Alexis Olympia

French Open: Injury wrecks Serena Williams' audacious French title bid

American Serena Williams` audacious attempt to win the French Open for a fourth time ended in crushing anti-climax on Monday as injury, rather than an old foe, forced the 36-year-old to admit defeat at Roland Garros.

Jun 05, 2018, 08:34 AM IST

Serena Williams withdraws from French Open with injury

 American Serena Williams withdrew from the French Open on Monday, shortly before she was due on court to face Maria Sharapova in a much-anticipated fourth round showdown.

Jun 04, 2018, 19:31 PM IST

Beware of flying barbs as Serena Williams faces off with Maria Sharapova

It has been almost 2-1/2 years since Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova last faced off across the net but when it comes to these two great on-court foes, absence does not make the heart grow fonder.

Jun 03, 2018, 13:05 PM IST

Serena Williams proves she is back to shake up Roland Garros

 When Serena Williams rushed towards the net to smash the ball away with all her might, the tremors felt all around Suzanne Lenglen Court on Saturday signalled only one thing -- she was back in town to shake things up at the French Open.

Jun 03, 2018, 10:13 AM IST

Lindsay Davenport hails Serena Williams ''powerful message'' for sporty mums

With only one mother having won Grand Slam titles over the last 38 years, Lindsay Davenport hailed Serena Williams for delivering a "powerful message" that shows it is possible to "pursue personal goals even when you`re a mum".

Jun 02, 2018, 11:07 AM IST

French Open: Serena Williams shows plenty of fight to subdue Ashleigh Barty

 The "warrior princess" inside Serena Williams came out in full fighting mode on Thursday as the American proved she was no pushover in a Grand Slam with her 3-6 6-3 6-4 French Open second round win over Ashleigh Barty.

Jun 01, 2018, 09:47 AM IST

Give Serena Williams time to find top form, says Kim Clijsters

Former world number one Kim Clijsters believes Serena Williams will get back to the top, but warned it may take time for her to regain full strength after childbirth.

May 26, 2018, 20:23 PM IST

Serena Williams 'almost died' after her daughter's birth due to series of complications

Williams was bedridden for six weeks from a series of complications, including a pulmonary embolism that led to multiple surgeries, after her daughter was delivered by emergency cesarean section.

Feb 21, 2018, 10:02 AM IST

Serena Williams sorts out baby teething issues, hints at return to tennis

The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion and former world number one drew sympathetic replies to Sunday tweets about baby daughter Alexis Olympia's teething issues.

Dec 20, 2017, 10:01 AM IST