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.

Kim Clijsters and Maria Sharapova both secured straight-set wins to advance to the second round of the French Open.

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

Czech player Petra Kvitova has won the WTA Mutua Madrid Open after defeating Victoria Azarenka in straight sets in Sunday's final.

Victoria Azarenka will meet Petra Kvitova in the final of the WTA Mutua Madrid Open after both players came through their semi-finals in straight sets.

Francesca Schiavone and Samantha Stosur crashed out of the WTA Mutua Madrid Open while Victoria Azarenka cruised into the quarter-finals on Thursday.

Maria Sharapova and Vera Zvonareva are both through to the third round of the WTA Mutua Madrid Open after winning their second round ties on Monday.

Victoria Azarenka has retired from her third round match of the WTA Porsche Tennis Grand Prix due to a shoulder injury.