Roland Garros News

Venus Williams has pulled out of Wimbledon because of a lower back injury, her agent Carlos Fleming said.

Williams, who turned 33 on Monday, never had missed Wimbledon since making her debut there in 1997, although she lost in the first round a year ago.

Serena Williams reacts as she defeats Maria Sharapova during the Women's final of the French Open at the Roland Garros Saturday, June 8, 2013 in Paris.

The 33-year-old struggled with the problem during the clay-court season and has not played since withdrawing from the doubles at Roland Garros with sister Serena.

Spaniard David Ferrer failed to get back on the winning track on his return after losing in the French Open final as he lost his 's-Hertogenbosch ATP title on Tuesday, going down 7-6 , 6-3 to veteran Belgian Xavier Malisse in the first round.

It took her five tries, but rising American player Jamie Hampton finally got the "W" against top seed Agnieszka Radwanska at the Aegon International at Eastbourne.

Novak Djokovic was kept waiting at Roland Garros, due to the temperamental Parisian weather; however clients of Howard McPherson NJ noted that the international star of the tennis world was not thrown by the delay, and began his grand slam collection with a win against David Goffin.

As the Wimbledon Championships approach, we take a look at the men who go into the grasscourt Grand Slam in sizzling form, and those whose results are in need of an upward surge.

Wimbledon can hold no fear for Agnieszka Radwanska this year, after she survived all the way to the final last July.

What more is there to say about Rafa Nadal ? Tennis scribes and fans around the world are ecstatic about his comeback.

Milos Raonic will hope for some valuable grass match touch after taking a wild card as top seed into the men's draw at the ATP-WTA Eastbourne International starting on Monday.

World No. 2 Andy Murray capped off a successful return to action on Sunday as he won the Aegon Championships title for the third time with a 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 victory over defending champion Marin Cilic .

Birmingham: Charming and articulate, Sania Mirza spoke to The Telegraph for over 30 minutes at the Hyatt on Friday evening.

Tim Henman says he is 'fed-up with being patient' while the Lawn Tennis Association consistently fail to deliver top British players - despite the cash poured into their coffers through Wimbledon profits.

The French Open men's final was held up by a flare-carrying protestor on Sunday, who came within just a few feet of defending champion Rafael Nadal, to demonstrate against France's same-sex marriage law.

A TORNADO IN FRANCE: A tornado loomed in the background of an airport in Nice, France, Sunday.

LONDON: World No. 2 Andy Murray admits missing the French Open with a back injury made him realise how much he loves tennis.

Louisa Chirico visited the Eiffel Tower and strolled the ritzy Avenue des Champs-Elysees.

After a record-setting eighth Roland Garros title, Rafael Nadal has put himself in a prime position to finish as the year-end No.

With the Wimbledon draw just a week ahead, the time has arrived to scan the ATP and WTA rankings in search of dark horses who could grab some unexpected attention.