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Serena pulls out, Venus loses in Rome

Serena Williams withdrew from her quarterfinal match at the Italian Open on Friday due to a back problem, and older sister Venus Williams was beaten by defending champion Jelena Jankovic. Details

Nadal, Djokovic to play for world No. 2

Defending champion Roger Federer cruised into the semifinals of the Hamburg Masters by defeating Fernando Verdasco 6-3, 6-3 on Friday. Details

Henin retirement to make Sharapova No. 1

Maria Sharapova will assume the No. 1 ranking in tennis because of Justine Henin's retirement. Details

Kuerten among wild cards at French Open

Three-time French Open champion Gustavo Kuerten was given a wild-card entry into this year's tournament by the French tennis federation on Thursday. Details

Henin announces immediate retirement

The determination that helped Justine Henin beat bigger, stronger opponents time and again was fading. Details