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DUBLIN, Ohio, Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Zach Johnson and Jason Dufner rallied for a four-ball win Saturday, handing the United States a five-point lead over the Internationals at The President's Cup.
PARIS, Oct. 5 (UPI) -- The team from Great Britain and Ireland won three late matches at the Seve Cup Saturday and pulled even with Continental Europe 9-9.
Nadal to return to world No. 1 ranking
BEIJING, Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Rafael Nadal is assured of returning to the world No. 1 ranking following his win Saturday in the semifinals of the ATP's China Open in Beijing.
Feng in front at LPGA's stop in Beijing
BEIJING, Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Feng Shanshan Saturday fired a second consecutive 9-under-par 64 and has a one-stroke lead after three rounds of the Reignwood LPGA Classic in Beijing.
Del Potro, Raonic to meet for Japan Open title
TOKYO, Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Top-seed Juan Martin del Potro and third-seeded Milos Raonic won in straight sets Saturday and will meet in the finals of the ATP's Rakuten Japan Open.
Jankovic, Serena Williams win semifinals at China Open
BEIJING, Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Top-ranked Serena Williams and former No. 1-ranked Jelena Jankovic claimed wins Saturday that boosted them into the title match of the WTA's China Open.
DUBLIN, Ohio, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley enjoyed a runaway victory Friday that gave the United States a one-point lead when darkness halted play at the Presidents Cup.
Great Britain-Ireland tightens up Seve Cup
PARIS, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- David Lynn and Scott Jamison closed fast for a win Friday that pulled Great Britain and Ireland to within one point of Continental Europe in the Seve Cup.
Nadal, in China Open semis, one win from No. 1 ranking
BEIJING, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Rafael Nadal moved closer to retaking the No. 1 spot in the men's tennis rankings Friday with a three-set win he called "lucky" at the China Open quarterfinals.
Serena Williams heads into China Open semifinals
BEIJING, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Past champions Serena Williams, Agnieszka Radwanska and Jelena Jankovic all gained spots Friday in the semifinals of the China Open.
Almagro beats Nishikori in Japan Open quarterfinals
TOKYO, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Nicolas Almagro defeated defending champion Kei Nishikori in three sets Friday in the quarterfinals of the ATP's Rakuten Japan Open.
Korda pulls ahead in LPGA tournament in China
BEIJING, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Jessica Korda overcame two early bogeys Friday and shot a 5-under-par 68 for a two-stroke lead after two rounds of the Reignwood LPGA Classic in Beijing.
DUBLIN, Ohio, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- One-sided wins featuring Tiger Woods and Zach Johnson allowed the United States to hold on for a one-point lead Thursday on the first day of the Presidents Cup.
Continental Europe leads in battle for Seve Cup
PARIS, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- Mikko Ilonen and Thorbjorn Olesen edged Tommy Fleet and Chris Wood, giving Europe the lead over Great Britain and Ireland Thursday at the Seve Trophy.
Jankovic, Radwanska impressive in wins at China Open
BEIJING, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- Jelena Jankovic and Agnieszka Radwanska dropped just two games between them Thursday in gaining places in the quarterfinals of the WTA's China Open.
Djokovic wins three-set challenge at China Open
BEIJING, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- Novak Djokovic, seeking to hold onto the world No. 1 ranking, survived a three-set scare Thursday in a second-round match at the ATP's China Open.
Nishikori advances to quarterfinals at Japan Open
TOKYO, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- Defending champion Kei Nishikori advanced to the quarterfinals of the Rakuten Japan Open with a straight-set win Thursday.
Choi, Korda share LPGA lead in China
BEIJING, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- Choi Na-yeon and Jessica Korda each shot 9-under-par 64 Thursday and share the lead after the first round of the inaugural Reignwood LPGA Classic in China.
DUBLIN, Ohio, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- The 10th Presidents Cup gets under way Thursday with the United States a heavy favorite to defeat a team of international stars led by Adam Scott.
Nadal nears return to No. 1 ranking
BEIJING, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Rafael Nadal crept closer to taking over the world No. 1 ranking with a second-round win Wednesday at the ATP's China Open.
Nalbandian announces retirement from ATP
BUENOS AIRES, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- David Nalbandian, who was ranked as high as No. 3 in the world, has announced his retirement from the ATP World Tour.
Kvitova, Li advance to China Open quarterfinals
BEIJING, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Petra Kvitova and Li Na posted third-round victories Wednesday and will square off in the quarterfinals of the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing.
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2013 Presidents Cup played at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio
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Former U.S. President George W. Bush (C) points to the crowd as he stands on the first tee box at the 2013 Presidents Cup at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio on October 3, 2013. UPI/Brian Kersey