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Williams to meet Vandeweghe in Stanford final

Williams to meet Vandeweghe in Stanford final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2012

Wimbledon champion Serena Williams advanced to the Stanford Classic final after she crushed Sorana Cirstea 6-1, 6-2 on Saturday and will meet fellow American Coco Vandeweghe who made her first WTA final after she overpowered Yanina Wickmayer 6-2, 3-6, 6-2.

Serena, Kuznetsova final

Serena, Kuznetsova final

Rediff.com25 Sep 2004

The American ace beat Vera Zvonareva while US Open champion Kuznetsova accounted for Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova in the semi-finals of the China Open.

Serena reigns at Wimbledon

Serena reigns at Wimbledon

Rediff.com5 Jul 2003

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.

Serena survives gritty Kerber

Serena survives gritty Kerber

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Serena Williams came away with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Angelique Kerber in the first round of the US Open.

Serena, Nishikori shoot down match-fixing claims

Serena, Nishikori shoot down match-fixing claims

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

World No.1 Serena Williams has refuted any hints of match-fixing in women's tennis. World tennis was rocked on Monday by allegations that 16 players who have been ranked in the top 50 had been repeatedly flagged to the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) over suspicions they had 'fixed matches' in the past decade. The media reports created a stir at the Australian Open, with players expressing surprise at the allegations. "When I'm playing, I can only answer for me, I play very hard, and every player I play seems to play hard," women's world number one Serena Williams told reporters.

Rogers Cup PHOTOS: Williams shines; Djokovic, Wawrinka fall

Rogers Cup PHOTOS: Williams shines; Djokovic, Wawrinka fall

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

World No 1 Serena Williams cruised into the quarter-finals of the Rogers Cup with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Lucie Safarova on Thursday but the Montreal tournament lost two of her potential title rivals when Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova were knocked out.

PICS: When the stars came out to watch tennis stars

PICS: When the stars came out to watch tennis stars

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

Here's a peek at the stars who came out to cheer the tennis stars...

Petrova stuns Serena

Petrova stuns Serena

Rediff.com10 Apr 2004

The seventh seeded Russian beat the American ace in the quarter-finals of the Amelia Island championship.

Serena marches on

Serena marches on

Rediff.com8 Apr 2004

The second seed beat Mary Pierce of France 6-3, 6-1 at the Amelia Island WTA championship in Florida.

'Fans were great': US President Trump gets sarcastic

'Fans were great': US President Trump gets sarcastic

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Trump's return to the US Open bore an uncanny resemblance to his last trip. In 2015, Trump was booed after leaving a match between the Williams sisters, Serena and Venus.

PHOTOS: Serena trounces Goerges, sets up Kerber final at Wimbledon

PHOTOS: Serena trounces Goerges, sets up Kerber final at Wimbledon

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Seven-times champion Serena Williams and Germany's Angelique Kerber will clash in the Ladies singles final at Wimbledon after registering easy victories in the semi-finals on Thursday. While Serena had things her way in a 6-2, 6-4 demolition of Germany's Julia Georges, Kerber beat Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko 6-3, 6-3.

Henin shocks Serena

Henin shocks Serena

Rediff.com5 Jun 2003

The fourth-seeded Belgian will meet compatriot Kim Clijsters in the women's French Open final.

Serena falls to Hantuchova

Serena falls to Hantuchova

Rediff.com20 Jan 2006

Defending champion Serena Williams was knocked out of the Australian Open by Daniela Hantuchova

Serena, Sharapova, Beckham scintillate in Hollywood

Serena, Sharapova, Beckham scintillate in Hollywood

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

When is comes to adding glamour to the Oscar party in Hollywood out sportsperson were not far behind. Have a look...

Venus, Serena set up semi-final showdown

Venus, Serena set up semi-final showdown

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

Venus and Serena Williams kept up their semi-final date with commanding victories over Vera Zvonareva and Anastasia Rodionova respectively at the WTA Tier II Bangalore Open on Friday. Venus won 6-4, 6-3, while Serena was through at 6-1, 6-4.

Gauff outlasts Tomljanovic; easy for Swiatek, Sinner

Gauff outlasts Tomljanovic; easy for Swiatek, Sinner

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Former champion Iga Swiatek kicked off her US Open campaign with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Colombia's Emiliana Arango on Tuesday as the Pole aims to keep her hot streak on track in New York.

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.

1 precious lesson from Serena's life!

1 precious lesson from Serena's life!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Serena Williams is a year short of spending a quarter of a century as a professional player but the learning has never stopped for the 23-time Grand Slam winner.

