games between them.

Kim Clijsters today shrugged off any concerns over a hip injury and declared herself “ready to go” as she prepares to defend her Australian Open crown.

Petra Kvitova became the first reigning Wimbledon champion to lose in the first round of the US Open in the Open era last night.

Second seed Fernando Verdasco crashed out in the first round at the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships in Memphis today.