Outside of Vera Zvonareva's closest friends and relations, it's hard to think of anyone who thought that the Russian had much of a chance against Serena Williams in the women's singles final.

Day 11 of Wimbledon ended much as it was predicted to, writes Steve Pearce.

Grandstand's Steve Pearce wraps up the women's semi-finals at Wimbledon.

Steve Pearce opines on the decline of Wimbledon king Roger Federer on day nine in London.

Steve Pearce witnessed the fall of two big names in the women's quarter-finals on day eight at Wimbledon.

Steve Pearce timed his afternoon to catch both of the Aussies in action on day seven at Wimbledon, but was to be left disappointed as they bowed out.

Rafael Nadal produced another Herculean effort at Wimbledon but is worried about his knees heading into the second week, writes Steve Pearce.

Steve Pearce says day five at Wimbledon was merely a day of good wins and of them all, Lleyton Hewitt's was most eye-catching.

Day four at Wimbledon was a right royal affair, writes Steve Pearce.

The Wimbledon marathon between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut is absurd, riveting and a lot of fun, writes Steve Pearce.

Steve Pearce slipped, slopped and slapped to watch 'new Aussie' Anastasia Rodionova play hopeful Brit Anne Keothavong on day two at Wimbledon.

The first day of the 2010 Wimbledon tournament will be remembered for the upset that wasn't, writes Steve Pearce.

Former Davis Cup-winning player and coach Wally Masur believes Lleyton Hewitt will launch his French Open campaign on Sunday at a career crossroads.

Young Australian tennis hopeful John Millman shares his lastest adventures on the world tour as he prepares to try and crack the main draw of his first grand slam.

Amid all the crisis talk in Australian tennis circles over the last 12 to 18 months, the Fed Cup team has been bucking the trend.

Sam Stosur, the latest golden girl of Australian tennis, believes she has the game to win the French Open.

Two Australian sporting superstars of the future helped announce themselves to the world this week, writes Grandstand's Quentin Hull.

When young Australian tennis player John Millman was waiting in the change rooms alongside Radek Stepanek all he could think was - What have I gotten myself in to?

Justine Henin has fallen in love with tennis all over again.

During the intense and private moments of his preparations to battle Roger Federer perhaps Lleyton Hewitt will offer a silent prayer to the patron saint of hopeless and desperate causes.

These are strange times for Australian sports fans.

Grandstand's Gerard Whateley and Paul McNamee go courtside at Melbourne Park to give you a wrap-up of the day's news from the 2010 Australian Open.

As Hopman Cup XXII draws to a close, Carole Kerr looks back on some of the great moments and wonderful adventures enjoyed during the unique event.

She's a drummer, an aspiring politician and in her spare time, world number 56 Andrea Petkovic plays tennis for a living.