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.

Defending Wimbledon champion Serena Williams has announced she will return to the tour after her recent foot injury and health scares.

American Andy Roddick has suffered his second consecutive first round defeat after falling to Gilles Simon in the first round in ATP Rome Masters.

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

Serena Williams has returned to the practice courts for the first time since her recent injury and health scares.

Serena Williams has been keeping herself busy while recovering from her foot injury that has kept her out of the game since winning Wimbledon last year.

Current Wimbledon Champion Serena Williams has told NBC she is hoping to make a return to the sport "early summer" after recoving from a blood clot on the lung.

American Andy Roddick lost his composure and temper last night and eventually the match in the second-round at the US Open.