American Flavour Dominates

IN 2004, the Russians were coming, with three of the four majors taken by three different Russian women.

Revolution Stalls As Serena And Davenport Fly Star-spangled Banner

In 2004, the Russians were coming, with three of the four majors taken by their countrywomen. However, on form, the first grand slam of the new year might have a more familiar star-spangled look.

Myskina To Tone Down The Tantrums

The Russians are on the move and showing the way is a less emotional Anastasia Myskina.

Venus Lying Low While Her Star Rises

VENUS Williams has shown signs of a revival at Melbourne Park and the fuss about coming Russians and ephedrine has allowed the Williams sisters, particularly Venus, to enjoy the luxury of a lower profile.

Russians March On As Pierce Falls By The Wayside

THE fresh face of women's tennis was emphasised on the Australian Open's first day, when four of the tournament's leading Russian chances secured second-round matches and one of three former champions, Mary Pierce, endured a frustrating straight-sets exit.

Russians Show The Way Ahead

The fresh face of women's tennis was emphasised on the Australian Open's first day, when four of the tournament's leading Russian chances secured second-round matches and one of three former champions, Mary Pierce, endured a frustrating straight-sets exit.

Be Ready For Russian Invasion

THE usual suspects from the US and home-town hope Alicia Molik are seemingly all that can stop Russians from holding all four grand slam trophies by the completion of the 2005 Australian Open.

Anastasia Myskina (russia) - The Women

The highest ranked among the horde of young Russians in the top 20, she won the French Open last year, becoming the first woman from her country to do so, and made the quarter-finals at Melbourne Park. Her thumping forehand also propelled her to the ITF's world champion of tennis title.