Maria Sharapova of Russia will meet Sabine Lisicki in today's Wimbledon semi-final after Sharapova swept aside the challenge of Dominika Cibulkova.

Serena and Venus Williams both suffered shock fourth round defeats on an afternoon of surprises in the women's draw at Wimbledon on Monday.

Defending champion Serena Williams and 2004 champion Maria Sharapova both made it into the second round of the ladies singles at Wimbledon 2011.

Novak Djokovic will begin his quest on Monday for his first French Open title in Paris, Roger Federer and Caroline Wozniacki are also in action.

The French Open 2011 gets underway tomorrow and the draws have been announced for the men and women at Roland Garros.

Maria Sharapova has defeated Samantha Stosur in the final of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome in straight sets 6-2 6-4.

Daniela Hantuchova, Caroline Wozniacki and Jelena Jankovic all won through to the third round of WTA Rome Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Wednesday.

Julia Goerges has sent world number one Caroline Wozniacki crashing out of the WTA Mutua Open in Madrid in three sets 6-4 1-6 6-3.

Injured Kim Clijsters has announced her withdrawal from the Italian Open in Rome which starts 7th May.

Top seed Caroline Wozniacki is through to the third round of the WTA Mutua Madrid Open after defeating Bojana Jovanovski of Serbia on Tuesday.