TOP STORY Rafa struggles, Roger cruises 14/05/2008 22:09 Roger Federer has admitted he had few problems as he outclassed Finland's Jarkko Nieminen, while Rafael Nadal struggled to get going. Roger Federer eases through Top-seed Ivanovic crashes out Safin takes out Berdych Sport Henin announces retirement 14/05/2008 16:31 Women's world number one Justine Henin has announced her retirement from competitive tennis, at a press conference in her native Belgium. Factbox Justine Henin Henin to call it quits: reports 'Henin can win Roland Garros'

THE END: Belgium's Justine Henin informs the media in Limelette, Belgium on Wednesday that she is retiring from professional tennis (Geert van den Wijngaert, AP) Full Story News in Pictures

Roger Federer eases through 14/05/2008 18:06 Top-ranked Roger Federer has eased past Jarkko Nieminen in two sets to reach the third round of the Hamburg Masters, a tournament he has won four times. Henin announces retirement Top-seed Ivanovic crashes out Safin takes out Berdych Top-seed Ivanovic crashes out 14/05/2008 17:18 Top-seeded Ana Ivanovic has been upset by Bulgarian qualifier Tsvetana Pironkova at the Italian Open while Venus Williams beat Samantha Stosur. Rain washes out Rome tennis Davydenko, Ferrer on the move Duo monopoly under threat Safin takes out Berdych 14/05/2008 14:05 Former world number one Marat Safin has continued his comeback with a straight-sets win over ninth-seed Tomas Berdych in the second round of the Hamburg Masters. Henin to call it quits: reports Rain washes out Rome tennis Davydenko, Ferrer on the move Venus kept waiting by rain 14/05/2008 07:50 Venus Williams' return from the sidelines with an unspecified medical problem has been delayed as rain forced play to be abandoned at the Italian Open. Rain washes out Rome tennis Russia crush US in Fed Cup Venus cagey over withdrawal Rain washes out Rome tennis 13/05/2008 22:06 Persistent rain has put an early end to play at the WTA Rome International Tennis Tournament and only four matches were completed before play was called off. Davydenko, Ferrer on the move Duo monopoly under threat Sharapova in 'shoot-out' Davydenko, Ferrer on the move 13/05/2008 19:42 Nikolay Davydenko and David Ferrer have moved smartly into the third round of the Hamburg Masters while Tommy Robredo came back from the brink. Hewitt may miss Wimbledon Duo monopoly under threat Djovokic closes gap on Nadal Hewitt may miss Wimbledon 13/05/2008 10:28 A hip injury is threatening to force Australia's Lleyton Hewitt out of this year's French Open and Wimbledon championships. Sharapova in 'shoot-out' 'Henin can win Roland Garros' Federer seeks fifth title Factbox Justine Henin 14/05/2008 16:30 Factbox on Belgium's Justine Henin, who has announced her retirement with immediate effect. Henin to call it quits: reports 14/05/2008 09:09 World number one Justine Henin is set to announce her retirement from professional tennis, according to reports. Safina's Mother's Day gift 'Henin can win Roland Garros' Dementieva ousts Ivanovic Duo monopoly under threat 13/05/2008 09:14 Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's monopoly is under threat with Novak Djokovic admitting he is playing the best tennis of his life. Sharapova in 'shoot-out' 'Henin can win Roland Garros' Berdych raring to go Sharapova in 'shoot-out' 12/05/2008 17:59 Maria Sharapova has reached a compromise with the WTA and completed a promotional photo shoot before the Italian Open after the time for the shoot was cut. Ivanovic guns for Henin's crown Duo headed for Olympics Serena defeats Sharapova Nadal to slip to third best? 12/05/2008 17:21 Rafael Nadal says he expects to lose his world number two ranking to Serbia's Novak Djokovic by Wimbledon at the latest. It could even happen in Hamburg. Great fightback by Tsonga Djovokic closes gap on Nadal Federer confirms Halle entry Great fightback by Tsonga 12/05/2008 16:23 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has recovered from a first set white-wash to beat French compatriot Nicolas Mahut in the first round of the Hamburg Masters Series. Djovokic closes gap on Nadal Djokovic claims 10th title Safina's Mother's Day gift Djovokic closes gap on Nadal 12/05/2008 11:04 Serbia's Novak Djokovic has closed the gap on world No 3 Spain's Rafael Nadal after winning the Rome Masters. Djokovic claims 10th title 'Henin can win Roland Garros' Hewitt returns to Hopman Cup Djokovic claims 10th title 11/05/2008 17:54 Thirs ranked Novak Djokovic has won the 10th title of his career rallying to beat unseeded Stanislas Wawrinka in a three-setter at the Rome Masters. Safina's Mother's Day gift Nadal happy to be second Djokovic eases into Rome final Safina's Mother's Day gift 11/05/2008 16:59 A special Mother's Day gift is how Dina Safina described her third top-10 upset at the German Open which gave her the title when she beat Elena Dementieva. 'Henin can win Roland Garros' Safina reaches final Safina trounces Serena Nadal happy to be second 11/05/2008 15:28 Clay-court king Rafael Nadal, the favourite for the Hamburg Masters, says he takes some solace being second behind Swiss master Roger Federer. Federer shocked by Stepanek Nadal's winning run stopped Nadal tired of crowded calendar 'Henin can win Roland Garros' 10/05/2008 20:23 World number one Justine Henin can still win Roland Garros for the fourth consecutive time later this month, insists German Open finalist Elena Dementieva. Dementieva ousts Ivanovic Safina reaches final Tired Henin to be fined

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