‘Motherhood is really tough’: Johanna Konta returns to Wimbledon
Former British No 1, who is playing in invitational event, says transition to being a mum has been hard
February 2020
Kim Clijsters returns to tennis with renewed energy the overriding goal
Kim Clijsters beaten on comeback by Garbiñe Muguruza in Dubai
September 2019
Kim Clijsters comes out of tennis retirement for a second time
The former world No 1 Kim Clijsters has announced a shock comeback to tennis at the age of 36
March 2019
Sportblog
Mick Schumacher’s F1 progress brings to mind tales of sporting daughters
Emma John
The young driver is of noble lineage but the likes of Laila Ali, Kim Clijsters and Elena Baltacha should also be celebrated
June 2018
Sportblog
Serena forcing sport to adjust but mothers still face uphill battle
Anna Kessel
If motherhood is a career killer, it is no surprise women remain so under-represented in sport, a sector that has been surprisingly slow to embrace the benefits of equality
September 2014
The 10 best ...
The 10 best sporting mums – in pictures
To mark Judy Murray’s appearance on Strictly… By Michael Hogan
February 2013
Shortcuts
Rebecca Adlington, you're not the only person to retire at 23
The champion swimmer's retirement so young might have surprised many. But she is not alone. Other athletes – and even a member of Wham! – happily did the same, writes Leo Benedictus
September 2012
Sportblog
US Open 2012: Roger Federer and the quick finish
Kevin Mitchell: Roger Federer conserves energy, while Tomas Berdych slugs it out; Samantha Stosur finally takes a set off Victoria Azarenka but still loses; and the trouble with the schedule
August 2012
Sportblog
Laura Robson's landmark US Open triumph leaves Kim Clijsters baffled
Sportblog
US Open tennis 2012 diary: British talent, made in Australia
US Open 2012: Laura Robson sends Kim Clijsters into retirement
Laura Robson through to face Kim Clijsters in US Open second round
July 2012
London 2012: Kim Clijsters breezes past Roberta Vinci in opener
Wimbledon 2012: Kim Clijsters bows out from special 'Disneyland'
June 2012
Wimbledon 2012: Kim Clijsters thrills in win over Andrea Hlavackova
Wimbledon 2012: Kim Clijsters proves too strong for Jelena Jankovic
January 2012
Azarenka to face Sharapova in Australian Open final
Belarusian dispatches 2011 champion in three sets and will face Maria Sharapova or Petra Kvitova on Saturday
Caroline Wozniacki loses No1 ranking as she exits Australian Open
The deposed No1 Caroline Wozniacki is defiant as she loses to the Australian Open champion Kim Clijsters
Australian Open 2012: day nine - in pictures
All the best images from Melbourne as the serious business begins of the quarter-finals begins
