Anabel Medina Garrigues
No great expectations for Serena in Doha
Feb 11, 2013 11:10 EST
Serena Williams' downbeat attitude to her recovery from injuries has raised doubts about her ability to regain the world No.1 one ranking after a two-and-a-half year interval during the Qatar Open this week.
Bartoli craving success on home soil in Paris
Jan 28, 2013 13:59 EST
French number one Marion Bartoli is aiming to go one step further at this week's Paris Open in her quest for a maiden title on home soil.
Hopman heartbreak for Serbia's Djokovic, Ivanovic
Jan 05, 2013 22:05 EST
Serbian duo Novak Djokovic and Ana Ivanovic suffered another painful dose of Hopman Cup heartache when they were edged out by Spain in the final which finished in the early hours of Sunday.
Djokovic sounds warning ahead of Australian Open
Jan 05, 2013 21:48 EST
World number one Novak Djokovic sounded an ominous, if light-hearted, warning to his Australian Open rivals after suffering a narrow defeat in the Hopman Cup final.
Spain stun Djokovic, Ivanovic to win Hopman Cup
Jan 05, 2013 13:17 EST
Spain upset Serbia's world number one Novak Djokovic and teammate Ana Ivanovic 2-1 to win their fourth Hopman Cup in an emotional final which finished in the early hours of Sunday.
Djokovic fires as Tsonga is injured
Jan 04, 2013 07:55 EST
World number one Novak Djokovic bounced back to his imposing best as Serbia advanced to the Hopman Cup final on Friday.
Isner injury puts Spain into Hopman final
Jan 03, 2013 10:23 EST
A tournament-ending knee injury to American John Isner on Thursday handed Spain a berth in this weekend's final of the Hopman Cup.
Venus Williams says ready for Australian Open
Jan 03, 2013 02:25 EST
Venus Williams believes she is on track to perform well at this month's Australian Open after remaining unbeaten in singles at the Hopman Cup.
Venus Williams leads US to victory over S. Africa
Dec 30, 2012 12:06 EST
American tennis star Venus Williams gave her comeback hopes a boost with a win at the Hopman Cup in Perth on Sunday, and said she still believed she could be a force in the Grand Slams.
Petkovic suffers knee injury at Hopman Cup
Dec 29, 2012 15:53 EST
Andrea Petkovic's 2013 campaign has suffered a potentially catastrophic setback before the new year has even begun, with the German struck down by a knee injury at the mixed teams Hopman Cup on Saturday.
Radwanska aims to defend Pan Pacific Open
Sep 23, 2012 07:26 EDT
The world number-three Agnieszka Radwanska prepared to start her campaign to defend the Pan Pacific Open Sunday, as 19 of the top 20 players gathered in Tokyo for the $2.17 million tournament.
Stosur advances at rainy US Open
Aug 27, 2012 14:27 EDT
Reigning US Open champion Samantha Stosur began her title defense with a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Croatia's Petra Martic on Monday before rain halted the first day of play at the Grand Slam showdown.
Djokovic in travel spin at Cincinnati Masters
Aug 15, 2012 01:33 EDT
ATP Cincinnati Masters second seed Novak Djokovic says he has to remind himself which continent he is on as his fast-paced schedule spins swiftly with the Olympics done and the US Open near.
Stosur battles back to advance at ATP/WTA Cincinnati
Aug 15, 2012 01:20 EDT
Australian Samantha Stosur, the reigning US Open champion, worked for 2 1/2 hours before finally overcoming Anabel Medina Garrigues of 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 6-4 to reach the third round at the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Masters hardcourt tournament.
Tomic advances at ATP Cincinnati Masters
Aug 14, 2012 21:08 EDT
Australian Bernard Tomic booked a third-round spot at the ATP Cincinnati Masters, the teen's 6-4, 6-3 defeat of American Brian Baker settling up a likely meeting with Roger Federer.
Azarenka, Sharapova advance at French Open
Jun 01, 2012 15:47 EDT
French Open favourites Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova both made smooth progress on Friday, but it was the end of the road for number three seed Agnieszka Radwanska.
Dangerman Del Potro takes hard road in Paris
May 27, 2012 10:53 EDT
French Open dangerman Juan Martin Del Potro shrugged off a knee injury scare as well as sweltering 30-degree heat to reach the French Open second round on Sunday.
Stosur, Kuznetsova ease through in French Open
May 27, 2012 09:38 EDT
US Open champion Samantha Stosur had the honour of being the first player into the French Open second round at a sweltering Roland Garros on Sunday, brushing aside Britain's Elena Baltacha.
Djokovic, Nadal, Federer into last eight, Murray out
May 17, 2012 18:13 EDT
Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer reached the Rome Masters quarter-finals on Thursday, but fourth seed Andy Murray suffered another setback in his French Open plans when he crashed out to Richard Gasquet.
Djokovic, Nadal into Rome last eight, Murray crashes
May 17, 2012 14:35 EDT
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal reached the Rome Masters quarter-finals on Thursday, but fourth seed Andy Murray suffered another setback in his French Open plans when he crashed out to Richard Gasquet.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Country | ||
|---|---|---|
| Residence | Valencia, Spain | |
| Date of birth | 31 July 1982 | |
| Place of birth | Valencia, Spain | |
| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 61⁄2 in) | |
| Weight | 59 kg (130 lb; 9.3 st) | |
| Turned pro | January 1998 | |
| Retired | Active | |
| Plays | Right; Two-handed backhand | |
| Career prize money | $3,346,570 | |
| Singles | ||
| Career record | 370–237 | |
| Career titles | 9 WTA (6 ITF) | |
| Highest ranking | No. 16 (4 May 2009) | |
| Current ranking | No. 27 (14 December 2009) | |
| Grand Slam results | ||
| Australian Open | 4R (2002, 2009) | |
| French Open | 4R (2007) | |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2006, 2008, 2009) | |
| US Open | 3R (2005, 2007) | |
| Doubles | ||
| Career record | 245–156 | |
| Career titles | 13 WTA (3 ITF) | |
| Highest ranking | No. 3 (10 November 2008) | |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | ||
| Australian Open | SF (2008) | |
| French Open | W (2008, 2009) | |
| Wimbledon | SF (2009) | |
| US Open | 3R (2007) | |
| Last updated on: 28 September 2009. | ||