MADRID (AP) Novak Djokovic needed three sets to win his first match on the blue clay at the Madrid Open on Tuesday, and then stepped up his criticism of the new surface.

HALLE, Germany (AP) Roger Federer has had his name on the trophy. Now he has it on the street sign as well.

MADRID (AP) Top-ranked Victoria Azarenka and No. 2 Maria Sharapova beat Czech opponents to reach the third round of the Madrid Open on Tuesday.

MADRID (AP) Serena Williams beat Elena Vesnina 6-3, 6-1 to reach the Madrid Open’s second round, while sister Venus lost 6-4, 6-1 to Angelique Kerber on Monday.

MADRID (AP) Novak Djokovic echoed Rafael Nadal’s criticism of the ATP for allowing Madrid Open organizers to change the color of the clay court from red to blue.

Melanie Oudin was introduced to the world – and to the notion of outsized expectations – when she was an unseeded and unknown 17-year-old from Marietta, Ga., who upset Maria Sharapova during a captivating run to the 2009 U.S. Open quarterfinals.

MADRID (AP) Top-ranked Victoria Azarenka and second-seeded Maria Sharapova advanced to the second round of the Madrid Open with straight-set wins Sunday on the event’s new blue-clay court.

MADRID (AP) Top-ranked Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova won first-round matches in straight sets Sunday on the new blue clay court at the Madrid Open.

MADRID (AP) Roger Federer is ready to challenge Novak Djokovic for the No. 1 ranking after a monthlong break from tennis.

OEIRAS, Portugal (AP) Argentina’s Juan del Potro won his second consecutive Estoril Open title, using a strong serve to beat France’s Richard Gasquet 6-4, 6-2 Sunday.