News for 'Champion Serena Williams'

'Fan coach' helps Serena focus on way to quarters

'Fan coach' helps Serena focus on way to quarters

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Serena Williams took some coaching advice from a fan during her fourth round match.

Off-duty chic! Serena's black bodysuit is downright sexy

Off-duty chic! Serena's black bodysuit is downright sexy

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

The tennis champion's daring bodysuits made a comeback on the latest GQ cover.

Djokovic trounces Musetti to reach Miami Open quarters

Djokovic trounces Musetti to reach Miami Open quarters

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic won 12 of the last 14 games of his match against Lorenzo Musetti to crush the Italian 6-2, 6-2 and move into the quarter-finals of the Miami Open in his best performance since the Australian Open.

PHOTOS: Serena gets warm welcome and win on US Open return

PHOTOS: Serena gets warm welcome and win on US Open return

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Serena Williams took the first cautious step towards a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title with a 6-4, 6-0 first-round win over Magda Linette.

Serena rolled back the years at Australian Open

Serena rolled back the years at Australian Open

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Serena displayed great mobility to win successive points after long rallies -- one of 21 shots, one of 13 -- and secure what proved to be a decisive break of serve.

Injured Serena pulls out of Wuhan, China Opens, eyes Tour Finals return

Injured Serena pulls out of Wuhan, China Opens, eyes Tour Finals return

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Wuhan and China Opens due to a persistent shoulder injury and is targeting a return to action in next month's WTA Finals in Singapore, the World No 2 said on Friday.

Serena concerned over Zika outbreak

Serena concerned over Zika outbreak

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Tennis star Serena Williams says she is concerned about the Zika outbreak ahead of August's Rio Olympics, but has faith in the support team dealing with worries about the mosquito-carried virus.

After record Slam, what next for Serena?

After record Slam, what next for Serena?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Serena Williams said it was a 'great feeling' to surpass Steffi Graf as the most prolific grand slam champion of the open era at the Australian Open on Saturday and was not prepared to put a number on the haul of titles she might end up with.

'Don't be surprised if Serena is no longer No 1 by end of the year'

'Don't be surprised if Serena is no longer No 1 by end of the year'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Serena Williams remains the 'queen' of women's tennis but don't be surprised if she's no longer No 1 by the end of the year, Martina Navratilova said Thursday.

Serena underlines her greatness with epic win

Serena underlines her greatness with epic win

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Serena Williams, through sheer force of will as much as her skill with the racket, beat World No. 1 Victoria Azarenka 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 in a dramatic US Open final on Sunday to capture her 15th singles Grand Slam title.

Serena 'cannot wait' to compete in this year's US Open

Serena 'cannot wait' to compete in this year's US Open

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Serena Williams was the runner-up in Flushing Meadows each of the past two years

Williams gets kind draw for WTA Finals defence

Williams gets kind draw for WTA Finals defence

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

World No 1 Serena Williams was handed the best possible draw for her WTA Finals title defence with the 33-year-old American grouped with two injury doubts and avoiding the in-form players.

German qualifier makes HISTORY at Queen's

German qualifier makes HISTORY at Queen's

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Maria crowned first Queen's Club women's champion in 52 years

Djokovic, Serena get top billing for US Open

Djokovic, Serena get top billing for US Open

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

World No 1 Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams have been named as top seeds for the US Open, which will commence from August 29.

Serena crashes out

Serena crashes out

Rediff.com26 Jun 2005

The 2002 and 2003 champion was shown the door by Jill Craybas in the third round at Wimbledon.

Angry Sharapova slams Serena over personal comments

Angry Sharapova slams Serena over personal comments

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

'If she wants to talk about something personal, maybe she should talk about her relationship and her boyfriend that was married and is getting a divorce and has kids,' said Maria Sharapova firing the first volley at Wimbledon title rival Serena Williams, taking aim at the American's personal life.

Will Serena ever get beyond 23 Grand Slam titles?

Will Serena ever get beyond 23 Grand Slam titles?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Four times now, twice at Wimbledon (2018, 2019) and at the US Open (2018, 2019) Serena Williams has come agonizingly close to that 24th Grand Slam only to fall at the final hurdle.

Serena cartoon row: After global furore, here's what Australian newspaper does...

Serena cartoon row: After global furore, here's what Australian newspaper does...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Australian newspaper defies criticism, reprints Serena Williams cartoon

French Open PHOTOS: Djokovic to face Thiem in semis; Serena staggers into last four

French Open PHOTOS: Djokovic to face Thiem in semis; Serena staggers into last four

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Photos from the French Open matches played at the Roland Garros on Thursday

Duplantis, Biles win top honours at Laureus Awards

Duplantis, Biles win top honours at Laureus Awards

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Mondo Duplantis was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, while American gymnast Simone Biles bagged the top women's honour at the Laureus World Sports Awards.

