Paul-Henri Mathieu's partner Quiterie Camus has cancer

After news about Ross Hutchins and Brad Drewett, the ATP family suffers another blow after Paul-Henri Mathieu's partner/companion was diagnosed with cancer.

Mathieu who lost to Novak Djokovic in the first round at the Australian Open, said Quiterie Camus had her first chemo treatment on his Twitter page on January 15.

The couple has a son Gabriel who was born last year.

(Image via Familledesport)

Rafael Nadal passes medical tests, sets for return

More good news for the fans.

Rafael Nadal has passed the latest medical tests on his injured knee and he is scheduled to return to the tour after more than seven months hiatus. The Brazil Open in February will be his first tournament.

Nadal who is currently training in Barcelona took advantage of his stay in that city to undergo tests at the Mapfre Tennis Medicine Clinic under the supervision of the head of the Spanish Tennis Federation's medical team, Dr. Angel Ruiz-Cotorro.

Both Flavia Pennetta and Nadal are recovering from their injuries and practising in Barcelona

(Image via Flavia Pennetta's Twitter page)

Brian Baker wheeled off court at Australian Open

Brian Baker must be the most unlucky man on tour.

He was wheeled off court earlier today after retiring from his second round match against fellow American Sam Querrey at the Australian Open.

The 27-year-old only returned to the tour last year after almost six seasons out with a variety of injuries.

However, sadly, Baker who was making his debut at the first grand slam of the year was forced to quit with a knee injury.

"He's the last person that deserves anything like that with his five or six surgeries already," Querrey said.

Baker under the knife:

• Left hip (2005)
• Hernia (2006)
• Right elbow reconstructive surgery (February 2008)
• Left hip (April 2008)
• Right hip (June 2008)

(Via Dailymail.co.uk)

Victoria Azarenka signs endorsement deal with Red Bull

Victoria Azarenka has just signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Red Bull.

This is the first time the energy drink giant signs a deal with a tennis player.

"I am really excited to be part of the Red Bull family,” said Azarenka. “I've always enjoyed the product and admired how they have worked with their athletes."

The current world no. 1 already has Wilson, Nike, MuscleTech, Citizen Watches, Six Star Pro Nutrition and Tourna Group as her sponsors.

(Image via ESPN)