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Champion Serena crushes Henin

Champion Serena crushes Henin

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

Holder Serena Williams beat Justine Henin 6-2, 6-0 to reach the semi-finals of the Sony Ericsson Open.

The Cutest Pic You Will See Today!

The Cutest Pic You Will See Today!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Serena and Olympia look glamorous in hot pink dresses from the legendary fashion house Balmain.

Serena falls in generational clash against Emma; Osaka out

Serena falls in generational clash against Emma; Osaka out

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Williams has just one professional tournament remaining before she drops the curtain on her historic career

Can't do this forever: Serena to retire after US Open

Can't do this forever: Serena to retire after US Open

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

'I'm terrible at goodbyes, the world's worst'

Fit, laser sharp Serena looks poised for 24th Slam

Fit, laser sharp Serena looks poised for 24th Slam

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

'I think when I first started, you could win a lot of easy matches, then you're in the quarter-finals, that's when it starts to get a little more tough. Now, like, there's no easy match. Everyone's playing great. Everyone's just doing a lot better'

Williams tumbles out

Williams tumbles out

Rediff.com12 May 2005

How Serena's Grand Slam bid was brought to a grinding halt

How Serena's Grand Slam bid was brought to a grinding halt

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Inspired Vinci rallies to beat World No 1 and then tells US crowd: 'But today is my day. Sorry guys'

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.

Frustrated Serena compares loss to 'dating a guy that you know sucks'

Frustrated Serena compares loss to 'dating a guy that you know sucks'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Serena Williams likened the frustration she felt in Tuesday's shock defeat by Maria Sakkari at the Western and Southern Open to that of being stuck in a bad relationship.

Serena mocks complaining men as 'weenies'

Serena mocks complaining men as 'weenies'

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Djokovic, Rafa Nadal and others who have complained about the blue clay at the Madrid Open are 'weenies', according to former Women's No. 1 Serena Williams.

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.

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.

Can Serena make tennis comeback after childbirth?

Can Serena make tennis comeback after childbirth?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

It would be perfectly safe for Serena Williams to continue with rigorous training throughout pregnancy, but how quickly the 35-year-old would return to tournament tennis is uncertain.

5 instances that prove Serena was gracious in defeat

5 instances that prove Serena was gracious in defeat

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Serena Williams' relaxed outlook on life spilled over even in defeat on Saturday when she appeared to be almost as happy that Angelique Kerber had won her first Grand Slam final as the German herself.

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 falls ill after eating dog food but reaches Italian Open quarters

Serena falls ill after eating dog food but reaches Italian Open quarters

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Women's top seed Serena Williams won through to the quarter-finals of the Italian Open despite falling ill after tasting her pet dog's dinner in her Rome hotel.

PHOTOS: 'Proud' Wozniacki completes New York Marathon as Serena cheers her on

PHOTOS: 'Proud' Wozniacki completes New York Marathon as Serena cheers her on

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Tennis star Caroline Wozniacki ran the New York Marathon and completed the course in just over 3 hours and 30 minutes on a chilly Sunday.

Serena all set for US Open with Cincinnati title in bag

Serena all set for US Open with Cincinnati title in bag

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Defending champion Serena Williams finished her last US Open tune-up in style by beating Romanian third seed Simona Halep 6-3, 7-6(5) to win the Western & Southern Open on Sunday.

Serena back in search of reclaiming her Wimbledon crown

Serena back in search of reclaiming her Wimbledon crown

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

The 36-year-old has been practising hard on the grass and few would bet against her becoming the first mother to win the title since Evonne Cawley 38 years ago.

Who'll win Wimbledon singles title? Serena, Ash or Halep?

Who'll win Wimbledon singles title? Serena, Ash or Halep?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

With no standout favourite in the women's field, it could provide an ideal stage for American Serena Williams to finally end her quest for an elusive 24th Grand Slam title.

PHOTOS: Kerber stuns Serena to win Wimbledon title

PHOTOS: Kerber stuns Serena to win Wimbledon title

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Seven-time champion Williams had been bidding to claim a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown but made too many errors as Kerber ran out a comfortable winner in the final.

Serena wastes no time putting Babos behind her

Serena wastes no time putting Babos behind her

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Serena Williams wasted no time in sweeping aside big-serving Hungarian Timea Babos.

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.'

Williams sisters crash out

Williams sisters crash out

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

Serena was beaten by Jennifer Capriati while Venus lost to Russia's Anastasia Myskina in the women's quarter-finals at the French Open.

Serena smashes a winner at New York Fashion Week

Serena smashes a winner at New York Fashion Week

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

The tennis ace knocked our socks off with her stunning Serena Williams Signature Statement Collection. Take a look!

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.

Djokovic, Serena named ITF 2014 World champions

Djokovic, Serena named ITF 2014 World champions

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic took the men's prize for the fourth time, having won seven titles this season and the year-end top ranking for the third time in four years, while Serena Williams won the award for the fifth time in a career that has brought her 18 Grand Slam singles titles -- the most recent at this year's US Open.

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.

Williams crushes Italian Santangelo

Williams crushes Italian Santangelo

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

The former world No 1, winner of the Australian Open in 2003 and 2005, looked rusty at the start of the match but was far too strong for the Italian.

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.

Sharapova won it all in the Serena era

Sharapova won it all in the Serena era

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The glittering career of Russian former World No 1 Maria Sharapova was in tatters after she was given a two-year ban by the International Tennis Federation. Check out the high points in her career...

Hottest Sporting Buzz: Serena flaunts curvaceous figure with Eva

Hottest Sporting Buzz: Serena flaunts curvaceous figure with Eva

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Rediff.com brings you the buzz around celebrity sportspersons and their glamorous lives!

Record-breaker Serena on inspirational Venus and the Jordan connection

Record-breaker Serena on inspirational Venus and the Jordan connection

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

Serena Williams clinched a record 23rd grand slam title at the Australian Open on Saturday but spent most of the immediate aftermath talking about her older sister Venus.

Williams sisters withdraw from doubles at Australian Open

Williams sisters withdraw from doubles at Australian Open

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Multiple Grand Slam champions Serena and Venus Williams withdrew from women's doubles competition at the Australian Open on Wednesday before first round action got underway.

Sharapova, Serena shocked

Sharapova, Serena shocked

Rediff.com13 Aug 2006

A fatigued Sharapova lost to fellow-Russian Elena Dementieva while Williams was beaten Serbian Jelena Jankovic in the semi-finals of the Los Angeles Open.

Ana, Serena withdraw from Doha

Ana, Serena withdraw from Doha

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

World number three Serena Williams and fourth-ranked Ana Ivanovic withdrew from the WTA Championships on Friday.

French Open: Serena stays on course for 20th Grand Slam title

French Open: Serena stays on course for 20th Grand Slam title

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

An ailing Serena Williams stayed on course for a 20th grand slam singles title as she came back from the brink to reach the final of the French Open with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 win against Swiss power hitter Timea Bacsinszky on Thursday.

Erratic Serena loses to 72nd ranked Brengle in Auckland

Erratic Serena loses to 72nd ranked Brengle in Auckland

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Serena Williams crashed out of the Auckland Classic after fellow American Madison Brengle pulled off a 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-4 upset in a see-saw second round contest.

Wozniacki's impersonation not racist: Serena

Wozniacki's impersonation not racist: Serena

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Serena Williams has broken her silence on Caroline Wozniacki's parody of her, saying that she did not find the impersonation racist.

Serena skips practice ahead of French Open final

Serena skips practice ahead of French Open final

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Serena Williams is skipping practice on the eve of the French Open final as the World No 1 battles with illness, organisers said on Friday.