Former world number one Serena Williams will begin her 2020 season with a return to the Auckland Open in January, her first appearance at the tournament since she was ousted in the second round in 2017.

Serena Williams to begin 2020 season with return to Auckland

Naomi Osaka holds on to the top of the WTA rankings on Monday despite injury and elimination from the Cincinnati Masters. The Japanese lost to 20th placed Sofia Kenin in the quarter-finals on Sunday due to a knee injury.

Injured Naomi Osaka maintains top spot

World number one Naomi Osaka will "probably" defend her US Open title, even if it means defying her doctor's orders, she said after retiring from the Cincinnati Masters with a knee injury on Friday.

Knee injury puts Naomi Osaka's US Open title defence in doubt

Russia's Andrey Rublev said "it is impossible to explain" after defeating Roger Federer in the third round of the Cincinnati Open on Thursday. The Russian qualifier beat 20-time Grand slam champion 6-3, 6-4 and hailed the former world number one as a "true legend".

'It is impossible to explain, he is a true legend,' says Rublev after defeating Federer

Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray moved closer to singles come back six months after hip surgery, joining brother Jamie for a doubles victory Wednesday at the ATP Washington Open.

Andy Murray reunites with brother Jamie for doubles win

Former world number one Andy Murray is considering returning to singles action at Cincinnati next month, saying he is "closer than he thought" to be ready. The 32-year-old has not played singles since losing in the first round of the Australian Open in January to Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut, after which he underwent hip resurfacing surgery in a bid to salvage his career.

Andy Murray closer than he thought to singles return

Defending champion Naomi Osaka and runner-up Serena Williams are among the 13 Grand Slam winners to compete at the US Open, beginning August 26. Osaka and Williams will be joined by world number one Ashleigh Barty, the 2017 US Open champion and world number eight Sloane Stephens, two-time US Open champion Venus Williams, the 2016 US Open champion Angelique Kerber and the 2006 US Open champion Maria Sharapova.

Naomi Osaka, Serena Williams to compete at US Open

Tiger Woods has shrugged off concerns about his lack of golf heading into this week's British Open, saying he needs to carefully manage the remaining years of his career.

Tiger Woods defends his lack of competitive golf ahead of British Open

An online auction of German tennis great Boris Becker's trophies and memorabilia has raised more than $852,652, with his 1989 US Open trophy attracting the highest bid of £150,250.

Boris Becker's trophy auction to pay off debts raises over $852,652

Serena Williams revealed Tuesday that she consulted a therapist after her infamous 2018 US Open final meltdown in which her bitter war of words with the umpire overshadowed Naomi Osaka's maiden Grand Slam victory.

Serena Williams 'saw therapist' after US Open meltdown, apologised to Naomi Osaka

Twice Wimbledon champion Andy Murray said his doubles title at Queen's Club on Sunday with Feliciano Lopez was "more special" than many of his singles triumphs. The 32-year-old capped a dream week at his first tournament since having hip surgery in February by beating 7-6(6), 5-7, 10-5 over Briton Joe Salisbury and American Rajeev Ram.

Andy Murray hails 'special' doubles title at Queen's Club

Boris Becker auctions trophies to pay off debts

Gary Woodland held his nerve to claim his first major with a three-shot victory at the US Open on Sunday, bringing Brooks Koepka's two-year reign to an end. Woodland had not managed a top-10 finish in his first 27 majors before last year's PGA Championship, where he tied for sixth, but he handled the final round with the composure of someone who had been playing for golf's biggest prizes his entire career.

Gary Woodland fends off Brooks Koepka to claim US Open

Gary Woodland shot out of the US Open woodwork with an error-free six-under 65 to steal the halfway lead from Justin Rose on Friday, while a fuming Tiger Woods insisted he was still in the ball game after a bogey-bogey finish.

US Open: Gary Woodland takes lead over Justin Rose, Tiger Woods fumes

Tiger Woods would tie Sam Snead for the most PGA Tour wins and pull within two majors of Jack Nicklaus with a victory at the US Open this week, but on Thursday he saw Justin Rose muscle in on one of his own records at Pebble Beach Golf Links.

Records on line as Tiger Woods, Justin Rose target US Open

Brooks Koepka launches his bid for a historic US Open treble on Thursday at Pebble Beach, where Tiger Woods once separated himself from all rivals and now returns chasing a 16th major.

Brooks Koepka, Tiger Woods chase history at US Open

Much has changed since Tiger Woods romped to a record 15-stroke victory at the 2000 US Open at scenic Pebble Beach. In the ensuing 19 years, Woods' body has been battered and surgically repaired, the equipment has improved and his hairline is receding.

Tiger Woods takes a stroll down memory lane of 15-stroke victory at 2000 US Open

Tiger Woods lit up the Memorial tournament on Sunday with an early feast of birdies during his final round 67 to dispel any doubts about his preparations for next week's US Open.

Tiger Woods primed for US Open after solid finish at Memorial

Tiger Woods confirmed Thursday that he will play next week's Memorial Tournament as he aims to rediscover his best form ahead of next month's US Open, tournament organisers said.

Tiger Woods to play Memorial ahead of US Open

Tiger Woods acknowledged after missing the cut at the PGA Championship on Friday that he had paid the price for not being adequately prepared for another major quest so soon after winning the Masters.

Tiger Woods pays price for being inadequately prepared for PGA Championship

World number one Naomi Osaka welcomed US coach Jermaine Jenkins to her team on Thursday, just in time for her title defense at Indian Wells next week. "Had a great dinner with the team," Japan's US and Australian Open champion said in a Twitter post.

Naomi Osaka adds US coach Jermaine Jenkins to team

A controversial Australian newspaper cartoon of Serena Williams which was blasted as racist and sexist did not breach media standards, the country's press watchdog ruled Monday.

Serena Williams cartoon given Australian all-clear

Japanese noodle firm Nissin announced Thursday it was scrapping an "anime" advert featuring tennis star Naomi Osaka, after portraying the half-Haitian player with pale skin, sparking accusations of "whitewashing.

Japan firm pulls Naomi Osaka ad amid 'whitewash' spat

Japan's Naomi Osaka defeated seventh seed Karolina Pliskova to enter her maiden Australian Open final on Thursday to set up final with Petra Kvitova. The 21-year-old Osaka won 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 to reach a second straight Grand Slam decider after her breakthrough triumph at last year's US Open.

Australian Open: Naomi Osaka beats Pliskova, will play final against Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova

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