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Venus Williams

World Tennis Day uniforms that go hard
Friday
/ 7 March 2023

World Tennis Day uniforms that go hard

Tennis is one of fashion’s favourite sports, on and off the court

By Kimberley Schoeman
Flushing sorrows: Serena targets 24
Article
/ 30 August 2019

Flushing sorrows: Serena targets 24

Williams is looking to put last year’s US Open final trauma behind her and equal Margaret Court’s record of Grand Slam titles

By Eyaaz Matwadia
‘My goal is to win Wimbledon,’ says teen Gauff after Venus shock
Article
/ 2 July 2019

‘My goal is to win Wimbledon,’ says teen Gauff after Venus shock

The teenage American, who was not even born when Williams won her first two Wimbledon singles titles, showed not an ounce of fear on Court One

By Pirate Irwin
Williams sisters to clash for 30th time as Cornet shrugs off US Open sexism storm
Article
/ 30 August 2018

Williams sisters to clash for 30th time as Cornet shrugs off US Open sexism storm

Friday’s match will be the earliest the sisters have met at a Slam since the 1998 Australian Open

By Dave James
Serena powers into Wimbledon quarters, last top 10 seed falls
Article
/ 9 July 2018

Serena powers into Wimbledon quarters, last top 10 seed falls

Williams races into her 13th Wimbledon quarter-final after the seven-time champion thrashed Rodina 6-2, 6-2 in a Centre Court masterclass

By Steve Griffiths
Federer, Serena in Wimbledon masterclass as Wozniacki crashes
Article
/ 5 July 2018

Federer, Serena in Wimbledon masterclass as Wozniacki crashes

Serena Williams powered to her 16th successive win in Wednesday’s second round action

By Steve Griffiths
‘Overjoyed’ Venus salutes Wimbledon as female stars take over show courts
Article
/ 4 July 2018

‘Overjoyed’ Venus salutes Wimbledon as female stars take over show courts

Whether women continue to get equal playing time on Centre and Court One remains to be seen

By Steve Griffiths
Slice of life: I walk like Serena now
Article
/ 20 October 2017

Slice of life: I walk like Serena now

Playing tennis with Serena Williams inspired me to carry on strong and do well in tennis. It raised my self-esteem.

By Tiisetso Lesotho
Serena Williams expecting baby this year
Article
/ 19 April 2017

Serena Williams expecting baby this year

In December Williams announced her engagement to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, first sharing the news on the social media site.

By Staff Reporter
The weekly pop sack: It’s going to be a long four years
Article
/ 3 February 2017

The weekly pop sack: It’s going to be a long four years

How, in 2017, a president is calling immigrants “illegal aliens” and forcing Mexico to foot the bill for a barrier reminiscent of the Berlin Wall.

By Kuntha Ndimande
Sharapova survives to reach Brisbane semifinals
Article
/ 2 January 2014

Sharapova survives to reach Brisbane semifinals

Maria Sharapova recovered her serve to beat Kaia Kanepi and advance to the Brisbane International semifinals.

By John Pye
Venus Williams’s battle to beat Czech competitor Hlavackova
Article
/ 30 December 2013

Venus Williams’s battle to beat Czech competitor Hlavackova

Despite her win, seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams found it hard to dominate Andrea Hlavackova at the Auckland Classic.

By Staff Reporter
Venus Williams denied fastest serve in absence of technology
Article
/ 30 September 2013

Venus Williams denied fastest serve in absence of technology

Due to radar guns, which measure service speeds, not being deployed, Venus Williams won’t be able to better her fastest serve world record.

By Reuters
Sharapova outs Williams of Australian Open in decisive win
Article
/ 18 January 2013

Sharapova outs Williams of Australian Open in decisive win

Second seed Maria Sharapova has sent Venus Williams crashing out of the Australian Open in a crushing straight sets defeat in the third round.

By Sapa Afp
Clijsters defeats Venus Williams in farewell match
Article
/ 13 December 2012

Clijsters defeats Venus Williams in farewell match

Former number one Kim Clijsters has ended her career with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Venus Williams in a ceremonial farewell match.

By Sapa Ap
Williams sisters break the mould
Videos
/ 5 November 2012

Williams sisters break the mould

On a visit to SA, Serena and Venus Williams emphasised their desire to inspire youngsters — and took part in a tennis clinic in Soweto.

