World number one is putting her mental health before the demands of the game

Naomi Osaka is the latest of many players who have struggled to find joy from the sport

American star has had to battle every bit as hard off the court against prejudice and misogyny

2000 French Open winner’s early talent was often sabotaged by her father’s behaviour

Charismatic young American can be the face of women’s tennis for decades to come

Last year’s French Open champion was the first top-10 opponent she had ever faced

15-year-old saves two match points against Polona Hercog as fairytale run continues

US Open champion will play Petra Kvitova after beating Karolina Pliskova in three sets

The US tennis star has had at least three run-ins with authority at Flushing Meadows

Unseeded, the American enjoys remarkable win in New York over compatriot Madison Keys

Sloane Stephens beats Venus Williams and Madison Keys thrashes CoCo Vandeweghe

Inconsistency at the top of the women’s game remains a problem for the sport

Unseeded 20-year-old Latvian comes from three down in the second set to stun Simona Halep

Williams sisters and Federer proving that veteran doesn’t have to mean past it