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Asian tennis stars Li, Nishikori make bright starts
Jan 14, 2013 05:00 EST
Former finalist Li Na and Japan's Kei Nishikori made encouraging starts on Monday as they kicked off their campaigns to become the Grand Slam tournament's first Asian winners.
Sharapova, Li ease through in Australia
Jan 13, 2013 23:26 EST
Maria Sharapova and Li Na crushed hapless opponents to storm into the Australian Open second round, making their intentions clear as they bid for further Grand Slam glory.
Sharapova, Li make quick starts in Australia
Jan 13, 2013 21:51 EST
Maria Sharapova and Li Na crushed hapless opponents to storm into the Australian Open second round as they kicked off their bids for further Grand Slam glory.
Double bagel as Sharapova powers into round two
Jan 13, 2013 20:28 EST
World number two Maria Sharapova powered into the second round of the Australian Open, crushing hapless fellow Russian Olga Puchkova in a rare double bagel.
Kvitova crashes to second Asian upset
Oct 01, 2012 10:47 EDT
World number five Petra Kvitova suffered her second early exit in just over a week Monday as she crashed out in the second round of the China Open at the hands of Carla Suarez Navarro.
Resurgent Wozniacki ousts Li in Tokyo
Sep 26, 2012 10:49 EDT
Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki issued a stark warning she was back to her best Wednesday as she ousted China's former French Open champion Li Na to reach the Pan Pacific Open quarter-finals in Tokyo.
Sharapova into Pan Pacific Open quarter-finals
Sep 26, 2012 07:42 EDT
Two-time champion Maria Sharapova finally found some rhythm to dispose of stubborn Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic and reach the quarter-finals of the Pan Pacific Open on Wednesday.
Wozniacki extends Asian revival
Sep 25, 2012 12:51 EDT
Former world number Caroline Wozniacki extended her recent revival Tuesday as she saw off Daniela Hantuchova in round two of the star-studded Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.
Sharapova scrapes into next round in Tokyo
Sep 25, 2012 08:57 EDT
French Open champion Maria Sharapova came from a set down to beat qualifier Heather Watson of Britain on Tuesday for a place in the third round at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.
Sharapova into Pan Pacific Open third round
Sep 25, 2012 07:35 EDT
French Open champion Maria Sharapova needed more than three hours to beat Heather Watson of Britain on Tuesday for a place in the third round at the Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament.
Kvitova crashes out of Tokyo
Sep 25, 2012 05:24 EDT
The fourth seed Petra Kvitova became the biggest casualty of the second round at the Pan Pacific Open on Tuesday as she fell victim to the unheralded Petra Martic.
Off-song Kvitova humbled in Tokyo
Sep 25, 2012 02:07 EDT
The fourth seed Petra Kvitova became the biggest casualty of the second round at the Pan Pacific Open on Tuesday as she fell victim to the unheralded Petra Martic.
Federer rolls on, Murray struggles at Open
Aug 28, 2012 07:20 EDT
World No. 1 Roger Federer launched his quest for an 18th career Grand Slam title by defeating American Donald Young 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 to reach the second round of the US Open.
Murray, Sharapova into second round at US Open
Aug 27, 2012 21:27 EDT
Olympic champion Andy Murray battled into the second round of the US Open while defending women's champion Samantha Stosur and third seed Maria Sharapova cruised in their opening matches.
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.
Rain returns to curse US Open
Aug 27, 2012 13:43 EDT
The US Open was swamped by torrential downpours on Monday with just 90 minutes of early action taking place as the final Grand Slam tournament of the year was once again plagued by heavy rain.
Rain halts US Open
Aug 27, 2012 12:46 EDT
Heavy rain brought play to a halt at the US Open on Monday after just 90 minutes of action on the first day of the final Grand Slam event of the season.
Defending champ Stosur advances at Open
Aug 27, 2012 12:22 EDT
Defending champion Samantha Stosur of Australia advanced to the second round of the US Open on Monday with a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Croatian Petra Martic.
Stosur eyes defence of 'no fluke' US Open
Aug 25, 2012 14:09 EDT
Defending champion Samantha Stosur enters the US Open confident but not feeling like she needs to win the crown again to prove her first Grand Slam title was not a fluke.
Federer-Murray, Venus-Serena US Open semis possible
Aug 23, 2012 14:42 EDT
Defending champion Novak Djokovic will avoid Roger Federer and Andy Murray until the final while the Williams sisters could meet in the semi-finals as a result of the US Open draws made on Thursday.
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| Country |  Croatia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residence | Split, Croatia | |
| Date of birth | January 19, 1991 | |
| Place of birth | Duće, Croatia | |
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 111⁄2 in) | |
| Weight | 63 kg (140 lb; 9.9 st) | |
| Turned pro | July 2008 | |
| Plays | Right | |
| Career prize money | $109,004 | |
| Singles | ||
| Career record | 66–40 | |
| Career titles | 0 WTA, 1 ITF | |
| Highest ranking | No. 82 (September 21, 2009) | |
| Current ranking | No. 82 (December 14, 2009) | |
| Grand Slam results | ||
| French Open | 2R (2009) | |
| US Open | 2R (2009) | |
| Doubles | ||
| Career record | 10–8 | |
| Career titles | 0 WTA, 1 ITF | |
| Highest ranking | No. 198 (July 27, 2009) | |
| Last updated on: July 27, 2009. | ||
