Federer Wins In Paris, Madrid Blue Clay Controversy
James Waterson reports the latest tennis news for Tennis Now. Roger Federer won his 800th match as he took the finals of the Paris Masters Series tournament over the weekend. The defeat of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga helps to end the top Swiss contender's year on a high note. Venus Williams faces some lifestyle changes after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease known as Sjogren's syndrome, but is planning a full year of play in 2012. Tempers are rising over the decision to use blue clay on the courts of the Madrid Masters Tournament. Outspoken critics include Rafael Nadal, who seems unmoved by the fact that such a color change will improve visibility of the ball to players and television audiences alike. The WTA awarded special honors to several of its top 2011 players, including overnight sensation Petra Kvitova.