Tennis News

Serena Williams won't be playing in either of Saturday's Fed Cup singles matches as she returns to competitive tennis this week, five months after becoming a mother.

Top-seeded David Goffin breezed into the semifinals of the Open Sud de France, beating Karen Khachanov 6-4, 6-4 on Friday. Goffin next meets triple champion Richard Gasquet.

Right now, it's all about enjoying the journey back to tennis for Serena Williams, but sooner or later, she's going to reclaim her throne.

Johanna Konta and Heather Watson continued their fine Fed Cup form to steer Great Britain into the World Group II play-offs for a second successive year.

The Czech Republic bolted out to a 2-0 lead in its Fed Cup tie against Switzerland behind wins by Petra Kvitova and Barbora Strycova.

Former world number one Serena Williams is yet to decide whether she will compete at this year's remaining three Grand Slams.