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Serena's AMAZING Shoes!

Serena's AMAZING Shoes!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Most importantly, and most prominently, is the name of Serena's three-year-old daughter Olympia.

Serena-Sharapova: Most Stylish Reunion

Serena-Sharapova: Most Stylish Reunion

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The Maria Sharapova-Serena Williams selfie during the Moncler Genius fashion show in London has gone viral.

PIX: Serena's daughter cheers her on

PIX: Serena's daughter cheers her on

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Serena had her two biggest cheerleaders by her side, husband Alexis Ohanian and three-year-old daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr.

WTA Finals: Rybakina keeps winning run intact

WTA Finals: Rybakina keeps winning run intact

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Elena Rybakina stayed unbeaten at the WTA Finals in Riyadh with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over second alternate Ekaterina Alexandrova on Wednesday after Madison Keys withdrew from their final round robin meeting with illness and Mirra Andreeva was not fit to play.

PICS: Meet Serena's new doubles partner

PICS: Meet Serena's new doubles partner

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Williams posted pictures on her Instagram page and wrote: Caption this (MUST SWIPE RIGHT).

Williams sisters crash out of US Open doubles

Williams sisters crash out of US Open doubles

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The US Open turned over Arthur Ashe Stadium to the Williams sisters on Thursday for a prime-time first round doubles match that could have been Serena's last after the pair fell 7-6(5), 6-4 to the Czech duo of Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova.

What's Serena, Venus doing with Will Smith?

What's Serena, Venus doing with Will Smith?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams stole the show as they joined Hollywood superstar Will Smith at the red carpet premiere of King Richard at the TCL Chinese theater in Los Angeles.

Mama-To-Be Serena Steals the Show at Met Gala 2023

Mama-To-Be Serena Steals the Show at Met Gala 2023

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Serena took to her Instagram account to share pictures of herself with a visible baby bump

US Open Final: Can Anisimova Stop Sabalenka's Reign?

US Open Final: Can Anisimova Stop Sabalenka's Reign?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The 2025 US Open women's singles title comes down to Aryna Sabalenka, the world No.1 and defending champion, and Amanda Anisimova

Tiger, Zendaya Support Serena At US Open

Tiger, Zendaya Support Serena At US Open

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

This is the first time in over a year that Serena has posted back-to-back wins; the last time coming at the 2021 French Open.

PIX: Serena loses to Bencic in first match of farewell tour

PIX: Serena loses to Bencic in first match of farewell tour

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The first stop on Serena Williams' farewell tour came to a quick end as she fell to Belinda Bencic in second-round action at the Canadian Open on Wednesday a day after announcing her forthcoming retirement from tennis.

Sabalenka Wins Second Straight US Open Crown

Sabalenka Wins Second Straight US Open Crown

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka proved a class above American eighth seed Amanda Anisimova to win the US Open women's final on Saturday.

All women Australian Open champs from 1922 to 2026 revealed

All women Australian Open champs from 1922 to 2026 revealed

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Elena Rybakina put on a brilliant performance to defeat favourite Aryna Sabalenka 64, 46, 64 and lift her first Australian Open trophy.

Serena's doubles campaign ends due to partner Jabeur's injury

Serena's doubles campaign ends due to partner Jabeur's injury

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Williams and Jabeur won their first two matches in the tournament and were scheduled to play in the semi-finals

Williams makes winning return after year out

Williams makes winning return after year out

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Serena beat Sara Sorribes Tormo and Marie Bouzkova 2-6, 6-3, (13-11) in the women's doubles.

For Serena Slam, there will have to be no lapses from Williams

For Serena Slam, there will have to be no lapses from Williams

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

'Even though she's still playing arguably her best tennis, you have to wonder at a certain point how long that can keep up.'

Serena, 'the ultimate competitor'

Serena, 'the ultimate competitor'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Reaction to Serena Williams announcing her retirement

PIX: Serena the showstopper on Day 1 of US Open!

PIX: Serena the showstopper on Day 1 of US Open!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Serena Williams signalled she is not quite ready for retirement advancing to the second round of the US Open on Monday with a scrappy 6-3, 6-3 win over Danka Kovinic.

PICS: On court and off, Serena transformed her sport

PICS: On court and off, Serena transformed her sport

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Since exploding onto the tennis scene as a 14-year-old, Serena Williams has achieved everything on a tennis court - but her incredible collection of titles and trophies barely define the imprint the American has left on her sport.

Serena looks STUNNING in first post-baby red-carpet appearance

Serena looks STUNNING in first post-baby red-carpet appearance

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Serena Williams made her first public appearance since the birth of her daughter Alexis Olympia in September, at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, New York City.

