Dubai Championships: Angelique Kerber hammers Ana Konjuh in straight sets, storms into semis
The 29-year-old will first have to get by Elina Svitolina, on course for her own breakthrough into a first-time top 10 ranking if she can win the event.
Feb 24, 2017, 08:49 AM IST
Dubai Championships: Angelique Kerber beats Monica Puig in straight sets; moves step closer to no.1 ranking
The top seeded German, who held the top WTA spot in 2016 before Serena Williams took back in September could regain the number one ranking if she wins the Gulf event on Saturday.
Feb 23, 2017, 09:44 AM IST
Qatar Open: Angelique Kerber crashes out of Doha after losing to Russia's Daria Kasatkina
It was the second time this year that Kerber has lost to the 19-year-old Russian, after at the Sydney International last month.
Feb 17, 2017, 09:05 AM IST
Australian Open: Serena Williams surpasses Steffi Graf to claim 23rd Grand Slam title
The 35-year-old, who equalled Graf`s mark of 22 at Wimbledon last year, now stands just one behind the all-time 24 won by Margaret Court.
Jan 28, 2017, 16:18 PM IST
AUS Open, Women's Singles Final, PREVIEW: Serena Williams vs Venus Williams
Serena holds a 6-2 edge in the major deciders, with a 16-11 win-loss record overall against sister Venus Williams
Jan 28, 2017, 08:56 AM IST
Australian Open: Serena defeats LucicBaroni in semis, sets up an all-Williams final against sister Venus
Serena, who last played Lucic-Baroni at 1998 Wimbledon, when they were both 16, applauded the Croatian by saying, "She inspires me."
Jan 26, 2017, 12:43 PM IST
Australian Open 2017: Mirjana Lucic-Baroni defeats Karolina Pliskova, enters grand slam semis after 18 years
she made the 1999 Wimbledon semis as a 17-year-old, she has been waiting 18 years for another crack at a Grand Slam last four.
Jan 25, 2017, 09:28 AM IST
Australian Open: Serena Williams cruises into semi-final with straight sets win over Johanna Konta
The American is gunning for a record 23rd Grand Slam title to surpass Steffi Graf and a return of the number one world number ranking.
Jan 25, 2017, 09:19 AM IST
Australian open 2017: Venus Williams beats Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, enters first semi-final in 14 years
Venus also became oldest woman to reach a Grand Slam semi since a 37-year-old Martina Navratilova at Wimbledon in 1994.
Jan 24, 2017, 08:45 AM IST
Australian Open: Rafael Nadal enters quarter-finals, Serena Williams eyes record title
Nadal, 30, was also pushed to five sets by Alexander Zverev, 19, in round three, but he has survived to reach his first major quarter-final since the 2015 French Open.
Jan 23, 2017, 21:19 PM IST
Australian Open: Serena Williams grinds down dogged Barbora Strycova to reach quarter-finals
Williams, bidding to win a record 23rd grand slam title in the professional era, has now notched 10 consecutive quarter-final appearances at the majors, dating back to the 2014 U.S. Open.
Jan 23, 2017, 11:02 AM IST
Australian Open 2017, Day 6: Ageless Rafael Nadal outlasts future hope, Serena Williams sails into last 16
Nadal needed all his trademark grit against Zverev, 19, dubbed "the future of tennis", and his superior fitness told as he ground out a thrilling five set win.
Jan 21, 2017, 19:38 PM IST
Australian Open'17: Serena Williams beats fellow American Nicole Gibbs; marches into fourth round
Willliams, hardly got out of first gear against Gibbs, dictating terms from the opening game against a player ranked 92
Jan 21, 2017, 12:09 PM IST
Australian Open: Classy Venus Williams beats Chinese DuanYingying, cruises into fourth round
Seven-time Grand Slam winner will next play either Australian hope Ashleigh Barty or German qualifier Mona Barthel.
Jan 20, 2017, 16:56 PM IST
Australian Open, Day 4: Novak Djokovic suffers huge shock, Serena Williams in control
With Istomin inspired, the defending champion sent down 72 unforced errors as he lost 7-6 (10/8), 5-7, 2-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 in the second round.
Jan 19, 2017, 23:22 PM IST
2017 Australian Open: Serena Williams routs Lucie Safarova to reach third round at Rod Laver Arena
Williams, 35, served up a storm, clubbing 15 aces and 35 winners in the 86-minute contest.
Jan 19, 2017, 16:35 PM IST
Aus Open 2017: Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams look for easy Open rides at Melbourne
The American great, who lost the top ranking to Angelique Kerber last year, has hardly played since the US Open.
Jan 19, 2017, 09:22 AM IST
Australian Open 2017, Day 3: Andy Murray in a hurry; Nick Kyrgios booed in stormy defeat
Tennis legend John McEnroe said Kyrgios`s lack of effort was a "black eye for the sport".
Jan 18, 2017, 19:55 PM IST
Australian Open 2017: 'Birthday-Girl' Angelique Kerber advances to third round, beats Carina Witthoeft in a hard-fought battle
The defending champion, who turned 29, battled through 6-2, 6-7 (3/7), 6-2 and will next face either Kristyna Pliskova or Irina-Camelia Begu.
Jan 18, 2017, 10:50 AM IST
Australian Open 2017: Serena Williams swats all doubts, beats Belinda Bencic to reach second round
William is set to play in second round clash against Czech Lucie Safarova.
Jan 17, 2017, 09:21 AM IST
