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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.

PHOTOS: Osaka's Grand Slam dream proves a nightmare for Serena

PHOTOS: Osaka's Grand Slam dream proves a nightmare for Serena

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

US Open champion Naomi Osaka grew up dreaming of competing against Serena Williams in a Grand Slam final but never would have dared to go as far as to think her idol would be reduced to tears in a drama-filled match.

Serena finally falls after riding her luck

Serena finally falls after riding her luck

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Serena Williams had been a vulnerable conqueror at this year's majors, living dangerously and dicing with defeat on numerous occasions as she tried to become only the fourth woman to complete the calendar Grand Slam.

French Open: Serena returns to Grand Slam action on Day 3

French Open: Serena returns to Grand Slam action on Day 3

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Former world number one Serena Williams returns to Grand Slam action for the first time in over 15 months, when she goes up against Czech Kristyna Pliskova in the French Open first round.

Like a boss! Serena responds to gender pay row

Like a boss! Serena responds to gender pay row

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

'I wouldn't say my son deserved more money than my daughter because he's a man.'

Cornet stuns Serena to prevent all-Williams Dubai final

Cornet stuns Serena to prevent all-Williams Dubai final

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

France's Alize Cornet beat a despondent Serena Williams 6-4, 6-4 in the semi-finals of the Dubai Championships on Friday in what the world number 26 described as the biggest win of her career.

Can Serena surpass Court's slam record?

Can Serena surpass Court's slam record?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Former World number one Serena Williams must rethink her approach to Grand Slams after her latest bid to win a record-equalling 24th major prize came unstuck at Melbourne Park, her coach Patrick Mouratoglou has said. The 38-year-old American, who is looking to match Australian great Margaret Court's record, has reached four Grand Slam finals since giving birth to daughter Olympia in 2017 but failed to win any of them.

Felled Sabalenka shows grace after Wimbledon semis

Felled Sabalenka shows grace after Wimbledon semis

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'I just don't want to face that hate again.'

Serena on a roll as she roars into Wimbledon last 16

Serena on a roll as she roars into Wimbledon last 16

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Seven-time champion Serena Williams moved ominously into the last 16 at Wimbledon when she recovered from a sluggish start to beat France's Kristina Mladenovic 7-5, 7-6(1) on Friday.

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.

Serena aims to inspire women the world over with this powerful message

Serena aims to inspire women the world over with this powerful message

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Serena had said on Monday that she "can't wait for the future" as she warmed up for her return to the WTA Tour at the Tie Break Tens exhibition at Madison Square Garden.

US Open: Top seeds Serena, Djokovic look sharp

US Open: Top seeds Serena, Djokovic look sharp

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

World number ones Serena Williams, aiming to complete the first calendar-year Grand Slam in 27 years, and Novak Djokovic have been named the top seeds for the US Open championships starting on Monday in New York.

Serena wants #Murena as mixed doubles team name

Serena wants #Murena as mixed doubles team name

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

After the celebrity pair's first-round Wimbledon win over Andreas Mies and Alexa Guarachi last week, Murray tweeted: "Well that was fun... #SerAndy"

Serena's husband resigns from Reddit board

Serena's husband resigns from Reddit board

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Ohanian married tennis star Serena Williams in 2017.

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.

PHOTOS: When Serena was hit by a double whammy

PHOTOS: When Serena was hit by a double whammy

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Serena Williams crashed out of the US Open after losing in the semi-final to Karolina Pliskova costing her a shot at a 23rd Grand Slam title and resulted in her losing her record 187th straight week at number one.

Serena loses on comeback in Abu Dhabi

Serena loses on comeback in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Serena returned from a maternity break to lose 6-2, 3-6, 10-5 to the 20-year-old Latvian.

'Serena is not someone who equals records but one who beats them'

'Serena is not someone who equals records but one who beats them'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

If Serena Williams' rivals were hoping that the American would take some time out to savour drawing level with Steffi Graf's professional-era record of 22 grand slam titles, her coach Patrick Mouratoglou fired off an immediate warning.

Sharapova can't wait to duel with 'vulnerable' Serena on Centre Court

Sharapova can't wait to duel with 'vulnerable' Serena on Centre Court

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Maria Sharapova and world No 1 Serena Williams haven't played each other at the Wimbledon Championships since their Round of 16 clash in 2010.

