Li Na's triumph at the French Open has made her the first Chinese and Asian woman to win a Grand Slam singles title. Not only her win, but also her perseverance and passion for the sport will help the development of tennis in China, says an article in South Metropolis

Venus Williams fans hoping for a big Friday night of entertainment on Rod Laver Arena were sadly disappointed when the 2003 finalist retired six minutes into the match with just one game played, which she lost on serve against Andrea Petkovic. The No. 4 seed retired with a groin injury and later left no doubts when asked what happened. ''I obviously couldn't play,'' she said, adding that during her last practice session she ''hit some balls … kind of standing still.''

Martina Navratilova was released from a Nairobi hospital on Sunday, three days after her liquid-filled lungs forced her to abandon her attempt to climb Africa's highest mountain.

Just days after being fined a record $82,500, Serena Williams finds herself in the news again for an unexpected reason. The tennis star suffered a wardrobe malfunction while bodysurfing in Barbados at the end of November. Her swimsuit slipped off her chest, exposing her left nipple. According to the Daily Mail, Williams laughed off the episode. Still, it is not as if Williams is shy about revealing her figure.

Serena Williams takes a dip in the water, rides a jetski, and relaxes in the sun with some friends on Thursday (2010 March 25) in Miami, Florida.