nerves

Nerves are unpredictable. And in tennis, they make all the difference. But in her first major final, Victoria Azarenka powered her way to the title and No. 1 rank, writes Jon Wertheim.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has seen no sign of nerves among his players ahead of Sunday's Old Firm derby - partly because he has waited until Friday to mention their opponents.

Spain captain Iker Casillas says they have been suffering from nerves throughout the World Cup as they prepare for Sunday's final against the Netherlands.

Jonathan Trott entered Ashes folklore with the innings of an instant veteran, as England's batsmen sauntered into a position of absolute dominance, only for Australia's openers to keep their nerves a-jangling with a coolly compiled 80-run stand, on another enthralling day at The Oval.

Svetlana Kuznetsova conquered her nerves and beat a shaky Dinara Safina to win the French Open.