Serena Williams continues her latest bid for an elusive 24th Grand Slam singles crown on Wednesday at a French Open now without two of the world's top three ranked women's players.

Tennis: Serena Williams looks to take advantage of open draw at Roland Garros

The mandatory press conferences thrown into the spotlight this week by Naomi Osaka's shock withdrawal from the French Open are usually dull affairs, but occasionally spark tears, angry responses and even the odd heart to heart.

Bizarre questions, tears and anger: Tennis players and press conferences

World number two Daniil Medvedev has never won a match at the French Open, yet the Russian is feeling confident ahead of the claycourt Grand Slam, which starts on Sunday.

Tennis: Serial French Open loser Medvedev looking to finally clear first hurdle

U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem heads to Roland Garros short on preparation and low on confidence after crashing out in straight sets to Britain's Cameron Norrie in his opening match in Lyon.

Tennis: Dominic Thiem heads to Roland Garros short on confidence, matches

The 'Big Three' of men's tennis have found some "fresh energy" to thwart the charge of younger players on the tour, world number one Novak Djokovic said after setting up yet another title clash against his biggest rival against Rafa Nadal.

'Big Three' getting old? Novak Djokovic doesn't think so

Andy Murray has decided to miss the French Open as he continues to recover from a groin injury and he will focus on the grasscourt swing instead, British media reported on Saturday.

Andy Murray to skip French Open and prepare for grass court season

Second-seeded Rafael Nadal raced out to a quick start and posted a 6-3, 6-4 win over sixth-seeded Alexander Zverev of Germany in the quarterfinals of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Friday.

Fast start fuels Rafael Nadal to victory in Rome

Tennis great Roger Federer has called on Olympics organizers to end the uncertainty around the Tokyo Games, with the 20-times Grand Slam winner saying he was still in two minds whether to compete.

Roger Federer calls for end to Tokyo Games uncertainty

Alexander Zverev avenged his defeat by Dominic Thiem in last year's U.S. Open final in clinical fashion on Saturday, beating the Austrian 6-3 6-4 to reach the final of the Madrid Open.

Alex Zverev puts on Madrid masterclass to book Berrettini clash in final

Britain's Andy Murray will practise with world number one Novak Djokovic and Argentine Diego Schwartzman in Rome on Sunday as part of plans to return to the ATP Tour after an injury lay-off.

Murray to practise with Djokovic in Rome before return from injury

Rafael Nadal trounced compatriot Pablo Carreno Busta to reach his 12th Barcelona final where he will face Stefanos Tsitsipas, the Greek star who stunned the great Spaniard from two sets down in this year's Australian Open.

Nadal into 12th Barcelona final, faces 'better than ever' Tsitsipas

Italian 19-year-old Jannik Sinner became the Barcelona Open's youngest semi-finalist since 2005 after overcoming Russian Andrey Rublev 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) on Friday. Sinner, ranked 19th in the world, will next face Stefanos Tsitsipas after the Greek second seed defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-3.

Sinner to play Tsitsipas in Barcelona semi-finals

World number one Ashleigh Barty said she was one of a few players offered admittance to a COVID-19 vaccine through a WTA Tour activity at a competition in South Carolina recently.

Through WTA Tour initiative, Ashleigh Barty among players to get COVID-19 vaccine in US

Novak Djokovic bounced back from his shock early defeat by Dan Evans in Monte Carlo last week with a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Kwon Soon-woo to reach the Serbian Open quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Novak Djokovic cruises into Belgrade quarter-finals

Empty stands has been the new normal for tennis since last year due to COVID-19 restrictions but top men's players like Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic said they still find it difficult to maintain their intensity during matches in the absence of fans.

No fans in stands: Nadal, Djokovic miss the 'energy'

Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik and Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza recently celebrated their 11th marriage anniversary and the all-rounder admitted to repeating his mistake of wishing her a day late.

'Oops ghalti se mistake': Shoaib Malik repeated this error while wishing Sania Mirza on marriage anniversary

The new world number two in men's tennis has a new look to go with his ranking, but Russian Daniil Medvedev is unsure of how long he will keep the moustache he's sporting at the Miami Open.

Daniil Medvedev says new moustache might not last beyond Miami

American Tennis star Serena Williams has pulled out of Miami Open as the 23-times Grand Slam champion is recovering from oral surgery, she said in a statement on Sunday.

'I am disappointed': Serena Williams withdraws from Miami Open

World number seven Alexander Zverev recovered from an uncertain start to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 7-6 (3) in a thrilling Mexican Open final in Acapulco on Saturday and land his 14th ATP title.

Zverev beats Tsitsipas to win Mexican Open in Acapulco thriller

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev will duel for the ATP title in Acapulco, the top two seeds advancing with straight-set semi-final wins on Friday. World number five Tsitsipas of Greece beat Italian qualifier Lorenzo Musetti 6-1, 6-3 to reach his first final of 2021.

Top seeds Tsitsipas, Zverev book Acapulco title clash

Djokovic and family celebrate in Belgrade as Serb sets all-time record as world No. 1

Serbian ace Novak Djokovic has confirmed that he will be returning to court at this month's Miami Open having recuperated from a muscle tear suffered during his Australian Open campaign.

Serb ace Novak Djokovic set to return on court at Miami Open

Naomi Osaka saved two match points as she battled back from the brink to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open with a 4-6 6-4 7-5 victory over in-form Garbine Muguruza on Sunday.

Australian Open: Osaka back from the brink to reach quarter-finals

US Open Champion Dominic Thiem crashed out of the Australian Open on Sunday after losing to Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov at Rod Laver Arena. The Bulgarian defeated the Austrian 6-4 6-4 6-0 in the fourth round clash.

Third seed Dominic Thiem crashes out of Australian Open

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