Federer greatest men's player of all time, says Serena

Federer greatest men's player of all time, says Serena

Rediff.com18 May 2021

23-times Grand Slam winner Serena Williams said she is a Roger Federer 'superfan'.

Serena puts friendship aside against Wozniacki

Serena puts friendship aside against Wozniacki

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

There were no wild celebrations or fist pumps from Serena Williams after she beat Caroline Wozniacki at the WTA Finals on Saturday.

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 slams 'sexist' slur by Russian Tennis Federation chief

Serena slams 'sexist' slur by Russian Tennis Federation chief

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

World number one Serena Williams slammed Shamil Tarpishchev for using "extremely sexist, racist and bullying" comments after the Russian Tennis Federation (RTF) president described her and sister Venus as the "Williams brothers".

History-chasing Serena wants to be in the 'here and now'

History-chasing Serena wants to be in the 'here and now'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

'I'm not thinking ahead to the Open right now because I am here in Toronto and I haven't really played a hard court match in awhile. I'm thinking I want to get some of this under my belt and the Open will happen when the Open happens.'

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 says tennis playing mothers live a 'double life'

Serena says tennis playing mothers live a 'double life'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Serena Williams said the work is never done for mothers who are also professional tennis players following her victory over fellow mom Tsvetana Pironkova in the US Open quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Not the first time Serena clashed with US Open officials!

Not the first time Serena clashed with US Open officials!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

A factfile on Serena Williams's controversial moments with officials at the US Open following her defeat to Japan's Naomi Osaka in Saturday's final.

Hobbling Serena ruled out of opening Hopman Cup tie

Hobbling Serena ruled out of opening Hopman Cup tie

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

World number one Serena Williams was ruled out of her opening match at the Hopman Cup mixed team event in Perth on Monday because of inflammation of the knee, organisers said.

Spotted: Schnyder, Kirilenko and Richard Williams

Spotted: Schnyder, Kirilenko and Richard Williams

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

Reader Girish sent us these pictures from Bangalore.

Thinking too much about 24th Slam didn't help, says Serena

Thinking too much about 24th Slam didn't help, says Serena

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Williams came tantalisingly close to equalling the mark having reached the final in four majors since she returned from maternity leave in 2018.

Serena under no pressure to complete Grand Slam

Serena under no pressure to complete Grand Slam

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Such has been Serena Williams's iron-fisted dominance of women's tennis that the American is one Wimbledon title away from achieving a 'Serena Slam' and halfway towards completing a rare calendar Grand Slam.

Serena holds off battling Muguruza to win sixth Wimbledon title

Serena holds off battling Muguruza to win sixth Wimbledon title

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Serena Williams claimed a sixth Wimbledon title and fourth successive Grand Slam crown by suppressing the spirited attacking instincts of 20th-seeded Spaniard Garbine Muguruza to win Saturday's final 6-4, 6-4.

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.

Still looking for No 24, Serena set for clay swing

Still looking for No 24, Serena set for clay swing

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Serena said she felt 'pretty fresh' ahead of the claycourt swing as she prepares for the French Open

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.

'Oh what a night'! What Serena, Federer said after dream clash

'Oh what a night'! What Serena, Federer said after dream clash

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

The duo hailed each other in the post-match interview before the tennis titans captured the iconic moment in what Hopman Cup on Twitter described as the 'greatest selfie of all time'.

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

Annoyed Serena tells media she's sick of repetitive questions

Annoyed Serena tells media she's sick of repetitive questions

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Following her US Open quarter-final win over elder sister Venus, the 21-year-old tennis player said that she did not want to answer any media queries, according to E! Online.

Sharapova primed for Wimbledon after Williams exit

Sharapova primed for Wimbledon after Williams exit

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

The shock losses suffered by top two seeds Serena Williams and Li Na have left Maria Sharapova with a smooth passage and the Russian is primed to win her second Wimbledon title, 10 years after winning her first as a 17-year-old.

Serena's meltdown: Who said what

Serena's meltdown: Who said what

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Twitter lit up with reactions after Naomi Osaka defeated the American in a stormy final on Saturday: