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Serena Williams fined for obscene outburst

Sep 14, 2009, 0:01 GMT

Serena Williams fined for obscene outburst
New York - Serena Williams was handed a 10,500-dollar fine Sunday for the obscene outburst against a lineswomen that got her defaulted on a point penalty from her US Open semi-final Saturday against Kim Clijsters. ... more

A behavior knocks Serena Williams out of U.S. Open, videos

Sep 13, 2009, 15:53 GMT

A behavior knocks Serena Williams out of U.S. Open, videos
Serena Williams behavior on Saturday night forfeited her chances for taking the Open semi-final, and allowed competitor Kim Clijsters to moved forward to the finals Sunday. ... more

US Open Women’s Final on ESPN2 Sunday Night

Sep 12, 2009, 4:59 GMT

US Open Women’s Final on ESPN2 Sunday Night
US Open Women’s Final will air on ESPN2 Sunday Night. Rain also pushed a Men’s Semi to Sunday on ESPN2, Women’s Doubles Final on ESPN2 Monday. ... more

In photos: '6th Annual New Yorkers For Children Spring Dinner Dance'

Apr 20, 2009, 9:59 GMT

In photos: 6th Annual New Yorkers For Children Spring Dinner Dance
We have added a new set of images from the event '6th Annual New Yorkers For Children Spring Dinner Dance.' ... more

In photos: 'Serena Williams Goes Surfing'

Oct 15, 2008, 6:11 GMT

In photos: Serena Williams Goes Surfing
We have added a new set of images from the event 'Serena Williams Goes Surfing.' ... more

Video News: Serena Williams goes surfing

Oct 15, 2008, 0:15 GMT

Video News: Serena Williams goes surfing
Serena Williams has been trying her hand at surfing with and actor Common, born Lonnie Rashid Lynn, in Hawaii. ... more

Jankovic beats Petrova for second trophy in a fortnight

Oct 5, 2008, 15:12 GMT

Jankovic beats Petrova for second trophy in a fortnight
Stuttgart - New world number one Jelena Jankovic defeated Nadia Petrova 6-4, 6-3 in the final of the Porsche Grand Prix on Sunday to make it two titles in a fortnight. ... more

Number 1 ranked Williams will pen memoir

Sep 18, 2008, 12:03 GMT

Number 1 ranked Williams will pen memoir
The AP reports that Serena Williams will pen her memoir for release in 2009.
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Style wars break out in the Wimbledon tuxedo-and-trench set

Jun 24, 2008, 22:28 GMT

Style wars break out in the Wimbledon tuxedo-and-trench set
London - Maria Sharapova raised the fashion stakes in the style wars at Wimbledon, claiming a second-round spot in her all- white tuxedo-style top and boy-shorts 6-1, 6-4 over Stephanie Foretz on Tuesday. ... more

Harkleroad reveals all in ego-boosting Playboy shoot

May 26, 2008, 12:30 GMT

Harkleroad reveals all in ego-boosting Playboy shoot
Paris - Ashley Harkleroad has followed up the low of gynecological surgery with the high of a Playboy shoot. ... more

Serena will skip German Open

May 3, 2007, 17:49 GMT

Australian Open champion Serena Williams will miss next week's German Open due to a groin injury.

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Henin, Serena will tangle for Miami title on Saturday

Mar 30, 2007, 16:47 GMT

You couldn't have asked for a better women's final at the 2007 Sony Ericsson Open, as Saturday's showdown here will pit bitter rivals Justine Henin and Serena Williams against one another at Crandon Park. The two stars are arguably the top two players on the WTA Tour.

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Henin, Serena will attempt to reach Miami final

Mar 29, 2007, 16:28 GMT

Current world No. 1 Belgian Justine Henin and former top-ranked American star Serena Williams will play semifinal matches Thursday at the $3.45 million Sony Ericsson Open.

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Serena set for Miami QF showdown with Vaidisova

Mar 28, 2007, 16:30 GMT

The women's quarterfinals at the $3.45 million Sony Ericsson Open will wrap up with two more matches on Wednesday, with the marquee bout pitting eighth-seeded Czech Nicole Vaidisova against three-time Miami champion Serena Williams.

