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Serena cartoon row: After global furore, here's what Australian newspaper does...

Serena cartoon row: After global furore, here's what Australian newspaper does...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Australian newspaper defies criticism, reprints Serena Williams cartoon

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 and Sharapova clash in US Open first round

Serena and Sharapova clash in US Open first round

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

It will be the 22nd career match-up between the two long-time rivals, who somehow have avoided each other at the US Open throughout their long careers.

Grand Slam No 24: Time running out for Serena

Grand Slam No 24: Time running out for Serena

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Serena has remained one title behind Margaret Court's all-time record since bagging her 23rd Grand Slam singles trophy

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'

Serena concerned over Zika outbreak

Serena concerned over Zika outbreak

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Tennis star Serena Williams says she is concerned about the Zika outbreak ahead of August's Rio Olympics, but has faith in the support team dealing with worries about the mosquito-carried virus.

First look: Pregnant Serena poses nude on magazine cover

First look: Pregnant Serena poses nude on magazine cover

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Serena Williams was completely taken aback by her pregnancy, taking six home tests before believing she was expecting her first child, the tennis superstar told Vanity Fair magazine.

Swiss teen Bencic stuns Serena in Rogers Cup

Swiss teen Bencic stuns Serena in Rogers Cup

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

The unseeded Bencic, who also beat former world number ones Caroline Wozniacki and Ana Ivanovic in Toronto, wore a look of disbelief after the 18-year-old's forehand winner whizzed past Williams to seal the match.

PHOTOS: Serena gets warm welcome and win on US Open return

PHOTOS: Serena gets warm welcome and win on US Open return

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Serena Williams took the first cautious step towards a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title with a 6-4, 6-0 first-round win over Magda Linette.

This one I'll always remember, promises forgetful Serena

This one I'll always remember, promises forgetful Serena

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Serena Williams' memory is not as powerful as her first serve these days, although with so many achievements to recall it would be churlish to hold that against the American great.

Rested Serena motivated to go for Slam No 23

Rested Serena motivated to go for Slam No 23

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Frenchman Mouratoglou said Williams had been able to recharge during the break and that her appetite for titles had not waned.

Serena stunned by Pliskova in US Open semis

Serena stunned by Pliskova in US Open semis

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

For the second straight year Serena Williams saw her bid for a seventh U.S. Open title halted in the semi-finals with a 6-2 7-6(5) loss to Karolina Pliskova on Thursday that also ended her long reign as world number one.

PIX: Serena battles past Pironkova; sets up Azarenka semis

PIX: Serena battles past Pironkova; sets up Azarenka semis

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Serena Williams was forced to dig deep to secure a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 US Open quarter-final victory over unseeded Bulgarian Tsvetana Pironkova on Wednesday, keeping alive her latest bid for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title.

PHOTOS: Serena reaches US Open last 16 with milestone win

PHOTOS: Serena reaches US Open last 16 with milestone win

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

With a 6-2, 6-1 3rd round win over Swedish Johanna Larsson at the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Saturday, Serena recorded her 307th Grand Slam victory and in doing so went past legendary Martina Novratilova to record the most wins in a major by a woman.

Williams beats Wozniacki for 18th Grand Slam title

Williams beats Wozniacki for 18th Grand Slam title

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Top ranked Serena Williams won her third consecutive U.S. Open women's championship when she defeated Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki 6-3, 6-3 on Sunday.

Serena to defend title at Australian Open?

Serena to defend title at Australian Open?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

'She wants to come back in 2018 and defend her title and she's in training now'

French Open to ban Serena's 'Black Panther' catsuit?

French Open to ban Serena's 'Black Panther' catsuit?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

The 36-year-old American star stunned Paris this year in her body-hugging outfit which she said was inspired by the 'Black Panther' movie and made her feel like a 'warrior princess'.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Serena slams Cibulkova; Keys overcomes Venus

Aus Open PHOTOS: Serena slams Cibulkova; Keys overcomes Venus

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Serena Williams sets up an all-American semi-final against teenager Madison Keys.

'Don't be surprised if Serena is no longer No 1 by end of the year'

'Don't be surprised if Serena is no longer No 1 by end of the year'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Serena Williams remains the 'queen' of women's tennis but don't be surprised if she's no longer No 1 by the end of the year, Martina Navratilova said Thursday.

'Serena ready to claim first Slam as a mum'

'Serena ready to claim first Slam as a mum'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

Coach Patrick Mouratoglou claimed Serena Williams' fitness had since gone up a notch and Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles may well be in peril at the Australian Open.

Serena trumps sister Venus to keep calendar Slam on track

Serena trumps sister Venus to keep calendar Slam on track

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Serena Williams kept her bid for a calendar-year Grand Slam on track, powering past big sister Venus 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 on a steamy star-studded night at the US Open in New York, on Tuesday.

Serena seeks eighth Wimbledon crown to cap another comeback

Serena seeks eighth Wimbledon crown to cap another comeback

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Germany's experienced Angelique Kerber stands in the way of the 36-year-old American and an eighth, and arguably most impressive, All England Club singles crown which would see her match Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 Grand Slam titles.

Serena's streak snapped

Serena's streak snapped

Rediff.com14 Apr 2003

The world No. 1 was beaten by Justine Henin-Hardenne in the final of the Family Circle Cup.

Broken four times by Panetta, rusty Williams advances despite glitches

Broken four times by Panetta, rusty Williams advances despite glitches

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Playing her first match of the North American hard court swing after pulling out of last week's event in Stanford with a sore right elbow, Williams played a ragged opening set in which she was broken four times while firing four double faults.

Foiled again, Sharapova feels Serena breakthrough closer

Foiled again, Sharapova feels Serena breakthrough closer

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Maria Sharapova's dreams of a sixth Grand Slam title were ended by Serena Williams and her wrecking ball serve in the Australian Open final on Saturday, but the Russian was adamant she would someday have the American's measure.

'Fan coach' helps Serena focus on way to quarters

'Fan coach' helps Serena focus on way to quarters

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Serena Williams took some coaching advice from a fan during her fourth round match.

Why Serena hopes daughter Alexis Olympia won't play tennis

Why Serena hopes daughter Alexis Olympia won't play tennis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Serena Williams hopes her daughter Alexis Olympia does not want to follow in her mom's famous footsteps -- suggesting ice skating might be a good alternative.

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.

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'

Serena demolishes Radwanska to make seventh Australian Open final

Serena demolishes Radwanska to make seventh Australian Open final

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Serena Williams underlined the difference in class and power between her and the rest of the women's field with a 6-0, 6-4 demolition of fourth seed Agnieszka Radwanska on Thursday to reach her seventh Australian Open final.

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.

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.

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.

US Open PIX: Swiatek survives scare, Sinner, Osaka cruise

US Open PIX: Swiatek survives scare, Sinner, Osaka cruise

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Iga Swiatek survived a surprise U.S. Open second-round test on Thursday as men's top seed Jannik Sinner and Japan's four-times major winner Naomi Osaka cruised through.

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'

Williams tumbles out

Williams tumbles out

Rediff.com12 May 2005

Swiatek to face resilient Anisimova for Wimbledon glory

Swiatek to face resilient Anisimova for Wimbledon glory

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Poland's Iga Swiatek could become only the third woman since tennis turned professional in 1968 to win all of her first six major finals, joining Margaret Court and Monica Seles, but Swiatek is not taking the big-hitting Anisimova lightly.

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.

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.