MELBOURNE – World No. 76-ranked Lauren Davis was one point away from the biggest upset Down Under. Facing world No. 1 Simona Halep on Rod Laver Arena, the American led 40-0 at 11-10 in the ...

Qualifying action starts on August 22, with the main draw beginning on August 28. 2017 High: Although Davis has the speed and stature to succeed clay, she made her biggest move on hard courts in ...

with top-ranked Serena fending off set points before going on a 10-game roll to beat Vera Zvonareva 7-5, 6-0, and Venus beating fellow American Lauren Davis in straight sets.