It looked like the top seed would make quick work of Rogers in the rain-delayed encounter after romping through the first set in 26 minutes. But world number 116 Rogers kept her composure and got the better of Williams as the first meeting between the two big hitting Americans turned …
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Tennis: Serena Williams fined $17,000 for U.S. open code violations
During Saturday’s match, which she lost 6-2 6-4 to Japan’s Naomi Osaka, Williams, was handed a coaching violation and a point penalty for breaking her racquet before a heated argument with umpire Carlos Ramos ended with her losing a game. The tournament referee’s office fined the former world number one …
Read More »Naomi Osaka claims US Open title after Serena Williams meltdown
It was drama-filled conclusion to a final that was rich with storylines but will now go down as one of the most controversial Grand Slam finals of all time. There was much riding on the match for both women, with Osaka bidding to become the first man or woman from …
Read More »Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams in US Open Semi Finals
Rafael Nadal won the US Open quarterfinal match against Dominic Thiem on Wednesday, after setting up a rematch of June’s French Open final, when he crushed the latter in straight sets to win his 17th major. Ahead of the match, Nadal had said he will need to raise his game …
Read More »Serena Williams returns in style at US Open
Williams, a six-time champion at Flushing Meadows, missed last year’s edition as she gave birth to daughter Olympia on September 1. She was all-business on her return under the floodlights on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court, where she has lifted the trophy six times. Linette, the world number 68 from …
Read More »Angelique Kerber beats Serena Williams to win first Wimbledon title
Kerber played cleanly as can be, covering the court so well and picking her spots for big shots, in a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Williams in today’s final. It is the 30-year-old Kerber’s third Grand Slam title. She also beat Williams in the Australian Open final in 2016, then won …
Read More »Serena Williams battles into 11th Wimbledon semi, Kerber advances
Williams was in danger of a stunning quarter-final exit after world number 52 Camila Giorgi became the first player in this year’s tournament to take a set off the former world number one. But Serena bludgeoned her way out of trouble, winning 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to stay on course for …
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