AP - Second-seeded Maria Sharapova advanced to the semifinals in the Acura Classic on Friday, routing defending champion Mary Pierce 6-2, 6-3.

AP - Defending champion Mary Pierce held off Sybille Bammer 6-1, 6-7 (7), 7-6 (4) on Wednesday in the second round of the Acura Classic.

AP - Mary Pierce pulled out of Wimbledon with a foot injury Tuesday, joining Serena Williams and Lindsay Davenport as former Grand Slam winners out of the tournament that begins Monday.

AP - Roger Federer was given about as favorable a path through the French Open as he could have hoped in Friday's draw, while 2000 champion and 2005 runner-up Mary Pierce pulled out because of injuries.

AP - Mary Pierce has withdrawn from the 2006 Family Circle Cup because of a persistent problem with her right foot.