Tag: Serena Williams
Australian Open: History beckons as Serena shoots for Slam history
Serena Williams is back in Melbourne as hot favourite to repeat her 2017 Australian Open win and claim a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam with...
Osaka says US Open win has given her belief
BRISBANE: Japanese star Naomi Osaka said her US Open victory in September had given her the self-belief to be able to come from behind...
Federer, Serena click ‘greatest selfie of all time’ after dream clash
NEW YORK: It took 43 Grand Slam triumphs and over two decades to set up the on-court meeting but when the moment finally arrived,...
Serena posts inspirational message for working mums
PERTH: Serena Williams has posted an inspirational New Year message to mums and dads juggling parenthood with work, saying "anything is possible".
The 23-time Grand...
In a first, Serena and Federer to take on each other
Roger Federer’s wish is about to be granted – he’s getting the chance to return Serena Williams’ powerful serve.
The famously unflappable Swiss acknowledges being...
Osaka not saddened by Serena row in US Open final
YOKOHAMA: Naomi Osaka said Serena Williams’s row with the umpire during the US Open final had not altered her feelings about winning a Grand Slam...
Australian newspaper ignores backlash, reprints Serena Williams cartoon
SYDNEY: An Australian newspaper defied international criticism and allegations of racism on Wednesday when it reprinted a controversial cartoon on its front page depicting...
Australian cartoonist under fire for ‘sexist, racist’ Serena sketch
An Australian cartoonist has come under withering criticism for portraying tennis superstar Serena Williams using, what Harry Potter author JK Rowling described as, "racist...
Semi-finalist Serena says still ‘long way to go’ at US Open
NEW YORK: Serena Williams is taking nothing for granted as she heads into the US Open semi-finals on Thursday with a record-equalling 24th Grand...
Serena, Venus to clash for 30th time as Cornet shrugs off...
NEW YORK: Serena and Venus Williams set up a 30th career meeting on Wednesday as the US Open reeled from a sexism row sparked...
Serena laughs off ‘catsuit’ ban at French Open
PARIS: Serena Williams said Saturday she doesn’t have a problem with the French Open’s new dress code, which would bar her from wearing the...
French Open to ban Serena’s ‘catsuit’
PARIS: The French Open is introducing a dress code for next season, with an official pointing out three-time champion Serena Williams as a prime...
Serena Williams beaten by Petra Kvitova in second round in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI: Serena Williams was beaten 6-3 2-6 6-3 by Petra Kvitova in a thrilling second-round match at the Cincinnati Open on Tuesday, ending the...
Serena dominates in return at Cincinnati Masters
CINCINNATI: Former world number one Serena Williams looked sharp in her return to the hardcourts after a week-long break, soundly defeating Daria Gavrilova 6-1...
Serena Williams says struggling with ‘postpartum emotions’
NEW YORK: Serena Williams says she is suffering from "postpartum emotions" as the 23-time Grand Slam winner struggles to deal with juggling family life...
Serena suffers career’s worst loss to Konta
SILICON VALLEY: Twenty-three times major champion Serena Williams suffered the worst loss of her storied career on Tuesday, falling 6-1 6-0 to Britain’s Johanna...
Serena to compete as wild card in Montreal event
MONTREAL: Former world number one Serena Williams has been given a wildcard to compete in next month’s Rogers Cup in Montreal, tournament organisers said...
