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Stosur finally finds form on clay

SAM Stosur has finally enjoyed her first win of the European clay season on her third attempt, with a comfortable 6-2 6-3 win over Taiwan's Hsieh Su-Wei on Monday.

RAFAEL Nadal sealed his fifth title since returning from a seven-month injury layoff as he claimed a third Madrid Masters title with a 6-2 6-4 win over Stanislas Wawrinka.

SERENA Williams retained her Madrid Open title on Sunday with a devastating display to beat world No.2 Maria Sharapova 6-1 6-4.

Tomic withdraws

BERNARD Tomic has withdrawn from the Italian Open, just days after his father and coach was barred from getting accreditation to upcoming tournaments because of an assault investigation.

Nadal's slam

RAFAEL Nadal has repeated his criticism of the 25-second rule between points after being served with a warning for taking too long between points.

John Tomic suspended

THE FATHER and coach of Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic has been suspended from the ATP tour indefinitely following an alleged assault.

Tomic dad dramas

BERNARD Tomic could be better off if alleged violent conduct by his father and coach John prompts an end to their tennis partnership, says Wally Masur.