Monfils, Montanes advance to Nice Open final

France's Gael Monfils beat Spain's Pablo Andujar 7-5, 6-4 in the Nice Open on Friday to advance to the final.

Boris Becker backing new Asian tennis league

Boris Becker is backing a new tennis league in Asia featuring former and current players.

For 1st time since '82, 3 US men qualify in Paris

Three U.S. men have qualified for the French Open for the first time in more than 30 years.

Nadal could get Djokovic in French Open semifinals

By HOWARD FENDRICH

Seven-time champion Rafael Nadal could face top-seeded Novak Djokovic in the French Open semifinals a year after they met to decide the title.

Roger Federer, always at Grand Slam tournaments

By HOWARD FENDRICH

Perhaps not surprisingly, the first three questions posed to Roger Federer at his pre-French Open news conference Friday concerned rival and nemesis Rafael Nadal.

Monaco to play Nieminen in Duesseldorf final

Juan Monaco will face Jarkko Nieminen in the final of the inaugural Power Horse Cup ATP tournament, with both players seeking their first title of the year.

Monaco to play Nieminen in Duesseldorf final

Juan Monaco and Jarkko Nieminen won semifinal matches Friday, setting up the inaugural Power Horse Cup final with both players eyeing their first title of the year.

How tweet it is: Federer gets around to Twitter

Yes, tennis fans, Roger Federer is finally on Twitter.

Federer to skip Switzerland's Davis Cup playoff

Roger Federer says he won't play for Switzerland in the Davis Cup playoffs against Ecuador in September.

Azarenka brings new mindset to French Open

By HAROLD HECKLE

Victoria Azarenka used to create the impression on court she was contending with more than an opponent. There seemed to be demons at play as well.

FRENCH OPEN 2013: Capsules on women to watch

By HOWARD FENDRICH

Women to watch at the French Open, where play begins Sunday:

FRENCH OPEN 2013: Capsules on men to watch

By HOWARD FENDRICH

Men to watch at the French Open, where play begins Sunday:

10 things to know for the French Open

By HOWARD FENDRICH

A look at 10 of the top topics at the French Open, the clay-court Grand Slam tennis tournament that begins Sunday and ends June 9:

Querrey beats Stakhovsky to reach quarters in Nice

American Sam Querrey reached the quarterfinals of the Nice Open, beating Sergiy Stakhovsky of Ukraine 7-5, 6-3 on Wednesday.

Del Potro, Baker, Fish pull out of French Open

Seventh-ranked Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina has pulled out of the upcoming French Open because of a respiratory virus.

Stanford takes NCAA women's tennis title

With Kristie Ahn back in the lineup after missing parts of the last two seasons, 12th-seeded Stanford was a different team.

Virginia defeats UCLA to win NCAA men's tennis

Virginia finally took that last step and won an NCAA men's tennis championship.

Andy Murray out of French Open due to back injury

Andy Murray withdrew from the French Open on Tuesday because of a chronic back injury and will now focus on preparing for the start of the grass-court season next month.

Fognini, Stakhovsky, Mathieu advance at Nice Open

Fabio Fognini overcame a sloppy first set to beat Italian countryman Marco Cecchinato 1-6, 6-1, 6-2 Tuesday in the first round of the Nice Open.

Nadal beats Federer, Serena wins at Italian Open

By ANDREW DAMPF

After all these years, Rafael Nadal still knows how to dominate Roger Federer.

Sharapova withdraws from Italian Open with illness

Two-time defending champion Maria Sharapova has withdrawn before her Italian Open quarterfinal match against seventh-seeded Sara Errani because of illness.

Tomic expected to play French Open

Tennis Australia expects that Bernard Tomic will play in the French Open, despite coach John Tomic recently declaring his son's participation unlikely.

US Open tennis leaving CBS for ESPN in 2015

By HOWARD FENDRICH

The U.S. Open tennis tournament will leave CBS after nearly a half-century and move all TV coverage to cable starting in 2015 under an 11-year contract with ESPN.

