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Serena sets up Sharapova clash

Serena sets up Sharapova clash

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

Serena Williams beat Slovenia's Katarina Srebotnik 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 to reach the Family Circle Cup quarter-finals. The fifth-seeded American won the last eight points to set up a clash with Russian number two seed Maria Sharapova, who defeated Ukrainian Tatiana Perebiynis 7-5, 6-2.

Serena, Henin advance in Miami

Serena, Henin advance in Miami

Rediff.com29 Mar 2008

Serena Williams breezed past Romanian Edina Gallovits 6-1, 6-2 while Justine Henin beat Angelique Kerber of Germany 6-4, 6-2.

Will Maria Sharapova ever beat Serena again?

Will Maria Sharapova ever beat Serena again?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Maria Sharapova must be driving herself crazy every time she steps on court to face Serena Williams.

Brisbane: Federer, Serena looking to get on a roll

Brisbane: Federer, Serena looking to get on a roll

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

Roger Federer and Serena Williams had contrasting 2013 seasons but both kick off their new campaigns at the Brisbane International this week showing no signs just yet of calling time on their illustrious careers.

Serena downs Venus to win third crown

Serena downs Venus to win third crown

Rediff.com4 Jul 2009

Serena Williams celebrated American Independence Day by beating sister Venus 7-6, 6-2 to win her third Wimbledon singles title on Saturday.

Williams, Azarenka to clash in US Open final

Williams, Azarenka to clash in US Open final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka stormed into the final of the US Open with crushing victories in Friday's semis to set up a classic showdown between the greatest player of her generation and the current world number one.

I'm depressed, says ailing Serena

I'm depressed, says ailing Serena

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Serena Williams is "at the end of (her) rope" after several physical setbacks that have kept her off the court since July.

Serena out to spoil Sharapova's debut

Serena out to spoil Sharapova's debut

Rediff.com3 Jul 2004

Serena will be chasing her seventh grand slam title on Saturday against a 17-year-old who has taken her second Wimbledon by storm.

Serena survives Ivanovic scare in Cincinnati

Serena survives Ivanovic scare in Cincinnati

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Defending champion Serena Williams reached the semi-finals of the Western & Southern tournament in Cincinnati but not before having her mettle tested in a 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 win over sixth-seeded Serb Ana Ivanovic on Friday.

Safina downs Serena in a classic

Safina downs Serena in a classic

Rediff.com9 May 2008

Dinara Safina won a great scrap with fifth seed Serena Williams 2-6, 6-1, 7-6 to reach the German Open semi-finals.

Serena's a Rooney fan

Serena's a Rooney fan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

Henin in semis, Serena retires

Henin in semis, Serena retires

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

Justine Henin qualified for the WTA Championships semi-finals with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Jelena Jankovic.

Davenport stuns Serena in final

Davenport stuns Serena in final

Rediff.com26 Jul 2004

Tennis Buzz: The one title Serena wants to 'win so bad'...

Tennis Buzz: The one title Serena wants to 'win so bad'...

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

This will be her first appearance at the tournament since she was ousted in the second round in 2017.

Serena set for Bartoli showdown in Stanford final

Serena set for Bartoli showdown in Stanford final

Rediff.com31 Jul 2011

Comeback queen Serena Williams crushed Germany's Sabine Lisicki 6-1, 6-2 to move into the final of the Stanford Classic on Saturday.

Federer, Serena in top form

Federer, Serena in top form

Rediff.com19 Jan 2005

Serena forgets row with Henin

Serena forgets row with Henin

Rediff.com2 Jul 2003

Serena, Venus in final

Serena, Venus in final

Rediff.com23 Jan 2003

Serena Williams beat crowd favourite Kim Clijsters in one of the greatest comebacks in tennis history.

Ugly outburst earns Serena a code violation

Ugly outburst earns Serena a code violation

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Serena Williams is under investigation by U.S. Open tournament officials for the ugly outburst she directed at the chair umpire during her loss to Australian Sam Stosur in the final on Sunday.

Serena pulls out of Wimbledon

Serena pulls out of Wimbledon

Rediff.com27 May 2006

Twice Wimbledon champion Serena Williams withdrew from this year's tournament because of injury.

Serena brushes past weary Martinez

Serena brushes past weary Martinez

Rediff.com11 Apr 2003

World number one Serena Williams brushed past a weary Conchita Martinez 6-2, 6-2 on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals of the $1.3 million Family Circle Cup

Venus downs Serena to win fifth Wimbledon title

Venus downs Serena to win fifth Wimbledon title

Rediff.com5 Jul 2008

Venus Williams survived a fierce onslaught from Serena Williams to win her fifth Wimbledon singles title on Saturday, finally subduing her younger sister 7-5, 6-4.

