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ESPY Award Results & Update: Serena Williams Wins Best Tennis Player
| Rica Y | | Jul 16, 2015 07:24 AM EDT |
Amidst the comments, criticisms, and online attacks, the accolades continue to pile up for Serena Williams who, on Wednesday night, bagged the ESPY award for Best Female Tennis Player, winning over Maria Sharapova, Petra Kvitova and Simona Halep.
Tennis News & Rumors: Serena Williams Slams Haters with Instagram Message
| Rica Y | | Jul 15, 2015 08:05 AM EDT |
Serena Williams may have recently captured her sixth Wimbledon crown, but the win didn't stop haters from mocking the tennis star on Twitter and Instagram.
Celebrities Congratulate Serena Williams For Wimbledon 2015 Win
| Rica Y | | Jul 12, 2015 10:27 AM EDT |
It was predicted to be a one-sided contest and it was. Serena Williams defeated first-time finalist Garbiñe Muguruza of Spain to claim her sixth Wimbledon title and overall 21st grand slam. The American dominated Centre Court with 29 winners and 12 aces to claim the 6-4 6-4 victory in just an hour and 23 minutes.
Wimbledon Preview: Serena Williams vs Maria Sharapova
| Rica Y | | Jul 08, 2015 07:19 AM EDT |
The Serena Williams versus Maria Sharapova Wimbledon semifinal match on Thursday is unquestionably "the" game to watch. When you have a rivalry akin to a Graf-Seles or an Evert-Navratilova, expect a match caliber that could surpass that of the final's. And it's no exaggeration when you're talking about the two best players on the biggest stage of the most coveted of grand slams. Set aside the fury of the grunts and you'll get relentless, unyielding, and aggressive tennis, bar none.
Wimbledon 2015 Results & Scores: Serena Williams Through To Wimbledon Quarterfinals; Beats Venus Williams in Straight Sets
| Rica Y | | Jul 07, 2015 02:11 AM EDT |
It was predicted to be the match of the day - two legends on the Centre Court of Wimbledon, hoping to rewrite history - but it didn't take long before the curtain closed. All it took Serena Williams was an hour and eight minutes to beat her sister Venus in the 4th round of the Wimbledon Championships. The world no. 1 easily dismantled the elder Williams with a score of 6-4 6-3, keeping her Grand Slam history bid alive.
Wimbledon Anticipates Williams Sisters Battle in the 4th Round
| Rica Y | | Jul 04, 2015 07:07 AM EDT |
Serena and Venus Williams are all set for their 4th round encounter at Wimbledon. It should be one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament as both sisters will face each other for the 26th time with Serena leading the race at 14. However, there is a bit of a downside to it.
Wimbledon Fire Halts Serena Williams' Press Conference
| Rica Y | | Jul 02, 2015 04:56 AM EDT |
It was a typical day for Serena Williams who went to the Wimbledon post-match press conference with a win under her belt. The American beat Timea Babos in straight sets with a score of 6-4, 6-1, putting herself in the third round to face British favorite Heather Watson.
Xu Yifan Bows Out To Ivanovic; Top Seeds Advance at Wimbledon
| Rica Y | | Jun 30, 2015 07:17 AM EDT |
Chinese qualifier Xu Yifan exited Wimbledon with a 1-6, 1-6 loss to former no. 1 Ana Ivanovic. In just 61 minutes, the Serb eased past the 26-year-old who managed to break her only once during the match. The world no. 176 put on a good service game, hitting 78% of her first serves in, but it wasn't enough for Ivanovic who dominated the match with 29 winners and 6 aces.
Serena Williams and The Possibility of a 2015 Grand Slam
| Rica Y | | Jun 26, 2015 05:41 AM EDT |
In 1988, a 19-year-old German named Steffi Graf ended the year by winning the Golden Slam, claiming all four Gland Slam singles titles including the Olympic Gold Medal. This year, world no. 1 Serena Williams is headed for the same direction minus the Olympic performance. If she wins Wimbledon and the US Open, Williams will only be the 2nd player in the Open Era to win all four grand slams in one year.
Maria Sharapova: A Force to Be Reckoned With at Wimbledon Open
| Rica Y | | Jun 24, 2015 08:16 AM EDT |
Maria Sharapova is known to be the highest-paid female athlete in the world, but there is more to this Russian star than her lofty endorsements. She has the ability to strike the ball cleanly from both sides of the court and her athleticism is nonpareil. And as the current 4th best player on tour, she is one of the favorites to win Wimbledon this year, the prestigious tournament which she once held as a 17-year old, beating a relentless Serena Williams in the 2004 final.
French Open 2015: Serena Williams Still On Track of Calendar Slam, Advances to French Open QF
| Dave Allan Tagacay | | Jun 02, 2015 06:45 AM EDT |
It was the third consecutive game of the tournament where World No. 1 Serena Williams had to persevere and pull through from a first set deficit to stave off elimination. Williams’ compatriot, World No. 42 Sloane Stephens, was unsuccessful in pulling off what could have been the upset of the tournament, and eventually folded to the two-time French Open champion, 6-1, 5-7, 3-6.
Ronda Rousey Is No. 1 On The List Of 'Most Dominant Athlete Alive' According To Business Insider; Check Out Why!
| Vinay Patel | | May 07, 2015 08:37 PM EDT |
Ronda Rousey is named the "Most Dominant Athlete Alive" by New York -based website Business Insider.
Serena Williams Earns 700th Career Win
| Dino Lirios | | Apr 02, 2015 11:45 AM EDT |
The world's number one ranked female tennis player in the world, Serena Williams, has just won her 700th career win when she beat Sabine Lisicki (7-6(4), 1-6, 6-3) on Wednesday. With the win, she also secured a spot in the semi-finals of the Miami Open.
Serena Williams Humbles Maria Sharapova to Win Australian Open; Eyes Steffi Graf’s 22 Grand Slams
| Erik Pineda | | Feb 01, 2015 01:27 AM EST |
World number one Serena Williams was writing history Saturday in Melbourne, Australia. The American slugger proved she’s far better than the popular Maria Sharapova by pocketing the 2015 Australian Open – her sixth.
Caroline Wozniacki Finishes NYC Marathon
| Leo J. Magpayo | | Nov 02, 2014 10:53 PM EST |
Danish tennis star Caroline Wozniacki has finished the New York City Marathon in an impressive time of 3:26.33 on a chilly Sunday morning in downtown New York.
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