Buckeyes a tennis powerhouse in a Northern climate

By RUSTY MILLER

Those who follow college men's tennis closely know that Ohio State has a powerhouse program.

Brazilian player received 8 1/2-month doping ban

The ITF says Brazilian tennis player Fernando Romboli has completed an 8 1/2-month suspension for a doping violation.

Murray retires with back pain; doubtful for Paris

By ANDREW DAMPF

Andy Murray retired from his second-round match with Spanish opponent Marcel Granollers at the Italian Open on Wednesday with lower back pain and considers himself doubtful for the French Open.

Murray retires from match against Granollers

Andy Murray has retired from his second-round match with Marcel Granollers in the second round of the Italian Open.

Madrid court adjourns John Tomic case to October

A Madrid court has postponed the trial of the father of Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic because the victim of an alleged assault was unable to attend a hearing.

Robson beats Venus, faces Serena next in Rome

By ANDREW DAMPF

Laura Robson overcame strong winds to beat Venus Williams 6-3, 6-2 at the Italian Open on Monday and set up a second-round match with top-ranked Serena Williams.

Oregon tennis player Rovello drowns

The University of Oregon says that tennis player Alex Rovello died in a diving accident Saturday at Tamolitch Falls in the Willamette National Forest.

Federer, Murray: no problem for gay tennis players

Roger Federer and Andy Murray believe there would be no problem if a men's tennis player comes out as gay.

Serena Williams & Rafael Nadal win Madrid Open

By JOSEPH WILSON

Serena Williams kept the No. 1, and added No. 50.

Singapore to host WTA Championship from 2014-18

By HOWARD FENDRICH

Eyeing a stronger presence in Asia, the WTA is moving its season-ending championships to Singapore for 2014-18 in a five-year deal worth more than $70 million.

Tomic's hitting partner calls for father ban

By DANIELLA MATAR

The father of Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic was barred Tuesday from being accredited to upcoming ATP events pending an investigation into allegations that he assaulted his son's training partner ahead of this week's Madrid Open.

With wild cards, Kuznetsov, Rogers head to Paris

By HOWARD FENDRICH

A year ago, Brian Baker was the former French Open junior finalist who made it into the main tournament at Roland Garros nearly a decade later thanks to a wild card from the U.S. Tennis Association.

Venus Williams, Roddick join WTT ownership group

By MELISSA MURPHY

Venus Williams and Andy Roddick were just kids when they got their first taste of World Team Tennis.

Wawrinka beats Ferrer to win Portugal Open

Stanislas Wawrinka won the Portugal Open by beating top-seeded David Ferrer 6-1, 6-4 in Sunday's final.

Haas defeats Kohlschreiber to win BMW Open

Tommy Haas won the BMW Open for the first time in his 10th attempt.

Venus Williams (back) pulls out of Madrid Open

Venus Williams has withdrawn from the Madrid Open because of back problems.

Shelby Rogers wins French Open wild card from USTA

Shelby Rogers of Charleston, S.C., gets a chance to make her debut in the French Open's main draw after earning a wild card from the U.S. Tennis Association based on clay-court results on the USTA Pro Circuit.

Nadal beats Almagro to win 8th Barcelona Open

JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press

BARCELONA, Spain | All those months of hard work and rehab are starting to pay off for Rafael Nadal. Yet he is still not sure what this means for the French Open.

Sharapova reaches Key Biscayne final for 5th time

Steven Wine AP Sports Writer

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. | Maria Sharapova swept the first 10 points Thursday, then hardly let up from there. If she can keep it going for one more round, she'll finally have that elusive Sony Open title.

Djokovic completes Australian Open hat trick

John Pye AP Sports Writer

MELBOURNE, Australia | No shirt ripping or bare-chested flexing this time.

Joking aside, No. 1 Djokovic hopes to make history

JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer

MELBOURNE, Australia | Novak Djokovic shelved the conventional preparations for a while, warming up for a shot at a third consecutive Australian title with a bit of weekend hit-and-giggle and a Gangnam Style dance with Serena Williams.