May 21, 2013

Serena Williams ‘Twirls’ From Charleston to Rome; Captures Four Consecutive Titles

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*In the immortal words of singer Sunshine Anderson, we’ve “heard it all before…” but it’s still worthy of mentioning that women’s tennis powerhouse, Serena Williams, is on another tear.  She’s just a few Grand Slam steps away from reaching “greatest of all time” numbers in the sport, which makes recording her exploits all the more [...]




A Tearful Serena Williams Breaks Record, Reclaims WTA No. 1 Ranking

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*For the first time in two years, Serena Williams can validly lift her finger as being the WTA world no. 1. Her this-generation rival, Victoria Azarenka, had held the spot for the past 51 weeks after avoiding a near-miss of losing it at the Australian open by taking home the hardware for the second time [...]




2012 US Open Begins Today: Can Serena Williams Conquer Demons?

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*It’s pretty darned close to unanimous that Serena Williams is poised to once again claim the trophy in New York at the 2012 US Open. She’s taken home the title 3 times from the unique-in-atmosphere Grand Slam held on US soil – but, shockingly, given her immense talent, not since 2008.  Beset by health issues [...]




Serena to Test Comeback Mettle Against Azarenka in Madrid Final

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*Former world no. 1, Serena Williams, is still considered to be on the comeback trail, given her spotty participation of late in the sport she’s arguably dominated for the last 16 years.  The on again, off again, 13-time Slam champion has survived various injuries and other setbacks to keep finding herself lurking somewhere in the [...]




Williams Sisters Bounced in Miami Quarters; Charleston Bound

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*At least they’re still sticking together. Venus, 31, and Serena Williams, 30, have both been bounced from their home-state tournament, The Sony Ericsson Open, held in Key Biscayne, FL. It brings a temporary halt to what was considered a convincing comeback for the multiple grand slam winning sister act. (Are you a fan of EURweb? [...]




Venus, Serena Continue in Miami; Serena Avenges US Open Loss

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*The Williams sisters are still alive at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami. Venus Williams survived an error-strewn, three-set battle against Canadian wildcard, Alexandra Wozniak, on Sunday, winning 4-6, 6-4, 7-5. (Are you a fan of EURweb? Like us on Facebook or Follow us on Twitter.) Her sister, Serena Williams, followed that act on Monday [...]




Venus Williams Returns with Impressive Win, Clothing Line Re-launch

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*Venus Williams, 31, hadn’t competed in a WTA tournament since pulling out of the US Open in New York last August despite a first round win. The former world no. 1 and Serena’s elder sister was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, Sjorgren’s Syndrome (causes bouts with extreme fatigue), which sidelined her until she could get [...]