The Brisbane International starting next month will feature the world's top three women players with confirmation on Wednesday that top-ranked Victoria Azarenka will take part.

Azarenka, of Belarus,

World No.1 women's tennis player Victoria Azarenka ended with the highest prize purse of $7,923,920 in the calendar year.

The Belarusian won her first and only Grand Slam till date at the Australian

“Beauty sells“, Maria Sharapova had once famously remarked, an ironic statement from someone who evokes a sense of awe and admiration both for her tennis and drop-dead gorgeous looks.

At 25, she pres

Women's tennis icon Maria Sharapova Sunday said Sania Mirza was a great singles talent but it was right for the Indian to focus on doubles due to the demanding nature of the game.

"It takes so much b

Maria Sharapova -- the name has oomph and glamour attached to it. When the four-time grand slam champion showed up in New Delhi Sunday there was that unmistaken mystique in the tennis majesty.

The si

Serena Williams beat Maria Sharapova 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday to win the WTA Championships for the third time and finish the year with another title - but not the top ranking.

"Now that I can be honest, I

The tennis fans could not have asked for a better weekend as it heats up for two interesting finales today evening.

While Roger Federer takes on Juan Martin del Potro in the Swiss Indoors final, Ser

World number one Victoria Azarenka on Sunday claimed her sixth title this season when she beat German Julia Goerges in straight sets at the Linz WTA tournament.

The Belarusian, in her ninth final ap

Chinese tennis star Li Na has insisted "age is nothing" and put retirement talk on hold as she eyes next season with rising confidence after a resurgence she credits to her new coach, Carlos Rodriguez

World number two Maria Sharapova overcame home favourite Li Na in straight sets on Saturday to make the final of the China Open, while Jo-Wilfried Tsonga triumphed in the last four of the men's draw.