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ABC's Fast Cars & Superstars features Shatner and celebrities

Mar 24, 2007, 20:51 GMT

ABCs Fast Cars & Superstars features Shatner and celebrities
Celebrities William Shatner, Jewel, Tony Hawk, Serena Williams and John Elway are reportedly are among the stars who have signed up for ABC's 'Fast Cars & Superstars,' in which the stars race against each other in NASCAR vehicles.  ... more

Sharapova, Serena pull out of Dubai event

Feb 16, 2007, 22:39 GMT

World No. 1 Russian Maria Sharapova and Australian Open champion Serena Williams of the United States will skip next week's Dubai Duty Free Women's Open.

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Serena, Vaidisova ready for Tuesday's Aussie quarters

Jan 22, 2007, 19:47 GMT

Two-time champion Serena Williams and aspiring No. 1 Nicole Vaidisova will play their quarterfinal matches Tuesday at the Australian Open.

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Mauresmo, Serena return to action Friday in Melbourne

Jan 18, 2007, 19:56 GMT

Defending champion Amelie Mauresmo of France and two-time winner Serena Williams of the United States will play their third-round matches Friday at the Australian Open.

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Mauresmo, Serena ready for second-round action at Oz Open

Jan 16, 2007, 20:14 GMT

Defending champion Amelie Mauresmo of France and two-time winner Serena Williams of the United States will play their second-round matches Wednesday at the Australian Open.

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Slumping Williams looks to Tasmania to rehab her game

Nov 3, 2006, 14:19 GMT

Hobart, Tasmania - Slumping former world number 1 Serena Williams, who played in just four tournaments in 2006, will begin 2007 at a tiny WTA event in Tasmania. ... more

Blind confidence drives Serena Williams

Aug 27, 2006, 2:42 GMT

New York - Despite playing a mere dozen matches this season, the blind confidence of Serena Williams has only grown more bold. ... more

Williams sisters, Davenport withdraw from Acura Classic

Jul 29, 2006, 2:26 GMT

Lindsay Davenport, Venus and Serena Williams have withdrawn from the Acura Classic in San Diego, set to start next Monday at La Costa Resort and Spa.

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Pierce joins list of high-profile pullouts from Wimbledon

Jun 20, 2006, 18:39 GMT

London - France's Mary Pierce has joined fellow Grand Slam champions Lindsay Davenport and Serena Williams as the latest injury pullout from the Wimbledon Championships starting Monday. ... more

Serena Williams announces July return to tennis

Jun 15, 2006, 14:39 GMT

Cincinnati - Inactive Serena Williams is due to end her injury exile from tennis next month when she plays for the first time since January at a minor WTA event in the American Midwest. ... more

Serena puts career on hold; promises late-summer comeback

May 3, 2006, 23:01 GMT

Serena puts career on hold; promises late-summer comeback
Los Angeles - As speculation about her intentions of playing tennis increases, former world number 1 Serena Williams said Wednesday she will be taking time away from the game before making a return this summer. ... more

Williams sisters continue tennis fade with another pair of pullouts

Apr 7, 2006, 16:39 GMT

St Petersburg, Florida - A week after managing to attend a Hollywood film premiere, Venus and Serena Williams Friday pulled from a WTA clay event in South Carolina. ... more

Sulky Serena stifles sobs as tennis reality sets in

Jun 26, 2005, 11:39 GMT

London - Stunned and shaken Serena Williams, who crashed out in a heap in the third round, will be counting on elder sister Venus to repair family honour Monday at the 18.5-million-dollar Wimbledon Championships. ... more

Serena saddled with record-levelling third-round loss

Jun 26, 2005, 0:24 GMT

London - Two-time champion Serena Williams, hampered by an ankle injury, was hammered out Saturday night in the third round of the Wimbledon Championships, her earliest Grand Slam exit since 1999. ... more

Venus and Serena Williams Next Reality Show Stars?

May 2, 2005, 18:17 GMT

Tennis goddesses Serena and Venus Williams are the latest to join the reality TV craze.  ... more

Venus and Serena Williams Take a Reality Check with ABC

Mar 29, 2005, 14:02 GMT

Tennis super stars Venus and Serena Williams have agreed to star in a new reality TV show for ABC. ... more