Tag: Serena Williams

Abusive Ilie Nastase banned as Fed Cup boils over

Romanian tennis legend Ilie Nastase was sensationally kicked out of the Fed Cup after a foul-mouthed rant compounded his controversial racial slur over Serena Williams's unborn baby. The 70-year-old captain of Romania's Fed Cup team was escorted from the Constanta venue where a World Group play-off was taking place against Britain after swearing at the …

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April 23, 2017

‘Pregnant Serena Williams has no intention of quitting’

Williams is due to give birth in September and there were rumours she may not return to tennis.

April 22, 2017

Serena Williams expecting baby this year

While Williams won't play again this year, "she looks forward to returning in 2018," her PR said.

April 20, 2017

Angelique Kerber retains top spot in WTA rankings

Kerber continued to lead the Women's Tennis Association world rankings.

April 17, 2017

Serena Williams leads WTA rankings

Serena led the WTA world rankings with 7780 points followed by Kerber with 7205 points.

February 27, 2017

Serena Williams leads WTA rankings

American tennis player Serena Williams led the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) world rankings on Monday for the second consecutive week. After winning the Australian Open last week, Williams snatched the top spot from Germany's Angelique Kerber, reports Efe. Williams won her seventh Australian Open singles title after defeating her sister Venus 6-4, 6-4 in the …

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February 6, 2017

Serena takes top spot in WTA rankings from Kerber

United States legend Serena Williams replaced German Angelique Kerber at the top of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) singles rankings released on Monday, with 7,780 points. Serena won on Saturday her seventh Australian Open singles title after defeating her sister Venus 6-4, 6-4 in the final here, reports Efe. Kerber, who fell to second place …

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January 30, 2017

Serena stuns sister Venus to win Australian Open title

Serena stunned elder sister Venus to win Australian Open, claiming her 23rd Grand Slam title at the Rod Laver Arena.

January 28, 2017

Australia Open final: Williams sisters to bring back old rivalry

When two sisters, both above 35, clash in the final of a Grand Slam where, for some time, new starlets with their toned bodies and psychedelic dresses strutted their stuff, what does it say of the game? That tennis is all about the resilience and strategy? About bringing out some old tricks from memory and …

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January 28, 2017

Serena powers past Baroni to set up all-Williams Australian Open final

A straight-sets demolition by the World No.2 and she faces older sister Venus in the final!

January 26, 2017

Serena powers past Baroni to set up all-Williams Australian Open final

A straight-sets demolition by the World No.2 and she faces older sister Venus in the final!

January 26, 2017

Australian Open: Serena Williams powers into semis

The World No.2's power game was too much for the 9th-seeded Brit.

January 25, 2017

Australian Open: Nadal, Serena script contrasting wins to make quarters

The Spanish World No.9 now has an excellent chance to add to his 14 Grand Slam titles. 

January 24, 2017

Australian Open: Serena eases past Gibbs to reach 4th round

Serena Williams will face 16th seed Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic, who defeated France's Caroline Garcia in straight sets in an hour and 28 minutes.

January 21, 2017

Australian Open: Serena eases past Gibbs to reach 4th round

Serena Williams will face 16th seed Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic, who defeated France's Caroline Garcia in straight sets in an hour and 28 minutes.

January 21, 2017

Australian Open: Serena Williams spanks Belinda Bencic

Williams, who is chasing a record 23rd singles Grand Slam title, said she "has nothing to lose".

January 17, 2017

Serena focused on Australian Open rather than wedding

Serena Williams explained that she was paying more attention to the Australian tournament, scheduled to kick off on January 16.

January 14, 2017