While Zheng and Li reaching the semi-finals of the Australian Open vindicated the policy, Yan said, it might not prove to be a blueprint for all of China's 23,000 professional athletes. "The results ...

Chinese player Yan Zi returns the ball against Czech Nicole Vaidisova during a women's single of Hong Kong World Champions Challenge in Hong Kong Special administrative Region on January 5, 2007. Yan ...

Moms can be tough on the court, too. Former world No 1 Kim Clijsters proved it when she won the 2009 US Open five months after having a baby. Chinese veteran Yan Zi is looking to emulate the Belgian ...

Yan Zi and Zheng Jie became the first Chinese players to reach a Grand Slam final Friday when they advanced to the Australian Open women's doubles final. Yan Zi (L) and Zheng Jie of China hold the ...

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's 'flyaway' policy, which allows top tennis players independence from the state system, is working well but may not be suitable for all sports, former grand slam doubles ...