Briefs | Tennis: Soon-to-be No. 1 Sharapova advances in Rome

On the Baseline Tennis News • Who Will Be the New No. 1 on the WTA Tour Tennis Rankings?
Although Maria Sharapova seems poised to assume the top spot now that Justine Henin is retiring, she is not 100% guaranteed to become No. 1. Sharapova is expected to become the best tennis player in the world on Monday when the latest rankings are ...

On the Baseline Tennis News • It’s Official! Maria Sharapova Will Take Over No. 1 Ranking
Maria Sharapova will take over the No. 1 singles ranking next Monday, the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour announced on Thursday. Justine Henin’s retirement on Wednesday propelled Sharapova back to the top spot for the first time since she lost the ...

Sharapova's Thigh • Sharapova Not Only #1 In Thigh Rankings...
But in women's tennis as well. With the WTA's(Women Tennis Association) #1 ranked Justine Henin's shocking retirement at the age of 25, the Thigh Goddess will move up to the top spot in the rankings on Monday."The ranking has never been a big deal for ...

On the Baseline Tennis News • Internazionali BNL d’Italia May 16 Results, May 17 Schedule of Play
Internazionali BNL d’Italia Rome, Italy $1,340,000 (Tier I) Red Clay / Outdoors May 12 - 18, 2008 Results - Friday, May 16, 2008 Singles - Quarterfinals (2) Maria Sharapova (RUS) d. (9) Patty Schnyder (SUI) 67(3) 75 62 (4) Jelena ...

On the Baseline Tennis News • Internazionali BNL d’Italia May 17 Results, May 18 Schedule of Play
Internazionali BNL d’Italia Rome, Italy $1,340,000 (Tier I) Red Clay / Outdoors May 12 - 18, 2008 Results - Saturday, May 17, 2008 Singles - Semifinals (4) Jelena Jankovic (SRB) d. (2) Maria Sharapova (RUS) w/o (left calf strain) (Q) ...

Sharapova to become world No. 1
Maria Sharapova will assume the No. 1 ranking in tennis because of Justine Henin's retirement. The 25-year-old Henin, who retired Wednesday, asked to be removed from the rankings, the WTA Tour said Thursday. Sharapova will automatically become No. 1 ...

Jankovic, Serena advance in Italy
Defending champion Jelena Jankovic and Serena Williams advanced to the Italian Open quarterfinals Thursday. The fourth-seeded Jankovic routed Maria Kirilenko 6-1, 6-1 and Williams overcame some erratic moments before eliminating Italian wild card ...

Sharapova, Serena, Jankovic advance in Italy
Defending champion Jelena Jankovic and Serena Williams advanced to the Italian Open quarterfinals Thursday. The fourth-seeded Jankovic routed Maria Kirilenko 6-1, 6-1 and Williams overcame some erratic moments before eliminating Italian wild card ...

Henin retirement to make Sharapova No. 1 (AP)
Maria Sharapova will assume the No. 1 ranking in tennis because of Justine Henin's retirement. The 25-year-old Henin, who retired Wednesday, asked to be removed from the rankings, the WTA Tour said Thursday. Sharapova will automatically become No. 1 ...

Aussie women's final moving to nighttime (AP)
The Australian Open women's singles final will be a night match in 2009, and defending champion Maria Sharapova thinks it will be a good move. "The atmosphere at Melbourne Park at night is great and the cooler conditions allow the players to really ...