By Staff Reporter
Serena trumps Venus in SA exhibition clash
Article
/ 4 November 2012

Serena trumps Venus in SA exhibition clash

True to form, world number three Serena Williams defeated her older sister, Venus, by two sets to love in an exhibition tennis match in Johannesburg.

By Jenny Bernstein
Williams sisters promise to go all out for SA fans
Article
/ 3 November 2012

Williams sisters promise to go all out for SA fans

Venus and Serena Williams have arrived in South Africa to raise funds and awareness around the inaugural Breaking the Mould initiative.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Serve’s up: Roddick, Venus Williams dominate US Open
Article
/ 29 August 2012

Serve’s up: Roddick, Venus Williams dominate US Open

Andy Roddick has proven that even though his 30th birthday approaches and his body has succumbed to injury after injury, his serve is still deadly.

By Howard Fendrich
Venus hits 15-year Wimbledon low after first-round knockout
Article
/ 25 June 2012

Venus hits 15-year Wimbledon low after first-round knockout

Five-time champion Venus Williams has suffered her worst Wimbledon defeat in 15 years, slumping to a first-round exit at the hands of Elena Vesnina.

By Afp Author
Williams, Clijsters return with a bang
Article
/ 22 March 2012

Williams, Clijsters return with a bang

Venus Williams and Kim Clijsters made triumphant returns after long layoffs with convincing wins at the WTA and ATP Miami hardcourt tournament.

By Staff Reporter
Federer, Venus reach US Open second round
Article
/ 30 August 2011

Federer, Venus reach US Open second round

Five-time champion Roger Federer reached the second round of the US Open on Monday, beating Colombian Santiago Giraldo 6-4, 6-3, 6-2.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 1 July 2011

Williams sisters lose aura of invincibility

Is it a full stop or a semi colon in Venus and Serena’s monologue?

By Robert Kitson
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Article
/ 27 June 2011

Williams sisters’ five-year reign ends, Wozniacki defiant

The Williams sisters vowed to return stronger after they were knocked out of Wimbledon, while Caroline Wozniacki says she should still be number one.

By Rob Woollard and Steve Griffiths
Federer: I’m still hungry for Slam success
Article
/ 27 June 2011

Federer: I’m still hungry for Slam success

Roger Federer insists he hasn’t been fretting about when or — perhaps more to the point — if he will win a 17th Grand Slam championship.

By Howard Fendrich
Venus looking to dish up some cold revenge
Article
/ 25 June 2011

Venus looking to dish up some cold revenge

Venus Williams said she would not let anything get in her way when she faces Tsvetana Pironkova, who dumped her out of Wimbledon last year.

By Robin Millard
Venus weathers Date-Krumm storm, Nadal shines
Article
/ 22 June 2011

Venus weathers Date-Krumm storm, Nadal shines

Rain delayed most matches but Venus Williams had a gruelling match against Kimiko Date-Krumm, while Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray comfortably won.

By Martyn Herman
No image available
Article
/ 22 June 2011

Nadal prepares as the US hope to bulldoze Wimbledon

Rafael Nadal will continue to defend his Wimbledon title with a match against Ryan Sweeting, one of a number of Americans hoping to seize fame.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 21 June 2011

Nadal and Venus sing the same old Wimbledon song

Rafael Nadal has made an ardent start to his bid for a third Wimbledon title, while five-time winner Venus Williams has been back to her old routine.

By Steve Griffiths
Nadal shines before rain, Murray under cover
Article
/ 20 June 2011

Nadal shines before rain, Murray under cover

On the first day of Wimbledon, Rafael Nadal made a good start to his title defence, while five-times champion Venus Williams also progressed easily.

By Martyn Herman
Venus Williams out of French Open
Article
/ 14 May 2011

Venus Williams out of French Open

Venus Williams on Friday also pulled out of the French Open, resulting in the first Grand Slam tournament since 2003 without either Williams sister.

By Howard Fendrich
No image available
Article
/ 4 May 2011

Man charged with stalking tennis star

A man was charged with stalking Serena Williams after police said they caught him trying to enter the tennis star’s gated neighbourhood.

By Staff Reporter
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