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Del Potro pulls out of French Open

10:27 AM, May 22, 2013

Former U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro has pulled out of the 2013 French Open after failing to recover from a virus.

Tennis News

Seppi, Hewitt exit Nice

3:51 PM, May 20, 2013

Fifth seed Andreas Seppi and former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt came up a first-round losers Monday at the $530,000 Nice Open, a final clay-court French Open tune-up.

Lepchenko wins Brussels opener

3:42 PM, May 20, 2013

American Varvara Lepchenko was a hard- fought opening-round winner Monday at the $690,000 Brussels Open, a final clay-court French Open tune-up.

Rain wins Day 1 in Strasbourg

2:16 PM, May 20, 2013

All of Monday's scheduled opening-round action was postponed because of rain at the $235,000 Strasbourg International tennis event, a final clay-court French Open tune-up.

Seppi exits Nice

1:15 PM, May 20, 2013

Fifth seed Andreas Seppi came up a first- round loser Monday at the $530,000 Nice Open, a final clay-court French Open tune-up.

Nieminen advances at Power Horse Cup

1:13 PM, May 20, 2013

Veteran Finnish left-hander Jarkko Nieminen was an easy opening-round winner Monday at the inaugural $530,000 Power Horse Cup, a final French Open tune-up.

At the Net: Roland Garros 2013: Nadal eyes another prize

12:58 PM, May 20, 2013

The 2013 French Open will swing into action on Sunday and Rafael Nadal will be there as your three-time defending champion.

Berankis knocks off Istomin in Nice opener

1:33 PM, May 19, 2013

Ricardas Berankis was a first-round winner Sunday at the $530,000 Nice Open, a final clay-court French Open tune-up.

Nadal captures 7th Rome title in rout of Federer

12:28 PM, May 19, 2013

Even the great Roger Federer couldn't quell Rafael Nadal's momentum.

Rosol falls in Dusseldorf opener

11:04 AM, May 19, 2013

Fifth seed Lukas Rosol was a first- round loser Sunday at the inaugural Power Horse Cup, a final French Open tune-up.

Serena extends career-best run, wins Rome title

10:28 AM, May 19, 2013

Another impressive performance by the seemingly indomitable Serena Williams.

Nadal to meet Federer in blockbuster Rome final

5:05 PM, May 18, 2013

Make it 8-for-8.

Rafa returns to Rome final

1:38 PM, May 18, 2013

Make it 8-for-8.

Serena continues roll into Rome final, Azarenka next

11:17 AM, May 18, 2013

Serena Williams appears unstoppable.

Berdych stuns Djokovic; Federer, Nadal reach semis in Rome

6:58 PM, May 17, 2013

Czech slugger Tomas Berdych came from way behind to upset two-time champion Novak Djokovic, while six-time winner Rafael Nadal and reigning Wimbledon champion Roger Federer each pulled out quarterfinal victories Friday at the $3.475 million Italian Masters tennis event.

Serena, Azarenka reach semis; Sharapova pulls out in Rome

4:34 PM, May 17, 2013

Red-hot Serena Williams and former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka secured berths in the semifinals, while two-time defending champion Maria Sharapova pulled out of her scheduled quarterfinal match Friday at the Italian Open because of a viral illness.

Berdych stuns Djokovic; Nadal reaches semis in Rome

2:08 PM, May 17, 2013

Czech slugger Tomas Berdych came from way behind to upset two-time champion Novak Djokovic, while six-time winner Rafael Nadal pulled out a quarterfinal victory Friday at the $3.475 million Italian Masters tennis event.

At the Net: One to watch: Benoit Paire

12:29 PM, May 17, 2013

French tennis has certainly picked up the pace in recent years -- well, on the men's side anyway -- and the latest of its quality ball-strikers is Benoit Paire.

Serena cruises into semis; Sharapova pulls out in Rome

12:03 PM, May 17, 2013

Red-hot Serena Williams eased into the semifinals, while two-time defending champion Maria Sharapova pulled out of her scheduled quarterfinal match Friday at the Italian Open because of an illness.

Berdych stuns Djokovic in Rome

11:40 AM, May 17, 2013

Czech slugger Tomas Berdych came from behind to upset two-time champion Novak Djokovic and reach the semifinals at the $3.475 million Italian Masters tennis event.

Sharapova withdraws in Rome

8:44 AM, May 17, 2013

Maria Sharapova will not win a third straight Italian Open after withdrawing from the French Open tune-up on Friday because of illness.

Djokovic, Federer, Nadal reach Italian Masters QFs

4:38 PM, May 16, 2013

Two-time champion Novak Djokovic, two-time runner-up Roger Federer and reigning titlist Rafael Nadal were among Thursday's third-round winners at the $3.475 million Italian Masters tennis event.

