Serena back on top of women's tennis

US tennis star Serena Williams will become the World No.1 women's player as soon as the new WTA rankings are announced on Monday.

February 16, 2013 07:51

Kazakh Davis Cup success at Russia’s expense

For the first time in two decades Russia is not involved in the top tier of the Davis Cup though four Russians were helping their adopted nation of Kazakhstan make it to the quarter-finals.

February 12, 2013 10:23

Russia passes Japan test in Fed Cup

Team Russia found themselves on the verge of being knocked out of the Fed Cup but bounced back to narrowly beat Japan 3-2 in the quarterfinals as the countries met for the first time ever.

February 10, 2013 17:19

Russia and Japan level in Fed Cup

Russia and Japan are level at 1-1 after Day 1 of the Fed Cup’s opening round at Moscow’s Olimpiysky Arena.

February 09, 2013 14:29

‘Federer only player able to beat Djokovic’

Both male and female world number ones successfully defended their titles and top rankings at the Australian Open in January. RT talked with Russia's first female Grand Slam winner, 2004 Roland Garros champion Anastasia Myskina, to help explain why.

February 05, 2013 16:47

Kirilenko wins first WTA singles title since 2008

Second-seed Maria Kirilenko has edged out Sabine Liciski of Germany in the final match of the Pattaya Open, ending her WTA drought that lasted for more than four years.

February 03, 2013 14:29