Serena Williams opens door to imminent US Open and then Roland Garros
After its tentative return to the world stage in Palermo last week, women’s tennis this week sees some of its biggest names break cover for…
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Fed Cup 2020: Serena Williams, Sofia Kenin, Belinda Bencic lead USA and Switzerland to new Fed Cup Final
One season after the Davis Cup introduced its new format, in which 18 teams—12 qualifiers, the four previous semi-finalists, and two wild cards—competed in round-robin…
Australian Open 2020: Seven-time winner Williams and defending champion Osaka in same quarter
When Serena Williams launched her 2020 season with her first title in three years, in Auckland, her first victory since she won the Australian Open…
US Open 2019: Serena Williams takes on another generation – Bencic, Svitolina and Andreescu
The career of Serena Williams needs little introduction: Her achievements and stature extend far beyond the bounds of tennis. And as she approaches her 38th…
Wimbledon 2019: Simona Halep hammers Serena Williams – and wows Centre Court
It was a final of stark contrasts but one featuring two very familiar women: Serena Williams and Simona Halep, both Major champions, both former No1s.…
Wimbledon 2019: Serena Williams cruises to showdown with first-time finalist Simona Halep
There were the oh-so-familiar and the rather less familiar among the four women who took to the most famous court in tennis on a warm…
Wimbledon 2019: Williams battles to semis, but will meet Strycova not Konta
It is probably fair to say that, when it comes to the last remaining Briton in the singles draws at Wimbledon this year, Johanna Konta,…
French Open 2019: Will it be Williams, Osaka, Halep, Bertens – or another – in ever-changing landscape?
Much is made of the dominance of a trio of men at the Majors, and nowhere more so than at Roland Garros. Eleven times Rafael…
Serena Williams and Roger Federer back after three-year absence
• Multiple Rome champion Serena Williams returns after winning in 2016 • Roger Federer continues clay preparations ahead of first French Open since 2015 • Eight-time champ Rafael…
Miami Open 2019: Osaka, Williams and Andreescu set Florida alight to make Round 3
The name of the woman on everyone’s lips at the Miami Open this year continues to be 18-year-old Bianca Andreescu. The exciting young Canadian who,…
All change at Miami Open: Players & places, facts & figures as multiple champs Djokovic, Federer hit Florida
Hot on the heels of one spectacular, 96-draw tournament in the glamorous desert-and-mountain setting of California comes its more flamboyant, Latin infused sibling on the…
Australian Open 2019: Serena Williams admits ‘I’m still learning’ after thrilling win over No1 Simona Halep
The top quarter of the women’s draw at this Australian Open was as hard as they get. World No1 Simona Halep, runner-up in the tournament…
Hopman Cup: Serena Williams and Roger Federer draw record crowds for memorable encounter
There may be no ranking points at stake, but over the years, many top players have chosen to use the team-based format of the Hopman…
Hopman Cup: Federer, Williams, Zverev, Kerber make it year to remember
There is something particularly compelling about the Hopman Cup tournament, which has been played for 30 straight years in the sun-drenched, sea-kissed Western Australian capital…
US Open 2018: Naomi Osaka’s star rises in extraordinary victory over embattled Serena Williams
The timing, the place, the records at stake—frankly, the women’s final at this year’s US Open could not have been planned better as the last…
US Open 2018 women’s SFs Williams, Keys, Osaka and Sevastova – all you need to know
If there is one name that comes as no surprise in the final-four line-up of women in contention for the 50th US Open title, it…
US Open 2018: Serena Williams will face Karolina Pliskova after a battling Kanepi victory
It is Round 4 at the 50th playing of the US Open, leaving 16 women with a chance to win the last Major of the…
Wimbledon 2018: Angelique Kerber ends magical comeback for Serena Williams to claim third Major
It had been two years since Serena Williams won her second straight title here on the lawns of the All England Club, her seventh Wimbledon…
Wimbledon 2018: Serena Williams to chase record-matching 24th Major against Angelique Kerber
She may not have been on the courts of Wimbledon for two years, but that had not stopped the seven-time champion Serena Williams picking up…
Wimbledon 2018: Serena Williams battles through to meet semi-final debutante Julia Goerges
By the time the bottom half of the women’s draw took to court to determine the second set of semi-finalists, the top section was already…
Wimbledon 2018: Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber head to QFs
On super Monday at Wimbledon, the schedule was packed with the last 16 men and women in the draw. They had enjoyed their ‘day of…