U.S. Open tennis will leave CBS for ESPN in 2015

3:59 PM, May 16, 2013

The U.S. Open tennis tournament will leave CBS and move all its television coverage to ESPN starting in 2015 under an 11-year contract.

Serena, Sharapova, Azarenka ease into Rome quarters

3:20 PM, May 16, 2013

Red-hot Serena Williams, two-time reigning champion Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka were a trio of easy third-round winners Thursday at the $2.37 million Italian Open, a clay-court French Open tune-up.

Serena, Azarenka cruise into Rome quarters

2:07 PM, May 16, 2013

Red-hot Serena Williams and former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka were a pair of easy third-round winners Thursday at the $2.37 million Italian Open, a clay-court French Open tune-up.

Djokovic, Nadal reach Italian Masters quarters

2:02 PM, May 16, 2013

Two-time champion Novak Djokovic and reigning titlist Rafael Nadal were among Thursday's third-round winners at the $3.475 million Italian Masters tennis event.

Serena Williams Strolls Into Rome Quarters

12:53 PM, May 16, 2013

Red-hot Serena Williams was an easy third- round winner Thursday at the Italian Open, a clay-court French Open tune-up.

Djokovic eases into Italian Masters QFs

11:31 AM, May 16, 2013

Two-time champion and two-time runner-up Novak Djokovic was an easy third-round victor Thursday at the $3.475 million Italian Masters tennis event.

Sharapova, Azarenka cruise in Rome openers

4:53 PM, May 15, 2013

Reigning two-time champion Maria Sharapova resumed her winning ways in Rome with an easy second-round victory, while her fellow former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka also landed in the win column Wednesday at the $2.37 million Italian Open, a clay-court French Open tune-up.

Nadal rolls; Injured Murray exits Italian Masters

3:27 PM, May 15, 2013

Red-hot Rafael Nadal was an easy winner Wednesday, while birthday boy Andy Murray retired from his second-round match at the $3.475 million Italian Masters due to a back injury.

Sharapova rolls in Rome opener

12:41 PM, May 15, 2013

Reigning two-time champion Maria Sharapova resumed her winning ways in Rome with an easy second-round victory Wednesday at the $2.37 million Italian Open, a clay-court French Open tune-up.

Injured Murray exits Italian Masters

12:23 PM, May 15, 2013

Andy Murray retired from his second-round match Wednesday at the $3.475 million Italian Masters due to a back and hip problems.

Serena cruises; Radwanska falls in Rome

4:39 PM, May 14, 2013

Red-hot Serena Williams was an easy second- round winner, while last year's Wimbledon runner-up Agnieszka Radwanska was an upset victim Tuesday at the Italian Open tennis event.

Brig. General Bryan Roberts Of Ft. Jackson, SC Suspended After Assault, Adultery Allegations Made

US Army announced Tuesday that it has suspended the top general at Fort Jackson in South Carolina over allegations of assault and adultery.

10:25 PM, May 21, 2013

FBI: Tsarnaev Friend Killed In Orlando

The Sentinel and WESH-TV identified the victim as 27-year-old Ibragim Todashev.

9:16 AM, May 22, 2013

WFMY's Julie Luck Performs at Halftime during Pro Cheerleader Reunion

The Golden State Warrior Girls's Dance Team hold its first reunion for former members, including WFMY News 2's Julie Luck.  Check out the former professional cheerleaders' halftime performance! 

11:59 PM, May 21, 2013

Students At Reagan High School Raise Confederate Flag As A Prank

A year-end prank saw students raise a Confederate battle flag outside a Forsyth County high school.   

7:52 AM, May 22, 2013

Caught On Cam: Woman Reunited With Dog Buried In Rubble

A woman was reunited with her dog who was buried under rubble following a destructive tornado that demolished parts of Oklahoma.

7:40 AM, May 21, 2013

Ken Johnson From King Wins Lottery After Reading Horoscope

He headed home to tell his wife and said to her, "You better be nice to me. She said, 'Why? Did you win the lottery?' And I said, maybe."

 

6:19 PM, May 21, 2013

EF5 Tornado Slams Moore, OK: How Did So Many Survive?

Many in Moore, Ok survived, despite an official warning just 16 minutes before the twister cut a 17-mile war-zone-like path.

9:17 PM, May 21, 2013

Family & Friends Launch Josh Level Foundation

On Wednesday, Josh Level, who died in February, would have been 18 years old.

7:02 AM, May 22, 2013

Duke Energy Cuts Off Power For Disabled Vet And Mother Of Three

Duke Energy cuts off the power for a disabled veteran and mother of three despite efforts by female vets advocacy group.

10:44 PM, May 20, 2013

Bank of America Gets Pad Locked After Homeowner Forecloses On It

The owners were able to prove they didn't owe the bank, because they paid cash for the house!

7:07 AM, Jun 5, 2011

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