Murray, Venus defeated in Washington openers
August 02, 2022 | 16:53
Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray of Britain crashed out in the opening round of the ATP and WTA Washington Open on Monday, falling to Sweden's Mikael Ymer.
Venus Williams pulls out of Brisbane International
January 02, 2020 | 09:13
Venus Williams pulled out of the season-opening Brisbane International on Wednesday (Jan 1) after a "setback" during practice.
Williams ban for US Open umpire after Serena-Osaka furore
August 25, 2019 | 10:01
Carlos Ramos will not officiate any US Open matches involving Serena or Venus Williams in the wake of last year's "bittersweet" women's final controversy involving Serena and Naomi Osaka.
Sharapova, Venus get wildcards for WTA Cincinnati event
July 30, 2019 | 09:11
Former world number ones Maria Sharapova and Venus Williams were given wildcard entries into next month's WTA Cincinnati tournament, a key tuneup event for the US Open.
Wimbledon teen star Coco reaches Washington main draw
July 29, 2019 | 09:00
Coco Gauff, the 15-year-old American who breezed into the Wimbledon last 16 earlier this month, advanced into the WTA Washington Open main draw with a qualifying triumph Sunday (Jun 28).
Venus Williams holds off Jakupovic to advance at Miami Open
March 22, 2019 | 15:41
Venus Williams displayed the mental strength that has made her a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion on Thursday (Mar 21), holding off a spirited challenge by Slovenian Dalila Jakupovic at the WTA Miami Open.
Halep confronts Venus as Serena and Djokovic resume Slam drive
January 19, 2019 | 10:09
Misfiring world number one Simona Halep tests herself against veteran Venus Williams in Australian Open third-round action Saturday (Jan 19) while sister Serena and top seed Novak Djokovic have easier tasks on paper.
Serena hails rule changes to protect mothers in tennis
December 28, 2018 | 10:32
Serena Williams has described the new changes to the 'Special Ranking' rule introduced by the WTA for 2019 as "great" and believes the move will encourage more players to take a break from the tour to have children then come back to resume their careers.
Venus reaches San Jose quarter-finals, Keys withdraws
August 04, 2018 | 10:40
Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams held off Britain's Heather Watson 6-4, 4-6, 6-0 on Thursday (Aug 2) to reach the quarter-finals of the WTA hardcourt tournament in San Jose, California.
Serena powers into Wimbledon quarter-finals, last top 10 seed falls
July 10, 2018 | 11:51
Serena Williams underlined her status as the Wimbledon title favourite with a 62-minute demolition of Russian qualifier Evgeniya Rodina, while Karolina Pliskova became the last top 10 seed to crash out on Monday (Jul 9).
Dimitrov downs mystery man at Roland Garros, Venus, Kyrgios out
May 28, 2018 | 08:59
Fourth seed Grigor Dimitrov reached the French Open second round on Sunday (May 27), even if he wasn't exactly sure who he was facing, while Venus Williams was defeated and Australian firebrand Nick Kyrgios limped out.
Venus Williams rallies to reach Miami Open quarter-finals
March 27, 2018 | 09:19
Venus Williams exacted revenge on reigning Miami Open champion Johanna Konta on Monday (Mar 26) with a superlative display to book her place in the quarter-finals.
Venus outlasts Bertens to book Konta clash
March 26, 2018 | 12:26
Three-time winner Venus Williams saved three match points in a three-set victory over Kiki Bertens on Sunday (Mar 25), lining up a fourth-round clash with reigning champion Johanna Konta at the Miami Open.
Kvitova leads Czechs into Fed Cup semi-finals
February 12, 2018 | 22:15
PARIS: Petra Kvitova led the Czech Republic into a 10th successive Fed Cup semi-final on Sunday (Feb 11) as Serena Williams was poised to make her long-awaited return to the sport she has dominated.
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