Serena on verge of 22nd major, again, after thrashing Vesnina

Serena on verge of 22nd major, again, after thrashing Vesnina

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

A Champagne cork popped somewhere on Centre Court four games into Serena Williams's Wimbledon semi-final and while it was a tad premature, her 6-2 6-0 thrashing of Elena Vesnina suggested she could celebrating something special come Saturday. The top-seeded American will be taking nothing for granted, having seen her bid to match Steffi Graf's modern era record of grand slam titles stuck one short on 21 for a year, but it was a menacing show of strength, albeit against an overawed opponent.

Miami Open: Williams sisters head into last eight

Miami Open: Williams sisters head into last eight

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Sisters Serena and Venus Williams marched into the quarter-finals of the Miami Open after straight-set wins at Key Biscayne on Monday.

Serena battles past Petrova

Serena battles past Petrova

Rediff.com23 Jan 2005

China Open: Serena powers to 10th title of the year

China Open: Serena powers to 10th title of the year

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

World No 1 Serena Williams bagged her 10th title of the year with a 6-2, 6-2 thrashing of Jelena Jankovic in the final of the China Open on Sunday.

Pain-free Serena looks forward to Riske challenge

Pain-free Serena looks forward to Riske challenge

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

'She's a fighter on the court. She's playing really great, especially on the grass. She's attacking that ball really well. She doesn't let anything limit her'

Serena defends her integrity: 'I have never cheated in my life'

Serena defends her integrity: 'I have never cheated in my life'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Serena Williams said she did not know her coach was giving her instructions and had "never cheated in her life" after her hopes of winning a 24th Grand Slam title ended in extraordinary scenes at the US Open on Saturday.

Miami Open: Serena, Halep advance; Azarenka falls to Pennetta

Miami Open: Serena, Halep advance; Azarenka falls to Pennetta

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

World No 1 Serena Williams comfortably beat 15-year-old CiCi Bellis.

Serena withdraws from Indian Wells after 'careful consideration'

Serena withdraws from Indian Wells after 'careful consideration'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

Hopes that Serena Williams would end a 13-year boycott of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells were dashed on Friday when the World No 1 said she would not be competing in the event "after careful consideration".

Serena, Federer, Sharapova dazzle on Oscars night

Serena, Federer, Sharapova dazzle on Oscars night

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Tennis stars Serena Williams, Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova came in their finest best at the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood, California on Sunday.

Federer, Serena stretched, but survive

Federer, Serena stretched, but survive

Rediff.com4 Sep 2011

Roger Federer and Serena Williams came through their first real tests at the US Open on Saturday with flying colours as the casualty toll at the last Grand Slam of the year soared to record numbers. The former world number ones both played dangerous opponents but survived to fight another day, advancing safely to the fourth round at Flushing Meadows.

US Open: Serena tops Taylor; Federer beats Matosevic in opener

US Open: Serena tops Taylor; Federer beats Matosevic in opener

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Serena Williams started her quest to join Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova in joint fourth place on the career Grand Slam list with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over 18-year-old fellow American Taylor Townsend at the US Open on Tuesday.

Sluggish Serena through to third round

Sluggish Serena through to third round

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

Serena Williams continued her inconsistent play but rolled into the third round of the U.S. Open with a 7-5 6-2 victory over Italian Maria Elena Camerin on Wednesday.

Injured Serena pulls out of US Open

Injured Serena pulls out of US Open

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

Serena Williams has pulled out of the US Open because she is still recovering from surgery on her right foot, the American world number one said on Friday. Williams, who won her 13th Grand Slam at Wimbledon earlier this year, cut her foot on broken glass at a restaurant in July and has not played since.

Williams, Wozniacki put friendship aside for US Open final faceoff

Williams, Wozniacki put friendship aside for US Open final faceoff

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

For Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki, there is a time for friendship and a time for business, and business does not get much more serious than a Grand Slam final.

US Open: Does Venus have the game and stamina to halt Serena's surge?

US Open: Does Venus have the game and stamina to halt Serena's surge?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

With Serena bidding to become just the fourth woman to win all four grand slams in the same year, the US Open hype machine that already had been in top gear is now set to crank into overdrive.

Serena up for battle of the sexes against Murray

Serena up for battle of the sexes against Murray

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Serena Williams' iron grip on the women's game has reached such a level that even Andy Murray fancies taking on the American.

Serena, Muguruza to clash in French Open final

Serena, Muguruza to clash in French Open final

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Serena Williams overcame a gritty challenge from unseeded Dutchwoman Kiki Bertens, winning 7-6(7), 6-4, to reach the French Open final, in Paris, on Friday. She will meet Garbine Muguruza, who reached her second Grand Slam final when she beat Australia's Samantha Stosur 6-2, 6-4 in the first semi-final at Roland Garros.