Serena 'not retired'; chances of returning 'very high'

Serena 'not retired'; chances of returning 'very high'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Serena Williams on Monday said she has not retired from tennis and that the chances of her returning are "very high" after she previously indicated that she would step away from the sport after last month's U.S. Open.

Contemporaries, fans and friends hail champion Serena

Contemporaries, fans and friends hail champion Serena

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Tennis fans -- commoners and celebrities -- took to Twitter to convey their congratulatory messages to newly crowned Wimbledon champion Serena, who claimed a record-equalling 22nd major title with a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Angelique Kerber in Saturday's Wimbledon final.

Wimbledon Final: Swiatek crushes Anisimova 6-0, 6-0!

Wimbledon Final: Swiatek crushes Anisimova 6-0, 6-0!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Iga Swiatek demolished Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in just under an hour to clinch her first Wimbledon title and fifth Grand Slam crown overall.

Wimbledon PIX: Serena STUNNED by Tan in first-round

Wimbledon PIX: Serena STUNNED by Tan in first-round

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Serena return had been eagerly anticipated but 115th-ranked Tan ripped up the script with a nerve-shredding win.

SEE: Awwdorable! Serena sings with daughter Olympia

SEE: Awwdorable! Serena sings with daughter Olympia

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Serena and daughter Alexis Olympia croon to 'Belle' from the classic hit 'Beauty and the Beast'.

Williams sisters join Tiger, McIlroy's golf revolution

Williams sisters join Tiger, McIlroy's golf revolution

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Ohanian and Williams sisters taking up golf with TGL ownership

Alcaraz, Sabalenka Are 'Twins'!

Alcaraz, Sabalenka Are 'Twins'!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Both US Open champions share a fun connection off the court: They were born on the same day, May 5.

Serena's massive on-court earnings have no rival

Serena's massive on-court earnings have no rival

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Serena Williams lost to Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic at the US Open on Friday night, likely marking the end of arguably the sport's greatest Grand Slam career, but her title as the biggest earner in women's tennis history will remain for years to come.

Venus to Wed! Tennis Legend Finds Love at 45

Venus to Wed! Tennis Legend Finds Love at 45

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Last week, Venus and her inner circle set sail on a luxurious bachelorette getaway in the Adriatic Sea. Hosted on a private yacht near Italy, the pre-wedding bash was classy, elegant, and full of joy.

'There will never be another one like Rafa!'

'There will never be another one like Rafa!'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Australian tennis great Rod Laver said that watching Nadal compete had been a privilege.

Serena extends lead in WTA rankings

Serena extends lead in WTA rankings

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Serena Williams has extended her lead in the WTA rankings after her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, with the World No 1 now having more than twice as many points as her closest competitor Maria Sharapova.

Serena hints at swift return to tennis

Serena hints at swift return to tennis

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

American Serena Williams dropped a large hint that she could soon be back on court competing when she posted an Instagram photo of a pair of dazzling gold and white tennis shoes.

'Being Serena is a tribute to all women'

'Being Serena is a tribute to all women'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Serena Williams said her five-episode documentary series 'Being Serena' is a tribute to all the women who have gotten back to work after becoming a mother.

PHOTOS: Serena sizzles at Oscar bash!

PHOTOS: Serena sizzles at Oscar bash!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Tennis champion Serena Williams glammed it up in Hollywood.

Serena breaks down at press conference

Serena breaks down at press conference

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The defeat ended Williams's bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.

Tiger Woods, Obama, Phelps lead tributes to Serena

Tiger Woods, Obama, Phelps lead tributes to Serena

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Michelle Obama and tennis great Billie Jean King led the tributes to Serena Williams

Federer beats Serena in Hopman Cup

Federer beats Serena in Hopman Cup

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

In the clash of legends, Roger Federer got the better of Serena Williams in their historic clash in the mixed doubles at the Hopman Cup in Perth on Tuesday.

Serena withdraws from Madrid Open

Serena withdraws from Madrid Open

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Women's World No 1 Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Madrid Open because of flu, the organisers said on Friday.

WTA Rankings: Serena still on top

WTA Rankings: Serena still on top

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

American tennis ace Serena Williams has maintained her No 1 spot, while German Angelique Kerber has slipped to the third in the latest women's tennis world rankings issued by the WTA.

Serena retirement heralds sunset of sport's golden era

Serena retirement heralds sunset of sport's golden era

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Her last Grand Slam triumph came in 2017 and she has not won a WTA title since lifting the ASB Classic in Auckland at the start of the 2020 season.