French Open Faux Pax on Francesca Schiavone's Retirement

Francesca Schiavone has denied she is quitting international tennis. She was taken by surprise after French Open authorities announced she was hanging up her boots.

French Open: Serena Williams on Collision Course With Francesca Schiavone

Serena Williams, defending French Open champion, has been drawn to possibly face 2010 champion Francesca Schiavone in the third round

Pablo Cuevas Sails To Rio Open Title, Francesca Schiavone Ends WTA Title Drought

Pablo Cuevas, who defeated Rafael Nadal in the semi-final, won the men's title in Rio while Francesca Schiavone won her first title since 2013.

Francesca Schiavone Edges Svetlana Kuznetsova in French Open Marathon

Francesca Schiavone defeated Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-7, 7-5, 10-8 in third longest women singles ever in the French Open.

US Open: Serena Williams 'Better Than Steffi Graf', says Francesca Schiavone

Francesca Schiavone described Williams as "special" after the American won her 18th major title at the US Open, tying Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova on the all-time list.

Rafael Nadal lifts first title of 2014, beats Gael Monfils to win Qatar Open

Rafael Nadal took close to two hours to go past Gael Monfils 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-2 to win in Doha.

Gael Monfils is fighting for his future

Gael Monfils has had knee, back and wrist ailments which not only cost him form and fitness but sapped his morale and motivation.

Li Na beats Peng Shuai in all-China Shenzhen final

Li Na, Asia's highest-ranking player in tennis history and the top seed at the WTA tournament, downed Peng, who was seeded fifth, 6-4, 7-5.

Rafael Nadal prefers continuity to celebrity, won't seek high-profile help

While Rafael Nadal's rivals have employed Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg, Ivan Lendl, and Michael Chang - Grand Slam winners all - tennis' leading player prefers to work with his uncle Toni.

France into Hopman Cup final

The French - Alize Cornet and Jo-Wilfred Tsonga - will face the top-seeded Polish pairing of Agnieszka Radwanska and Grzegorz Panfil in Saturday's final.