Serena not at home when drug tester arrived for surprise test

Serena not at home when drug tester arrived for surprise test

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Williams's publicist Kelly Bush Novak was responding to a report on website Deadspin that an officer from the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) had visited seeking to drug test Williams outside the allotted daily window.

New mum Serena back in the Grand Slam groove in Paris

New mum Serena back in the Grand Slam groove in Paris

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Even the Parisian stormclouds cleared for Serena Williams on Tuesday, as the new mother's baby steps back to Grand Slam tennis became a stride into the second round of the French 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.

Serena can break Court's 24 Slams singles record: Navratilova

Serena can break Court's 24 Slams singles record: Navratilova

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Serena Williams can break Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles despite being five short at an age when most players have retired, according to Martina Navratilova.

PHOTOS: Serena advances in Toronto, Wawrinka ousted

PHOTOS: Serena advances in Toronto, Wawrinka ousted

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Three-times winner Serena Williams moved into the Toronto Open second round after beating Spain's Nuria Parrizas Diaz on Monday

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.

Federer, Serena light up Melbourne

Federer, Serena light up Melbourne

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

The former champions lit up the courts with their amazing tennis after a wet start to the fifth day at the Australian Open.

Serena ready for return

Serena ready for return

Rediff.com14 Jul 2006

The ex-world number one is confident she can again become a dominating force on the WTA Tour.

Beware of flying barbs as Serena faces off with Sharapova

Beware of flying barbs as Serena faces off with Sharapova

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

Making her Grand Slam comeback in Paris following the birth of her daughter Alexis Olympia last September, Serena Williams will renew her fierce on-court rivalry with Maria Sharapova on Monday when they meet in a highly-anticipated fourth-round showdown at the French Open.

Wimbledon: Sharapova doesn't stand a chance against super Serena!

Wimbledon: Sharapova doesn't stand a chance against super Serena!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

As Russian Maria Sharapova and American Serena Williams get ready to slug it out in their big-ticket semi-final, records and history tells us who has had the upper hand.

When a seed of doubt crept into 'unprofessional' Serena's mind

When a seed of doubt crept into 'unprofessional' Serena's mind

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Defeat is never an option for Serena Williams, but the World No 1 came close to an embarrassing second-round exit at the French Open after an 'unprofessional' display on Thursday.

Serena accuses Wimbledon organisers of 'sexism'

Serena accuses Wimbledon organisers of 'sexism'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Defending champion, Serena Williams has accused the Wimbledon organisers of favouring male players at the tournament.

First Look! Mommy-to-be Serena rocks the red carpet at Met Gala

First Look! Mommy-to-be Serena rocks the red carpet at Met Gala

Rediff.com2 May 2017

The mother-to-be showed off her baby bump in a flowing green gown as she entered with fianc Alexis Ohanian.

PHOTOS: Champion Serena follows Venus out of French Open

PHOTOS: Champion Serena follows Venus out of French Open

Rediff.com28 May 2014

A round-up of the fourth day's play at the French Open.

US Open PIX: Tomljanovic ends the great Serena's run

US Open PIX: Tomljanovic ends the great Serena's run

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

A summary of Friday's action at the US Open.

Serena storms into US Open semis

Serena storms into US Open semis

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Serena Williams, brimming with confidence and self-belief with every match she plays, stormed into the semi-finals of the US Open on Wednesday with a 6-1, 6-3 demolition of Ana Ivanovic.

All about Australian Open champion Madison Keys

All about Australian Open champion Madison Keys

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Madison Keys is the second-oldest woman to claim her first Australian Open singles title in the Open era.

Umpire breaks his silence over Serena's outburst

Umpire breaks his silence over Serena's outburst

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Serena 'out of line' but both sides share blame says King

Serena still in the dark about unborn baby's sex

Serena still in the dark about unborn baby's sex

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Serena Williams denied that she already knows the sex of her unborn baby, a day after big sister Venus appeared to hint that the former world number one is expecting a girl.

Serena upset by Zakopalova

Serena upset by Zakopalova

Rediff.com9 Apr 2009

An injury-hampered world number one Serena Williams suffered a shock 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 defeat to Klara Zakopalova of the Czech Republic in the first round of the Andalucia Tennis Championships on Wednesday.

Serena fights back in Sydney

Serena fights back in Sydney

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Serena Williams saved three match points and Novak Djokovic revived his stuttering Australian Open preparations in fierce heat at the Sydney International on Wednesday.