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Will Melbourne Park be Serena's coronation street again?

Will Melbourne Park be Serena's coronation street again?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

If players, pundits and bookmakers are to be believed, Serena Williams has already sewn up her sixth Australian Open title and the other 127 women in the draw may as well pick up their racquets and head home.

US Open PHOTOS: Williams fights off Halep to reach semis

US Open PHOTOS: Williams fights off Halep to reach semis

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Simona Halep did something no one else was able to do against Serena Williams at the US Open on Wednesday but still could not stop the world number one from advancing to the semi-finals of the year's final Grand Slam.

Australian Open tuneup: Serena dominates; Coco through

Australian Open tuneup: Serena dominates; Coco through

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Serena Williams showed glimpses of what lies in store for rivals this season

Serena contemplating coaching after retirement

Serena contemplating coaching after retirement

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Tennis great Serena Williams on Wednesday said she would consider coaching after calling it quits.

Aus Open: How Serena ground down dogged Strycova

Aus Open: How Serena ground down dogged Strycova

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Serena Williams battled a misbehaving serve and scorching heat but stayed cool under pressure in a 7-5, 6-4 win over Czech Barbora Strycova to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday.

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

PICS: Sporting legends turn out for Biles at Olympics gymnastics

PICS: Sporting legends turn out for Biles at Olympics gymnastics

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

American sporting legends including Serena Williams, Michael Phelps and Nastia Liukin turned out witness Simone Biles go for a fifth Olympic gold medal on Tuesday as Biles-mania continued to grip Paris.

Unwell Serena pulls out of Qatar Open

Unwell Serena pulls out of Qatar Open

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Serena Williams will miss next week's Qatar Open because of the flu, she said on Tuesday, marking the second consecutive tournament the world number one misses due to illness.

What Serena needs to do to triumph at French Open

What Serena needs to do to triumph at French Open

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Serena Williams needs to be creative and add variety to her game if the 39-year-old American wants to tame the current power-hitters on clay, seven-time Grand Slam singles winner Mats Wilander said ahead of this week's French Open.

PIX: Serena sizzles in single-leg leotard at Aus Open

PIX: Serena sizzles in single-leg leotard at Aus Open

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Serena Williams again wore her distinctive single-legged leotard for her second match at the Australian Open on Wednesday, and said the light material was perfect for the warmer conditions if a little too sheer to wear by itself.

Serena hit with $17,000 fine for US Open outburst

Serena hit with $17,000 fine for US Open outburst

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Serena Williams has been fined $17,000 (13,156) for the code violations she received during the US Open final, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) said on Sunday.

Serena, Wozniacki accuse Wimbledon of 'sexist scheduling'

Serena, Wozniacki accuse Wimbledon of 'sexist scheduling'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

World No 1 Serena Williams has backed Danish tennis star Caroline Wozniacki's accusations of ' sexist scheduling' at the Wimbledon Championships.

Serena to return to tennis in August at Top Seed Open

Serena to return to tennis in August at Top Seed Open

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Serena Williams will return to the court for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic when she competes at the inaugural edition of the Top Seed Open in Lexington, Kentucky beginning August 10, the WTA said on Thursday.

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.

Serena and Sharapova ready to sharpen the edge

Serena and Sharapova ready to sharpen the edge

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Not just because Serena Williams looks capable of landing a 24th Grand Slam title against all the odds having returned from maternity leave and Maria Sharapova is seeking redemption after a 15-month doping ban with a third French Open title.

Federer, Serena will win Wimbledon: Bollettieri

Federer, Serena will win Wimbledon: Bollettieri

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Tennis guru Nick Bollettieri's predictions.

Serena needs more time to prepare for clay-court season

Serena needs more time to prepare for clay-court season

Rediff.com4 May 2018

American tennis ace Serena Williams has pulled out of next week's Madrid Open, saying that she needs more time to prepare for clay-court season.

Serena's 50th rounds up the 'top 10'

Serena's 50th rounds up the 'top 10'

Rediff.com13 May 2013

At the Madrid Open, Serena Williams became only the 10th woman to win 50 career titles. Bikash Mohapatra takes a look at players who preceded her at the elusive club.

PHOTOS: Serena wins Australian Open for 23rd grand slam crown

PHOTOS: Serena wins Australian Open for 23rd grand slam crown

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

Serena Williams beat her sister Venus 6-4, 6-4 in the Australian Open final on Saturday to win her 23rd grand slam singles title and become the most successful tennis player in the open era.