Wimbledon: Favourite Serena will be one to watch as second week begins

Wimbledon: Favourite Serena will be one to watch as second week begins

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The exodus of seeded players has been so spectacular that only one of the top 10 remains -- number seven Karolina Pliskova.

How Serena helped Kenin's career

How Serena helped Kenin's career

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Sofia Kenin said that the experience at Roland Garros changed her career trajectory.

Serena's frilly dress, Dimitrov's quirky tracksuit

Serena's frilly dress, Dimitrov's quirky tracksuit

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Serena Williams creates ripples with her latest outfit.

Aus Open: Serena heaps praise on Halep after booking quarters spot

Aus Open: Serena heaps praise on Halep after booking quarters spot

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

The Romanian broke Williams's serve in the first game but that was the only one she managed for the rest of the opening set as the American bulldozed her way through the set in 20 minutes, serving it out with an ace.

Serena reigns at Wimbledon

Serena reigns at Wimbledon

Rediff.com5 Jul 2003

Wimbledon winner Serena eyes fairytale in New York

Wimbledon winner Serena eyes fairytale in New York

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Serena Williams allowed herself a few moments to enjoy her sixth Wimbledon title before thoughts turned to New York and the elusive calendar year feat.

Serena rivalry making me a better player: Azarenka

Serena rivalry making me a better player: Azarenka

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Victoria Azarenka thinks her rivalry with Serena Williams is making her a better player and is looking forward to renewing it over the next four weeks at the Brisbane International and the Australian Open.

Williams sisters pull out of doubles

Williams sisters pull out of doubles

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

Former champions Venus and Serena Williams pulled out of the women's doubles at Wimbledon.

PHOTOS: Stephens stuns ailing Serena, Federer forges on

PHOTOS: Stephens stuns ailing Serena, Federer forges on

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Photos of the Australian Open matches

Court unsure if Serena can topple her Grand Slam record

Court unsure if Serena can topple her Grand Slam record

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Serena Williams, who had come into the first Grand Slam since in Auckland claiming her first title since becoming a mother, suffered an error-strewn 6-4, 6-7(2), 7-5 defeat by China's Wang Qiang in the third round at the Australian Open on Friday.

PIX: Sabalenka, Pegula cruise into US Open quarters

PIX: Sabalenka, Pegula cruise into US Open quarters

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Aryna Sabalenka inched closer to becoming the first woman since Serena Williams (2012-14) to win consecutive US Open titles.

When India's new tennis star Sumit Nagal had a fanboy moment

When India's new tennis star Sumit Nagal had a fanboy moment

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Before becoming the newest tennis sensation in India, Nagal was busy being the fanboy, posing for pictures with the 2015 Wimbledon Champions.

Serena crushes Sevastova, storms into US Open final

Serena crushes Sevastova, storms into US Open final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

SSerena Williams swept past Anastasija Sevastova 6-3, 6-0 on Thursday and into the final of the US Open to sit one win away from a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.

Williams claims 20th Grand Slam with French Open win

Williams claims 20th Grand Slam with French Open win

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

World number one Serena Williams survived a mid-match meltdown to beat Czech Lucie Safarova 6-3, 6-7(2), 6-2 to win the French Open on Saturday, her 20th Grand Slam singles trophy.

Wimbledon 2025: Sabalenka, Keys Cruise Into Round 3

Wimbledon 2025: Sabalenka, Keys Cruise Into Round 3

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Sabalenka, Keys reach Wimbledon third round with contrasting victories.

Federer, Serena in top form

Federer, Serena in top form

Rediff.com19 Jan 2005

Indian Wells: Serena sets up showdown with sister Venus

Indian Wells: Serena sets up showdown with sister Venus

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

It will be the earliest meeting between the two since their first professional match in the second round of the 1998 Australian Open.

Federer, Serena running out of Grand Slam opportunities

Federer, Serena running out of Grand Slam opportunities

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Wimbledon was scrapped for the first time since World War Two on Wednesday due to the coronavirus pandemic, with the suspension of professional tennis extended to July 13. The 38-year-old Federer is well insulated from the shutdown's financial fallout it could well impact his hopes of adding to his record haul of 20 Grand Slam titles.

PHOTOS: Serena slays Sharapova for French Open crown

PHOTOS: Serena slays Sharapova for French Open crown

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

Images from the French Open women's final plsyed at the Roland Garros on Saturday.

Serena granted wildcard entry

Serena granted wildcard entry

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

The seven-times grand slam singles champion was ranked 139th in the world at the entry deadline for the US Open.