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What Serena must do to win Slam no 24

What Serena must do to win Slam no 24

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Serena Williams has gone 3-2 in matches that all lasted three sets and have taken a toll on her weary legs.

Papa Djokovic hails super-mom Serena

Papa Djokovic hails super-mom Serena

Rediff.com31 May 2018

'All the superlatives and beautiful words that you can think of she deserves it.'

Williams sisters to lead U.S.

Williams sisters to lead U.S.

Rediff.com26 Mar 2004

47-year-old Martina Navratilova and Lisa Raymond were also picked in the U.S. team for their Fed Cup first-round tie against Slovenia.

'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.

She's the reason I play: Gauff praises Serena

She's the reason I play: Gauff praises Serena

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

'I grew up watching her. That's the reason why I play tennis'

Serena crushes Mauresmo

Serena crushes Mauresmo

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

Hollywood stars, Serena to bring women's soccer to LA

Hollywood stars, Serena to bring women's soccer to LA

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Israeli-American actress Natalie Portman and more than a dozen former US women's national team players have formed an ownership group to set up a professional women's soccer team in Los Angeles from 2022. The new team, which has yet to be named, was announced by the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) on Tuesday.

Serena kills it as she calls out 'racist, sexist' Nastase

Serena kills it as she calls out 'racist, sexist' Nastase

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Nastase was also heard to call her and British No. 1 Johanna Konta "f****** b******" during the Davis Cup competition being held in Constanta, Romania.

I didn't know I had 700 wins, gushes Serena

I didn't know I had 700 wins, gushes Serena

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

World No 1 Serena Williams overcame a dreadful second set to beat Germany's Sabine Lisicki.

US Open: Azarenka knocks out Serena; faces Osaka in final

US Open: Azarenka knocks out Serena; faces Osaka in final

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Two-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the US Open final for the second time in her career with a 7-6(1), 3-6, 6-3 victory over big-hitting Jennifer Brady.

Williams sisters ease into quarters

Williams sisters ease into quarters

Rediff.com23 Jul 2004

Serena passes suspended Sharapova as top woman earner

Serena passes suspended Sharapova as top woman earner

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Serena Williams may have been second best at the French Open on Saturday but the American has moved ahead of fellow tennis player Maria Sharapova to top the women's earnings list in sports, according to Forbes Magazine. Williams ended the Russian's 11-year reign as the world number one women's money earner in sports by hauling in $28.9 million in combined prize money and off-field earnings over the past 12 months, the magazine said on Monday. Sharapova, who lost some sponsorship money after announcing she had tested positive for the recently banned substance meldonium at the Australian Open in January and is provisionally suspended, holds second spot at $21.9 million.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

Have you seen Serena's 'racist and sexist' cartoon?

Have you seen Serena's 'racist and sexist' cartoon?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The cartoon has been blasted by numerous athletes, celebrities, journalists and activists

Serena shares adorable image of baby Alexis Olympia

Serena shares adorable image of baby Alexis Olympia

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Serena Williams is spending time with her daughter and sharing adorable photographs.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 to skip Tokyo Games, declines to explain reasons

Serena to skip Tokyo Games, declines to explain reasons

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Serena will not be in the US team for the Tokyo Olympics

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: 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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.