Osaka shocks Serena in dramatic final for US Open crown

Osaka shocks Serena in dramatic final for US Open crown

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Naomi Osaka defeated Serena Williams 6-2, 6-4 in a dramatic women's singles final at the US Open to claim her first career Grand Slam title on Saturday.

Murray-Williams stun 14th seeds to enter third round

Murray-Williams stun 14th seeds to enter third round

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Andy Murray and Serena Williams entered the third round of the mixed doubles at Wimbledon, defeating 14th seeds Fabrice Martin and Raquel Atawo 7-5, 6-3 on centre-court, on Tuesday.

'This is for people who look like me'

'This is for people who look like me'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Coco Gauff is the first Black American to win the French Open since Serena Williams in 2015.

Serena thrashes Vesnina, meets Kerber in Wimbledon final

Serena thrashes Vesnina, meets Kerber in Wimbledon final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Serena Williams thrashed unseeded Russian Elena Vesnina 6-2, 6-0 to reach a ninth Wimbledon final on Thursday.

Serena bidding for 22nd Grand Slam title

Serena bidding for 22nd Grand Slam title

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Women's champion Serena Williams, bidding for her 22nd Grand Slam title, will have to overcome No 4 seed Agnieszka Radwanska in the first singles semi-final at the Rod Laver Arena.

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.

Serena routs Sharapova to reach Aus Open semis

Serena routs Sharapova to reach Aus Open semis

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Reigning champion Serena Williams ramped up the power in the second set to vanquish fifth seed Maria Sharapova for the 18th match in a row and reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open with a 6-4, 6-1 victory.

Playing Serena would have been my dream match, says Navratilova

Playing Serena would have been my dream match, says Navratilova

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Separated in age by 25 years, their careers overlapped only briefly and Martina Navratilova, who herself won 18 Grand Slam singles crowns, never faced Serena Williams on a singles court.

Will Serena be ready for Roland Garros?

Will Serena be ready for Roland Garros?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Serena Williams' return to the WTA Tour following the birth of her first child will be the 'greatest challenge' of her career

Fritz, Shelton set tone for US men's title push in New York

Fritz, Shelton set tone for US men's title push in New York

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Fritz, Shelton lead American charge at US Open with first-round wins

Relaxed Serena cherishing every victory

Relaxed Serena cherishing every victory

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Once a simmering volcano of emotions that could erupt at any moment, Australian Open champion Serena Williams appears to be heading down a path that may perhaps lead to her being renamed Serene.

Debutant Kerber upsets record chaser Williams

Debutant Kerber upsets record chaser Williams

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Angelique Kerber won her first Grand Slam by beating World No 1 Serena Williams 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 in Melbourne, on Saturday.

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, Lewis Hamilton join bid to buy Chelsea

Serena, Lewis Hamilton join bid to buy Chelsea

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Williams and Hamilton have pledged an estimated 10 million pounds ($13.06 million) each to the bid.

How Serena is trying to bring 'pop culture' to tennis courts

How Serena is trying to bring 'pop culture' to tennis courts

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Known for her attention seeking clothes, Serena Williams is trying to bring pop culture to the tennis courts.

No stopping Super-Mom Serena

No stopping Super-Mom Serena

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The world number 181 is the first mother since 1980 champion Evonne Goolagong to reach the Wimbledon final.

Serena to fight for equality until 'the grave'

Serena to fight for equality until 'the grave'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Williams, who has been outspoken in pushing for gender and racial equality, was asked in her post-match media conference whether she should focus more on her tennis than on social issues and being a celebrity.

Radwanska downs Serena in Hopman Cup final

Radwanska downs Serena in Hopman Cup final

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Agnieszka Radwanska showed why she should be considered among the favourites for the Australian Open later this month by beating world number one Serena Williams in the final of the Hopman Cup in Perth on Saturday.

The secret behind Serena's superhero catsuit at French Open

The secret behind Serena's superhero catsuit at French Open

Rediff.com30 May 2018

A marvel on the tennis court, new mum Serena Williams is now sporting her own superhero outfit as she makes her return to Grand Slam tennis.

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.

No escaping Serena for beaten Vesnina

No escaping Serena for beaten Vesnina

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

After a 48-minute battering at the hands of Serena Williams on Wimbledon's Centre Court on Thursday, the last words Elena Vesnina probably wanted to hear were 'see you later'.