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In the absence of the injured Andy Murray, 19-year-old Robson goes into the tournament as Britain's main hope for success despite never having won a main-draw match at Roland Garros.

V ictoria Azarenka used to create the impression on court she was contending with more than an opponent.

Serena Williams will begin her bid for a second French Open championship and 16th Grand Slam title overall by facing 83rd-ranked Anna Tatishvili in the first round.

China's rising middle class concerns about air pollution, food safety and China's education system show the challenges facing the country's newly appointed leaders.

Li Na's momentous French Open title win of 2011 was expected to open the floodgates for Asian -- and in particular Chinese -- players in world tennis.

In this May 28, 2011 file photo, Rafael Nadal of Spain slips in his third round match against Antonio Veic of Croatia at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

Ahead of Roland Garros 2013, we caught up with the 31-year-old to get her thoughts on this year's tournament, the rise of the British women and why the older players are currently dominating the women's rankings.

For Maria Sharapova, defending her French Open title is the next challenge on the court.

This look ahead at the Roland Garros women's field mirrors the format used for the men's companion article yesterday.

The western world's difficulty with the naming order of the former Roland Garros winner is sometimes the least of her problems.

WORLD No. 1 Novak Djokovic made short work of Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov to reach the quarterfinals of the Italian Open in Rome yesterday with a 6-1 6-4 win.

Reigning two-time champion Maria Sharapova resumed her winning ways in Rome with an easy second-round victory, while her fellow former world No.

Rome Jerzy Janowicz ripped off his shirt after stunning Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Juan Martin del Potro visited the Pope and Andy Murray and Stanislas Wawrinka pulled out through injury at the Italian Open on Wednesday.

As the best players in the world prepare for the French Open, the Rome Masters gives them a great chance for a final tuneup before the Grand Slam event.

At the age of 10, Laura Robson went to Wimbledon and watched Venus Williams in awe.

The British number one linked up with the Croatian after the Olympics last year and the partnership appeared to be flourishing as she defeated Kim Clijsters and Li Na to reach the fourth round of the US Open.

I am curious why you think that Serena Williams needs to be a mentor while she is still an active player.

Women's Tennis Association chief executive Stacey Allaster stands in front of artwork at a press conference in Singapore, May 8, 2013.

"Uh, no, it's not a good time," she says, gasping for air. "I'm on the elliptical right now.

Juventus cemented a 29th Italian soccer title triumph yesterday after another near-flawless campaign but, for coach Antonio Conte, hoisting the club back among European football's giants will be hampered by a cash-strapped Serie A. Conte lashed out following Juve's quarter-final humbling by Bayern Munich last month in Europe's premier club ... (more)