Australian Open: Serena Williams wastes little time in reaching third round

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 09:55

Five-times champion Serena Williams played well within herself in stifling conditions on Rod Laver Arena to advance to the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-1 6-2 victory over Serbia`s Vesna Dolonc on Wednesday.

Makarova stuns Venus Williams in first round of Australian Open

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 10:42

Ekaterina Makarova, who upset an injured Serena Williams in the fourth round of the 2012 Australian Open, completed a Melbourne Park sweep of the Williams sisters by eliminating Venus 2-6 6-4 6-4 to advance to the second round on Monday.

Who will stop Serena at Australian Open?

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 09:30

World No.1 Serena Williams went 78-4 and won 11 titles in 2013. She also beat Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka back-to-back last week to win in Brisbane without dropping a single set.

Australian Open 2014: Azarenka shrugs off Serena favourite tag

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 10:17

Defending champion Victoria Azarenka Sunday insisted she doesn`t care that Serena Williams is seen as favourite to win the Australian Open and indicated her motivation was high to beat the world number one.

Australian Open: History-chasing Serena starts favourite in Melbourne Park

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 20:17

It has become such a cliche in today`s super-fast changing world that every other day, there is a mention of history creating feat. But still, there are lot many records and achievements left to be equalled or be conqured, and lot more avenues to be created for the future generation. In such a backdrop, Serena Williams is looking to win her 18th Grand Slam single`s title at Melbourne Park. If she happens to lift the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup - for the sixth time in her career, she will equal

Australian Open: Can Rafa get second time lucky?

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 13:04

It would be interesting to see whether Nole will continue his domination at Australian Open, or Nadal manages to justify his top billing, with a second Australian Open title.

Serena should surpass 20 grand slam titles, says Navratilova

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 22:56

World number one Serena Williams shows no sign of slowing down with age and should win more than 20 grand slam singles titles, former great Martina Navratilova has said.

Radwanska faces down power to combat big hitters

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 17:10

Power is not one of the things used to describe Agniezska Radwanska`s tennis game.

Venus hopes to come to Auckland next year with sister Serena despite ASB Classic loss

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 14:04

American tennis star Venus Williams has said that she wants to come to Auckland next year with her sister and world number one Serena Williams for the ASB Classic final as she had a great experience in New Zealand despite losing at the final to Ana Ivanovic.

Williams, Azarenka to meet in Brisbane final

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 09:15

World number one Serena Williams will meet the second ranked Victoria Azarenka in the final of the Brisbane International after she downed Maria Sharapova in an enthralling semi-final Friday.

Meeting no.17 at Brisbane: Serena Williams vs Maria Sharapova

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 11:03

Serena Williams on Thursday served a perfect first set on her way to setting up a blockbuster semi-final against Maria Sharapova at the Brisbane International.

Serena rivalry making me a better player, says Azarenka

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 15:08

Victoria Azarenka thinks her rivalry with Serena Williams is making her a better player and is looking forward to renewing it over the next four weeks at the Brisbane International and the Australian Open.