Sharapova to play in Fed Cup for Russia

MOSCOW (AP)—Maria Sharapova will lead Russia in the Fed Cup first-round tie against France next season, the president of the Russian Tennis Federation said Tuesday. Shamil Tarpischev, who is also the Fed Cup captain, said Sharapova has agreed to play in the competition for the first time since making her debut in Russia’s 4-1 first-round […]

Clijsters wins WTA player of the year for second time

LONDON, Dec 1 (Reuters) – Belgian Kim Clijsters sealed a glittering comeback with the Women’s Tennis Association award for player of the year and swiftly paid tribute to her fellow competitors, the WTA announced on Wednesday. “This year I met a lot of new girls and it was very nice that so many of them […]