Winston-Salem, North Carolina - A confident Andy Roddick rained down 29 aces to give the defending champion US a 1-0 lead over France in the Davis Cup World Group quarter-finals in a masterful display on Friday.

The number six Roddick put the hosts into command 6-4, 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-5) in just over two hours at the stadium where he led a victory over Spain at the same stage a year ago in the worldwide competition.

Llodra, substituting on a French team hit by the injury defections of Australian Open finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Richard Gasquet, put in his best effort - 25 aces - but it was not enough against the inspired local.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina - France limp into Friday's start of the Davis Cup World Group tie against the reigning champion US minus top hopes Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Richard Gasquet.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina  -  Confident Andy Roddick will be seeking revenge for a five-set Wimbledon loss against Richard Gasquet as France travel to the American Deep South for a Davis Cup Wo

Miami - Serena Williams smashed a racket and tossed away seven match points before finally limping to a 6-1, 5-7, 6-3 title win Saturday at the Miami Masters against Jelena Jankovic.

Miami - Jelena Jankovic says she's forced to turn away in fear when muscu

Miami - Serena Williams had to struggle to control two massive letdowns, barely scraping past an ailing Jelena Jankovic 6-1, 5-7, 6-3 to win a fifth title at the Miami Masters on Saturday.